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$94+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia 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 12/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MSY
Nov 16 — Nov 231
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated October 17, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(Southwest)

One-way from

$94
(Trip.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$344

Good round-trip deal

$276 or less

Good one-way deal

$134 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From District of Columbia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in October 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on October 17, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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 11/126:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Wed 11/1910:40 amMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 10/15$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Fri 10/315:34 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop23h 57mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/36:01 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$215
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Fri 11/146:00 amIAD - MSY
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Mon 11/176:01 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 10mFrontier
Deal found 10/16$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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 10/273:10 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop6h 14mMultiple Airlines
Wed 10/296:41 amMSY - IAD
2 stops12h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/16$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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 10/298:47 amIAD - MSY
1 stop27h 05mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/21:24 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$219
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/16. 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.
Mon 11/246:50 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/210:15 amMSY - DCA
1 stop4h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 10/16$220
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Tue 11/115:15 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/125:15 amMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 10/15$220
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/15. 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.
Sun 11/29:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop13h 15mJetBlue
Tue 11/47:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop25h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 10/15$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Sun 11/166:00 amIAD - MSY
2 stops9h 48mMultiple Airlines
Thu 11/2711:45 amMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/17$221
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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.
Sat 11/14:55 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop20h 00mJetBlue
Wed 11/57:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop25h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 10/17$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/14. 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.
Thu 11/66:00 amIAD - MSY
1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/113:21 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop27h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/14$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/17. 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 11/122:00 pmDCA - MSY
2 stops34h 11mMultiple Airlines
Fri 11/147:45 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop16h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/17$223

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Depart

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Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/12

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/19

10:40 am-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$215

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

8:22 am-10:14 am

Nonstop2h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/19

2:14 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop5h 37m

$215

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

7:30 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/8

4:15 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop5h 25m

$215

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/8

6:00 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/18

12:05 pm-3:39 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$215

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/5

7:05 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/11

5:58 pm-12:16 am

1 stop5h 18m

$225

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/8

8:30 am-1:23 pm

1 stop5h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 12/18

7:00 am-1:43 pm

1 stop5h 43m

$225

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/15

5:30 am-2:15 pm

1 stop9h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/21

5:50 am-3:50 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$225

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/18

6:50 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/24

6:40 am-3:05 pm

2 stops7h 25m

$226

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/26

3:56 pm-9:15 pm

1 stop6h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/30

5:02 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 57m

$227

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/10

10:45 am-4:30 pm

1 stop6h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/11

11:50 am-6:59 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$237

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans (average of $84). Flying from District of Columbia to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $127). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DC to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated October 17, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from District of Columbia to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 13% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on October 12, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated October 17, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from District of Columbia?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from District of Columbia to New Orleans in 2h 52m. Fly via Southwest, United Airlines, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 954 mi between District of Columbia and New Orleans. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans are JetBlue ($96), Southwest ($103), and United Airlines ($103).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from District of Columbia to New Orleans on time: Mesa Airlines (100%), ITA Airways (95%), Brussels Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

    While on average a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans is generally $446, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $102. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $142 for that flight.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to New Orleans?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans (average of $84). Flying from District of Columbia to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $127). 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 7 airlines flying from District of Columbia to New Orleans

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$142Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$167Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$187Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$207Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$243Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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