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New Orleans.$296 per passenger.Departing Sat, Jul 26, returning Sat, Aug 2.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Des Moines on Sat, Jul 26, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sat, Aug 2, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $296, select.
New Orleans.$299 per passenger.Departing Tue, Jul 8, returning Sat, Jul 19.Round-trip flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from Des Moines on Tue, Jul 8, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sat, Jul 19, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $299, select.
New Orleans.$330 per passenger.Departing Thu, Oct 30, returning Mon, Nov 3.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Thu, Oct 30, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon, Nov 3, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $330, select.
New Orleans.$353 per passenger.Departing Fri, Sep 26, returning Sun, Oct 5.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Fri, Sep 26, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sun, Oct 5, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $353, select.
New Orleans.$357 per passenger.Departing Fri, Jun 27, returning Tue, Jul 1.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Des Moines on Fri, Jun 27, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue, Jul 1, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $357, select.
New Orleans.$366 per passenger.Departing Thu, Aug 7, returning Sun, Aug 10.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Thu, Aug 7, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sun, Aug 10, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $366, select.
New Orleans.$368 per passenger.Departing Fri, Oct 17, returning Mon, Oct 20.Round-trip flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from Des Moines on Fri, Oct 17, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon, Oct 20, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $368, select.
New Orleans.$369 per passenger.Departing Mon, Dec 1, returning Fri, Dec 5.Round-trip flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departing from Des Moines on Mon, Dec 1, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with United, departing from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, Dec 5, arriving in Des Moines.Price includes taxes and charges.From $369, select.

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Des Moines to New Orleans Louis Armstrong: Alternative routes

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Des Moines to New Orleans: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found$296
Cheapest month to flyJuly

Finding cheap flights from Des Moines to New Orleans Louis Armstrong: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a round-trip flight from Des Moines to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is $296. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
Currently, there are no airlines that fly direct from Des Moines to New Orleans Louis Armstrong. But we found flights with one or more stops from $296.
There are no flights flying from Des Moines to New Orleans Louis Armstrong, as of June 2025.
The cheapest month to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is usually June 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Des Moines Airport to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport on Saturday, July 26, 2025.
No airlines currently offer direct flights between Des Moines Airport and New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. Most routes have one or more stops.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar, and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to New Orleans is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Delta offers the cheapest flight tickets to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

Flying from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know

  • Des Moines and New Orleans share the UTC-5 timezone. This means there's no time difference to consider.

  • Leave enough time to catch your DSM to MSY flight. Generally, it's best to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • Traveling during a peak time such as July? School holidays and other high seasons can mean longer lines and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.

  • Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Des Moines International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or visit a new city along the way. Check out these options between DSM and MSY:

    • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

    • Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport

    • George Bush Intercontinental Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Des Moines International Airport (DSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

  • $149 is currently the best price for a one-way Des Moines International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. A return flight starts at $296. These fares can change based on availability.

  • To get your hands on cheap tickets from DSM to MSY, book as early as you can. Airlines tend to offer their most competitively priced fares when flights are first made available.

  • Finding cheap flights from Des Moines International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is easier if you can be flexible with your travel plans. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to see the best prices throughout the month and snap up a great deal.

  • There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DSM to MSY.

  • Choose your preferred departure and arrival times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Des Moines International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Handy information about Des Moines International Airport (DSM)

  • DSM is located at 5800 Fleur Drive, Suite 201.

  • Des Moines International Airport scores high marks for on-time performance. 80.45% of flights that take off from DSM arrive at their destination as scheduled.

  • Des Moines International Airport is around 10 kilometers from central Des Moines. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • The trip when using public transport typically takes 45 minutes.

  • Need a handy hotel close to DSM? If you're catching an early flight from Des Moines International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your departure lounge:

Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans

  • The street address for MSY is 900 Airline Highway.

  • Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to central New Orleans has a drive time of about 20 minutes. It's approximately 24 kilometers away.

  • Getting there on public transport will take you around 50 minutes.

When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

  • October is the most popular month for flights from Des Moines International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. To steer clear of the crowds, visit New Orleans in May.

  • When booking your flight from Des Moines International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in New Orleans, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC (77ºF) to 36ºC (97ºF).

  • January sees average temperatures of between 4ºC (39ºF) and 18ºC (64ºF). Search for cheap tickets from DSM to MSY around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.

Explore more of United States

  • You've seen New Orleans, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey around 121 kilometers north-west to Baton Rouge to check off its leading attractions. From Louisiana State Capitol to Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Shaw Center for the Arts, you'll have a full itinerary ahead.

  • Montgomery is another must-experience destination in United States and is around 451 kilometers north-east of New Orleans. No journey is complete without dropping by Civil Rights Memorial, Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church.

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