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$161 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines departing on 4/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheapest round-trip
$283
Overall average: $498
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/1Sun 4/5
MSY - DSM • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$161
Overall average: $193
American Airlines
Thu 4/9
MSY - DSM • 1 stop
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Cheapest • from $306 (round-trip)
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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There are currently no direct flights between New Orleans and Des Moines. You'll need at least 1 connection.
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Cheapest • Avg $368 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 14m (one-way)
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Cheapest • 41% price drop
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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Des Moines (MSY-DSM)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Des Moines that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Des Moines

Wed, Apr 1 - Sun, Apr 5
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6:00 am - 1:46 pm
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DSM
31h 46m
2 stops
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4:21 pm - 4:31 pm
DSM
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MSY
24h 10m
1 stop
$283Multiple Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
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3:54 pm - 10:45 pm
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DSM
6h 51m
1 stop
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6:15 am - 11:17 am
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MSY
5h 02m
1 stop
$306United Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
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7:37 pm - 11:59 pm
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DSM
4h 22m
1 stop
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2:16 pm - 10:00 pm
DSM
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MSY
7h 44m
2 stops
$311American Airlines
Sat, May 16 - Tue, May 19
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5:19 am - 1:46 pm
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DSM
8h 27m
2 stops
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2:16 pm - 10:00 pm
DSM
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MSY
7h 44m
2 stops
$316American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
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5:30 am - 11:26 am
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DSM
5h 56m
1 stop
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6:13 pm - 10:47 pm
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MSY
4h 34m
1 stop
$321American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
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7:15 am - 1:46 pm
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DSM
6h 31m
1 stop
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8:56 am - 4:57 pm
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MSY
8h 01m
2 stops
$326American Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Tue, Apr 14
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9:15 am - 4:31 pm
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DSM
7h 16m
2 stops
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8:56 am - 4:57 pm
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MSY
8h 01m
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$331American Airlines
Fri, Apr 3 - Sun, Apr 5
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6:00 am - 8:57 pm
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DSM
14h 57m
2 stops
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4:21 pm - 4:31 pm
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MSY
24h 10m
1 stop
$335Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 16 - Thu, Apr 23
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5:15 am - 4:00 pm
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DSM
10h 45m
1 stop
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2:59 pm - 9:15 am
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MSY
42h 16m
2 stops
$343Multiple Airlines
Thu, Apr 9 - Sun, Apr 12
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6:00 am - 10:06 pm
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DSM
16h 06m
1 stop
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2:51 pm - 8:19 am
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MSY
41h 28m
2 stops
$346Multiple Airlines
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Des Moines flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Des Moines to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Des Moines, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to Des Moines is August, where tickets cost $243 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $576 and $551 respectively.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$161
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 39% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.
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When to book flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

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

  • What is the cheapest flight from New Orleans to Des Moines?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines was $161 for a one-way ticket and $283 for a round-trip.

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

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Des Moines?

    New Orleans airport is called New Orleans Louis Armstrong and the only airport in Des Moines is Des Moines.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Des Moines?

    The Airbus A320-100/200 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Des Moines flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?

    SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and Des Moines, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Des Moines, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Des Moines are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $366 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $431 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to Des Moines.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Des Moines?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Des Moines from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Des Moines with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and DSM can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Des Moines from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from New Orleans to Des Moines

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Des Moines. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Orleans to Des Moines? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4324 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.0Food
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

2.0 MediocreBeth, Mar 2026
MDW - PIT
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I flew twice this week on Southwest, was delayed over 2 hours both ways. From Pittsburgh to Chicago it was due to weather but the gate agents, pilot etc were great at updating everyone. Today from Midway to Pittsburgh the plane had come from an international location, kept getting delayed, no information was given until we were delayed for the third time. It was ridiculous, whoever scheduled that plane to fly to Pittsburgh after didn’t consider a lot of things.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

I was supposed to be on a later flight. When I showed up at the gate, the woman working there was extremely helpful getting moved up to this earlier flight.

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

I elected to pay for the upgrades and found very little difference

The new seating arrangement is so over priced for what you get.

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

No food or entertainment, just a quick 40 minute flight. A little bumpy due to Santa Ana winds but pilot has no control over that. Good flight and landing!

