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Des Moines to New Orleans: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 4 times. The typical round trip was $666 per person and the lowest $512, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $512 |
| Typical (median) | $666 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 4 |
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $666 | G4 + MX + F9 | with a stop | 31h 10m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 30–Nov 1, 2026 | $512 | G4 + MX + B6 | with a stop | 28h 25m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 15, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $666 | G4 + MX + F9 | with a stop | 31h 10m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 14, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $880 | UA | with a stop | 5h 6m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about Des Moines to New Orleans
What does a round trip from Des Moines to New Orleans usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $666 per person, taxes and fees included, across 4 checks; the lowest was $512.
When is the best time to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?
New Orleans is at its best in February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Avoid July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Do I need a passport to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?
No passport needed for travelers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for New Orleans.