How to get from Des Moines to New Orleans: connecting flights, about 6h 39m total

Flights from Des Moines to New Orleans

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 39m
two tickets, via Dallas: $142
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 828 mi (1,333 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 39m

with the connection

Des Moines to Dallas flight 2h 14m

Connection of about 3h Arrival: Dallas/Fort Worth International. Departure to New Orleans: Dallas Love Field, Dallas/Fort Worth International.

Dallas to New Orleans flight 1h 25m

two ticketsfrom $142

Via Atlanta

6h 48m

with the connection

Des Moines to Atlanta flight 2h 9m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to New Orleans flight 1h 39m

two ticketsfrom $266

Via Chicago

7h 10m

with the connection

Des Moines to Chicago flight 1h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to New Orleans flight 2h 30m

two ticketsfrom $232

One ticket or two

How the options are calculated and what to keep in mind at the connection

Flight times come from the nonstop schedule (estimated from the distance where there is no schedule), with 3h allowed for the connection. The price of an option is the sum of the lowest known fares for each leg; their dates may not match, so treat it as a guide. The search shows tickets for your dates, including connections on a single ticket.

Nearest nonstop flights

The closest you can get without a connection

From Des Moines to cities closest to New Orleans

Des Moines to Atlanta Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 9m from $261 Des Moines to Dallas Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 14m from $112 Des Moines to Tampa Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 43m Des Moines to Miami Miami: 669 mi (1,077 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 11m Des Moines to Chicago Chicago: 835 mi (1,344 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 40m from $108 Des Moines to Washington Washington: 964 mi (1,552 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 35m

To New Orleans from cities closest to Des Moines

St Louis to New Orleans St Louis: 273 mi (439 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 50m Chicago to New Orleans Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 30m from $107 Dallas to New Orleans Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 25m from $30 Atlanta to New Orleans Atlanta: 739 mi (1,190 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 39m from $77 Buffalo to New Orleans Buffalo: 759 mi (1,221 km) from Des Moines, flight 5h 25m Austin to New Orleans Austin: 815 mi (1,312 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 25m

Frequently asked questions

Is there a nonstop flight from Des Moines to New Orleans?

There are no nonstop flights in the schedule. You will need a connection, the fastest is via Dallas.

What is the fastest way to fly from Des Moines to New Orleans?

Via Dallas: 2h 14m to the connection, 1h 25m after it, about 6h 39m in total with 3h for the connection.

How much does a flight from Des Moines to New Orleans with a connection cost?

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $142. This is the sum of the lowest known prices for each leg, and their dates may not match.

Which cities can you connect in between Des Moines and New Orleans?

Dallas (6h 39m total), Atlanta (6h 48m total) and Chicago (7h 10m total).

How far is New Orleans from Des Moines?

828 mi (1,333 km) in a straight line between the cities.

How much time should I allow for the connection?

The options allow 3h. On a single ticket the carrier is responsible for the connection; on separate tickets you set the margin yourself, allowing time to collect and re-check your bags.