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$126+ Cheap flights from Iowa to New Orleans (MSY)

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
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$199
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$126
(CheapOair)

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Average price

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Cheapest flights from Iowa to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to New Orleans. 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.
Mon 10/275:00 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop6h 26mDelta
Tue 11/45:15 pmMSY - MLI
1 stop5h 15mDelta
Deal found 3/30$249
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
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.
Wed 5/145:27 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop6h 48mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/219:42 amMSY - DSM
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$296
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 5/317:40 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop4h 35mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/37:00 amMSY - OMA
1 stop4h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/30$297
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.
Wed 5/146:35 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop4h 56mDelta
Wed 5/215:25 amMSY - DSM
1 stop5h 16mDelta
Deal found 3/30$297
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.
Wed 5/711:17 amOMA - MSY
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Mon 5/127:10 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop4h 48mDelta
Deal found 3/30$300
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.
Fri 5/23:08 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/105:39 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/30$316

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to New Orleans 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 New Orleans that are best for you.

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Iowa

Fly to

New Orleans

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

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

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

5:27 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

9:42 am-4:37 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$296

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 5/14

6:35 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop4h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

5:25 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 16m

$297

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/31

7:40 pm-12:15 am

1 stop4h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/3

7:00 am-11:53 am

1 stop4h 53m

$297

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/7

11:17 am-4:25 pm

1 stop5h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 5/12

7:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$300

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to New Orleans

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Iowa to New Orleans 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 MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Iowa to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans, 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 New Orleans by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans 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 New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, 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 New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Iowa to New Orleans. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,818 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

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

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

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to New Orleans. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to New Orleans’s city center.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $126 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $149 and United Airlines from $173 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Iowa to New Orleans is Des Moines - New Orleans Louis Armstrong. You may also consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Moline Quad-City - New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Iowa to New Orleans?

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa to New Orleans 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 New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Iowa to New Orleans 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 New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Iowa to New Orleans. 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$207Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$216Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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