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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans from £57

WAS — MSY
3 Nov — 10 Nov1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Fri 25/1210:25 -
Nonstop2h 50m
Fri 1/106:10 -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 1/10£196
Wed 4/1110:00 -
1 stop7h 50m
Thu 5/1106:50 -
2 stops7h 10m
Deal found 2/10£196
Sat 21/1116:50 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Mon 23/1115:55 -
1 stop7h 00m
Deal found 3/10£199
Tue 3/1111:00 -
2 stops6h 30m
Wed 4/1113:20 -
2 stops7h 35m
Deal found 2/10£200
Sat 7/1111:13 -
1 stop7h 48m
Sat 14/1107:46 -
1 stop13h 01m
Deal found 30/9£201
Thu 29/1006:00 -
1 stop6h 05m
Sat 31/1005:00 -
1 stop5h 47m
Deal found 1/10£204
Mon 26/1006:10 -
1 stop5h 19m
Tue 27/1005:20 -
1 stop6h 46m
Deal found 30/9£209
Wed 28/1016:55 -
1 stop7h 53m
Mon 2/1106:00 -
1 stop8h 55m
Deal found 29/9£209
Sat 21/1117:35 -
2 stops7h 05m
Mon 23/1117:10 -
1 stop4h 50m
Deal found 3/10£210
Fri 25/1217:15 -
1 stop5h 40m
Thu 31/1213:35 -
2 stops7h 20m
Deal found 3/10£210
Fri 25/1216:50 -
2 stops6h 20m
Thu 31/1207:45 -
2 stops6h 20m
Deal found 3/10£214
Sat 24/1014:35 -
Nonstop2h 45m
Mon 26/1005:40 -
1 stop5h 45m
Deal found 30/9£214

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

Round-trip from

£196

One-way from

£57

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Average price

£291
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 21/12-24/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 35m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 9/12-31/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 19h 47m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£2 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI Baltimore/Washington - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/1

18:10-20:05

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£82

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI Baltimore/Washington - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/12

08:10-10:10

Nonstop3h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£82
Fastest return journey

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI Baltimore/Washington - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/11

15:25-17:10

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£82

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI Baltimore/Washington - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 19/11

17:50-23:00

1 stop6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£90

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI Baltimore/Washington - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/12

19:55-21:45

Nonstop2h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£96

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 26/2

19:35-21:30

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£96

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 13/11

19:35-00:10

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 11/12

13:30-20:15

1 stop7h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£103

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/10

14:25-16:10

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£125

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI Baltimore/Washington - MSY New Orleans Louis Armstrong

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 28/10

06:10-17:48

2 stops12h 38m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 31/12

00:00-01:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£128

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of £273). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of £319). 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?

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 59% on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

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

The most flights from WAS to MSY are scheduled on a Friday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights typically cost between £225 and £371 in December.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £196 on Southwest (25 Dec–1 Jan).

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans delayed?

About 13% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 163 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Wednesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.

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

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 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 9 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 £251, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Washington, D.C. in 6h. The distance between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans is about 998 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

  • 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: Republic Airways (100%), Mesa Airlines (83%), United Airlines( 78%).

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of £273). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in September is currently the most expensive (average of £319). 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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