Good but I prefer choose your own seat. With the new assigned seats they should board from the back I see no advantage to this new boarding. Just like every other airline

My flight was cencaled due with the bad weather on Sunday the crew was poorly mistaken my luggage supposed depart with my flight instead I didn’t have my luggage for almost 3 days the website is poorly respond to my complain until I have someone to do it my connection smooth their not even respon or email me even the have my luggage

Delta needs to step its game up get a more reliable internet service. Internet service was non-existent for this flight.

Mechanical Delay of over an hour with multiple gate changes. Entertainment system down for rejuvenation.

I had a flight cancel and had it rerouted. When the rerouted they put me at a window seat instead of an isle. It was hard sitting by the window because the couple with masks on were making out. I get motion sickness which is why I need to have the isle seat.

NEVER MADE THE FLIGHT BECAUSE DELTA SAID THEY CAN NOT

THEY FAILED ME AND I NEVER GOT ON THE FLIGHT BECAUSE IT WAS SO DELAYED! I ENDED UP HAVING TO PAY OUT OF POCKET FOR A HOTEL AND STAY IN NASHVILLE TO CATCH A FLIGHT FOR THE FOLLOWING DAY. DELTA IS POOR CUSTOMER SERVICE>

8 hours late and the plane smelled like urine, that smell in the morning when your child wet the bed in the night.

My flight was canceled on Sunday. Rebooking took three hours. Had to pay for accommodations another night. New flight was delayed for 5 hours, all that was sent was a 12 dollar food voucher, which doesn’t tell you how to use it. Then when we landed we had to sit on the plane for an hour before we could get off.

Miserable. This entire round trip was miserable. I booked evening flights to and from Detroit on consecutive days that should have had me at my destination by 10:30. Instead I arrived after 3am on my flight to Detroit and after midnight on my return. Multiple unforced errors like awaiting bags to get put on the plane for almost an hour in Detroit and a 20 minute delay to pull up to the gate in Atlanta has me rethinking my assumption that delta is the best and most reliable airline

Perhaps when you’re sitting in 1st class and the crew closes the bathroom for the pilots, there could be a notification other than holding your hands up as a blockade when you get there and you’re told the restrooms are closed please turn around … especially at night when visibility is poor and you’re met by a flight attendants with their arms up

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

We hoarded. Then we deplaned. Then we waited for 10 hours in the MSP airport due to a wheel misfunction. We understand safety but communication between crew and airport staff was horrible. When we did finally board, we were rushed on and because we were waiting for a “fresh” pilot and crew, we sat in a roasting plane with no A/C for an hour. My question is why was this flight not cancelled right away when they knew this would be a huge issue OR, why did AA not get a substitute plane, considering this was already a full flight? To me, this appears to be a complete breakdown in leadership and utter systems failure. The compensation for completely disrupting travel plans for hundreds, which we paid dearly for, was measly. While we appreciated the lodging for the night, $12 in meal vouchers isn’t going to sustain anyone for over 12 hours. “We apologize; our hands are tied” is no longer an acceptable explanation. We are so completely turned off by this experience and will definitely seek alternative avenues when we need to fly.

Mostly good. The WiFi wasn’t working so that was not great.

I rated the experience "mediocre" because of the 2 hour delay in take off. This is the 4th flight from DFW on AA where there was a delay and in one of the instances (after 13 delays), the flight was cancelled. I understand weather but for the March 18th flight, there was no weather issue in Dallas or Detroit. I called Concierge Key and they were wonderful, booking me on a later flight in case my flight was cancelled. I have flown with American for many years and never has there been this consistent pattern of delays. Very disappointing.

They put me on an earlier and I got home sooner

Not good. One of my luggage is missing. And until now they can’t find it

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Jill was the flight attendant in first class she was fabulous!! Best flight attendant I have had in years.!! And I fly every other week. Other can learn from her!!

Really good. I accidentally left my duffel on the plane and the reps were so friendly in retrieving it.

My 9:50AM flight was delayed to 3:40PM "due to incoming aircraft delay". No aircraft is "delayed" that long. Found out once we did board (after several changes in times) that the aircraft had a maintenance issue and we had to wait for another aircraft. Just tell us that. The aircraft we did get was old and the seats need to be updated. I have been traveling for several weeks with AA and you should refresh your entertainment content as frequent flyers have gone through most of your new content. I have Celiac and a shellfish allergy and continue to have struggles with meals on business and first class flights. Please keep this in mind. Sorry - was a long travel day yesterday and a bit cranky this morning with my experience comments. Still an AA fan.

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