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 $205. 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 $94, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include JetBlue and Delta. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 70% 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 $69. Users have also found prices from $103 and $103 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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.

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).

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 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 $270, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $87. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $154.

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

Consider Republic Airways (92%), United Airlines (85%) or Air Canada (84%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

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

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

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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.

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?

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights typically cost between $249 and $504 in November. The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 3 days was $138 on Spirit Airlines (Nov 14-Nov 17).

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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 September 29, 2025.

Fri 11/145:45 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 59mSpirit Airlines

Mon 11/176:00 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$138

Sat 10/256:00 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/2710:48 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop10h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$139

Fri 12/129:55 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines

Mon 12/152:45 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop8h 34mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/29

$140

Sat 10/256:00 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/275:32 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop5h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/29

$141

Mon 10/2711:56 amBWI - MSY

1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines

Sat 11/13:27 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/29

$142

Mon 11/109:29 amBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 39mFrontier

Thu 11/136:01 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop5h 06mFrontier

Deal found 9/27

$143

Mon 11/39:13 amBWI - MSY

1 stop8h 53mFrontier

Mon 11/106:01 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop5h 12mFrontier

Deal found 9/28

$144

Thu 10/308:21 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop22h 21mFrontier

Mon 11/35:52 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop15h 28mFrontier

Deal found 9/27

$145

Sat 11/86:30 amBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 51mSpirit Airlines

Tue 11/116:00 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$146

Fri 10/319:29 amBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/36:00 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$147

Fri 11/144:55 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop4h 46mSpirit Airlines

Sun 11/166:00 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$148

Sat 10/257:00 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 53mSpirit Airlines

Sat 11/13:27 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/29

$149

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

Tue 11/42:35 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest

Sat 11/811:30 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 9/29

$205

Sun 11/98:05 amBWI - MSY

1 stop4h 55mDelta

Tue 11/119:12 amMSY - BWI

1 stop5h 32mDelta

Deal found 9/29

$225

Fri 12/59:45 amDCA - MSY

1 stop8h 31mJetBlue

Mon 12/82:09 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop7h 20mJetBlue

Deal found 9/28

$237

Wed 11/128:22 amIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 52mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/157:55 amMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$245

Wed 11/126:05 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest

Sat 11/156:20 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 9/27

$205

Wed 11/56:00 amBWI - MSY

1 stop4h 26mDelta

Tue 11/119:12 amMSY - BWI

1 stop5h 32mDelta

Deal found 9/29

$225

Mon 11/246:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop7h 00mDelta

Thu 11/279:12 amMSY - IAD

1 stop4h 27mDelta

Deal found 9/27

$225

Wed 10/297:55 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Wed 11/54:45 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/28

$233

Wed 11/195:45 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 53mUnited Airlines

Sat 11/227:55 amMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$275

Thu 3/1910:45 amDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 45mJetBlue

Wed 3/2511:50 amMSY - DCA

1 stop6h 09mJetBlue

Deal found 9/27

$283

Mon 11/105:50 pmBWI - MSY

2 stops6h 45mSouthwest

Wed 11/127:30 amMSY - BWI

2 stops5h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 9/28

$235

Fri 11/75:45 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 53mUnited Airlines

Wed 11/1212:45 pmMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$275

Tue 10/216:05 amDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 28mDelta

Tue 10/285:52 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop4h 49mDelta

Deal found 9/28

$253

Fri 1/303:55 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 30mJetBlue

Mon 2/23:10 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop6h 21mJetBlue

Deal found 9/27

$283

Mon 11/105:50 pmBWI - MSY

2 stops6h 45mSouthwest

Thu 11/137:10 amMSY - BWI

2 stops6h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 9/27

$235

Wed 12/105:59 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop5h 24mDelta

Wed 12/171:07 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop4h 14mDelta

Deal found 9/28

$253

Wed 11/266:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines

Tue 12/212:30 pmMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$285

Tue 10/216:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop4h 25mDelta

Tue 10/286:25 amMSY - IAD

1 stop7h 13mDelta

Deal found 9/28

$253

Fri 11/75:45 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 53mUnited Airlines

Tue 11/1110:38 amMSY - IAD

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$285

Sun 10/199:05 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Wed 10/224:45 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 9/27

$260

Wed 11/126:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop7h 00mDelta

Sat 11/1511:56 amMSY - IAD

1 stop4h 08mDelta

Deal found 9/27

$265

Wed 10/227:30 amDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 45mSouthwest

Tue 10/283:35 pmMSY - DCA

2 stops7h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 9/28

$270

Fri 10/316:45 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest

Sun 11/25:00 amMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 9/27

$271

Mon 10/277:35 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop4h 59mDelta

Sat 11/15:20 amMSY - IAD

1 stop3h 51mDelta

Deal found 9/28

$282

Sat 10/255:45 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Tue 10/286:50 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 9/28

