How to get from New Orleans to Des Moines: connecting flights, about 6h 31m total

Flights from New Orleans to Des Moines

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Where to connect

Options with one connection, fastest first

fastest, via Dallas: 6h 31m
two tickets, via Dallas: $176
connection options: 3
straight-line distance: 828 mi (1,333 km)

fastest

Via Dallas

6h 31m

with the connection

New Orleans to Dallas flight 1h 35m

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

Dallas to Des Moines flight 1h 56m

two ticketsfrom $176

Via Atlanta

6h 44m

with the connection

New Orleans to Atlanta flight 1h 29m

Connection of about 3h

Atlanta to Des Moines flight 2h 15m

Via Chicago

7h 17m

with the connection

New Orleans to Chicago flight 2h 40m

Connection of about 3h

Chicago to Des Moines flight 1h 37m

two ticketsfrom $243

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 New Orleans to cities closest to Des Moines

New Orleans to Chicago Chicago: 309 mi (498 km) from Des Moines, flight 2h 40m from $136 New Orleans to Dallas Dallas: 633 mi (1,019 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 35m from $33 New Orleans to Atlanta Atlanta: 739 mi (1,190 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 29m from $54 New Orleans to Buffalo Buffalo: 759 mi (1,221 km) from Des Moines, flight 4h 5m New Orleans to Austin Austin: 815 mi (1,312 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 35m from $150 New Orleans to Houston Houston: 823 mi (1,324 km) from Des Moines, flight 1h 20m from $85

To Des Moines from cities closest to New Orleans

Atlanta to Des Moines Atlanta: 424 mi (683 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 15m Dallas to Des Moines Dallas: 442 mi (711 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 56m from $143 Tampa to Des Moines Tampa: 480 mi (773 km) from New Orleans, flight 3h 5m Chicago to Des Moines Chicago: 835 mi (1,344 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 37m from $92 Washington to Des Moines Washington: 964 mi (1,552 km) from New Orleans, flight 2h 56m Denver to Des Moines Denver: 1,080 mi (1,738 km) from New Orleans, flight 1h 45m from $167

Frequently asked questions

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

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 New Orleans to Des Moines?

Via Dallas: 1h 35m to the connection, 1h 56m after it, about 6h 31m in total with 3h for the connection.

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

Two nonstop tickets via Dallas from $176. 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 New Orleans and Des Moines?

Dallas (6h 31m total), Atlanta (6h 44m total) and Chicago (7h 17m total).

How far is Des Moines from New Orleans?

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.