How popular is this Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight route?

The Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 51 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans round-trip?

Spirit Airlines, at $130, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans one-way?

For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $46. Users have also found prices from $93 and $95 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Baltimore/Washington - New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $179, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $47. The most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $94.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

American Airlines, Delta and Frontier are the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 30% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Users have found that booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans at least 54 days early can save you up to 103% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 54 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans for as little as $328 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $471 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans lean towards being more expensive in February. Prices are generally better when you fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $117.

What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Washington, D.C.?

If you book a flight to New Orleans from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of New Orleans. There are 11 flights from Washington, D.C. to Louis Armstrong per day from 7 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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Fri 9/198:00 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 40mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/215:55 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 37mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$124

Sun 7/278:20 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Tue 7/293:55 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$185

Mon 6/3012:59 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 36mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/23:21 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$189

Mon 6/308:35 amIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/28:00 amMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$189

Fri 8/18:15 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest

Mon 8/45:20 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/12

$203

Tue 11/115:00 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop6h 50mAmerican Airlines

Wed 11/195:37 amMSY - BWI

1 stop7h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$205

Fri 9/126:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop10h 56mFrontier

Mon 9/154:51 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop6h 15mFrontier

Deal found 6/10

$206

Mon 6/302:54 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/25:30 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$209

Fri 7/117:52 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop4h 46mDelta

Thu 7/174:16 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$217

Mon 6/306:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Wed 7/26:00 amMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 45mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$217

Tue 9/1610:05 amIAD - MSY

1 stop5h 19mDelta

Wed 9/2411:25 amMSY - IAD

1 stop6h 17mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$217

Wed 7/308:29 amDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 03mJetBlue

Tue 8/512:18 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop9h 41mJetBlue

Deal found 6/10

$223

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Mon 7/141:21 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 47mSpirit Airlines

Wed 7/166:15 amMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$130

Sun 7/278:20 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Tue 7/293:55 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$185

Mon 6/3012:59 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 36mAmerican Airlines

Wed 7/23:21 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 38mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$189

Mon 6/308:35 amIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/28:00 amMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$189

Fri 9/126:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop10h 56mFrontier

Mon 9/154:51 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop6h 15mFrontier

Deal found 6/10

$206

Fri 7/117:52 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop4h 46mDelta

Thu 7/174:16 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 43mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$217

Wed 7/308:29 amDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 03mJetBlue

Tue 8/512:18 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop9h 41mJetBlue

Deal found 6/10

$223

Sun 7/1310:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop9h 06mSun Country Air

Thu 7/172:43 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop20h 46mSun Country Air

Deal found 6/11

$235

Sun 8/1011:58 amIAD - MSY

1 stop8h 07mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/131:40 pmMSY - IAD

2 stops19h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$240

Sat 8/163:40 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Wed 8/204:30 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$194

Mon 6/302:54 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 23mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/25:30 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$209

Mon 8/2510:11 amDCA - MSY

1 stop4h 50mDelta

Tue 8/269:05 amMSY - DCA

1 stop7h 04mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$217

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Tue 6/178:15 amDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 21mJetBlue

Wed 6/1812:40 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop9h 19mJetBlue

Deal found 6/11

$395

Wed 6/185:37 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop23h 40mFrontier

Sun 6/225:12 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop15h 27mFrontier

Deal found 6/11

$296

Wed 6/189:39 amDCA - MSY

1 stop7h 53mDelta

Thu 7/174:16 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop6h 13mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$442

Thu 6/198:24 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/225:12 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$362

Fri 6/206:17 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 23mSpirit Airlines

Sun 7/209:00 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 26mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$168

Fri 6/208:25 amIAD - MSY

3 stops15h 15mMultiple Airlines

Sun 7/205:54 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop16h 49mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$319

Fri 6/2012:59 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 36mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/155:47 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$390

Fri 6/206:27 amIAD - MSY

1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines

Tue 7/1510:54 amMSY - IAD

1 stop5h 15mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$410

Sat 6/216:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop4h 28mDelta

Fri 7/48:30 amMSY - IAD

1 stop5h 06mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$394

Sun 6/226:10 amIAD - MSY

1 stop11h 07mFrontier

Thu 6/265:02 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop6h 02mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$258

Sun 6/228:35 amIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 46mUnited Airlines

Wed 7/28:00 amMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$395

Sun 6/227:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop11h 06mFrontier

Thu 6/266:01 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop21h 56mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$440

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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Sat 7/127:18 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 48mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$46

Fri 8/17:00 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$93

Tue 7/111:50 amDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$95

Sun 8/315:33 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$95

Thu 8/217:35 amIAD - MSY

2 stops13h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$99

Sat 7/129:43 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop22h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$102

Sun 8/246:10 amIAD - MSY

1 stop6h 55mFrontier

Deal found 6/10

$103

Thu 7/108:29 amDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 03mJetBlue

Deal found 6/9

$105

Fri 7/44:45 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop4h 30mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$109

Tue 7/16:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop4h 28mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$109

Tue 7/16:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop4h 28mDelta

Deal found 6/9

$109

Wed 7/2312:40 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop7h 14mSun Country Air

Deal found 6/10

$113

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Mon 7/14

1:21 pm-3:08 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

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Wed 7/16

6:15 am-1:45 pm

1 stop6h 30m

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BWI - MSY

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Sun 7/27

8:20 am-10:05 am

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/29

3:55 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$185

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/30

12:59 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

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Wed 7/2

3:21 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 38m

$189

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IAD - MSY

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Mon 6/30

8:35 am-10:13 am

Nonstop2h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/2

8:00 am-11:31 am

Nonstop2h 31m

$189

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DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/16

3:40 pm-5:25 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/20

4:30 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$194

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

6:00 am-3:56 pm

1 stop10h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/15

4:51 pm-12:06 am

1 stop6h 15m

$206

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/30

2:54 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop6h 23m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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5:30 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 29m

$209

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/11

7:52 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop4h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/17

4:16 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop6h 43m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/30

6:00 am-11:22 am

1 stop6h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/2

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/16

10:05 am-2:24 pm

1 stop5h 19m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/24

11:25 am-6:42 pm

1 stop6h 17m

$217

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is 53 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to MSY?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

The most flights from WAS to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans 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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta and Hawaiian Airlines from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

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1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,950 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,494 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,925 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Washington, D.C.?
If you book a flight to New Orleans from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to Louis Armstrong, which is the city’s only airport. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is located 11.4 mi from the center of New Orleans. There are 11 flights from Washington, D.C. to Louis Armstrong per day from 7 different airlines.
How popular is this Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight route?
The Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 51 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $130, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Southwest and American Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 59% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans one-way?
For one-way options, check prices for Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $46. Users have also found prices from $93 and $95 on Southwest and United Airlines, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?
While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Baltimore/Washington - New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?
Looking for the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans? While on average our users pay $179, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $47. The most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $94.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$94	Average$224	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$108	Average$310	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$134	Average$344	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$167	Average$265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$209	Average$459	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$218	Average$381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$235	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$46+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New Orleans (MSY)

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