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$186+ Cheap flights from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans (CID - MSY)

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 8/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
CID — MSY
Jun 17 — Jun 241
Tue 6/17
Tue 6/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in October or September, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Cedar Rapids (CID) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$219
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$186
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$370
From Cedar Rapids to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
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Cheapest flights from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 8/137:03 amCID - MSY
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Wed 8/206:06 amMSY - CID
1 stop4h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$219
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Mon 7/141:56 pmCID - MSY
2 stops16h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/178:19 pmMSY - CID
1 stop21h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$247
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 7/96:00 amCID - MSY
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Tue 7/155:41 pmMSY - CID
1 stop5h 03mDelta
Deal found 6/9$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 7/106:37 amCID - MSY
2 stops12h 39mUnited Airlines
Sat 7/127:00 amMSY - CID
1 stop7h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$324
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/268:16 pmCID - MSY
1 stop22h 37mFrontier
Thu 10/307:38 pmMSY - CID
1 stop23h 53mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$366

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Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 8/13

7:03 am-3:01 pm

1 stop7h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/20

6:06 am-10:57 am

1 stop4h 51m

$219

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Mon 7/14

1:56 pm-6:55 am

2 stops16h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

8:19 pm-6:02 pm

1 stop21h 43m

$247

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 7/9

6:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/12

4:16 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$249

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Thu 7/10

6:37 am-7:16 pm

2 stops12h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/12

7:00 am-2:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$324

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sun 10/26

8:16 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop22h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

7:38 pm-7:31 pm

1 stop23h 53m

$366

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/12

6:01 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop4h 42m

$186

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Thu 10/9

8:16 pm-6:53 pm

1 stop22h 37m

$198

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sun 10/19

1:11 pm-8:09 pm

2 stops30h 58m

$222

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Tue 8/12

8:05 am-8:17 pm

3 stops12h 12m

$231

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Thu 10/9

5:45 am-1:19 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$244

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans is 27 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 CID to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

When flying from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans, 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 77% versus a flight in the morning.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. 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 New Orleans. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Frontier
6.0
Okay
3,295 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Overall

8.0

Food

7.3

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $219, was found to be the cheapest airline from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and United Airlines. These flights start at 42% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $186. Users have also found prices from $198 and $231 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Cedar Rapids to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans 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 Cedar Rapids to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 3 airlines flying from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Cedar Rapids to New Orleans. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$203Average$328FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$218Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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