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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans from £77

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 18/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MSY
30 Nov — 7 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 31 October 2025.

Fri 14/1115:31DCA - MSY
1 stop6h 44mJetBlue
Sat 15/1106:00MSY - DCA
1 stop7h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 30/10£158
Wed 3/1206:00DCA - MSY
1 stop5h 46mJetBlue
Mon 8/1214:09MSY - DCA
1 stop7h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10£169
Thu 11/1206:00DCA - MSY
1 stop5h 50mJetBlue
Thu 11/1214:47MSY - DCA
1 stop6h 52mJetBlue
Deal found 30/10£172
Wed 3/1206:00DCA - MSY
1 stop5h 46mJetBlue
Tue 9/1212:43MSY - DCA
1 stop6h 09mJetBlue
Deal found 29/10£173
Thu 4/1219:30DCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Mon 8/1216:45MSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 30/10£180
Mon 8/1217:45IAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Thu 11/1212:30MSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10£180
Sat 13/1214:00DCA - MSY
1 stop23h 24mFrontier
Sat 20/1215:15MSY - DCA
1 stop24h 44mFrontier
Deal found 29/10£182
Mon 8/1217:45IAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1214:15MSY - IAD
1 stop5h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/10£187
Thu 18/1206:02DCA - MSY
1 stop5h 29mDelta
Thu 25/1206:00MSY - DCA
1 stop4h 37mDelta
Deal found 29/10£195
Thu 11/1206:00IAD - MSY
1 stop4h 39mDelta
Mon 15/1212:03MSY - IAD
1 stop3h 57mDelta
Deal found 29/10£195
Fri 5/1215:55DCA - MSY
1 stop6h 25mJetBlue
Sat 6/1214:09MSY - DCA
1 stop7h 30mJetBlue
Deal found 30/10£196
Mon 8/1216:15DCA - MSY
1 stop6h 35mSouthwest
Wed 10/1211:55MSY - DCA
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 29/10£199

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 31 October 2025.

Round-trip from

£158

One-way from

£77

Popular in

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Cheapest in

September

Average price

£266

Good round-trip deal

£175 or less

Good one-way deal

£229 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 14/11-15/11
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 19m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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  • JetBlue
  • 18/11
  • 1 total stop
  • 6h 44m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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Customise 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 31 October 2025.
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Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 14/11

15:31-21:15

1 stop6h 44m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 15/11

06:00-14:35

1 stop7h 35m

£158

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/2

15:55-21:25

1 stop6h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 13/2

14:55-22:59

1 stop7h 04m

£167

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/12

19:30-21:20

Nonstop2h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 8/12

10:40-14:05

Nonstop2h 25m

£180

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/3

10:45-16:30

1 stop6h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/3

14:09-20:59

1 stop5h 50m

£180

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/12

09:45-17:16

1 stop8h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 18/12

07:00-14:59

1 stop6h 59m

£180

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 29/1

08:15-13:09

1 stop5h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

08:00-11:26

Nonstop2h 26m

£187

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/12

17:45-19:39

Nonstop2h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/12

14:15-20:42

1 stop5h 27m

£187

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 15/1

06:05-10:47

1 stop5h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 19/1

17:14-22:59

1 stop4h 45m

£195

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/12

06:00-09:39

1 stop4h 39m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 15/12

12:03-17:00

1 stop3h 57m

£195

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/12

11:50-13:45

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 6/12

14:40-18:00

Nonstop2h 20m

£202

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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 return flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on 24 October 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 87 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of £64). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of £96). 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 31 October 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 53% on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, you will be flying into Louis Armstrong. New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY) is just 11.4 mi from the center of the city. Louis Armstrong is the only New Orleans airport and it handles 4 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 0 airlines have flights to New Orleans Louis Armstrong from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    For as low as £195, JetBlue can have you in New Orleans from Washington, D.C. in 4h 39m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans is about 954 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapet airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are JetBlue (£90), United Airlines (£95), and Southwest (£98).

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

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Washington, D.C., check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Mesa Airlines (100%), ITA Airways (95%), Brussels Airlines( 93%).

  • 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 holiday 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of £64). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in January is currently the most expensive (average of £96). 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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