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$488+ 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 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ALO — MSY
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 11/65:00 am
ALO
-
MSY
2 stops12h 42m
American Airlines
Mon 11/910:53 am
MSY
-
ALO
2 stops13h 06m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/29$488
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/163:23 pm
ALO
-
MSY
1 stop8h 22m
American Airlines
Sat 8/227:41 am
MSY
-
ALO
1 stop16h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 8/2$594

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Depart

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Price

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WaterlooNew Orleans

ALO - MSY

ALOMSY

Waterloo

Fri 11/6

5:00 am-5:42 pm

2 stops12h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/9

10:53 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 06m

$488

WaterlooNew Orleans

ALO - MSY

ALOMSY

Waterloo

Sun 8/16

5:00 am-11:45 pm

1 stop18h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/22

10:14 am-12:22 am

2 stops14h 08m

$604

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Deals found on 7/29

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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
11,842 reviews

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Linda,Jul 2026

ROA - CLT

Very helpful and friendly people who pushed me where I needed to go
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,842 reviews

Overall

7.1

Crew

7.9

Boarding

7.5

Entertainment

6.8

Comfort

7.2

Food

6.4

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Linda,Jul 2026

ROA - CLT

Very helpful and friendly people who pushed me where I needed to go

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 12h 42m. 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?

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Waterloo 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.

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Top airline flying from Waterloo to New Orleans

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American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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