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$144+ Cheap flights from Iowa to Louisiana

DSM — MSY
Dec 10 — Dec 171
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to Louisiana

Cheapest flights from Iowa to Louisiana

Wed 12/307:15 pm -
1 stop5h 30m
Wed 1/64:00 pm -
1 stop5h 35m
Deal found 11/9$347
Tue 12/153:31 pm -
1 stop6h 15m
Sat 1/94:42 pm -
1 stop5h 34m
Deal found 11/10$349
Fri 12/115:05 am -
1 stop5h 12m
Sun 12/135:27 pm -
1 stop5h 43m
Deal found 11/5$349
Fri 12/112:58 pm -
1 stop7h 27m
Sun 12/135:27 pm -
1 stop5h 11m
Deal found 11/9$349
Wed 12/95:20 am -
1 stop5h 48m
Fri 12/1811:50 am -
1 stop6h 16m
Deal found 11/9$349
Tue 12/1510:30 am -
2 stops7h 49m
Sat 1/96:02 am -
1 stop6h 40m
Deal found 11/10$354
Wed 12/96:09 am -
2 stops8h 43m
Wed 12/1611:50 am -
1 stop6h 18m
Deal found 11/9$354
Mon 11/306:17 pm -
2 stops38h 21m
Fri 12/46:05 pm -
1 stop18h 04m
Deal found 11/9$359
Wed 12/96:09 am -
2 stops8h 43m
Tue 12/156:07 am -
2 stops10h 42m
Deal found 11/9$359
Tue 12/83:25 pm -
1 stop7h 35m
Tue 12/156:00 am -
1 stop8h 15m
Deal found 11/7$362
Mon 11/235:30 am -
1 stop7h 28m
Tue 12/13:59 pm -
1 stop6h 39m
Deal found 11/6$364
Mon 12/142:56 pm -
1 stop6h 57m
Sat 12/196:05 pm -
1 stop5h 54m
Deal found 11/10$377

Find flight deals from Iowa to Louisiana

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$291
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$144
(CheapOair)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$416
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. 2% potential increase in price ($11 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026

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Cheapest round-trip

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

8:39 pm-1:23 pm

1 stop16h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$144

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 12/10

7:00 am-4:50 pm

2 stops9h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$202

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM Des Moines - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Wed 11/25

1:26 pm-5:10 am

1 stop15h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$243
Quickest round-trip

Cedar RapidsAlexandria

CID Cedar Rapids - AEX Alexandria

CIDAEX

Cedar Rapids

Tue 1/5

6:00 am-11:00 am

1 stop5h 00m

Alexandria

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$283

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID Cedar Rapids - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/25

6:06 pm-7:12 am

2 stops37h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$287

Des MoinesLafayette

DSM Des Moines - LFT Lafayette Regional

DSMLFT

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

2:58 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop7h 46m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

Des MoinesLafayette

DSM Des Moines - LFT Lafayette Regional

DSMLFT

Des Moines

Mon 1/4

5:30 am-10:56 am

1 stop5h 26m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$289

Des MoinesLafayette

DSM Des Moines - LFT Lafayette Regional

DSMLFT

Des Moines

Tue 12/1

1:15 pm-9:17 pm

2 stops8h 02m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$294

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID Cedar Rapids - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 11/25

6:00 am-1:17 pm

1 stop7h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$334

Des MoinesLafayette

DSM Des Moines - LFT Lafayette Regional

DSMLFT

Des Moines

Mon 1/4

5:00 am-5:41 pm

2 stops12h 41m

Lafayette Regional

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-12:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$344

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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.
Estimated round-trip price

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana (average of $367). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in October is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Iowa to Louisiana?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.
Iowa to Louisiana flights typically cost between $324 and $516 in January.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $335 on Multiple Airlines (Jan 17-Jan 22).

How far ahead should I book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana?

Booking 37 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Iowa to Louisiana. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

Reviews of airlines servicing Louisiana

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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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, Southwest, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 820 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 Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $70. United Airlines flights start at $124 while deals on American Airlines start at $162 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana (average of $367). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in October is currently the most expensive (average of $482). 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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Alternative routes for Iowa to Louisiana

Top 4 airlines flying from Iowa to Louisiana

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$268Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$310Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$312Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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