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$446+ Cheap flights from Waterloo, IA to New Orleans (ALO - MSY)

This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALO — MSY
Jun 3 — Jun 101
Wed 6/3
Wed 6/10
1 adult, Economy
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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 6/305:00 am
ALO
-
MSY
1 stop6h 44m
American Airlines
Wed 8/56:46 pm
MSY
-
ALO
1 stop5h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/30$446

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ALO - MSY

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Waterloo

Tue 6/30

5:00 am-11:44 am

1 stop6h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/5

6:46 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 34m

$446

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

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Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines from Waterloo to New Orleans. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,670 reviews

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,670 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,670 reviews

Overall

7.1

Boarding

7.5

Crew

7.9

Food

6.4

Comfort

7.2

Entertainment

6.9

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Apr 2026

DFW - BDL

They keep changing the gate, delaying the hours and then finally canceled it. No accomodation, no food, nothing!

Related info for your journey

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Waterloo, Iowa to New Orleans in 6h 44m. Fly via American Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 876 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Waterloo, Iowa to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Waterloo, Iowa to New Orleans round-trip from $248.

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

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