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$126+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Louisiana

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSY
Apr 5 — Apr 121
Sat 4/5
Sat 4/12
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Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(CheapOair)

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July

Average price

$500
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Cheapest flights from Iowa to Louisiana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to Louisiana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/264:26 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/294:19 pmMSY - MLI
1 stop5h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$199
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/101:35 pmCID - MSY
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/146:32 pmMSY - CID
1 stop5h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$229
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/92:28 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop17h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/118:39 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop26h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$234
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 4/265:55 amCID - MSY
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Sat 5/33:45 pmMSY - CID
1 stop6h 34mDelta
Deal found 3/30$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 4/135:45 amDSM - BTR
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sat 4/193:15 pmBTR - DSM
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 3/30$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 6/245:00 amDSM - BTR
1 stop5h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 6/286:26 pmBTR - DSM
1 stop5h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/306:09 pmOMA - BTR
1 stop5h 53mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/34:37 pmBTR - OMA
1 stop5h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/29$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 10/275:00 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Tue 11/45:15 pmMSY - MLI
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/30$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 11/15:55 amMLI - BTR
1 stop6h 55mDelta
Wed 11/53:20 pmBTR - MLI
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 3/30$254
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Sun 4/137:45 amDSM - BTR
2 stops9h 07mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/199:45 amBTR - DSM
1 stop4h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$264
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 5/166:58 pmCID - MSY
1 stop24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/195:30 amMSY - CID
2 stops12h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$264
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/911:38 amOMA - MSY
1 stop18h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/118:29 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop14h 19mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$288

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to Louisiana 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Louisiana that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

Louisiana

Route

Depart

Return

Price

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Sat 4/26

4:26 pm-11:56 pm

1 stop7h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

4:19 pm-9:23 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$199

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Tue 6/10

1:35 pm-8:33 pm

1 stop6h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/14

6:32 pm-11:57 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$229

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Fri 5/9

2:28 pm-8:25 am

1 stop17h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/11

8:39 pm-11:13 pm

1 stop26h 34m

$234

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sat 4/26

5:55 am-1:22 pm

1 stop7h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

3:40 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$237

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

5:45 am-1:21 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 4/19

3:15 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$238

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Tue 6/24

5:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 6/28

6:26 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$249

OmahaBaton Rouge

OMA - BTR

OMABTR

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 4/30

6:09 pm-12:02 am

1 stop5h 53m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 5/3

5:20 am-12:07 pm

1 stop6h 47m

$249

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Sun 4/13

7:45 am-4:52 pm

2 stops9h 07m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 4/19

9:45 am-2:31 pm

1 stop4h 46m

$264

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Fri 5/16

6:58 pm-7:10 pm

1 stop24h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/19

5:30 am-6:08 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$264

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Fri 5/9

11:38 am-5:50 am

1 stop18h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/11

8:29 pm-10:48 am

1 stop14h 19m

$288

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to Louisiana

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana (average of $256). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 IA to LA?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to Louisiana. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Louisiana, 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 Louisiana by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Louisiana ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Louisiana when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in Louisiana by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Louisiana, 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 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Louisiana

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Louisiana. 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 Louisiana. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Iowa to Louisiana, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,614 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa to Louisiana. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $126. American Airlines flights start at $149 while deals on United Airlines start at $173 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Iowa to Louisiana that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Iowa to Louisiana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to Louisiana?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Iowa to Louisiana.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Iowa to Louisiana?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to Louisiana 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 Iowa to Louisiana?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana (average of $256). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 5 airlines flying from Iowa to Louisiana

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to Louisiana. 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 March 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$148Average$206FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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