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$86+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to Iowa

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MSY — DSM
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
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Round-trip from

$219
(American Airlines)

One-way from

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Average price

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Cheapest flights from Louisiana to Iowa
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/226:41 pmSHV - OMA
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Sun 4/275:00 amOMA - SHV
1 stop4h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/612:10 pmMSY - DSM
2 stops35h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/101:32 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop21h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/95:20 amBTR - OMA
1 stop6h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 4/146:09 pmOMA - BTR
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/125:30 amMSY - DSM
1 stop5h 10mDelta
Wed 3/195:45 amDSM - MSY
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 2/19$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/316:50 pmMSY - CID
1 stop4h 25mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/26:29 pmCID - MSY
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/226:21 pmLFT - OMA
1 stop4h 55mAmerican Airlines
Sun 5/255:59 pmOMA - LFT
1 stop4h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$299
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Thu 3/273:40 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Tue 4/17:25 amDSM - MSY
2 stops9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$302
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/83:24 pmSHV - OMA
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Tue 3/112:55 pmOMA - SHV
1 stop5h 28mDelta
Deal found 2/19$314
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Thu 4/248:42 amSHV - OMA
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/281:40 pmOMA - SHV
1 stop7h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$315
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:33 amMSY - OMA
1 stop6h 42mDelta
Tue 3/117:05 amOMA - MSY
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 2/20$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/77:13 amMSY - OMA
1 stop6h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/115:28 amOMA - MSY
2 stops7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$322
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Tue 8/194:27 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop6h 14mAmerican Airlines
Tue 8/262:39 pmDSM - MSY
2 stops8h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$322

Find flights from Louisiana to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisiana to Iowa that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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Louisiana

Fly to

Iowa

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Depart

Return

Price

ShreveportOmaha

SHV - OMA

SHVOMA

Shreveport

Tue 4/22

6:41 pm-11:26 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 4/27

5:00 am-9:30 am

1 stop4h 30m

$219

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/6

12:10 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops35h 05m

Des Moines

Mon 3/10

1:32 pm-11:05 am

1 stop21h 33m

$238

Baton RougeOmaha

BTR - OMA

BTROMA

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 4/9

5:20 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/14

6:09 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 53m

$249

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/12

5:30 am-10:40 am

1 stop5h 10m

Des Moines

Wed 3/19

5:45 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$297

New OrleansCedar Rapids

MSY - CID

MSYCID

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/31

6:50 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/2

6:29 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$298

LafayetteOmaha

LFT - OMA

LFTOMA

Lafayette Regional

Thu 5/22

6:21 pm-11:16 pm

1 stop4h 55m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 5/25

5:59 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$299

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/27

3:40 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

7:25 am-4:35 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$302

ShreveportOmaha

SHV - OMA

SHVOMA

Shreveport

Sat 3/8

3:24 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/11

2:55 pm-8:23 pm

1 stop5h 28m

$314

ShreveportOmaha

SHV - OMA

SHVOMA

Shreveport

Thu 4/24

8:42 am-4:11 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 4/28

1:40 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$315

New OrleansOmaha

MSY - OMA

MSYOMA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/7

7:33 am-2:15 pm

1 stop6h 42m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/11

7:05 am-2:28 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$317

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Travel insights for flights from Louisiana to Iowa

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Louisiana to Iowa including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisiana to Iowa?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Louisiana to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LA to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisiana to Iowa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from Louisiana to Iowa, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Iowa ranges from 1.0 - 4.9 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.9 in. January is typically the driest time to visit Iowa when rainfall is around 1.0 in.

Temperature in Iowa by month

Plan your trip to Iowa by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Iowa, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 23.0 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Iowa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Iowa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Iowa. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Louisiana to Iowa, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,766 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisiana to Iowa?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from Louisiana to Iowa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $422). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Louisiana to Iowa

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Louisiana to Iowa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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