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$116+ 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 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DSM — MSY
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Tue 6/28:19 pm
OMA
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MSY
2 stops20h 02m
Frontier
Mon 6/89:55 pm
MSY
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OMA
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/82:16 pm
DSM
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MSY
1 stop6h 54m
Frontier
Thu 6/119:48 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop15h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 6/38:19 pm
OMA
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MSY
2 stops13h 40m
Frontier
Mon 6/89:55 pm
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop21h 35m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$216
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/115:00 pm
MLI
-
MSY
1 stop6h 20m
Delta
Sat 8/155:30 am
MSY
-
MLI
1 stop4h 56m
Delta
Deal found 4/30$261
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 8/116:44 pm
MLI
-
MSY
1 stop5h 06m
American Airlines
Sat 8/157:12 am
MSY
-
MLI
2 stops10h 59m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$266
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sat 8/153:44 pm
MLI
-
MSY
2 stops7h 46m
United Airlines
Sat 8/225:22 am
MSY
-
MLI
2 stops7h 36m
United Airlines
Deal found 5/3$271
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/30. 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 6/156:44 pm
DSM
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MSY
1 stop27h 35m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 6/225:21 pm
MSY
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DSM
2 stops44h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/30$280
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Sat 5/307:00 am
DSM
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MSY
2 stops33h 21m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 6/65:03 pm
MSY
-
DSM
1 stop15h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$285
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 5/186:01 pm
OMA
-
MSY
1 stop13h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 5/219:55 pm
MSY
-
OMA
1 stop21h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/3$285
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 6/125:17 pm
MLI
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MSY
1 stop5h 29m
Delta
Tue 6/163:27 pm
MSY
-
MLI
1 stop7h 07m
Delta
Deal found 5/1$285
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Fri 6/124:24 pm
MLI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 35m
American Airlines
Tue 6/161:50 pm
MSY
-
MLI
2 stops10h 21m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/1$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/173:45 pm
DSM
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MSY
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Wed 6/243:55 pm
MSY
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DSM
1 stop6h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 5/4$291

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 May 4, 2026.

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3 stars

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3 stars

Round-trip from

$185
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$116
(Frontier)

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May

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September

Average price

$464
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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 May 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Iowa to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Cheapest round-trip

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/11

5:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/15

5:30 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 56m

$261

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/4

11:08 am-6:08 pm

1 stop7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/8

5:20 am-10:22 am

1 stop5h 02m

$261

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Sat 8/15

3:44 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop6h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/22

5:22 am-1:54 pm

2 stops8h 32m

$266

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Thu 10/1

5:00 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/7

9:05 am-4:22 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$285

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Wed 8/5

11:08 am-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/9

3:30 pm-10:28 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$285

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Sun 8/16

3:44 pm-10:32 pm

1 stop6h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/22

5:22 am-12:58 pm

2 stops7h 36m

$290

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sat 6/20

5:45 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/4

3:08 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop6h 58m

$295

La CrosseNew Orleans

LSE - MSY

LSEMSY

La Crosse

Tue 5/26

5:34 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop6h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/2

5:27 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 59m

$299

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sat 6/20

6:00 am-1:00 pm

2 stops7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 7/4

6:30 am-6:11 pm

2 stops11h 41m

$305

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/30

5:47 am-1:11 pm

1 stop7h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/6

11:19 am-11:07 pm

2 stops11h 48m

$307

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Iowa to New Orleans

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

The price you pay for your flight from Iowa to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 46 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to New Orleans (average of $151). Flying from Iowa to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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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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 6h 09m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $299. The distance from Iowa to New Orleans is about 961 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $118 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $121 and United Airlines from $165 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Iowa to New Orleans is Des Moines - New Orleans Louis Armstrong. You may also consider Omaha Eppley Airfield - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Cedar Rapids - New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • 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, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Iowa to New Orleans (average of $151). Flying from Iowa to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 May 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$236Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$270Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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