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5:45 pm - 7:44 pmBWI-MSY
2h 59mnonstop
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6:00 am - 9:17 amMSY-BWI
2h 17mnonstop
$137Spirit Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Mon, Nov 17
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5:35 am - 7:31 amBWI-MSY
2h 56mnonstop
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3:20 pm - 11:45 pmMSY-BWI
7h 25m1 stop
$138Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sat, Dec 6
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2:46 pm - 9:07 pmBWI-MSY
7h 21m1 stop
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5:34 pm - 11:21 pmMSY-BWI
4h 47m1 stop
$187American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 29 - Mon, Feb 2
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7:59 am - 12:01 pmDCA-MSY
5h 02m1 stop
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7:30 am - 12:42 pmMSY-DCA
4h 12m1 stop
$217Delta
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Fri, Dec 5 - Mon, Dec 8
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7:01 am - 10:58 amIAD-MSY
4h 57m1 stop
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12:02 pm - 5:00 pmMSY-IAD
3h 58m1 stop
$217Delta
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Wed, Dec 10 - Wed, Dec 17
American Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 12:26 amDCA-MSY
6h 51m1 stop
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2:22 pm - 5:59 pmMSY-DCA
2h 37mnonstop
$227American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 6
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6:03 am - 10:59 amIAD-MSY
5h 56m1 stop
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8:00 am - 11:25 amMSY-IAD
2h 25mnonstop
$227United Airlines
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Tue, Feb 17 - Sat, Feb 21
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5:42 pm - 7:45 pmIAD-MSY
3h 03mnonstop
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9:05 am - 4:14 pmMSY-IAD
6h 09m1 stop
$243United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Tue, Jan 20
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7:25 am - 9:30 amDCA-MSY
3h 05mnonstop
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10:50 am - 2:15 pmMSY-DCA
2h 25mnonstop
$253Southwest
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Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23
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11:55 am - 2:00 pmDCA-MSY
3h 05mnonstop
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4:20 pm - 11:20 pmMSY-DCA
6h 00m1 stop
$263Southwest
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Fri, Feb 20 - Mon, Feb 23

Spirit Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Nov 14
BWI5:45 pmBaltimore/Washington
2h 59m
MSY7:44 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 17
MSY6:00 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 17m
BWI9:17 amBaltimore/Washington
Spirit Airlines
Dec 3
BWI5:35 amBaltimore/Washington
2h 56m
MSY7:31 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 6
MSY3:20 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
7h 25m
1 stop
BWI11:45 pmBaltimore/Washington
Spirit Airlines
Nov 18
BWI2:00 pmBaltimore/Washington
21h 05m
2 stops
MSY10:05 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 22
MSY4:37 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 20m
BWI7:57 pmBaltimore/Washington

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

Our best Frontier deals on Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight tickets
Frontier
Jan 9
BWI8:42 amBaltimore/Washington
5h 21m
1 stop
MSY1:03 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Jan 11
MSY5:56 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 28m
1 stop
BWI12:24 amBaltimore/Washington
Frontier
Dec 5
BWI11:48 amBaltimore/Washington
5h 39m
1 stop
MSY4:27 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Dec 7
MSY5:12 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 12m
1 stop
BWI12:24 amBaltimore/Washington
Frontier
Nov 13
BWI6:15 amBaltimore/Washington
11h 45m
1 stop
MSY5:00 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
Nov 17
MSY6:01 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 12m
1 stop
BWI12:13 amBaltimore/Washington

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BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 11/14

5:45 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 11/17

6:00 am-9:17 am

Nonstop2h 17m

$137

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/3

5:35 am-7:31 am

Nonstop2h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 12/6

3:20 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$138

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/29

2:46 pm-9:07 pm

1 stop7h 21m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/2

5:34 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop4h 47m

$187

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/5

7:59 am-12:01 pm

1 stop5h 02m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 12/8

7:30 am-12:42 pm

1 stop4h 12m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/10

7:01 am-10:58 am

1 stop4h 57m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/17

12:02 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop3h 58m

$217

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/30

6:35 pm-12:26 am

1 stop6h 51m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/6

2:22 pm-5:59 pm

Nonstop2h 37m

$227

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

6:03 am-10:59 am

1 stop5h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 2/21

8:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

$227

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/15

5:42 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/20

9:05 am-4:14 pm

1 stop6h 09m

$243

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/20

7:25 am-9:30 am

Nonstop3h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

10:50 am-2:15 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$253

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 2/20

11:55 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop3h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 2/23

4:20 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop6h 00m

$263

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans?

What is the cheapest month to fly to New Orleans?

The cheapest month to fly to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. is in September. Flight prices, which tend to average around $273, are often lower during this time because this is during the off-season. If you are unable to visit New Orleans during the month of September, then departing from Washington, D.C. during the month August is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $288.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to New Orleans?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is on a Tuesday when prices can be found for as low as $332. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans for around $427.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to New Orleans?

The cheapest time of day to fly to New Orleans is in the evening when flights can be purchased for as low as $363. In the afternoon is when there is more demand to fly to New Orleans, so prices are often more expensive at around $404 per ticket.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to New Orleans?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to New Orleans for around $372 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. for as low as $295 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

How have Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights are approximately 14% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to New Orleans (WAS to MSY) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$69

Fastest flight time

2h 49m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in New Orleans

1 airport
The best one-way flight to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $69. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $169.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans takes 2h 49m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans every day.
There is 1 airport near New Orleans: New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY)
  • How far is Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong by plane?

    Washington, D.C. and New Orleans Louis Armstrong are 964.2 mi apart from one another. By plane, this route typically takes 2h 50m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport are updated daily.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $94Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,112 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $142Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,116 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $157Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $167Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,907 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $187Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,002 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $196Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $205Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,237 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

    The lowest priced Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans from the last 72 hours was $205. Generally, Southwest has 6 flights on this route every week with an average price of $402. Southwest is rated 8.0/10 by our users.

  • United Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for Washington, D.C. to New Orleans start from as low as $157 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $412. United Airlines operates 9 flights to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,998 reviews.

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