Louisiana

$87+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Louisiana

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DSM — MSY
Apr 26 — May 31
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Louisiana

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 27, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sun 5/108:19 pm
OMA
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MSY
1 stop24h 51m
Frontier
Thu 5/149:55 pm
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop21h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/25$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 5/88:19 pm
OMA
-
MSY
2 stops20h 02m
Frontier
Fri 5/159:55 pm
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop21h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/24$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 5/123:48 pm
MLI
-
MSY
1 stop6h 59m
American Airlines
Sat 5/167:15 am
MSY
-
MLI
1 stop5h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/27$261
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/141:52 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop7h 53m
United Airlines
Tue 4/212:14 pm
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop4h 52m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$263
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 4/127:00 am
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops27h 37m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/153:39 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop24h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/24$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Mon 4/2012:34 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop16h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/233:39 pm
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop28h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/25$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sat 5/211:40 am
DSM
-
MSY
1 stop5h 09m
United Airlines
Tue 5/123:54 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop6h 51m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/24$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/141:55 pm
OMA
-
MSY
2 stops6h 10m
Southwest
Tue 4/216:25 am
MSY
-
OMA
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$273
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/23. 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 5/2012:35 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Tue 6/26:25 am
MSY
-
OMA
2 stops6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 3/23$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/26:00 am
DSM
-
MSY
2 stops8h 34m
American Airlines
Tue 5/125:30 am
MSY
-
DSM
2 stops8h 16m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/24$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/223:59 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop7h 36m
Delta
Sat 4/252:26 pm
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop4h 42m
Delta
Deal found 3/25$290
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 6/105:17 pm
MLI
-
MSY
1 stop6h 32m
Delta
Sat 6/135:20 am
MSY
-
MLI
1 stop5h 04m
Delta
Deal found 3/26$290

Find flight deals from Iowa to Louisiana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Louisiana flight deals. Data was last updated March 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$248
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$87
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$432
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Iowa to Louisiana
One-way flight from Iowa to Louisiana
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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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 27, 2026.
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Price

Cheapest round-trip

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/4

11:08 am-6:08 pm

1 stop7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/8

5:20 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 02m

$261

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Mon 5/11

2:33 pm-8:13 pm

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/14

5:20 am-11:08 am

1 stop5h 48m

$297

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/16

6:57 am-3:59 pm

2 stops9h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

4:25 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$316

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 5/9

5:00 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/23

1:40 pm-8:39 pm

1 stop6h 59m

$317

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/20

1:14 pm-6:51 pm

1 stop5h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/24

5:45 am-11:54 am

1 stop6h 09m

$320

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Sat 5/9

12:03 pm-4:23 pm

1 stop4h 20m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 5/16

6:32 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$329

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/22

3:20 pm-11:29 pm

2 stops8h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/28

7:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$330

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Thu 5/28

7:54 am-4:27 pm

2 stops8h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/31

7:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop4h 58m

$334

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/15

5:42 am-10:34 am

1 stop4h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

4:25 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$334

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/13

6:35 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop5h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/22

7:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop4h 48m

$335

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana (average of $182). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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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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 27, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Iowa to Louisiana to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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.
  • How long is the flight from Iowa to Louisiana?

    There are many flights that can get you from Iowa to Louisiana in 5h 37m. Fly via Delta, Southwest, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 825 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $118. American Airlines flights start at $121 while deals on United Airlines start at $165 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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana (average of $182). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $272). 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 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Louisiana

Discover the top 4 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$457FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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