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$113+ 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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — DSM
Aug 4 — Aug 111
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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 July 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$208
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$113
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$354
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Iowa
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Iowa
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 14% potential increase in price ($74 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 4% potential price decrease ($18 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 30, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/38:51 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop11h 38mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/63:40 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop13h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$208
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 10/32:08 pmMSY - CID
1 stop4h 11mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/69:01 pmCID - MSY
1 stop8h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/25:03 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop5h 40mDelta
Mon 9/86:30 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Deal found 7/29$237
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/25:24 amMSY - DSM
2 stops9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/97:03 amDSM - MSY
1 stop5h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/30$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 10/45:20 amMSY - CID
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/66:18 pmCID - MSY
1 stop5h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/45:13 pmMSY - MLI
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Tue 11/46:00 amMLI - MSY
1 stop5h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/29$249
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 9/2010:47 amMSY - OMA
1 stop4h 08mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/223:47 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$252
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Sat 10/412:19 pmMSY - MLI
2 stops8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/66:32 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop5h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$254
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 8/124:24 pmMSY - CID
1 stop6h 22mDelta
Sat 8/164:15 pmCID - MSY
2 stops6h 47mDelta
Deal found 7/28$264
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/310:15 amMSY - DSM
2 stops11h 30mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/101:10 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$312
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Wed 8/272:20 pmMSY - CID
1 stop7h 05mUnited Airlines
Thu 9/48:00 amCID - MSY
1 stop5h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$319
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/155:50 amMSY - DSM
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Wed 8/273:25 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$332

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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

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Return

Price

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

8:51 pm-8:29 am

1 stop11h 38m

Des Moines

Mon 10/6

3:40 pm-5:18 am

1 stop13h 38m

$208

New OrleansCedar Rapids

MSY - CID

MSYCID

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

2:08 pm-6:19 pm

1 stop4h 11m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 10/6

9:01 pm-5:18 am

1 stop8h 17m

$214

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

3:06 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Des Moines

Wed 9/10

11:23 am-5:53 pm

1 stop6h 30m

$237

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/2

5:24 am-2:40 pm

2 stops9h 16m

Des Moines

Tue 9/9

7:03 am-12:36 pm

1 stop5h 33m

$242

New OrleansCedar Rapids

MSY - CID

MSYCID

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/4

5:20 am-1:02 pm

1 stop7h 42m

Cedar Rapids

Mon 10/6

6:18 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 51m

$249

New OrleansMoline

MSY - MLI

MSYMLI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/4

5:13 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 29m

Moline Quad-City

Tue 11/4

6:00 am-11:05 am

1 stop5h 05m

$249

New OrleansOmaha

MSY - OMA

MSYOMA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/20

10:47 am-2:55 pm

1 stop4h 08m

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 9/22

3:47 pm-10:48 pm

1 stop7h 01m

$252

New OrleansMoline

MSY - MLI

MSYMLI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/4

12:19 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops8h 06m

Moline Quad-City

Mon 10/6

6:32 pm-12:09 am

1 stop5h 37m

$254

New OrleansCedar Rapids

MSY - CID

MSYCID

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/12

4:24 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop6h 22m

Cedar Rapids

Sat 8/16

4:15 pm-11:02 pm

2 stops6h 47m

$264

New OrleansDes Moines

MSY - DSM

MSYDSM

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/3

10:15 am-9:45 pm

2 stops11h 30m

Des Moines

Mon 9/8

1:10 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop6h 06m

$312

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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 $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 July 30, 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 July 30, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.
8.0
Very good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Jonathan,Jul 2025

SEA - BOS

Fantastic Check-in with easy baggage drop. While it took a while to find out which was the gate, the boarding was a dream, the stewards were simply incredible and the flight fantastic.

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?

    $119 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and United Airlines, with prices starting from $119 and $124, respectively.

  • What are the most popular routes 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$118Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$296Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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