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$124+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New Orleans (MSY)

WAS — MSY
Dec 4 — Dec 111
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Thu 11/2610:47 pm -
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Mon 11/307:44 am -
1 stop25h 55m
Deal found 11/1$268
Wed 12/2310:59 pm -
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Deal found 11/1$269
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Deal found 10/31$270
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Wed 12/167:00 am -
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Deal found 11/2$272
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Deal found 11/2$272
Sat 12/2610:59 pm -
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Thu 12/3110:51 am -
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Deal found 11/2$273
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Wed 1/611:35 am -
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Tue 12/296:05 pm -
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Deal found 11/4$276
Fri 11/1311:16 am -
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Tue 11/173:15 pm -
1 stop18h 06m
Deal found 11/2$276

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$268
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$124
(Super.com)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$430

Good round-trip deal

$319 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
High demand for flights, 0% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in November 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

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Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/21

6:30 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$159

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/3

3:10 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop7h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$170

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/25

6:30 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$179
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/10

7:30 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$186

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/11

4:55 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop6h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$196

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 12/25

1:50 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop7h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/17

7:30 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$208

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/20

8:45 am-10:48 am

Nonstop3h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$212

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/21

4:05 pm-7:38 pm

1 stop4h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 11/22

6:31 pm-8:26 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-1:00 am

Nonstop0h 00m

$218

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-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.

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

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 $367). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 at noon could potentially save you up to 5% on airfare.

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 $300 and $559 in November.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $268 on Frontier (Nov 26-Nov 30).

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

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 60% 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?

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $237.

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 53m.

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

Flights via St. Louis (STL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 18m.

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 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?

Wednesday 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 12% of flights being delayed.

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 40 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 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 at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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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Brandon Schultz

Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

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

Expert on IAD

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.

Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andJetBlue 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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Patricia,Oct 2026

DAL - TPA

I love flying southwest, Both flights were packed full full - so not room for all carry one and bags had to be checked but still good flights.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 6 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 50m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $283. The distance from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is about 969 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?

    Delta, at $125, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and JetBlue. Users have found that Delta is 68% 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 $108 and $108 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

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

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

    Consider Republic Airways (100%), United Airlines (88%) or Air Canada (88%) 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 $420, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $158. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $163.

  • 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of $367). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in November is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$125Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$126Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$181Average$340FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$227Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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