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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 11/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MSY
Aug 22 — Aug 291
Fri 8/22
Fri 8/29
1 adult, Economy
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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 August 17, 2025.

Round-trip from

$165
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$94
(Flysmarter)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$304

Good round-trip deal

$230 or less

Good one-way deal

$127 or less
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 August 17, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/316:00 amIAD - MSY
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Mon 11/36:01 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Thu 9/186:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Mon 9/224:52 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$182
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/136:00 amIAD - MSY
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
Sun 11/161:24 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop29h 27mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$185
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/305:34 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop24h 26mFrontier
Mon 11/36:01 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$186
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/57:14 pmIAD - MSY
2 stops28h 29mMultiple Airlines
Fri 9/127:37 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop21h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/15$187
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/56:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Sun 9/79:07 pmMSY - IAD
2 stops14h 48mFrontier
Deal found 8/15$188
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/37:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 15mJetBlue
Fri 11/76:30 amMSY - DCA
1 stop7h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 8/15$189
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Mon 9/154:52 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 9/107:40 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
Sat 9/132:30 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/15$197
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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.
Thu 9/185:33 pmIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/2212:40 pmMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/15$197
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/15. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/297:43 amDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 42mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/62:49 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/15$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/41:12 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/62:49 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 8/17$199

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 17, 2025.
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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District of Columbia

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New Orleans

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Depart

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Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/11

1:55 pm-3:57 pm

1 stop27h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/15

4:52 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 23m

$165

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/31

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/3

6:01 pm-12:11 am

1 stop5h 10m

$165

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/18

1:55 pm-3:57 pm

1 stop27h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/22

4:52 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 23m

$165

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/7

6:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/12

4:52 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 23m

$165

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/13

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 11/16

1:24 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop29h 27m

$185

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/4

6:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/7

9:07 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$188

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/14

6:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/21

9:07 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$188

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/3

7:00 am-12:15 pm

1 stop6h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/7

6:30 am-2:50 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$189

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/10

6:25 am-2:29 pm

1 stop9h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/13

3:24 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$189

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

6:10 am-3:57 pm

1 stop10h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/15

4:52 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 23m

$189

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from District of Columbia to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 August 17, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans as you normally would.

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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.

  • 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 ($94), American Airlines ($95), and United Airlines ($95).

  • 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: Republic Airways (100%), Mesa Airlines (90%), United Airlines (86%).

  • 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 $381, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $92. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $183 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from District of Columbia to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 17, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$108Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$167Average$307FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$187Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$219Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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