Des Moines to New Orleans (DSM–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

DSM Airport Page →
820 mi airlines charter/private ~1/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 32 1-stop flights Verified 1w ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
Nonstop Charter / private 1-Stop 2-Stop Hide separate tickets Hide overnight Hide codeshares
  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop

No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
BNA Nashville 4h 15m G4 → WN Nashville (BNA) to New Orleans flights
MDW Chicago 4h 20m EJAWN → WN Chicago (MDW) to New Orleans flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 26m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to New Orleans flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 32m AFAMDL → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to New Orleans flights
IAH Houston 4h 33m CMNZUA → ACCMEK Houston (IAH) to New Orleans flights
ORD Chicago 4h 58m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to New Orleans flights
AUS Austin 5h 36m G4 → AMDLWN Austin (AUS) to New Orleans flights
DEN Denver 5h 36m ACF9UA → ACF9UA Denver (DEN) to New Orleans flights
HOU Houston 5h 47m EJAG4 → WN Houston (HOU) to New Orleans flights
CLT Charlotte 6h 41m AA → AABACYO Charlotte (CLT) to New Orleans flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Des Moines to New Orleans
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
820 mi 1h 53m nonstop

DSM–MSY has no scheduled airline service; it is flown by charter / private operators. 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore DSM Routes MSY Routes DSM Live Flights MSY Live Flights DSM Delays MSY Delays
All flights from New Orleans (MSY) New Orleans to Des Moines flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for DSM to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
32
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
STL ~3h 59m MCI ~4h 10m BNA ~4h 15m MDW ~4h 20m DFW ~4h 26m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,093
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DSM → MSY
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
68%
Return
MSY → DSM
11%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
11%
Arriving
58%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DSM delays → MSY delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Des Moines.
DSM: CDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
820 mi / 1,319 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 53m gate to gate.
Facts

DSM–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Des Moines to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance820 mi / 1,319 km
Flight time1h 53m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
Weekly flights~1 out
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
Destination: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DSM to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Des Moines International Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take about 1h 53m gate to gate. The route covers 820 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Nashville, Chicago Midway and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from MSY to DSM are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DSM to MSY

Des Moines International Airport (DSM) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected through multiple connecting hub airports.

DSM to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DSM to MSY is about 1 hours 53 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 820 miles (1,319 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Nashville, Chicago Midway and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.