$272

Mon 11/310:50 amDCA - MSY

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Tue 11/1111:55 amMSY - DCA

2 stops7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/28

$275

Tue 3/107:59 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop15h 44mDelta

Wed 3/117:40 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop22h 32mDelta

Deal found 9/26

$323

Thu 12/113:55 pmBWI - MSY

2 stops6h 55mSouthwest

Mon 12/1510:55 amMSY - BWI

2 stops6h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 9/28

$280

Mon 12/296:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 05mSouthwest

Wed 12/314:15 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 9/28

$281

Wed 11/1911:50 amDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest

Sun 11/236:20 amMSY - DCA

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 9/27

$285

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Data last updated September 29, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 10/126:00 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines

Thu 10/161:50 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop8h 59mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$150

Thu 10/2311:56 amBWI - MSY

1 stop8h 03mSpirit Airlines

Tue 10/2810:08 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop11h 20mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/29

$146

Thu 10/2311:56 amBWI - MSY

1 stop8h 03mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/2710:48 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop10h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/29

$151

Sat 10/256:00 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines

Mon 10/2710:48 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop10h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$139

Sat 10/256:00 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 10/275:32 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop5h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/29

$141

Sat 10/257:00 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 53mSpirit Airlines

Sat 11/13:27 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 35mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/29

$149

Sun 10/266:00 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines

Sun 11/25:00 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$138

Mon 10/2711:56 amBWI - MSY

1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines

Sat 11/111:09 amMSY - BWI

1 stop11h 02mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$142

Mon 10/276:05 amBWI - MSY

1 stop11h 32mFrontier

Mon 11/36:01 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop5h 12mFrontier

Deal found 9/28

$144

Mon 10/2710:33 pmIAD - MSY

2 stops23h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/36:01 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop25h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$206

Thu 10/308:21 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop22h 21mFrontier

Mon 11/35:52 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop15h 28mFrontier

Deal found 9/27

$145

Fri 10/319:29 amBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines

Mon 11/36:00 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 17mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$147

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated September 29, 2025.

Fri 12/56:00 amBWI - MSY

1 stop10h 56mFrontier

Deal found 9/27

$63

Tue 11/1110:00 amBWI - MSY

1 stop11h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$65

Sat 12/137:19 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 56mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/29

$68

Sun 10/266:00 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/29

$69

Sun 10/266:05 amBWI - MSY

1 stop11h 32mFrontier

Deal found 9/27

$70

Tue 10/2811:23 amBWI - MSY

1 stop10h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$71

Mon 10/2010:00 amBWI - MSY

1 stop7h 37mFrontier

Deal found 9/28

$72

Sat 10/1810:00 amBWI - MSY

1 stop7h 31mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/28

$73

Mon 10/276:00 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$74

Mon 10/2011:56 amBWI - MSY

1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$75

Sun 11/25:00 amBWI - MSY

1 stop12h 00mFrontier

Deal found 9/27

$77

Thu 11/66:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop15h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 9/27

$100

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that are best for you.

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BWI - MSY

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Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/4

2:35 pm-4:30 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/8

11:30 am-2:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$205

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

6:05 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

6:20 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$205

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/9

8:05 am-12:00 pm

1 stop4h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/11

9:12 am-3:44 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$225

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/5

6:00 am-9:26 am

1 stop4h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 11/11

9:12 am-3:44 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$225

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/24

6:00 am-12:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/27

9:12 am-2:39 pm

1 stop4h 27m

$225

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/29

7:55 pm-9:40 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/5

4:45 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$233

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/10

5:50 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops6h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/12

7:30 am-2:15 pm

2 stops5h 45m

$235

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/10

5:50 pm-11:35 pm

2 stops6h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 11/13

7:10 am-2:20 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$235

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/5

9:45 am-5:16 pm

1 stop8h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/8

2:09 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$237

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/12

8:22 am-10:14 am

Nonstop2h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/15

7:55 am-11:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$245

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

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 September.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star
CheapOair	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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.

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

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to New Orleans trip

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IAD

For a smooth check-in at IAD, locate your airline counter by walking around the first row if not visible initially.

MSY

Choose between Jefferson Transit and Regional Transit Authority buses for affordable travel from MSY to downtown New Orleans.

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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.

Estimated round-trip price

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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 in the evening 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. Thursday 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

The most flights from WAS to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, 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?

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United 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

4,245 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,964 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,924 reviews

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8.0

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4,245 reviews

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Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

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8.0

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4,245 reviews

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2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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6.3

Okay

8,055 reviews

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8.0

Very good

4,245 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

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Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$94	Average$230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$108	Average$218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$167	Average$279	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$196	Average$375	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$208	Average$403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Delta	Cheapest$208	Average$367	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$243	Average$447	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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