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 | $176 (United Airlines) |
One-way from | $86 (United Airlines) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $393 |
Good round-trip deal | $319 or less |
Good one-way deal | $118 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 2/15
5:50 pm-7:49 pm
Nonstop2h 59m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 2/23
8:00 am-11:25 am
Nonstop2h 25m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 1/22
6:00 am-10:32 am
1 stop5h 32m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 1/25
5:23 am-11:44 am
1 stop5h 21m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 1/21
6:00 am-10:08 am
1 stop5h 08m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 1/25
5:23 am-11:44 am
1 stop5h 21m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 2/1
10:08 am-2:24 pm
1 stop5h 16m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 2/4
5:14 pm-11:06 pm
1 stop4h 52m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 1/24
12:38 pm-4:21 pm
1 stop4h 43m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 1/25
6:30 am-11:44 am
1 stop4h 14m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Tue 2/3
5:45 pm-10:58 pm
1 stop6h 13m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 2/7
3:59 pm-10:18 pm
1 stop5h 19m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun 2/1
5:42 pm-7:45 pm
Nonstop3h 03m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 2/4
12:40 pm-4:06 pm
Nonstop2h 26m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 1/10
5:42 pm-7:45 pm
Nonstop3h 03m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 1/12
12:40 pm-4:06 pm
Nonstop2h 26m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 1/3
6:30 am-1:28 pm
1 stop7h 58m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 1/6
12:40 pm-4:06 pm
Nonstop2h 26m
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
IAD - MSY
IADMSY
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Thu 1/8
6:03 am-10:52 am
1 stop5h 49m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 1/11
8:00 am-11:26 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 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.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
Thursday 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, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 14% of flights being delayed.
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