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$111+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans (MSY)

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IAD — MSY
Nov 26 — Dec 31
Tue 11/26
Tue 12/3
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from District of Columbia (USDC) 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 November 21, 2024.

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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Thu 12/127:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Fri 12/201:39 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop7h 20mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$208
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/119:45 amDCA - MSY
1 stop10h 07mJetBlue
Thu 12/1910:52 amMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 11/20$209
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/125:57 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop21h 08mFrontier
Wed 12/1812:41 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop17h 59mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$217
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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.
Mon 12/1612:45 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 59mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/233:50 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/21$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/185:50 pmIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2512:30 pmMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1112:15 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 00mDelta
Wed 12/187:35 amMSY - DCA
1 stop4h 14mDelta
Deal found 11/20$268
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1112:45 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop4h 30mDelta
Thu 12/195:18 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop4h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/20$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Tue 12/175:00 amIAD - MSY
2 stops11h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/214:50 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 12mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/20$273
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/47:00 amDCA - MSY
2 stops37h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/98:00 pmMSY - DCA
2 stops19h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$282
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:58 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/254:10 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop15h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/155:00 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Mon 12/165:45 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 12/257:30 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Tue 12/314:15 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop4h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 11/21$311

Find flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/12

7:00 am-2:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 12/20

1:39 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$208

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 12/16

7:00 am-12:52 pm

1 stop6h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/17

1:48 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$209

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/12

5:57 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop21h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/18

12:41 pm-7:40 am

1 stop17h 59m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/6

2:59 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop3h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/8

3:20 pm-6:55 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$249

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/24

6:05 pm-8:03 pm

Nonstop2h 58m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/31

8:00 am-11:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$249

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/31

7:05 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/4

10:35 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$250

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/31

11:35 am-7:03 pm

1 stop8h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/4

6:30 am-11:26 am

1 stop3h 56m

$268

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/6

6:00 am-11:52 am

1 stop6h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/8

3:25 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop4h 40m

$268

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/17

5:00 am-12:29 pm

2 stops8h 29m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/31

7:00 am-1:23 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$273

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/23

6:00 am-10:53 am

1 stop5h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 1/26

5:00 am-11:31 am

1 stop5h 31m

$279

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans

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Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from District of Columbia 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 DC to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from USDC to MSY are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 November 21, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to New Orleans, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, JetBlue and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,389 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Comfort

8.3

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans are Frontier ($122), American Airlines ($125), and United Airlines ($125).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from District of Columbia to New Orleans on time: Air Canada (93%), Copa Airlines (93%), United Airlines (93%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

    While on average a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans is generally $563, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $122. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $226 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to New Orleans?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from District of Columbia 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 7 airlines flying from District of Columbia to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$87Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$165Average$316FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$224Average$407FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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