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$96+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MSY
ago. 23 — ago. 301
sáb. 8/23
sáb. 8/30
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Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 agosto 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$165
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$96
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$362

Good round-trip deal

$359 or less

Good one-way deal

$153 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on agosto 18, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 9/76:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
vie. 9/124:52 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
jue. 9/186:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
lun. 9/224:52 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$182
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jue. 11/136:00 amIAD - MSY
1 stop12h 00mFrontier
dom. 11/161:24 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop29h 27mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$185
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jue. 9/46:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
dom. 9/79:07 pmMSY - IAD
2 stops14h 48mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$188
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vie. 9/126:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
lun. 9/154:52 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$189
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
dom. 9/77:14 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop13h 41mMultiple Airlines
jue. 9/115:20 amMSY - IAD
1 stop12h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/18$191
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lun. 9/298:15 amIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/3012:42 pmMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/16$197
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vie. 9/56:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
dom. 9/74:51 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 24mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$199
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vie. 10/36:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 10/117:48 amMSY - IAD
1 stop15h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$200
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mié. 8/209:30 amIAD - MSY
1 stop27h 35mFrontier
jue. 8/281:35 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop9h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$203
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
jue. 10/26:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
dom. 10/54:51 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 24mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$206

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

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Dulles Intl

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Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 10/30

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 11/3

6:01 pm-12:11 am

1 stop5h 10m

$165

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 9/11

6:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 9/15

4:52 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 23m

$165

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 10/31

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 11/3

6:01 pm-12:11 am

1 stop5h 10m

$165

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

dom. 9/7

6:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 9/12

4:52 pm-12:15 am

1 stop6h 23m

$165

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 10/6

6:10 am-3:57 pm

1 stop10h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 10/10

5:22 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop21h 04m

$185

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 11/13

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 11/16

1:24 pm-7:51 pm

1 stop29h 27m

$185

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 9/4

6:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 9/7

9:07 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$188

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 9/5

6:10 am-3:57 pm

1 stop10h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 9/7

9:07 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$188

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 9/11

6:10 am-3:50 pm

1 stop10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 9/14

9:07 pm-12:55 pm

2 stops14h 48m

$188

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 10/17

6:15 am-4:37 pm

1 stop11h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 10/20

5:32 pm-12:11 am

1 stop5h 39m

$189

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

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

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

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
MSY

For quick access to downtown New Orleans, taxis offer a flat rate and are usually faster than rideshares from MSY.

Read more about MSYby Brandon Schultz
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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to New Orleans

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans is 37 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. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans?

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

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 agosto 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dulles Intl to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

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.

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 agosto 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,925 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,038 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews

Crew

8.5

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly into New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) if they book a flight to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. On average, Louis Armstrong has 3 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day from 4 airlines. New Orleans Louis Armstrong is conveniently located just 11.4 mi from New Orleans’s city center.

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

    Airlines like Frontier fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans in about 12h. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to . Airlines will cover a distance of 954 mi.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to New Orleans, with prices starting at $125. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and United Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $187 and $249, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 67% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans consider choosing Republic Airways (100%), Mesa Airlines (90%) or United Airlines (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans is generally $366, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $127. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $163 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 4 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl 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 agosto 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$125Average$185FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$187Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$268Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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