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$119+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans (MSY)

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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 January 20, 2025.

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$199
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Delta)
From District of Columbia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong
One-way flight from District of Columbia to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to New Orleans
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Wed 2/125:33 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/158:00 amMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$199
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Sun 2/27:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop11h 04mFrontier
Thu 2/63:25 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop29h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$200
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Tue 2/181:55 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop3h 03mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/203:41 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/19$203
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Wed 2/122:39 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/155:26 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$209
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Mon 3/1012:29 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop8h 09mJetBlue
Tue 3/1111:56 amMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 55mJetBlue
Deal found 1/20$210
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Sun 2/95:57 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop23h 51mFrontier
Fri 2/149:22 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop18h 51mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$210
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Sat 2/156:20 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 09mDelta
Tue 2/185:15 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/20$237
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Sat 2/155:35 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Tue 2/182:20 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/20$237
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Thu 2/209:45 pmIAD - MSY
2 stops24h 51mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/269:56 pmMSY - IAD
2 stops22h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$266
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Tue 2/181:48 pmIAD - MSY
2 stops10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Thu 2/2010:59 amMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$274
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Fri 4/46:55 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Tue 4/84:45 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$283
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Thu 3/63:35 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop9h 55mSouthwest
Tue 3/1111:40 amMSY - IAD
1 stop10h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$366

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 20, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/12

5:33 pm-11:28 pm

1 stop6h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/15

8:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$199

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/5

1:01 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop26h 24m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/7

3:25 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$200

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/18

7:15 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/25

10:35 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$203

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/15

3:59 pm-9:34 pm

1 stop6h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/18

3:53 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$209

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/9

5:57 pm-4:48 pm

1 stop23h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 2/14

9:22 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop18h 51m

$210

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/17

12:58 pm-3:07 pm

Nonstop3h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/20

3:41 pm-7:14 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/15

6:20 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/18

6:30 am-11:26 am

1 stop3h 56m

$237

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/15

5:35 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop6h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/18

2:20 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$237

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/7

7:59 am-1:50 pm

1 stop6h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/8

10:45 am-6:59 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$251

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/20

9:45 pm-9:36 pm

2 stops24h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/26

9:56 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops22h 09m

$266

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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 January 20, 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.

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 January 20, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 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 January 20, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to New Orleans, see what other customers have to say about United Airlines, Frontier and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
9,696 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
3,201 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
8,982 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • How popular is this District of Columbia to New Orleans flight route?

  • 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 Delta ($119), Frontier ($121), and American 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: Southwest (90%), Spirit Airlines (78%), Sun Country Air (0%).

  • 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 $275, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $71. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $201 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$93Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$95Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$167Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$195Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$233Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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