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$90+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MSY
Jun 29 — Jul 61
Mon 6/29
Mon 7/6
1 adult, Economy
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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 May 30, 2026.

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Sat 10/1010:38 am
BWI
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MSY
1 stop6h 56m
Frontier
Mon 10/125:02 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 5/26$171
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/26. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/18:10 am
BWI
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Wed 7/111:50 am
MSY
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 5/26$227
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/27. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/79:24 am
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop7h 45m
Frontier
Wed 10/145:02 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop6h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 5/27$230
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/78:36 am
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop8h 36m
Frontier
Tue 7/145:07 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop5h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 5/28$231
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 7/410:10 am
BWI
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Tue 7/75:50 am
MSY
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/276:35 am
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop10h 51m
Frontier
Fri 9/43:44 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop16h 22m
Frontier
Deal found 5/30$234
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/126:00 am
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop4h 34m
American Airlines
Wed 8/1912:29 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop8h 30m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/30$235
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/166:25 am
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop9h 23m
Frontier
Wed 7/225:12 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop5h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/29$236
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/88:10 am
BWI
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 45m
Southwest
Tue 7/145:50 am
MSY
-
BWI
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 5/28$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/28. 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.
Wed 8/126:05 am
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop6h 46m
Frontier
Wed 8/191:00 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop7h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/28$239
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/30. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 7/128:36 am
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop8h 31m
Frontier
Sat 7/185:12 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop5h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 5/30$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/311:30 am
DCA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 44m
American Airlines
Tue 9/81:54 pm
MSY
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 5/29$254

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 May 30, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$171

One-way from

$90
(Priceline)

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March

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September

Average price

$393

Good round-trip deal

$317 or less

Good one-way deal

$152 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated May 30, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/15

8:10 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 7/22

11:50 am-3:25 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$237

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/8

6:40 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/14

5:10 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 00m

$243

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/4

6:10 am-1:25 pm

1 stop8h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/7

8:45 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$271

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/15

6:35 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/18

7:40 am-2:50 pm

2 stops6h 10m

$278

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/11

6:00 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/12

12:00 pm-3:29 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$281

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/14

8:02 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop2h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 7/21

9:58 am-4:32 pm

1 stop5h 34m

$281

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/3

6:40 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop6h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/6

8:45 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$294

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/20

5:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 6/23

5:25 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$311

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/14

3:15 pm-9:25 pm

2 stops7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 8/18

10:45 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$313

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/23

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop6h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/31

5:16 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop5h 32m

$315

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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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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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 $69). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 May 30, 2026.

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 9% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated May 30, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to MSY are scheduled on a Friday (16 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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

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

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 40% 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?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $250.

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

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 39m.

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

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 43m.

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

About 14% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 155 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 at night tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday 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 13% 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 66 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?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on May 23, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon 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.

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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 May 30, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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
4,262 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,767 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,640 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Spirit Airlines
6.2
Okay
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,929 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,262 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Walter,May 2026

LAS - BUR

Short but excellent flight. Everyone was friendly and professional it was a great flight!

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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.

  • 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 45m. Southwest provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $237. 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?

    Delta, at $112, 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 $76. Users have also found prices from $108 and $112 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    Consider Mesa Airlines (100%), Brussels Airlines (95%) or Lufthansa (94%) 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 $377, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $108. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $217.

  • 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 $69). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in May is currently the most expensive (average of $581). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 May 30, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$112Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$124Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$181Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$208Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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