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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans from £86

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 31/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MSY
7 Feb — 14 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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 8 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£156

One-way from

£86

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£251

Good one-way deal

£224 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 7/2-10/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 28/2
  • Nonstop
  • 2h 59m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£10 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
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Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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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 8 January 2026.

Sat 7/214:00DCA - MSY
Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest
Tue 10/211:35MSY - DCA
1 stop5h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/1£156
Sat 31/106:03IAD - MSY
1 stop8h 06mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/212:40MSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1£156
Sun 15/207:00DCA - MSY
1 stop9h 20mJetBlue
Thu 19/216:31MSY - DCA
1 stop5h 28mJetBlue
Deal found 6/1£158
Sat 31/106:30DCA - MSY
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Wed 4/216:35MSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1£161
Mon 9/211:40DCA - MSY
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Wed 11/210:50MSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1£163
Wed 28/113:00DCA - MSY
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
Sat 31/105:50MSY - DCA
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1£164
Thu 29/106:05DCA - MSY
1 stop5h 27mDelta
Sat 31/111:31MSY - DCA
1 stop4h 49mDelta
Deal found 7/1£166
Sat 31/107:15IAD - MSY
1 stop5h 33mDelta
Wed 4/206:30MSY - IAD
1 stop4h 15mDelta
Deal found 7/1£166
Thu 5/211:40DCA - MSY
Nonstop3h 00mSouthwest
Mon 9/217:30MSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 6/1£168
Wed 4/217:42IAD - MSY
Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines
Wed 11/212:40MSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1£168
Tue 17/311:40DCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Wed 18/317:05MSY - DCA
1 stop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/1£169
Wed 6/517:50IAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/508:00MSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/1£169

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Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 29/1

09:54-16:09

1 stop7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 31/1

15:36-20:32

1 stop3h 56m

£166

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/1

17:59-23:25

1 stop6h 26m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 3/2

17:29-00:24

1 stop5h 55m

£166

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/4

12:40-17:30

1 stop5h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/4

05:00-11:05

1 stop5h 05m

£184

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/2

12:24-18:55

1 stop7h 31m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 28/2

07:37-15:34

1 stop6h 57m

£186

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 21/3

13:00-18:03

1 stop6h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 25/3

05:35-11:52

1 stop5h 17m

£186

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 19/4

06:00-10:52

1 stop5h 52m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 22/4

14:55-22:32

1 stop6h 37m

£187

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 29/1

19:55-22:00

Nonstop3h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

16:35-20:00

Nonstop2h 25m

£192

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 31/3

06:01-12:10

1 stop7h 09m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/4

06:44-14:39

1 stop6h 55m

£196

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/4

06:01-10:34

1 stop5h 33m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 13/4

19:22-00:28

1 stop4h 06m

£196

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 26/1

11:45-13:45

Nonstop3h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 28/1

14:55-23:15

1 stop7h 20m

£199

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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

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 2 January 2026.

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 £62). 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 8 January 2026.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 54% on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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 8 January 2026.

The most flights from WAS to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (18 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

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

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

About 15% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 154 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?

Thursday 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 14% of flights being delayed.

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.?

    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 13 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 £158, United Airlines can have you in New Orleans from Washington, D.C. in 7h 09m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans is about 969 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: Mesa Airlines (100%), Republic Airways (100%), United Airlines( 89%).

  • 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 £62). 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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