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Cheapest round-trip
$255
Typical prices: $356-$484
American Airlines
Wed 10/17Sun 10/21
DSM - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest one-way
$128
Typical prices: $170-$269
Southwest
Wed 10/24
DSM - MSY • 1 stop
Nonstop flights
Not available
There are currently no direct flights between Des Moines and New Orleans. You'll need to take a connecting flight to reach the destination.
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When to book
20 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 20 weeks in advance save around 55% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
September
Cheapest • 12% price drop
April
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Top layover airports
Chicago Midway (MDW)
Cheapest • Avg $376 (round-trip)
Lambert-St Louis (STL)
Shortest trip • 4h 06m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Des Moines to New Orleans (DSM-MSY)

 
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Des Moines to New Orleans

Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
American Airlines Logo
4:12 pm - 11:27 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 15m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
8:06 am - 3:11 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
7h 05m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$255American Airlines
Wed, Jan 13 - Tue, Jan 19
American Airlines Logo
6:14 pm - 11:03 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
4h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
9:39 am - 2:28 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
4h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$255American Airlines
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
1:27 pm - 9:32 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 05m1 stop Denver Intl
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 12:31 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
5h 31m1 stop Denver Intl
$255United Airlines
Wed, Jan 6 - Tue, Jan 12
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 11:27 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
4:15 pm - 9:24 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
5h 09m1 stop Minneapolis St Paul
$255Delta
Wed, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 14
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 11:52 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 07m1 stop Chicago O'Hare Intl
United Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:20 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
7h 20m2 stops Houston George Bush Intcntl Chicago O'Hare Intl
$260United Airlines
Sat, Oct 17 - Wed, Oct 21
Southwest Logo
2:30 pm - 11:00 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
8h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
Southwest Logo
11:55 am - 8:40 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
8h 45m2 stops Austin Bergstrom Denver Intl
$260Southwest
Thu, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 9
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 11:27 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 12m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 12:13 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
6h 13m1 stop Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
$272Delta
Fri, Nov 6 - Wed, Nov 11
Southwest Logo
1:50 pm - 12:20 amDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
10h 30m1 stop Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 2:15 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
8h 15m1 stop Denver Intl
$294Southwest
Thu, Jan 21 - Sun, Jan 31
Frontier Logo
8:26 pm - 10:08 amDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
13h 42m1 stop Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
11:03 am - 7:31 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
8h 28m1 stop Denver Intl
$350Frontier
Sun, Oct 18 - Thu, Oct 22
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:43 am - 4:10 pmDSM  Des Moines-MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
31h 27m2 stops Philadelphia Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 pm - 9:10 pmMSY  New Orleans Louis Armstrong-DSM Des Moines
25h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$373Multiple Airlines
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Price, demand and travel trends for Des Moines to New Orleans flights

Use KAYAK data on prices, travel dates, airlines and seasonal trends to compare options and book flights from Des Moines to New Orleans with more confidence.

How much is a round-trip flight from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Round-trip flights from Des Moines to New Orleans start at $255. Prices are below average for this route right now, with typical round-trip fares ranging from $356 to $484. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $255 on American Airlines.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans, it is 6% cheaper than the average day. Monday is the most expensive day with flight prices 14% higher than average. Based on deals found by KAYAK users in the last 12 months.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?

•September is the cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans at $356 round-trip.
•July ($484) and October ($446) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 35% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are prices from Des Moines to New Orleans the cheapest?

Flights from Des Moines to New Orleans are cheapest 20 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 55% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Key details for Des Moines to New Orleans flights

Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$128
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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When to book flights from Des Moines to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Des Moines to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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Your Des Moines to New Orleans flight questions, answered

Find helpful route details based on KAYAK data, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking questions.

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Des Moines to New Orleans?

    Flights from Des Moines to New Orleans usually depart from Des Moines (DSM) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Des Moines to New Orleans?

    Only Economy Class is available on flights from Des Moines to New Orleans.

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Des Moines to New Orleans pass through?

    One-stop flights from Des Moines to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

    • Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 32% of one-stop connections
    • Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 23% of one-stop connections
    • Lambert-St Louis (STL) - 17% of one-stop connections
    • Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 10% of one-stop connections

    Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Des Moines to New Orleans?

    Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 18% on the Des Moines to New Orleans route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $466, a difference of $80. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What popular places can I visit in New Orleans?

    Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Caesars Superdome, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Canal Street. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

  • How expensive are last-minute Des Moines to New Orleans flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 68% above the route average of $407. Book 20 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How long is a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans?

    A nonstop flight from Des Moines to New Orleans takes 0h 00m, covering 820 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • Have flight prices from Des Moines to New Orleans changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $255 to $1,175. That means the highest observed fare was about 5x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Des Moines to New Orleans looking right now?

    One-way fares from Des Moines to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $189, which is 12% below the typical average for this route.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Des Moines to New Orleans?

    Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 06m, compared with 4h 36m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) and 5h 06m via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW).

  • What car rental options are available at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
    • Dollar
    • Priceless
    • Hertz
    • Thrifty
    • Budget

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Des Moines to New Orleans flight?

    Round-trip flights from Des Moines to New Orleans range from $356 to $484, with an average of $407 over the past 12 months. Anything below $356 counts as a good deal.

Your guide to booking Des Moines to New Orleans flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates can be flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure instead of Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $386 - about $80 less than Monday (17% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 20 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 55% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Des Moines to New Orleans trip for September. Fares historically average $356 round-trip in that month - typically $128 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).

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