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$47+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MSY
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in August or January, booked 77 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Saturday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

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FlightHub
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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 November 20, 2024.

This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/196:55 amBWI - MSY
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/2512:41 pmMSY - BWI
1 stop17h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$146
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/68:52 amBWI - MSY
1 stop6h 13mFrontier
Mon 12/93:09 pmMSY - BWI
1 stop17h 01mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$148
This FlightHub 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/196:55 amBWI - MSY
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/242:50 pmMSY - BWI
1 stop25h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/19$149
This CheapOair 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/155:57 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop21h 08mFrontier
Tue 12/171:44 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop16h 56mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$197
This JetBlue 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/311:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop9h 17mJetBlue
Tue 12/101:48 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 11mJetBlue
Deal found 11/19$209
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 12/185:28 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop27h 25mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/86:18 amMSY - IAD
3 stops32h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$209
This Mytrip 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/57:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Fri 12/63:16 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop19h 45mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$214
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/112:10 pmBWI - MSY
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Sat 12/144:23 pmMSY - BWI
1 stop5h 06mDelta
Deal found 11/19$246
This American Airlines 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/168:28 amDCA - MSY
Nonstop3h 09mAmerican Airlines
Thu 12/193:50 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$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.
Tue 12/175:50 pmIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/248:00 amMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$249
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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
Sat 12/712:33 pmMSY - DCA
2 stops46h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/18$261
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/145:55 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 33mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/155:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$264

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/19

6:55 am-1:45 pm

1 stop7h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/25

12:41 pm-7:18 am

1 stop17h 37m

$146

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/4

12:20 pm-7:05 pm

1 stop7h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 12/8

8:00 pm-8:38 am

1 stop11h 38m

$147

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/6

8:52 am-2:05 pm

1 stop6h 13m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/9

3:09 pm-9:10 am

1 stop17h 01m

$148

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/1

6:00 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop28h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 1/10

3:25 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop19h 36m

$195

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/15

5:57 pm-2:05 pm

1 stop21h 08m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/21

5:10 pm-7:40 am

1 stop13h 30m

$197

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/3

11:00 am-7:17 pm

1 stop9h 17m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/10

1:48 pm-8:59 pm

1 stop6h 11m

$209

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/18

5:28 pm-7:53 pm

1 stop27h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 1/8

6:18 am-3:42 pm

3 stops32h 24m

$209

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/11

2:10 pm-8:37 pm

1 stop7h 27m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/14

4:23 pm-10:29 pm

1 stop5h 06m

$246

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

10:24 am-1:59 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

$249

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/17

5:50 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 12/24

8:00 am-11:23 am

Nonstop2h 23m

$249

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 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.

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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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is 77 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 20, 2024.

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 20% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 20, 2024.

The most flights from WAS to MSY are scheduled on a Tuesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 20, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

Great service throughout our flight. Easy boarding with early bird check in

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 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 13 flights from Washington, D.C. to Louis Armstrong per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    Spirit Airlines, at $147, 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 53% 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 $47. Users have also found prices from $53 and $125 on Frontier and JetBlue, respectively.

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

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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 most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Consider Air Canada (93%), Copa Airlines (93%) or United Airlines (93%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying 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 $563, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $122. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $225.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Of the flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that have layovers, most of them stop in Atlanta.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Atlanta?

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are currently the most popular points of interest in Atlanta at the moment. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola can be accessed by traveling approximately 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can rent a car at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for an average daily rate of $60 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights?

    The least popular layover on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is Charlotte.

  • 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?

    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?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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 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.

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Top 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 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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