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

MSY Airport Page →
820 mi airlines charter/private
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Connecting Flight Schedule 21 1-stop flights Verified 6mos ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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✈ Nonstop

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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.

Last scheduled nonstop: Mar 2026.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
MDW Chicago 4h 25m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Des Moines flights
ATL Atlanta 4h 31m AFAMDL → AMDLKE Atlanta (ATL) to Des Moines flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 4h 31m AAASAY → AAASAY Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Des Moines flights
IAH Houston 4h 39m ACCMEK → CMEKUA Houston (IAH) to Des Moines flights
MSP Minneapolis 4h 53m DLSYVS → AFDLKE Minneapolis (MSP) to Des Moines flights
ORD Chicago 5h 4m AAACAS → AAACAS Chicago (ORD) to Des Moines flights
AUS Austin 5h 23m DLJREWN → G4 Austin (AUS) to Des Moines flights
DEN Denver 5h 26m ACF9UA → F9UAWN Denver (DEN) to Des Moines flights
CLT Charlotte 5h 29m AABA → AA Charlotte (CLT) to Des Moines flights
DTW Detroit 5h 38m AFDLVS → AMDLKE Detroit (DTW) to Des Moines flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
New Orleans to Des Moines
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
820 mi 3h 11m nonstop

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and DSM, 1-stop connecting options are available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps MSY Routes DSM Routes MSY Live Flights DSM Live Flights MSY Delays DSM Delays
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
21
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~15h
Longest
MDW ~4h 25m ATL ~4h 31m DFW ~4h 31m IAH ~4h 39m MSP ~4h 53m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
999
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
100%
Return
DSM → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → DSM delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Des Moines from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Des Moines International Airport.
Metric MSY→DSM BTR→DSM
Distance from MSY – 65 mi
Nonstop airlines – 1
Weekly flights – 1
Flight time 3h 11m 1h 45m
Departure OTP 100% –
Baton Rouge (BTR) to Des Moines flights
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Des Moines International Airport.
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)0
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 Chicago Midway, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to DSM and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Yes, return flights from DSM to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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 Chicago Midway, Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta and Dallas Fort Worth. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR).