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$60+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 3/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MSY
Mar 30 — Apr 61
Mon 3/30
Mon 4/6
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or August, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 28, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1710:19 am
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop13h 25m
Spirit Airlines
Wed 3/1811:34 am
MSY
-
BWI
3 stops31h 10m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/27$235
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/1712:31 pm
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop6h 01m
Frontier
Sun 4/198:13 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop23h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$236
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/196:05 am
BWI
-
MSY
2 stops13h 56m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/2311:46 am
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop25h 38m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$238
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/184:05 pm
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 3/209:30 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop22h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 3/159:43 pm
BWI
-
MSY
2 stops21h 32m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/177:10 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop13h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$240
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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.
Thu 5/710:00 pm
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop20h 55m
Frontier
Sun 5/105:29 pm
MSY
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/26$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/25. 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 4/235:58 pm
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop24h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/2711:26 am
MSY
-
BWI
2 stops20h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/25$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/27. 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 4/2412:31 pm
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop6h 01m
Frontier
Mon 4/279:04 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop18h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 2/27$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/95:09 pm
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/143:30 pm
MSY
-
BWI
2 stops8h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$244
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/95:09 pm
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/153:56 pm
MSY
-
BWI
2 stops7h 48m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/24$245
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/84:05 pm
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 39m
Spirit Airlines
Mon 4/137:18 pm
MSY
-
BWI
3 stops27h 41m
Spirit Airlines
Deal found 2/26$247
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Wed 3/258:45 pm
DCA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 56m
American Airlines
Sat 3/286:00 am
MSY
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 29m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/24$251

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated February 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$235
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$60
(Spirit)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$300 or less

Good one-way deal

$140 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 February 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/24

9:00 pm-10:55 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/31

3:45 pm-7:10 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$259

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/25

12:32 pm-6:13 pm

1 stop6h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/26

6:00 am-12:18 pm

1 stop5h 18m

$264

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/24

5:50 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop5h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

6:10 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$269

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/25

4:10 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/1

6:10 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$269

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/7

10:05 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

6:00 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$280

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/19

9:00 am-1:15 pm

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/24

3:36 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$308

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/19

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop6h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/22

12:44 pm-4:16 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

$309

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/15

12:50 pm-5:37 pm

1 stop5h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/16

5:00 am-11:28 am

1 stop5h 28m

$312

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/10

6:35 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop5h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 4/13

5:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$317

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/10

5:15 pm-11:30 pm

1 stop7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/14

2:00 pm-11:00 pm

2 stops8h 00m

$327

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on February 20, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is 61 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of $84). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $144). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 February 28, 2026.

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 8% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on February 21, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons 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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 February 28, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 33% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $313.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 39m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 43m.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans delayed?

About 15% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights

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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 February 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,362 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,367 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,492 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,041 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,303 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Feb 2026

DEN - BDL

Weird they cancelled a direct and rerouted me on a connecting flight to get in 10 hours later. What was the point? Crew and flight were great, but not sure what's going on with Southwest.

Related info for your journey

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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 13 flights from Washington, D.C. to Louis Armstrong per day from 7 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans can take about 2h 55m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $259. The distance from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is about 998 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $84, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Frontier. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 74% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $80. Users have also found prices from $94 and $108 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

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

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Consider Frontier (100%), Republic Airways (100%) or United Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying 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 $684, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $111. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $160.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • 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.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of $84). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of $144). 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

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 February 28, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$215FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$125Average$330FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$128Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$157Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$181Average$310FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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