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.
820 mi 3h 11m nonstop 54 1-stop hubs

While no nonstop service exists between MSY and DSM, connecting options are available through 54 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
54
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,130
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.
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.
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 connections54 hubs
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 approximately 3h 11m. The route covers 820 miles.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through DAL, MEM, OMA, STL, HOU, CVG, RDU, SRQ, MCO, MRK, CLE, IAD, YYZ, PBI, PIT, APA, RSW, TEB, FMY, APF, PIE, RIL, GCM, SCF, NAS, BWI, BUR, SNA, PSP, FLL, SJO, PHL, PDX, JWN, ATL, IAH, CLT, ORD, MDW, MIA, BNA, AUS, DFW, DEN, PHX, MSP, DTW, LAS, DCA, BOS, EWR, LGA, PGD and LAX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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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

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