What is the cheapest airline that flies from Iowa to Louisiana?

Allegiant Air, Delta, and Southwest are the most popular carriers operating from Iowa to Louisiana

What airlines fly to Louisiana?

American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are the top three most popular airlines that fly to Louisiana from Iowa according to our data. American Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 63% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to Louisiana. Keep in mind that there are 4 different airlines that fly to Louisiana on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

How long is the flight from Iowa to Louisiana?

On average, it takes 4h 41m to fly from Iowa to Louisiana if you fly out of Des Moines (the most popular airport in Iowa) and into New Orleans (the most popular airport in Louisiana). If you’re flying out of Cedar Rapids and into New Orleans, then the flight time is around 5h 01m.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Louisiana?

Prices for flights from Iowa to Louisiana are updated daily.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Louisiana?

As of February 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Iowa to Louisiana.

How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Louisiana?

The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to Louisiana.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Louisiana?

The travel and health documents required for your trip to Louisiana can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Louisiana. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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10:55 am - 6:05 pm

DSM

MSY

7h 10m

1 stop

3:36 pm - 7:16 pm

MSY

DSM

27h 40m

1 stop

$235Frontier

Sun, Mar 22 - Thu, Mar 26

3:48 pm - 10:00 pm

MLI

MSY

6h 12m

1 stop

5:19 am - 12:27 pm

MSY

MLI

7h 08m

1 stop

$260American Airlines

Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11

5:00 pm - 10:17 pm

MLI

MSY

5h 17m

1 stop

5:30 am - 10:26 am

MSY

MLI

4h 56m

1 stop

$269Delta

Tue, Aug 4 - Sat, Aug 8

10:35 am - 5:52 pm

MLI

MSY

7h 17m

2 stops

5:00 am - 12:41 pm

MSY

MLI

7h 41m

2 stops

$270United Airlines

Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11

8:20 am - 1:25 pm

DSM

BTR

5h 05m

1 stop

5:00 am - 4:15 pm

BTR

DSM

11h 15m

2 stops

$274United Airlines

Wed, Apr 8 - Sat, Apr 11

6:57 am - 3:59 pm

CID

MSY

9h 02m

2 stops

4:25 pm - 11:07 pm

MSY

CID

6h 42m

1 stop

$274Delta

Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12

8:59 pm - 2:44 pm

OMA

MSY

17h 45m

1 stop

9:49 pm - 5:11 pm

MSY

OMA

19h 22m

1 stop

$291Multiple Airlines

Thu, May 7 - Sun, May 10

5:30 am - 2:20 pm

DSM

MSY

8h 50m

2 stops

6:15 am - 2:05 pm

MSY

DSM

7h 50m

1 stop

$296Southwest

Tue, Apr 7 - Tue, Apr 14

1:55 pm - 9:50 pm

OMA

MSY

7h 55m

2 stops

6:25 am - 1:15 pm

MSY

OMA

6h 50m

2 stops

$297Southwest

Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21

6:31 pm - 4:18 pm

CID

MSY

21h 47m

1 stop

8:01 pm - 6:07 pm

MSY

CID

22h 06m

2 stops

$299Multiple Airlines

Thu, Mar 19 - Thu, Mar 26

American Airlines flights from Iowa to Louisiana

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American Airlines

Apr 8

MLI3:48 pmMoline Quad-City

6h 12m

1 stop

MSY10:00 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Apr 11

MSY5:19 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 08m

1 stop

MLI12:27 pmMoline Quad-City

$260

American Airlines

Mar 28

MLI2:02 pmMoline Quad-City

9h 57m

2 stops

MSY11:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Apr 1

MSY7:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 11m

1 stop

MLI12:11 pmMoline Quad-City

$265

American Airlines

Mar 19

CID4:48 pmCedar Rapids

7h 11m

1 stop

MSY11:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mar 26

MSY5:30 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

7h 07m

1 stop

CID12:37 pmCedar Rapids

$269

Delta flights from Iowa to Louisiana

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Delta

Apr 17

MLI5:11 pmMoline Quad-City

6h 24m

1 stop

MSY11:35 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Apr 24

MSY5:22 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

5h 13m

1 stop

MLI10:35 pmMoline Quad-City

$269

Delta

May 9

CID6:57 amCedar Rapids

9h 02m

2 stops

MSY3:59 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

May 12

MSY4:25 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

6h 42m

1 stop

CID11:07 pmCedar Rapids

$274

Delta

Mar 7

MLI5:01 pmMoline Quad-City

6h 13m

1 stop

MSY11:14 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mar 10

MSY11:39 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong

4h 53m

1 stop

MLI4:32 pmMoline Quad-City

$279

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Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Sun 3/22

10:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

3:36 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop27h 40m

$235

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/8

3:48 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop6h 12m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

5:19 am-12:27 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$260

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Tue 8/4

5:00 pm-10:17 pm

1 stop5h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/8

5:30 am-10:26 am

1 stop4h 56m

$269

MolineNew Orleans

MLI - MSY

MLIMSY

Moline Quad-City

Wed 4/8

10:35 am-5:52 pm

2 stops7h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/11

5:00 am-12:41 pm

2 stops7h 41m

$270

Des MoinesBaton Rouge

DSM - BTR

DSMBTR

Des Moines

Wed 4/8

8:20 am-1:25 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 4/11

5:00 am-4:15 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$274

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Sat 5/9

6:57 am-3:59 pm

2 stops9h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/12

4:25 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$274

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Thu 5/7

8:59 pm-2:44 pm

1 stop17h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/10

9:49 pm-5:11 pm

1 stop19h 22m

$291

Des MoinesNew Orleans

DSM - MSY

DSMMSY

Des Moines

Tue 4/7

5:30 am-2:20 pm

2 stops8h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

6:15 am-2:05 pm

1 stop7h 50m

$296

OmahaNew Orleans

OMA - MSY

OMAMSY

Omaha Eppley Airfield

Tue 4/14

1:55 pm-9:50 pm

2 stops7h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/21

6:25 am-1:15 pm

2 stops6h 50m

$297

Cedar RapidsNew Orleans

CID - MSY

CIDMSY

Cedar Rapids

Thu 3/19

6:31 pm-4:18 pm

1 stop21h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

8:01 pm-6:07 pm

2 stops22h 06m

$299

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What is the cheapest month to fly to Louisiana?

In general, November is the cheapest month to fly from Iowa to Louisiana. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $362. The month of September is another great option to travel to Louisiana, with average flight prices from Iowa averaging around $367.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Louisiana?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Louisiana from Iowa when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Louisiana for around $408 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Louisiana from Iowa for as low as $288 on momondo.

Can stopping save me money on Iowa to Louisiana flights?

You could potentially save up to 76% on your flight if you consider stops on a Iowa to Louisiana flight.

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Fastest flight time	4h 25m
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The fastest flight from Iowa to Louisiana takes 4h 25m

There are no direct flights from Iowa to Louisiana. There are no popular flight routes from Iowa to Louisiana.

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from Iowa to Louisiana?
Prices for flights from Iowa to Louisiana are updated daily.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Iowa to Louisiana?
As of February 2026, there are 4 operators available to choose from for flights from Iowa to Louisiana.
How old do you have to be to fly from Iowa to Louisiana?
The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Iowa to Louisiana.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Louisiana?
The travel and health documents required for your trip to Louisiana can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Louisiana. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

Best airlines flying from Iowa to Louisiana

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Airline	Rating	Free Cancellation	Price
American Airlines	PriceFrom $236	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,345 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $236	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,237 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $263	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,345 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $270	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,300 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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