New Orleans

$95+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia 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 4/29. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — MSY
abr. 2 — abr. 91
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to New Orleans

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to New Orleans flight deals. Data was last updated marzo 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$188
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$95
(JetBlue)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$343

Good round-trip deal

$263 or less

Good one-way deal

$148 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight deals.
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From District of Columbia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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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 marzo 28, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/610:10 amDCA - MSY
1 stop9h 28mJetBlue
mar. 5/1312:36 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 3/27$188
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/88:35 amIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines
mar. 5/135:30 pmMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 34mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/62:59 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop3h 04mAmerican Airlines
mar. 5/135:55 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$190
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 6/26:45 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
lun. 6/93:10 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$199
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vie. 4/186:00 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop25h 57mFrontier
vie. 4/257:52 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop20h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$200
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jue. 5/85:26 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop18h 54mFrontier
dom. 5/1112:10 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop27h 26mFrontier
Deal found 3/27$200
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 5/136:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines
mar. 5/133:45 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$209
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
mié. 5/72:50 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
lun. 5/125:30 amMSY - IAD
1 stop11h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 3/26$214
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 4/306:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop4h 08mDelta
mar. 5/62:30 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 04mDelta
Deal found 3/27$217
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mié. 4/306:00 amIAD - MSY
1 stop4h 08mDelta
mar. 5/65:00 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 07mDelta
Deal found 3/27$217
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sáb. 5/312:42 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop23h 38mMultiple Airlines
jue. 5/812:10 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop23h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/26$264
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 6/1411:18 amIAD - MSY
2 stops10h 15mAmerican Airlines
vie. 6/201:34 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$274

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans that are best for you.

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District of Columbia

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New Orleans

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 5/6

10:10 am-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 28m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/13

12:36 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$188

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 5/8

8:35 am-10:24 am

Nonstop2h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/13

5:30 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$189

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 5/6

2:59 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/13

5:55 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$190

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 6/2

6:45 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 6/9

3:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$199

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 4/18

6:00 pm-6:57 pm

1 stop25h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 4/25

7:52 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop20h 07m

$200

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 5/8

5:26 pm-11:20 am

1 stop18h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 5/11

12:10 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop27h 26m

$200

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 5/13

6:00 am-10:49 am

1 stop5h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/13

3:45 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$209

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 5/7

2:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop9h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

lun. 5/12

5:30 am-5:55 pm

1 stop11h 25m

$214

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 4/30

6:00 am-9:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/6

2:30 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop5h 04m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 4/30

6:00 am-9:08 am

1 stop4h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/6

5:00 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop5h 07m

$217

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans

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 marzo 28, 2025.

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.

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 marzo 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to New Orleans, see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Ila,Mar 2025

HOU - DAL

Our original flight was delayed. We were able to change our flight and got home at close to the same time. Looking forward to when you have assigned seating.

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 JetBlue ($95), United Airlines ($95), and American Airlines ($96).

  • 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: Mesa Airlines (100%), United Airlines (94%), Air Canada (88%).

  • 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 $430, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $121. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $189 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated marzo 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$96Average$222FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$134Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$167Average$277FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$209Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$241Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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