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Find cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans from £79

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans departing on 22/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (IAD-MSY)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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06:00 - 11:53IAD-MSY
6h 53m1 stop
14:51 - 20:33MSY-IAD
4h 42m1 stop
£157Delta
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Wed, 22 May - Wed, 29 May
14:59 - 18:30IAD-MSY
4h 31m1 stop
15:35 - 21:27MSY-IAD
4h 52m1 stop
£159Delta
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Tue, 4 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
06:00 - 10:40IAD-MSY
5h 40m1 stop
05:30 - 11:34MSY-IAD
5h 04m1 stop
£162Delta
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Sun, 2 Jun - Wed, 5 Jun
17:00 - 20:37IAD-MSY
4h 37m1 stop
13:05 - 18:53MSY-IAD
4h 48m1 stop
£167Delta
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Sat, 24 Aug - Mon, 26 Aug
08:20 - 10:03IAD-MSY
2h 43mdirect
08:00 - 11:28MSY-IAD
2h 28mdirect
£184United Airlines
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Wed, 15 May - Sat, 18 May
08:45 - 10:20IAD-MSY
2h 35mdirect
12:30 - 16:03MSY-IAD
2h 33mdirect
£193United Airlines
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Tue, 4 Jun - Sat, 8 Jun
17:45 - 19:26IAD-MSY
2h 41mdirect
08:00 - 11:34MSY-IAD
2h 34mdirect
£196United Airlines
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Mon, 27 May - Thu, 30 May
20:00 - 10:32IAD-MSY
15h 32m1 stop
12:42 - 10:30MSY-IAD
20h 48m1 stop
£245Sun Country Air
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Fri, 12 Jul - Sun, 14 Jul
11:30 - 18:01IAD-MSY
7h 31m1 stop
09:46 - 10:56MSY-IAD
24h 10m1 stop
£313Sun Country Air
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Thu, 3 Oct - Sun, 6 Oct
12:40 - 11:58IAD-MSY
24h 18m1 stop
12:42 - 11:30MSY-IAD
21h 48m1 stop
£430Sun Country Air
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Sat, 29 Jun - Sun, 7 Jul

Flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans is July, where tickets cost £239 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and March, where the average cost of tickets is £345 and £337 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 67 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the cheapest one-way ticket from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans found on KAYAK was with Delta for £79. Delta proposed a return connection from £157 and United Airlines from £184.

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and New Orleans per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and land in New Orleans, with an average flight time of 2h 45m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 22 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Wednesday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and New Orleans?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans take?

A direct flight to New Orleans will take on average 2h 31m to travel the 954 miles flying distance from Washington, D.C..

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 08:20 and will be landing in New Orleans at 10:03.

What’s the latest departure time from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans jets off at 17:45 and lands at 19:26.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Low season

July

High season

April

Cheapest flight

£79
Best time to beat the crowds (21% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (15% more expensive on average)
Flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights

  • What are the main airports in the Washington, D.C. area?

    Reagan-National International Airport (DCA) is closest to Washington, D.C., and the Virginia suburbs south of D.C., and there is a Metrorail station at the airport. Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located in Chantilly, VA, about 28 miles west of downtown D.C. Dulles offers more international flights and amenities than the other airports serving the nation’s capital. Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is about 33 miles northeast of downtown Washington, D.C., and is known for offering low-cost flights and being well-connected via rail to the greater Baltimore and Washington metro areas.

  • Can I fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    Nonstop flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are offered from all three of the Washington, D.C. airports. American Airlines and Southwest offer regular nonstop flights to New Orleans from Reagan-National Airport, United Airlines offers nonstop flights from Dulles, and Southwest and Spirit Airlines fly nonstop from BWI.

  • Where is the Metrorail station at Reagan-National Airport?

    The Metrorail’s Yellow Line stops at the Reagan-National Airport Metrorail station, which is located outside of Terminals B and C. The station is connected to the terminals by two enclosed pedestrian bridges. Passengers departing from Terminal A can use either pedestrian bridge to get to the parking garage. A free shuttle bus runs from the garage at the street level to Terminal A.

  • Can I take public transportation from the Louis Armstrong Airport to downtown New Orleans?

