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$127+ 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 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSY
Jan 14 — Jan 211
Wed 1/14
Wed 1/21
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/244:58 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop6h 30mDelta
Thu 1/19:00 amMSY - MLI
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/15$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/244:58 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Mon 12/2911:17 amMSY - MLI
1 stop4h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/15$274
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/2311:09 amMLI - MSY
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:45 amMSY - MLI
1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/227:10 amOMA - BTR
2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/295:53 pmBTR - OMA
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/236:40 amCID - MSY
1 stop5h 27mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/276:53 pmMSY - CID
1 stop5h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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.
Mon 12/227:10 amOMA - BTR
2 stops10h 13mAmerican Airlines
Sun 12/285:53 pmBTR - OMA
1 stop5h 06mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/15$344
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/235:50 amMLI - MSY
1 stop6h 06mDelta
Thu 1/13:41 pmMSY - MLI
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/15$344
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/14. 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.
Mon 12/295:33 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/17:00 amMSY - MLI
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/14$349
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/244:37 pmOMA - MSY
1 stop18h 46mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/286:55 pmMSY - OMA
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/13$350
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/175:53 pmCID - MSY
1 stop4h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/225:30 amMSY - CID
1 stop7h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/13$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/15. 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 12/254:58 pmMLI - MSY
1 stop6h 33mDelta
Thu 1/19:00 amMSY - MLI
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/15$354
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/13. 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 12/175:50 amCID - MSY
1 stop6h 11mDelta
Mon 12/226:15 amMSY - CID
2 stops9h 26mDelta
Deal found 12/13$359

Find flight deals from Iowa to Louisiana

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3 stars

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eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$209
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$127
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$415
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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 December 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Louisiana that are best for you.

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MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Sat 1/31

3:58 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop7h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/7

9:15 am-3:27 pm

1 stop6h 12m

$209

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Thu 1/29

5:44 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

5:34 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop5h 31m

$217

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 1/28

12:11 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops11h 14m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/4

4:20 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$222

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 1/29

2:58 pm-9:29 pm

1 stop6h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/5

6:05 am-10:46 pm

1 stop16h 41m

$231

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Thu 1/29

11:28 am-9:07 pm

2 stops9h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

2:21 pm-9:33 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$239

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Fri 1/2

5:43 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/7

3:44 pm-9:58 pm

1 stop6h 14m

$244

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Wed 12/24

4:58 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

5:26 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$249

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Wed 12/24

4:58 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 1/1

9:00 am-4:16 pm

1 stop7h 16m

$249

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/23

4:46 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/28

5:40 am-12:35 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$269

Cedar RapidsLafayette

CID - LFT

CIDLFT

Cedar Rapids

Fri 1/9

5:15 am-10:00 am

1 stop4h 45m

Lafayette Regional

Sun 1/11

2:50 pm-9:31 pm

1 stop6h 41m

$269

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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, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to Louisiana (average of $185). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in January 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 December 15, 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 afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 22% 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 December 15, 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
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
Delta
7.9
Good
8,007 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,092 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,052 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,250 reviews

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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 4h 46m. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 842 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 $134 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 $185). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in January 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 December 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$277Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$302Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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