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Flights from New Orleans to Des Moines
There are no direct flights from New Orleans to Des Moines. The fastest way is one stop via Dallas or Atlanta, about 3h 52m door to door (214 connections a week on current schedules).
No direct flights · 6 connection options From 3h 52m
New Orleans to Des Moines at a glance
Fastest journey3h 52mVia Dallas, on current schedules
Nonstop flightsNoneConnect via Dallas or Atlanta
Best ways to fly from New Orleans to Des Moines
Ranked by how easy the connection is: one airline or alliance first (bags and connection protected), then the quickest self-transfer options.
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MSY Dallas (DFW) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, Frontier Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Wed11:15 MSY12:43 DFW0h 47m connection13:30 DFW15:07 DSMAmerican Airlines
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MSY Atlanta (ATL) DSM
Leg 1: Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines · Leg 2: Delta Air Lines
Tue06:15 MSY08:31 ATL0h 59m connection09:30 ATL10:24 DSMDelta Air Lines
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MSY Houston (IAH) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest · Leg 2: United Airlines, Mesa Airlines
Thu17:30 MSY18:33 IAH1h 42m connection20:15 IAH22:06 DSMUnited Airlines
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MSY Denver (DEN) DSM
Leg 1: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines · Leg 2: Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Thu09:00 MSY10:30 DEN0h 45m connection11:15 DEN13:41 DSMSouthwest Airlines
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MSY Charlotte (CLT) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines
Tue13:30 MSY16:09 CLT1h 21m connection17:30 CLT18:31 DSMAmerican Airlines
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MSY Chicago (ORD) DSM
Leg 1: American Airlines, United Airlines, Republic Airlines · Leg 2: American Airlines, United Airlines, SkyWest
Mon08:15 MSY10:37 ORD2h 23m connection13:00 ORD14:06 DSMRepublic Airlines + United Airlines
Connections are computed from flights actually flown over the last 8 weeks, with at least 45 minutes to change on one airline and 2 hours on separate tickets. Times are local. The search shows live itineraries and exact times.
Good to know
- Distance
- 1,333 km828 miles
- Journey time
- 3h 52mon current schedules
- Time difference
- NoneDes Moines vs New Orleans
- Currency in Des Moines
- USD
- Airports
- MSY → DSM
Flights from New Orleans to Des Moines: questions answered
Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Des Moines?
No. There is no nonstop service, so you will connect, most easily in Dallas, Atlanta and Houston. Some connections are on one airline or alliance, so your bags and connection are protected on a single ticket.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Des Moines?
With one connection the journey usually takes around 3h 52m, depending on the layover. The straight-line distance is 1,333 km.
Where do you change planes between New Orleans and Des Moines?
The best connecting points are Dallas (DFW), Atlanta (ATL), Houston (IAH) and Denver (DEN). American Airlines flies both legs via Dallas, so you can book it as one ticket.
Which airports serve New Orleans and Des Moines?
New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY). Des Moines: Des Moines International Airport (DSM).
