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$149+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Iowa

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MSY — DSM
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Iowa

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$281
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$149
(Delta)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$356
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Des Moines flight deals.
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From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Iowa
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 13% potential increase in price ($61 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025

Find flight deals from New Orleans to Iowa

Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Iowa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Iowa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sun 3/99:24 amMSY - OMA
1 stop23h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/1710:11 pmOMA - MSY
2 stops31h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Mon 3/105:57 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop6h 02mDelta
Tue 3/256:30 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Deal found 2/21$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Thu 3/2711:14 amMSY - DSM
1 stop6h 05mDelta
Tue 4/15:45 amDSM - MSY
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 2/21$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 3/314:32 pmMSY - CID
1 stop5h 11mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/26:29 pmCID - MSY
1 stop5h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 5/173:58 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/2010:45 amOMA - MSY
2 stops7h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 5/175:23 amMSY - DSM
2 stops8h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 5/201:12 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop6h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/21$302
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Sat 3/87:39 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop23h 06mFrontier
Wed 3/128:17 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop22h 27mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$313
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/95:15 amMSY - MLI
2 stops9h 47mUnited Airlines
Mon 7/145:35 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop4h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/22$324
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/179:10 amMSY - DSM
2 stops6h 40mSouthwest
Tue 5/206:40 amDSM - MSY
2 stops7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$352
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Fri 2/289:24 amMSY - CID
1 stop28h 45mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/311:21 amCID - MSY
3 stops44h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$356
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Thu 3/205:25 amMSY - OMA
1 stop4h 35mSouthwest
Sun 3/235:50 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 2/21$357
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/106:02 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Mon 3/241:23 pmOMA - MSY
2 stops9h 52mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/21$372

Find flights from New Orleans to Iowa within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 22, 2025.

Fly from

New Orleans

Fly to

Iowa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansOmaha

MSY - OMA

MSYOMA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 3/9

9:24 am-9:11 am

1 stop23h 47m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/17

10:11 pm-5:34 am

2 stops31h 23m

$281

New OrleansOmaha

MSY - OMA

MSYOMA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/10

5:57 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 02m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 3/25

6:30 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$297

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/27

11:14 am-5:19 pm

1 stop6h 05m

Des Moines

Tue 4/1

5:45 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$297

New OrleansCedar Rapids

MSY - CID

MSYCID

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/31

4:32 pm-9:43 pm

1 stop5h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/2

6:29 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop5h 00m

$298

New OrleansOmaha

MSY - OMA

MSYOMA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/17

2:27 pm-10:37 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 5/19

5:59 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop4h 50m

$302

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/17

5:23 am-1:48 pm

2 stops8h 25m

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

1:12 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$302

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/8

7:39 pm-6:45 pm

1 stop23h 06m

Des Moines

Wed 3/12

8:17 pm-6:44 pm

1 stop22h 27m

$313

New OrleansMoline

MSY - MLI

MSYMLI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/9

5:15 am-3:02 pm

2 stops9h 47m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 7/14

5:35 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$324

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/17

9:10 am-3:50 pm

2 stops6h 40m

Des Moines

Tue 5/20

6:40 am-2:10 pm

2 stops7h 30m

$352

New OrleansOmaha

MSY - OMA

MSYOMA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/20

5:25 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 35m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sun 3/23

5:50 pm-12:10 am

1 stop6h 20m

$357

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Travel insights for flights from New Orleans to Iowa

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from New Orleans 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 MSY to IA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 22, 2025.

When flying from New Orleans 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 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from New Orleans to Iowa to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

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.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Iowa?

    Most people fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight from New Orleans to Iowa. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to Iowa one-way?

    $149 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and American Airlines, with prices starting from $154 and $174, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes from New Orleans to Iowa?

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Iowa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Iowa (average of $336). Flying from New Orleans 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$228Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$352FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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