For a smooth check-in at IAD, arrive early as afternoon crowds can be overwhelming, especially at the main terminal counters.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $208 (Kiwi.com) |
One-way from | $88 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $396 |
Good round-trip deal | $317 or less |
Good one-way deal | $193 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 12/10
7:01 am-10:58 am
1 stop4h 57m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 12/17
12:02 pm-5:00 pm
1 stop3h 58m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 1/15
5:42 pm-7:45 pm
Nonstop3h 03m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 1/20
9:05 am-4:14 pm
1 stop6h 09m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 12/6
8:25 am-10:18 am
Nonstop2h 53m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 12/7
8:00 am-11:26 am
Nonstop2h 26m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 12/4
8:30 am-1:12 pm
1 stop5h 42m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 12/7
8:00 am-11:26 am
Nonstop2h 26m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 1/23
3:42 pm-7:52 pm
1 stop5h 10m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 1/25
7:13 pm-12:24 am
1 stop4h 11m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 12/13
9:00 am-2:18 pm
1 stop6h 18m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 12/16
6:20 am-11:35 am
1 stop4h 15m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 1/17
5:59 pm-11:30 pm
1 stop6h 31m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 1/24
5:55 pm-10:53 pm
1 stop3h 58m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 1/24
5:42 pm-7:45 pm
Nonstop3h 03m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/2
12:40 pm-4:06 pm
Nonstop2h 26m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 1/2
10:57 am-2:35 pm
1 stop4h 38m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/7
5:24 pm-11:37 pm
1 stop5h 13m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 12/30
5:45 pm-7:48 pm
Nonstop3h 03m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 1/5
8:05 am-11:31 am
Nonstop2h 26m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans is 80 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.
Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans (average of $140). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans in August is currently the most expensive (average of $261). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 33% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
About 16% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 158 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
Saturday 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.
Over the last year, ITA Airways have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 6% of flights being delayed.
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