    Two bus lines run between the Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) and downtown New Orleans. The RTA’s #202 Airport Express bus transports passengers to the Loyola & Howard and the Loyola & Perdido stops downtown. The trip takes about 55min and costs about $1.50. The JET’s Veterans (E1) bus departs from the airport about every 30min and takes about 50min to arrive at the City Park & Canal St stop downtown. The E1 bus costs about $2.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to New Orleans was £98 for a one-way ticket and £196 for a return.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, PSA Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    The Embraer 175 (Enhanced Winglets) is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

  • The MARC and Amtrak trains offer service to BWI airport, but the station is located about 10min from the airport via the free, 24/7 shuttle bus service that runs between the station and the terminals. The station for the MTA Light Rail Service is located at the terminal on the lower level outside of Concourse E.
  • Reagan-National Airport has three terminals (Terminals A, B, and C) and five concourses. Terminal A has one concourse, Terminal B has one concourse, Terminal C has two concourses, and the fifth concourse is shared by Terminal B and C.
  • Travelers flying from Dulles Airport can relax before their flight in one of the seven VIP lounges. The Air France and Virgin Atlantic lounges are located in Concourse A, and the British Airways, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines lounges are in Concourse B. United Airlines has two lounges, one in Concourse C and in Concourse D.
  • The Rental Car Center at Louis Armstrong Airport is located about 20min away from the main terminal via the free airport shuttle bus, which departs from the Long-Term Parking Garage near the terminal.
  • If someone is picking you up at the Louis Armstrong (MSY) airport, they can wait for your call in the Short-Term Parking Garage at the main terminal. When your plane arrives, they can meet you in the terminal building on Level 2 at the concourse exit or at the baggage claim area on Level 1, or they can pick you up at the curb in front of the terminal building.
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Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Dulles Intl to Louis Armstrong, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, +3 more

Air Canada, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

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Book cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Cheapest flights to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. found in 2024

Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
22/5Wed
1 stopDelta
6h 53mIAD-MSY
£79
15/6Sat
1 stopDelta
5h 49mIAD-MSY
£80
27/5Mon
1 stopDelta
6h 38mIAD-MSY
£84
13/8Tue
directUnited Airlines
2h 40mIAD-MSY
£92
27/5Mon
directUnited Airlines
2h 41mIAD-MSY
£104
5/5Sun
1 stopSun Country Air
23h 12mIAD-MSY
£159
2/5Thu
1 stopSouthwest
9h 00mIAD-MSY
£188
2/5Thu
1 stopSun Country Air
23h 32mIAD-MSY
£191
2/5Thu
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
9h 50mIAD-MSY
£218
2/5Thu
1 stopAmerican Airlines
5h 41mIAD-MSY
£315

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Last minute flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that are departing in the next 10 days.
27/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 20mIAD-MSY
8/5Wed
multi-stopDelta
4h 40mMSY-IAD
£421
27/4Sat
multi-stopDelta
5h 09mIAD-MSY
3/5Fri
multi-stopDelta
4h 04mMSY-IAD
£483
30/4Tue
directUnited Airlines
2h 43mIAD-MSY
7/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 47mMSY-IAD
£484
30/4Tue
directUnited Airlines
2h 43mIAD-MSY
7/5Tue
directUnited Airlines
2h 28mMSY-IAD
£517
26/4Fri
directUnited Airlines
2h 51mIAD-MSY
27/4Sat
directUnited Airlines
2h 28mMSY-IAD
£521
26/4Fri
directUnited Airlines
2h 43mIAD-MSY
29/4Mon
multi-stopUnited Airlines
5h 44mMSY-IAD
£529
28/4Sun
multi-stopDelta
5h 45mIAD-MSY
29/4Mon
multi-stopDelta
4h 40mMSY-IAD
£537
27/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 51mIAD-MSY
8/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 59mMSY-IAD
£1,035
27/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
15h 51mIAD-MSY
3/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
28h 11mMSY-IAD
£1,143
27/4Sat
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
29h 43mIAD-MSY
1/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
22h 16mMSY-IAD
£1,192

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Washington, D.C. - New Orleans Flights

Departure:

Washington, D.C. (IAD)United States

Destination:

New Orleans (MSY)United States

Cabin classes:

£569

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