How popular is this Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight route?

The Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 58 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans round-trip?

Spirit Airlines, at $111, 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 Spirit Airlines is 65% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $51. Users have also found prices from $95 and $95 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Baltimore/Washington - 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 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 $171, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $41. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $189.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

American Airlines, Delta and Spirit Airlines are the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

What is the cheapest day to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Users have found that leaving on a Monday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 31% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans at least 57 days early can save you up to 41% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 57 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans for as little as $338 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $436 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans lean towards being more expensive in February. Prices are generally better when you fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in August, with the cheapest ticket starting at $123.

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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 12 flights from Washington, D.C. to Louis Armstrong per day from 6 different airlines.

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.

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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?

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Round-trip from	$111 (Cheapflightsfares)
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Average price	$359
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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 abril 15, 2025.

vie. 5/3010:46 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines

dom. 6/13:51 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$107

mar. 5/69:15 amBWI - MSY

1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines

dom. 5/1112:10 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$151

mar. 5/66:07 amBWI - MSY

1 stop4h 52mFrontier

mar. 5/1310:49 amMSY - BWI

1 stop7h 41mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$178

sáb. 5/36:00 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop25h 50mFrontier

mar. 5/66:24 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop26h 35mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$180

mar. 5/611:45 amDCA - MSY

1 stop7h 53mJetBlue

mar. 5/1312:36 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop6h 24mJetBlue

Deal found 4/14

$188

sáb. 5/245:55 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines

mié. 5/288:00 amMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$189

jue. 5/85:26 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop18h 54mFrontier

dom. 5/1112:10 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop27h 26mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$200

jue. 5/292:59 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop3h 04mAmerican Airlines

dom. 6/15:55 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$219

sáb. 5/245:45 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

dom. 5/2510:15 amMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/14

$229

sáb. 5/246:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 18mDelta

dom. 5/255:25 amMSY - DCA

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$237

jue. 10/211:39 amBWI - MSY

1 stop22h 19mSun Country Air

dom. 10/59:47 amMSY - BWI

1 stop24h 03mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/14

$245

mar. 5/206:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop4h 45mDelta

sáb. 5/245:32 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$253

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Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated abril 15, 2025.

lun. 5/2610:46 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines

dom. 6/13:51 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$111

mar. 5/69:15 amBWI - MSY

1 stop11h 06mMultiple Airlines

dom. 5/1112:10 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 06mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$151

mar. 5/66:07 amBWI - MSY

1 stop4h 52mFrontier

mar. 5/1310:49 amMSY - BWI

1 stop7h 41mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$178

mar. 5/611:45 amDCA - MSY

1 stop7h 53mJetBlue

mar. 5/1312:36 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop6h 24mJetBlue

Deal found 4/14

$188

sáb. 5/245:55 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines

mié. 5/288:00 amMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$189

jue. 5/292:59 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop3h 04mAmerican Airlines

dom. 6/15:55 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$219

sáb. 5/245:45 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 20mSouthwest

dom. 5/2510:15 amMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/14

$229

sáb. 5/246:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 18mDelta

dom. 5/255:25 amMSY - DCA

1 stop4h 35mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$237

sáb. 5/36:00 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop25h 50mFrontier

mar. 5/66:24 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop26h 35mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$180

jue. 5/85:26 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop18h 54mFrontier

dom. 5/1112:10 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop27h 26mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$200

mar. 5/206:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop4h 45mDelta

sáb. 5/245:32 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop5h 03mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$253

jue. 5/85:26 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop18h 54mMultiple Airlines

jue. 5/1512:23 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop23h 15mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$254

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Data last updated abril 15, 2025 and is based on user searches.

dom. 4/208:15 amBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 53mFrontier

dom. 4/207:51 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop14h 36mFrontier

Deal found 4/13

$310

dom. 4/207:25 amDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest

mar. 4/2210:40 amMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 4/13

$389

dom. 4/204:35 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop7h 50mSouthwest

mar. 4/225:40 amMSY - IAD

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 4/13

$409

dom. 4/205:55 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines

mié. 4/2312:37 pmMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 28mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/13

