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

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New Orleans to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Flights/wk 820 mi 3h 11m nonstop -1h behind 35 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and DSM, connecting options are available through 35 hubs.

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Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to DSM.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
DAL ~3h 32m OMA ~4h 0m MEM ~4h 36m HOU ~4h 39m STL ~5h 35m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
971
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
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
78%
Return
DSM → MSY
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
70%
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
-1h
Des Moines is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
MSY: EDT · DSM: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 5:00 PM in Des Moines.
Distance & Flight Time
820 mi / 1,319 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m.
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 difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)0
Weekly flights1 out
1-stop connections35 hubs
Origin: MSY
Full nameLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 approximately 3h 11m. The route covers 820 miles.
There are approximately 1 nonstop flights per week from MSY to DSM.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, OMA, MEM, HOU, STL, CLE, PIT, BWI, PGD, SRQ, PIE, PBI, TEB, PSP, SNA, LGA, SJO, BNA, DEN, CLT, DFW, IAH, MIA, FLL, MDW, AUS, LAS, ORD, DCA, ATL, PHX, MCO, MSP, DTW and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Des Moines is 1 hour behind New Orleans.
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 ranges from 3 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 820 miles (1,319 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via DAL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs.