$497+ 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 10/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALO — MSY
Oct 31 — Nov 71
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Waterloo to New OrleansExplore the most affordable flight options available from Waterloo to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 1, 2026.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Waterloo to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 1, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/306:07 am -
1 stop18h 17m
Wed 11/411:17 am -
1 stop12h 21m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$497
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 11/265:56 am -
2 stops29h 47m
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1 stop15h 39m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$544
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:07 am -
1 stop18h 17m
Sat 10/1711:13 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 9/27![American Airlines logo]()
$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/236:07 am -
1 stop18h 17m
Sun 10/258:14 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$757
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/143:39 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Sun 10/185:41 am -
2 stops9h 28m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$814
Best flights from Waterloo to New OrleansDiscover carefully curated flight deals from Waterloo to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 1, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Waterloo to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 1, 2026.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/133:48 pm -
1 stop7h 51m
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Deal found 9/26![American Airlines logo]()
$506
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/306:07 am -
1 stop18h 17m
Wed 11/49:43 am -
2 stops13h 55m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$507
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:07 am -
1 stop18h 17m
Sat 10/1711:13 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 9/27![American Airlines logo]()
$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/28. 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.
Thu 11/265:56 am -
1 stop12h 51m
Tue 12/111:07 am -
1 stop12h 34m
Deal found 9/28![American Airlines logo]()
$605
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/236:07 am -
2 stops12h 49m
Sun 10/255:41 am -
2 stops9h 28m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$772
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/143:39 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Sun 10/185:41 am -
2 stops9h 28m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$814
Last-minute flights from Waterloo to New OrleansDiscover last-minute flight deals from Waterloo to New Orleans. Data last updated October 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Waterloo to New Orleans. Data last updated October 1, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/136:07 am -
1 stop18h 17m
Sat 10/1711:13 am -
1 stop12h 38m
Deal found 9/27![American Airlines logo]()
$595
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/143:39 pm -
1 stop8h 45m
Sun 10/185:41 am -
2 stops9h 28m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$814
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/236:07 am -
1 stop18h 17m
Sun 10/258:14 am -
1 stop6h 55m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$757
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/29. 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 10/306:07 am -
1 stop18h 17m
Wed 11/411:17 am -
1 stop12h 21m
Deal found 9/29![American Airlines logo]()
$497
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Round-trip from | $497 (American Airlines) |
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WaterlooNew Orleans
ALO Waterloo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
ALOMSY
Waterloo
Sat 3/13
3:48 pm-11:39 pm
1 stop7h 51m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 3/17
8:19 am-3:18 pm
1 stop6h 59m
$506
WaterlooNew Orleans
ALO Waterloo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
ALOMSY
Waterloo
Fri 10/30
6:07 am-12:24 am
1 stop18h 17m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 11/4
9:43 am-11:38 pm
2 stops13h 55m
$507
WaterlooNew Orleans
ALO Waterloo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
ALOMSY
Waterloo
Tue 10/13
6:07 am-12:24 am
1 stop18h 17m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 10/17
11:13 am-11:51 pm
1 stop12h 38m
$595
WaterlooNew Orleans
ALO Waterloo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
ALOMSY
Waterloo
Thu 11/26
5:56 am-6:47 pm
1 stop12h 51m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 12/1
11:07 am-11:41 pm
1 stop12h 34m
$605
WaterlooNew Orleans
ALO Waterloo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
ALOMSY
Waterloo
Fri 10/23
6:07 am-6:56 pm
2 stops12h 49m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 10/25
5:41 am-3:09 pm
2 stops9h 28m
$772
WaterlooNew Orleans
ALO Waterloo - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong
ALOMSY
Waterloo
Wed 10/14
3:39 pm-12:24 am
1 stop8h 45m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 10/18
5:41 am-3:09 pm
2 stops9h 28m
$814
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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.
Crew
7.9
Comfort
7.2
Food
6.4
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.4
Overall
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentLinda,Jul 2026
ROA - CLT
Crew
7.9
Comfort
7.2
Food
6.4
Entertainment
6.8
Boarding
7.4
Overall
7.0
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentLinda,Jul 2026
ROA - CLT
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| Cheapest$248 | Average$308 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |