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$80+ 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 3/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSY
Feb 28 — Mar 71
Sat 2/28
Sat 3/7
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 January 29, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/267:27 pm
DSM
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MSY
1 stop23h 20m
Frontier
Thu 3/52:34 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop28h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$174
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
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MSY
1 stop23h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/117:27 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop24h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$195
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/237:20 pm
CID
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MSY
1 stop25h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/267:27 pm
MSY
-
CID
1 stop22h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$210
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:20 pm
CID
-
MSY
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/206:20 am
MSY
-
CID
1 stop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/167:20 pm
CID
-
MSY
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/198:36 pm
MSY
-
CID
2 stops21h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/277:11 pm
CID
-
MSY
1 stop25h 44m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/410:43 am
MSY
-
CID
2 stops32h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$238
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/185:00 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop7h 24m
Frontier
Fri 2/206:10 am
MSY
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OMA
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/2310:26 am
DSM
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MSY
2 stops21h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/257:20 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop18h 09m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$242
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/252:02 pm
MLI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 28m
American Airlines
Wed 3/46:23 am
MSY
-
MLI
1 stop6h 58m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/28$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/27:11 pm
CID
-
MSY
2 stops24h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/66:20 am
MSY
-
CID
1 stop11h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$253
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/233:39 pm
DSM
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MSY
2 stops17h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/262:34 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/17:27 pm
DSM
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MSY
2 stops22h 37m
Frontier
Fri 3/63:36 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop27h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/28$258

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 January 29, 2026.

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3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$174
(Frontier)

One-way from

$80
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$397
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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 January 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to Louisiana that are best for you.

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Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/16

7:20 pm-4:05 pm

2 stops20h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/20

6:20 am-6:30 pm

1 stop12h 10m

$245

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Wed 2/25

2:02 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop7h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/4

6:23 am-1:21 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$251

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/8

6:45 am-11:41 am

1 stop4h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

4:25 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$269

OmahaBaton Rouge

OMA - BTR

OMABTR

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Mon 3/30

3:10 pm-10:03 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 4/4

10:25 am-3:09 pm

1 stop4h 44m

$269

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/5

6:34 am-1:23 pm

1 stop6h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

5:00 am-12:47 pm

2 stops7h 47m

$274

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/27

7:00 am-2:23 pm

2 stops7h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/30

5:20 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop4h 30m

$274

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/28

2:50 pm-11:14 pm

2 stops8h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/3

2:17 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop7h 07m

$274

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Mon 2/23

7:20 pm-8:21 am

1 stop13h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

3:30 pm-6:34 pm

1 stop27h 04m

$284

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sat 2/14

5:33 am-11:11 am

1 stop5h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/20

11:12 am-10:43 pm

2 stops11h 31m

$284

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Fri 5/15

5:30 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop5h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/19

12:01 pm-10:45 pm

2 stops10h 44m

$303

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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 $191). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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.

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 January 29, 2026.
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
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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
8,128 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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
9,215 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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
11,205 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,267 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Overall

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 56m. Fly via American Airlines, Delta, or United 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.

  • 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 $191). Flying from Iowa to Louisiana in May is currently the most expensive (average of $282). 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 January 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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