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$157+ 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 1/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSY
Dec 24 — Dec 311
Wed 12/24
Wed 12/31
1 adult, Economy
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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 November 24, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Thu 12/113:44 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop21h 07mAllegiant Air
Mon 12/151:41 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop27h 21mAllegiant Air
Deal found 11/24$212
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Thu 12/113:44 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop21h 07mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/145:59 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop27h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/75:25 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop19h 26mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/111:19 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop24h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/22$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/89:31 amDSM - MSY
2 stops36h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/121:41 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop28h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/23$257
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/75:36 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop6h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/145:15 amMSY - MLI
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/23$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/66:55 amMLI - MSY
1 stop7h 43mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/75:15 amMSY - MLI
1 stop5h 19mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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.
Thu 12/113:44 pmDSM - MSY
1 stop21h 07mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/151:52 pmMSY - DSM
2 stops44h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/45:07 amOMA - AEX
1 stop5h 58mDelta
Sun 12/75:00 pmAEX - OMA
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 11/23$278
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/24. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:31 amDSM - MSY
2 stops24h 16mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/292:12 pmMSY - DSM
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/24$278
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/65:34 amDSM - BTR
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Wed 12/1010:32 amBTR - DSM
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/22$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/33:38 pmDSM - AEX
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1310:09 amAEX - DSM
1 stop4h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/22$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/22. 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 12/611:01 amDSM - BTR
2 stops10h 11mDelta
Tue 12/910:32 amBTR - DSM
1 stop7h 15mDelta
Deal found 11/22$284

Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Louisiana

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to Louisiana flight deals. Data was last updated November 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$157
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$361
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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 November 24, 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

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Mon 1/19

9:15 am-8:21 am

1 stop23h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/22

7:27 pm-8:25 am

1 stop12h 58m

$188

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sun 1/25

3:53 pm-10:20 am

1 stop18h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/30

7:38 pm-10:09 pm

2 stops50h 31m

$234

OmahaAlexandria

OMA - AEX

OMAAEX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 1/13

4:12 pm-9:42 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Alexandria

Sat 1/17

6:12 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 08m

$238

OmahaAlexandria

OMA - AEX

OMAAEX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/21

7:06 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 54m

Alexandria

Tue 2/24

11:44 am-4:50 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$238

OmahaAlexandria

OMA - AEX

OMAAEX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Wed 5/6

5:35 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 12m

Alexandria

Sat 5/9

5:00 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$238

OmahaAlexandria

OMA - AEX

OMAAEX

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Sat 2/21

12:29 pm-10:43 pm

2 stops10h 14m

Alexandria

Tue 2/24

10:03 am-2:54 pm

1 stop4h 51m

$244

Des MoinesAlexandria

DSM - AEX

DSMAEX

Des Moines

Wed 1/7

5:35 am-11:04 am

1 stop5h 29m

Alexandria

Wed 1/14

11:45 am-8:54 pm

2 stops9h 09m

$244

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Thu 1/8

11:35 am-4:07 pm

1 stop4h 32m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$249

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Tue 1/6

5:51 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 1/23

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop4h 50m

$249

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Mon 1/5

5:39 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop4h 39m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Thu 1/22

5:31 pm-11:08 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Louisiana from Iowa with our price prediction graph.
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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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana (average of $193). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 November 24, 2025.

When flying from Iowa to Louisiana, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the evening, which can drop the price by up to 19% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Iowa to Louisiana?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Iowa to Louisiana. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Iowa to Louisiana flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 November 24, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
4,252 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
7.9
Good
7,998 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,044 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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
11,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,252 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

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 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 30m. Fly via Delta, American Airlines, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 714 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 United Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $157. American Airlines flights start at $162 while deals on Delta start at $171 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana (average of $193). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $248). 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 November 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$278Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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