What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Des Moines round-trip?

Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $297. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $302 and $337, respectively. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Des Moines flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from New Orleans to Des Moines?

Consider American Airlines, Delta or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to Des Moines.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Des Moines?

Monday is generally a great day to depart. Flying on this day could help you save up to 98%.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to Des Moines from New Orleans average $381. You can even find prices in August for less than $381, as users have found deals to Des Moines from as low as $268. The month of March appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Des Moines from New Orleans. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 59%.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Des Moines flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Des Moines flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Des Moines flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?

After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Des Moines.

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Most accurate provider	FlightHub 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$297 (Delta)
Popular in	March
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$608

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Des Moines. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

Tue 5/277:46 amMSY - DSM

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Tue 6/36:35 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop4h 56mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$297

Tue 7/110:56 amMSY - DSM

2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/127:17 amDSM - MSY

1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$302

Thu 5/296:55 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Mon 6/26:00 amDSM - MSY

2 stops6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$337

Tue 4/88:57 amMSY - DSM

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/128:00 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$432

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Tue 5/277:46 amMSY - DSM

1 stop5h 39mDelta

Tue 6/36:35 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop4h 56mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$297

Tue 7/110:56 amMSY - DSM

2 stops9h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 7/127:17 amDSM - MSY

1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$302

Thu 5/296:55 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop4h 10mSouthwest

Mon 6/26:00 amDSM - MSY

2 stops6h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$337

Tue 4/88:57 amMSY - DSM

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/128:00 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$432

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Tue 3/256:35 pmMSY - DSM

1 stop3h 55mSouthwest

Sat 3/294:25 pmDSM - MSY

1 stop6h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 3/23

$635

Tue 4/810:08 amMSY - DSM

1 stop8h 59mDelta

Sat 4/125:45 amDSM - MSY

1 stop5h 22mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$427

Tue 4/88:57 amMSY - DSM

1 stop5h 34mUnited Airlines

Sat 4/128:00 amDSM - MSY

2 stops8h 23mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$432

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Tue 5/27

7:46 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 39m

Des Moines

Wed 6/4

2:15 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$297

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/1

10:56 am-8:13 pm

2 stops9h 17m

Des Moines

Sat 7/12

7:17 am-12:32 pm

1 stop5h 15m

$302

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/29

6:55 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop4h 10m

Des Moines

Mon 6/2

6:00 am-12:35 pm

2 stops6h 35m

$337

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/8

8:57 am-2:31 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Des Moines

Sat 4/12

8:00 am-4:23 pm

2 stops8h 23m

$432

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Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

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Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Des Moines flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Des Moines flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from New Orleans to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to DSM?

When flying from New Orleans to Des Moines, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 52% versus a flight at noon.

Rainfall in Des Moines by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Des Moines ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Des Moines when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Des Moines by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Des Moines, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Des Moines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,605 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Related info for your journey

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Des Moines round-trip?
Flying on Delta is currently your cheapest option to Des Moines, with prices starting at $297. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by American Airlines and Southwest, with the lowest prices starting at $302 and $337, respectively. These flights start at 22% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.
Can I find deals for flights from New Orleans to Des Moines that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Des Moines flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from New Orleans to Des Moines.
Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Des Moines by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Des Moines (average of $336). Flying from New Orleans to Des Moines in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from New Orleans to Des Moines

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Delta	Cheapest$255	Average$397	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$256	Average$341	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$275	Average$496	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$316	Average$366	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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