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$92+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Iowa

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 10/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — DSM
Oct 11 — Oct 181
Sat 10/11
Sat 10/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Iowa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to Iowa flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$184
(Southwest)

One-way from

$92
(Southwest)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$367
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Iowa
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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 September 11, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/17:50 amMSY - DSM
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Tue 10/73:00 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$184
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Thu 11/137:00 amMSY - OMA
1 stop7h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/158:15 amOMA - MSY
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$228
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/212:37 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop6h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/44:20 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop6h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$231
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Tue 10/214:52 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop5h 38mDelta
Sat 10/2510:00 amDSM - MSY
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Deal found 9/11$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/33:43 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Tue 10/73:02 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop8h 13mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/9$240
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/317:00 amMSY - DSM
1 stop7h 19mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/46:05 amDSM - MSY
1 stop4h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/11$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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.
Wed 10/17:50 amMSY - DSM
1 stop6h 50mSouthwest
Thu 10/26:15 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 10/246:04 amMSY - DSM
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/257:35 amDSM - MSY
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$245
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/227:55 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop13h 56mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/268:47 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop18h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/11$248
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 10/37:15 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Tue 10/75:25 amOMA - MSY
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 9/9$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Thu 10/23:58 pmMSY - CID
1 stop5h 35mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/65:29 pmCID - MSY
1 stop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/12:17 pmMSY - DSM
2 stops7h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 10/38:00 amDSM - MSY
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$250

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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 September 11, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Iowa that are best for you.

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New Orleans

Fly to

Iowa

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Return

Price

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/1

7:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Tue 10/7

3:00 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$184

New OrleansOmaha

MSY - OMA

MSYOMA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/13

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop7h 21m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 11/15

8:15 am-1:09 pm

1 stop4h 54m

$228

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/22

9:05 am-1:28 pm

1 stop4h 23m

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

5:15 pm-11:02 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$237

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

4:52 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 38m

Des Moines

Sat 10/25

10:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$237

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/31

7:00 am-2:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Des Moines

Tue 11/4

6:05 am-10:59 am

1 stop4h 54m

$240

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/21

3:22 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop7h 08m

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

6:39 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$240

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

5:20 am-10:05 am

1 stop4h 45m

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

6:39 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$240

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/22

11:23 am-7:20 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Des Moines

Mon 10/27

6:39 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$240

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/1

7:50 am-2:40 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Des Moines

Thu 10/2

6:15 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$242

New OrleansOmaha

MSY - OMA

MSYOMA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

3:43 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 22m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 10/7

6:00 am-1:58 pm

2 stops7h 58m

$245

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Iowa

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

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 $402). 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 September 11, 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.

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 September 11, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and American Airlines from New Orleans to Iowa to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,960 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,248 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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

  • 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.

  • How long is the flight from New Orleans to Iowa?

    Southwest, United Airlines, and Delta can get you from New Orleans to Iowa in just under 4h 23m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 58m. There are 820 mi between New Orleans and Iowa. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $92 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $110 and $200, respectively.

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

    While some choose either New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Des Moines or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Omaha Eppley Airfield, New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Cedar Rapids is the most popular route from New Orleans to Iowa.

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

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

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

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

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

    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 $402). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Iowa

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans 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 September 11, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$118Average$325FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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