$424

dom. 4/206:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 49mUnited Airlines

mar. 4/225:00 amMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/13

$444

mar. 4/223:45 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop7h 46mJetBlue

mar. 4/296:00 amMSY - DCA

1 stop8h 00mJetBlue

Deal found 4/15

$332

mié. 4/2311:25 amBWI - MSY

1 stop10h 24mSpirit Airlines

lun. 4/289:29 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$141

jue. 4/245:25 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop18h 19mFrontier

dom. 4/2712:22 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop27h 13mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$270

vie. 4/2511:20 amBWI - MSY

1 stop23h 14mMultiple Airlines

lun. 4/289:29 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$217

vie. 4/257:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop12h 52mFrontier

dom. 4/277:46 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop20h 13mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$290

vie. 4/2511:20 amBWI - MSY

1 stop23h 14mSun Country Air

dom. 4/273:45 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop18h 19mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/14

$295

vie. 4/258:25 amIAD - MSY

3 stops14h 54mMultiple Airlines

dom. 4/273:45 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop17h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$360

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated abril 15, 2025.

dom. 6/228:24 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 47mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$51

mié. 7/23:20 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 42mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/15

$95

sáb. 5/245:55 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/13

$95

sáb. 5/176:00 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop25h 50mFrontier

Deal found 4/14

$96

lun. 4/218:25 amBWI - MSY

1 stop6h 49mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$99

jue. 5/85:26 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop18h 54mFrontier

Deal found 4/15

$106

sáb. 7/56:07 amDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/14

$119

vie. 7/412:59 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 39mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$122

mié. 7/2312:40 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop7h 14mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/15

$123

mar. 5/2712:45 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 53mJetBlue

Deal found 4/14

$125

mar. 5/207:45 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/15

$133

dom. 6/111:54 amIAD - MSY

1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/14

$134

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BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 5/30

10:46 pm-12:30 am

Nonstop2h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 6/1

3:51 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

$107

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 5/3

9:21 pm-11:20 am

1 stop14h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb. 5/10

4:45 pm-12:18 am

1 stop6h 33m

$161

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 5/6

6:07 am-9:59 am

1 stop4h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/13

10:49 am-7:30 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$179

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 5/3

6:00 pm-6:50 pm

1 stop25h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 5/6

6:24 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop26h 35m

$180

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 5/6

11:45 am-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

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

sáb. 5/24

5:55 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 5/28

8:00 am-11:31 am

Nonstop2h 31m

$189

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

jue. 5/29

2:59 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 6/1

5:55 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$219

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 5/24

5:45 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop5h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 5/25

10:15 am-1:40 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$229

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 5/24

6:00 am-10:18 am

1 stop5h 18m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom. 5/25

5:25 am-11:00 am

1 stop4h 35m

$237

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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 April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars

*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.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to New Orleans trip

Airports

IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Aerotrain for quick access to concourses, but allow extra time for long walks to gates.

MSY

At MSY, taxis offer a flat rate to downtown, often cheaper and faster than rideshares, available outside Door 7 at baggage claim.

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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

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 86 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 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 $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to MSY?

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

The most flights from WAS to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (14 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

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

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 a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,918 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,658 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,927 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,871 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

4.0

Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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 12 flights from Washington, D.C. to Louis Armstrong per day from 6 different airlines.
How popular is this Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight route?
The Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight path was viewed by 58 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans round-trip?
Spirit Airlines, at $111, 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 Spirit Airlines is 65% 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 Spirit Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $51. Users have also found prices from $95 and $95 on American Airlines and United Airlines, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?
While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Baltimore/Washington - 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 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 $171, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $41. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $189.
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?
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Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$94	Average$222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
JetBlue	Cheapest$167	Average$265	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$196	Average$350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$208	Average$404	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$209	Average$381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$241	Average$430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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