Cheap flights from DSM to MSY (Des Moines Intl. to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DSM to MSY starting at $140 One Way, $207 Round Trip

Prices starting at $207 for return flights and $140 for one-way flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

Airport Hotels near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

The Jung Hotel and Residences

The Jung Hotel and Residences

4 out of 5
1500 Canal St New Orleans LA
$115 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$136 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,031 reviews)
Room is in a good condition.Convenient location, easily to take bus/street car/taxi, and also just 10-15 mins walk to French Quarter.

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

The Jung Hotel and Residences
Hyatt Regency New Orleans

Hyatt Regency New Orleans

4 out of 5
601 Loyola Avenue New Orleans LA
$163 nightly
The price is $193 total per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
$193 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 3 restaurants. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,480 reviews)
Room was clean. Bathroom was spotless. Waiter at Block 8 seemed to be having a bad day

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Hyatt Regency New Orleans
Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown

Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown

3.5 out of 5
1250 Poydras St New Orleans LA
$122 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$143 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,293 reviews)
The room was clean. A little hard to find and park. Staff was very friendly. Wonderful continental breakfast.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Hyatt House New Orleans/Downtown
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

The Westin New Orleans

4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Iberville New Orleans LA
$131 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$155 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,292 reviews)
Staff was nice. Place was clean and great location. Easy parking and ride share access. Easy to get to airport, quarter and business district. Walk to Peche and have the best food of your trip!

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

The Westin New Orleans
InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG

4 out of 5
444 St Charles Ave New Orleans Louisiana New Orleans LA
$106 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$126 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,814 reviews)
The breakfast was delicious and staff was extremely friendly!!

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

InterContinental New Orleans by IHG
New Orleans Marriott

New Orleans Marriott

4 out of 5
555 Canal St New Orleans LA
$129 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$153 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy 2 restaurants, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,724 reviews)
I always have a great stay, but. The past two visits, I had a problem with the parking valet

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

New Orleans Marriott
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

New Orleans Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel

2.5 out of 5
189 W Airline Dr Kenner LA
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$90 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
Very nice customer service

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel
Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center

Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center

2.5 out of 5
2829 Williams Blvd Kenner LA
$73 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Dec 26 to Dec 27
$84 total
Dec 26 - Dec 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,528 reviews)
staff was very polite and helpful airport shuttle was fast and efficient - even at 4:30am

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Wyndham New Orleans Airport & Conference Center
Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South

Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South

2.5 out of 5
10151 Airline Hwy Saint Rose LA
$89 nightly
The price is $102 total per night from Dec 21 to Dec 22
$102 total
Dec 21 - Dec 22
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Saint Rose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Thomas ...
7.6/10 Good! (999 reviews)
Price

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced New Orleans Hotels

Historic Streetcar Inn

Historic Streetcar Inn

3.5 out of 5
1509 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
$131 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$149 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this guesthouse in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, concierge services, and cable/satellite TV service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (319 reviews)
great and beautiful. walking distance to plenty of stores and good food. streetcar very convenient and fun. guest patio and balcony added a perfect touch

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Historic Streetcar Inn
Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - Arts District by IHG

Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - Arts District by IHG

3 out of 5
936 Saint Charles Avenue New Orleans LA
$83 nightly
The price is $98 total per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$98 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,016 reviews)
Everything was A+++++

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - Arts District by IHG
Crescent Palms Motel

Crescent Palms Motel

2 out of 5
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard, New Orleans LA
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Caesars Superdome and Canal Street are located ...
Great Hotel
The rooms are large and i loved the water pressure. It is located off the Main Street and parking is included. The staff was polite and saw to all your needs. I felt safe staying there and will return.

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2018

Crescent Palms Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in New Orleans

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans

3 out of 5
820 Poydras Street New Orleans LA
$120 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Dec 24 to Dec 25
$141 total
Dec 24 - Dec 25
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,847 reviews)
Everything and everyone, clean room,staff,amenities the food was great. The drinks were fabulous. The walking distance to restaurants. That was my first time staying at Drury Plaza Hotel, I didn’t want to leave snd I live here in New Orleans. The staff had an attitude of caring and glad you were ...

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2025

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott

4 out of 5
833 Poydras St New Orleans LA
$98 nightly
The price is $116 total per night from Dec 22 to Dec 23
$116 total
Dec 22 - Dec 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
The hotel is beautiful.

Reviewed on Dec 9, 2025

Le Pavillon, New Orleans, a Tribute Portfolio Hotel by Marriott
Maison Dupuy

Maison Dupuy

3.5 out of 5
1001 Toulouse St New Orleans LA
$126 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$148 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
7.8/10 Good! (2,386 reviews)
Staff was super helfpul and friendly right from the start. Room was clean and amenities were great. Id stay here again.

Reviewed on Dec 10, 2025

Maison Dupuy
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to MSY?
Flying from DSM to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport means you'll have to swap planes. But hey — it's not all bad. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta Air Lines offer flights with only one simple stopover.
What is the shortest flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Make the most of the opportunity to sit back and chill out on the flight from Des Moines to New Orleans. The shortest flight time from DSM to MSY is 4 hours and 49 minutes, which gives you plenty of time to enjoy a drink or get carried away with a good book.
How many hours flight from Des Moines Intl. Airport to MSY?
Usually, flying from Des Moines Intl. Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) takes 4 hours and 57 minutes. If you would like to be as comfortable as you can, consider upgrading your seat using miles or cash.
What airlines have the most flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Currently, no airlines operate direct flights from Des Moines Intl. Airport (DSM) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport. But never fear. There are lots of single or multi-stop options available.

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