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$97+ Cheap flights from Iowa to New Orleans (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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSY
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from Iowa to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Iowa to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Iowa to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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
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MSY
1 stop7h 24m
Frontier
Sun 2/225:45 am
MSY
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OMA
1 stop7h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$199
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 1/25. 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 2/267:27 pm
DSM
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MSY
2 stops38h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 3/47:27 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop27h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/25$210
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 2/167:20 pm
CID
-
MSY
1 stop12h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/206:20 am
MSY
-
CID
1 stop12h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$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 2/237:20 pm
CID
-
MSY
1 stop13h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 2/2510:43 am
MSY
-
CID
2 stops32h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$219
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 2/167:20 pm
CID
-
MSY
1 stop12h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 2/198:36 pm
MSY
-
CID
2 stops21h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$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.
Mon 3/27:11 pm
CID
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MSY
1 stop13h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/66:20 am
MSY
-
CID
1 stop11h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$223
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
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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
-
OMA
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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 2/255:00 pm
OMA
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MSY
1 stop20h 39m
Frontier
Mon 3/29:51 pm
MSY
-
OMA
2 stops42h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$252
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
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DSM
1 stop28h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$254
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. 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
Frontier
Fri 3/63:36 pm
MSY
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DSM
1 stop27h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 1/26$259

Find flight deals from Iowa to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Iowa to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$199
(Frontier)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$397
Provider with most accurate pricing for Des Moines-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Des Moines-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights.
From Iowa to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Iowa to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($56 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Iowa to New Orleans 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 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Mon 3/2

7:11 pm-8:21 am

1 stop13h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/6

6:20 am-6:09 pm

1 stop11h 49m

$223

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Thu 2/26

7:27 pm-6:47 pm

1 stop23h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/4

7:27 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop27h 24m

$236

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Mon 2/23

3:39 pm-9:38 am

2 stops17h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

2:34 pm-7:04 pm

1 stop28h 30m

$254

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/8

6:45 am-11:41 am

1 stop4h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/24

4:25 pm-10:52 pm

1 stop6h 27m

$269

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sun 4/5

6:34 am-11:15 am

1 stop4h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

7:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$269

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 5/6

6:45 am-11:54 am

1 stop5h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

4:15 pm-10:19 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$269

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 4/15

1:28 pm-9:32 pm

2 stops8h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

7:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop5h 47m

$274

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Wed 2/25

6:36 am-4:09 pm

2 stops9h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/4

4:32 pm-9:24 pm

1 stop4h 52m

$274

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Sat 2/7

12:36 pm-5:10 pm

1 stop28h 34m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/10

8:57 pm-8:00 am

2 stops35h 03m

$295

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Tue 3/10

6:00 am-10:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/14

5:15 pm-10:53 pm

1 stop5h 38m

$300

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

Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to New Orleans (average of $191). Flying from Iowa to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Iowa 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 airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Iowa?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Iowa to New Orleans. It is only a 11.4 mi journey from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to New Orleans’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Iowa to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Iowa to New Orleans can take about 4h 37m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $300. The distance from Iowa to New Orleans is about 791 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the most popular routes from Iowa to New Orleans?

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Iowa 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 Iowa to New Orleans?

    Currently, April is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to New Orleans (average of $191). Flying from Iowa to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $278). 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 New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Iowa 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 January 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$407FlexibilityNo 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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