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

MSY Airport Page →
820 mi airlines charter/private
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Connecting Flight Schedule 34 1-stop flights Verified 3mos ago
Charter / private route. No scheduled airline service — operated by charter & private aviation.
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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
ATL Atlanta 4h 29m AFAMB6 → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 4h 39m ACCMEK → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 43m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 44m DLSYVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
MDW Chicago 4h 55m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 6m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
HOU Houston 5h 12m WN → G4 Houston (HOU) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 5h 29m AFDLVS → AFAMDL Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 5h 29m DLWN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 33m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Des Moines
Flown by charter / private operators — no scheduled airline service.
820 mi 3h 11m nonstop

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

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All flights from Des Moines (DSM) Des Moines to New Orleans flights
Connections

Connection Landscape

1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
34
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
STL ~4h 20m ATL ~4h 29m IND ~4h 37m IAH ~4h 39m DFW ~4h 43m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,060
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
MSY → DSM
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
Return
DSM → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
67%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → DSM delays →
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
820 mi / 1,319 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m gate to gate.
Facts

MSY–DSM Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Des Moines route.
Route details
Distance820 mi / 1,319 km
Flight time3h 11m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)Charter / private
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: DSM
Full nameDes Moines International Airport
IATA / ICAODSM / KDSM
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr3.1M
Elevation958 ft / 292 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to DSM flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Des Moines International Airport take about 3h 11m gate to gate. The route covers 820 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MSY 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 MSY to DSM

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

MSY to DSM Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to DSM is about 3 hours 11 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 Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, George Bush Intercontinental and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.