New Orleans

$95+ 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 5/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MSY
May 5 — May 121
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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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$189
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$95
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$367

Good round-trip deal

$275 or less

Good one-way deal

$124 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. 5% potential increase in price ($20 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way 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 April 30, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Sun 5/257:59 amDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/305:55 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/258:35 amIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/308:00 amMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$189
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/176:00 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop25h 50mFrontier
Tue 5/206:24 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop21h 35mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$201
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/26:30 amDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 01mJetBlue
Wed 9/109:45 amMSY - DCA
1 stop7h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 4/29$202
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/258:20 amDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/305:30 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$209
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:34 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 57mDelta
Sat 5/315:32 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop4h 10mDelta
Deal found 4/29$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/286:00 amIAD - MSY
1 stop6h 41mDelta
Wed 5/283:53 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Deal found 4/28$217
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 6/15:15 amIAD - MSY
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Sun 6/88:11 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop15h 38mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$221
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/272:55 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 30mSouthwest
Fri 5/301:15 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 4/29$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 5/205:02 amIAD - MSY
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/219:28 amMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 28mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$256
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Wed 5/285:40 pmIAD - MSY
3 stops22h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/308:39 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop17h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$306
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Sun 5/47:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/109:25 amMSY - DCA
2 stops25h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$314

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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 April 30, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

District of Columbia

Fly to

New Orleans

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/25

7:59 am-9:52 am

Nonstop2h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/30

5:55 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$189

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

8:35 am-10:21 am

Nonstop2h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/30

8:00 am-11:31 am

Nonstop2h 31m

$189

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop25h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/20

6:24 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop21h 35m

$201

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

6:30 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 01m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/10

9:45 am-6:44 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$202

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/25

8:20 am-1:16 pm

1 stop5h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/30

5:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$209

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

6:34 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/31

5:32 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 10m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/28

6:00 am-11:41 am

1 stop6h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

3:53 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop4h 41m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/1

5:15 am-10:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 6/8

8:11 pm-12:49 pm

1 stop15h 38m

$221

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/27

2:55 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/30

1:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$239

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

5:02 am-1:02 pm

2 stops9h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

9:28 am-4:56 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$256

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans

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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 April 30, 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.

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to New Orleans, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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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 American Airlines ($95), United Airlines ($95), and Frontier ($101).

  • 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%), United Airlines (87%), Air Canada (85%).

  • 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 $510, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $94. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $189 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 April 30, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$94Average$221FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$167Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$209Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$216Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$244Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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