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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans from £75

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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — MSY
18 out — 25 out1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy

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 18 setembro 2025.

Round-trip from

£150

One-way from

£75

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£210

Good one-way deal

£221 or less
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 5/11-8/11
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 10m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 4/2
  • Nonstop
  • 3h 05m total
  • Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (£8 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
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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 18 setembro 2025.

qua 15/1019:55DCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
ter 21/1017:00MSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 17/9£150
sáb 8/1108:22IAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 52mUnited Airlines
ter 11/1108:00MSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/9£150
seg 10/1118:50DCA - MSY
1 stop4h 55mSouthwest
qua 12/1110:40MSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9£155
ter 21/1019:55DCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mSouthwest
ter 28/1016:00MSY - DCA
1 stop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 17/9£158
dom 26/1006:15DCA - MSY
1 stop5h 40mJetBlue
sáb 1/1106:30MSY - DCA
1 stop7h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 16/9£159
sáb 8/1117:52IAD - MSY
1 stop6h 10mDelta
sáb 15/1111:29MSY - IAD
1 stop6h 39mDelta
Deal found 15/9£159
qui 9/1006:25DCA - MSY
1 stop9h 00mJetBlue
dom 12/1010:15MSY - DCA
1 stop8h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 17/9£160
ter 11/1117:33IAD - MSY
1 stop7h 11mUnited Airlines
qua 12/1105:15MSY - IAD
1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/9£161
sáb 18/1006:00DCA - MSY
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
ter 21/1017:00MSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 16/9£162
ter 16/1217:45IAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 54mUnited Airlines
sex 19/1208:05MSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/9£164
ter 14/1006:05DCA - MSY
1 stop5h 28mDelta
sáb 18/1007:45MSY - DCA
1 stop6h 08mDelta
Deal found 17/9£165
sex 7/1111:45DCA - MSY
1 stop6h 31mJetBlue
seg 10/1106:30MSY - DCA
1 stop7h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 16/9£166

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Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

qui 18/12

11:35-13:30

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

seg 22/12

17:30-20:55

Nonstop2h 25m

£150

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

ter 21/10

17:47-19:28

Nonstop2h 41m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ter 28/10

12:45-16:11

Nonstop2h 26m

£150

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

qua 15/10

19:55-21:40

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ter 21/10

17:00-20:20

Nonstop2h 20m

£150

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb 25/10

17:30-20:40

1 stop4h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ter 28/10

10:30-14:00

Nonstop2h 30m

£158

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

seg 27/10

20:35-22:25

Nonstop2h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

qua 29/10

06:00-12:00

1 stop5h 00m

£158

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb 8/11

12:27-15:47

1 stop4h 20m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ter 11/11

06:22-11:34

1 stop4h 12m

£159

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

qui 9/10

06:25-14:25

1 stop9h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

dom 12/10

10:15-19:20

1 stop8h 05m

£160

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

qua 8/10

06:00-10:48

1 stop5h 48m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ter 14/10

11:50-18:39

1 stop5h 49m

£165

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb 8/11

17:52-23:02

1 stop6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

sáb 15/11

11:29-19:08

1 stop6h 39m

£165

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb 25/10

17:52-23:02

1 stop6h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

ter 28/10

06:25-14:38

1 stop7h 13m

£165

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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 12 September 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 53 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (average of £724). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). 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 18 setembro 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 18 setembro 2025.

The most flights from WAS to MSY are scheduled on a Monday (12 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?

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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 10 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 £150, Southwest can have you in New Orleans from Washington, D.C. in 2h 41m. 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 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 (92%), United Airlines (85%), Air Canada( 84%).

  • 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 £724). Flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in July is currently the most expensive (average of £1,029). 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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