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

Spirit Airlines, at $104, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include JetBlue and American Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 67% 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 $44. Users have also found prices from $95 and $95 on Southwest 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 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 $430, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $121. The most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), is priced around $189.

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Consider Mesa Airlines (100%), United Airlines (94%) or Air Canada (88%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

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 33% 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 57% 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 $342 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 $537 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.

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.

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 9 flights from Washington, D.C. to Louis Armstrong per day from 7 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.

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.

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Round-trip from	$104 (Cheapflightsfares)
One-way from	$44 (Booking.com)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$343
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Good one-way deal	$74 or less

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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 March 26, 2025.

Tue 4/299:15 amBWI - MSY

1 stop11h 06mSpirit Airlines

Sat 5/39:29 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$101

Tue 5/612:45 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 53mJetBlue

Tue 5/1312:36 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop6h 24mJetBlue

Deal found 3/25

$169

Mon 5/52:59 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop3h 04mAmerican Airlines

Thu 5/83:25 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$189

Tue 4/228:40 amIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/298:00 amMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$189

Wed 4/3011:35 amDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Wed 5/710:40 amMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$199

Mon 4/143:30 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop8h 00mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/165:00 amMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 37mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$209

Thu 4/176:00 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/207:51 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$213

Mon 5/196:34 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 57mDelta

Wed 5/219:50 amMSY - DCA

1 stop4h 03mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$217

Wed 4/306:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Tue 5/611:53 amMSY - IAD

1 stop6h 51mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$217

Wed 5/217:45 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Sun 5/253:00 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop5h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/25

$234

Wed 4/91:03 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop30h 44mFrontier

Fri 4/117:46 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop15h 18mFrontier

Deal found 3/25

$240

Sat 4/512:48 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop25h 20mFrontier

Mon 4/73:14 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop16h 31mFrontier

Deal found 3/25

$240

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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 March 26, 2025.

Fri 4/186:20 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines

Fri 4/259:29 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$104

Tue 5/612:45 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 53mJetBlue

Tue 5/1312:36 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop6h 24mJetBlue

Deal found 3/25

$169

Tue 5/277:59 amDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines

Thu 5/293:25 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$189

Tue 4/225:55 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/238:00 amMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 29mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$189

Wed 4/3011:35 amDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 25mSouthwest

Wed 5/710:40 amMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$199

Thu 4/176:00 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 44mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/207:51 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$213

Wed 4/306:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop4h 08mDelta

Tue 5/63:40 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop6h 59mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$217

Wed 4/91:03 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop30h 44mFrontier

Fri 4/117:46 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop15h 18mFrontier

Deal found 3/25

$240

Mon 4/2811:37 amIAD - MSY

1 stop7h 11mSun Country Air

Sat 5/310:50 amMSY - IAD

1 stop23h 57mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/24

$333

Sat 5/248:17 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop4h 44mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/314:21 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 32mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$209

Mon 5/57:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 57mUnited Airlines

Thu 5/87:00 amMSY - DCA

1 stop6h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$209

Wed 4/306:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop5h 47mDelta

Tue 5/611:53 amMSY - IAD

1 stop6h 51mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$217

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 March 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 3/314:22 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop21h 20mFrontier

Mon 4/73:14 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop22h 43mFrontier

Deal found 3/25

$270

Tue 4/16:50 amBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 33mSpirit Airlines

Tue 4/88:32 pmMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$137

Tue 4/18:30 amIAD - MSY

1 stop5h 12mFrontier

Tue 4/81:32 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop26h 30mFrontier

Deal found 3/25

$240

Thu 4/35:40 pmIAD - MSY

3 stops28h 47mMultiple Airlines

Sun 4/69:44 pmMSY - IAD

3 stops19h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$445

Thu 4/31:48 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop4h 04mDelta

Mon 4/73:30 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop4h 52mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$513

Fri 4/412:17 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop7h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/79:57 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop10h 18mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$220

Fri 4/47:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop12h 56mFrontier

Fri 4/117:46 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop20h 13mFrontier

Deal found 3/25

$240

Fri 4/45:55 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 49mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/86:00 amMSY - IAD

2 stops28h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$482

Fri 4/411:45 amDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest

Mon 4/74:50 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$493

Fri 4/46:59 amDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 46mDelta

Mon 4/73:30 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 06mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$513

Fri 4/43:25 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 51mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/113:21 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$528

Fri 4/46:00 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 30mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/119:20 amMSY - DCA

2 stops9h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$553

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 March 26, 2025.

Mon 4/286:20 amBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 43mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$44

Sat 5/247:30 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 3/25

$95

Tue 4/155:00 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 31mJetBlue

Deal found 3/25

$95

Mon 4/288:40 amIAD - MSY

Nonstop2h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$95

Mon 4/2112:54 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$96

Wed 5/218:17 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$105

Tue 4/2911:05 amDCA - MSY

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$105

Mon 5/265:40 amBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 05mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$109

Mon 4/216:28 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop4h 21mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$109

Thu 4/176:00 amIAD - MSY

1 stop5h 23mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$109

Mon 4/283:35 pmDCA - MSY

2 stops7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 3/25

$110

Sun 4/68:15 amBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 53mFrontier

Deal found 3/25

$119

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BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/29

9:15 am-7:21 pm

1 stop11h 06m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/3

9:29 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$101

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

12:45 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop6h 53m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/13

12:36 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 24m

$169

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

2:59 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/8

3:25 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

$189

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

5:55 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop2h 49m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/23

8:00 am-11:29 am

Nonstop2h 29m

$189

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/30

11:35 am-5:00 pm

1 stop6h 25m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/7

10:40 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$199

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/17

6:00 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 4/20

7:51 pm-11:27 am

1 stop14h 36m

$213

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/19

6:34 pm-11:31 pm

1 stop5h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

9:50 am-2:53 pm

1 stop4h 03m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

6:00 am-10:47 am

1 stop5h 47m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/6

5:30 am-11:23 am

1 stop4h 53m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/7

6:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop5h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/10

1:53 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop5h 54m

$229

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/21

7:45 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 5/25

3:00 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 45m

$234

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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 March.

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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Expert on MSY

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Expert on IAD

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.

Estimated round-trip price

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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.

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 Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

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.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,789 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

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.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

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.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,608 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

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.

JetBlue

7.3

Good

2,922 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

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

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 9 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 $104, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include JetBlue and American Airlines. Users have found that Spirit Airlines is 67% 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 $44. Users have also found prices from $95 and $95 on Southwest 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 Mesa Airlines (100%), United Airlines (94%) or Air Canada (88%) 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 $430, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $121. 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?
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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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

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$96	Average$222	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$126	Average$218	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$134	Average$353	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$167	Average$277	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
United Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
American Airlines	Cheapest$209	Average$380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$241	Average$430	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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