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Cheap Flights from Washington to New Orleans & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
WAS
Destination airport IATA code
MSY

New Orleans MSY Flight Information

Traveling From
Washington
Origin Airport IATA Code
WAS
Traveling To
New Orleans
Destination Airport IATA Code
MSY
Number of Airlines Serving
2
Available Airlines
Distance
1559 km
Direct Flight Time
0 35
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Washington and New Orleans?
Is Washington to New Orleans going to be the first leg of your trip? Why not take the route that goes from Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall) to New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)? There are multiple airlines that operate on this route, including Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines. If neither of these have times and dates you’re after, you could always check out American Airlines or Southwest Airlines. Both of these fly from National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY).
How long is a direct flight from Washington to New Orleans?
The journey of 1,000 miles between Washington and New Orleans takes about 2 hours and 49 minutes, but could even be as fast as 2 hours and 45 minutes. Family break or romantic getaway? Active or relaxed? Whatever your holiday preference, travel to your destination the stress-free way by booking a nonstop flight.
What are the best airports for Washington to New Orleans flights?
The routes with the most services between Washington and New Orleans are:

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) - 528 flights per week
  • Baltimore, MD (BWI-Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall) to New Orleans, LA (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) - 509 flights per week
  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to MSY - 282 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Washington to New Orleans?
Whether it’s good food or welcoming service, we all have particular in-flight features we look for when selecting an airline. Compare these popular air carriers to find out if one has just what you want:

  • Southwest Airlines with 1,714 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 1,259 flights every month.
  • Delta with 1,206 flights every month.
  • United Airlines with 1,037 flights every month.
  • Spirit Airlines with 273 flights every month.
  • Alaska Airlines with 91 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Washington to New Orleans?
You’ve got lots of choice when it comes to travelling from Washington to New Orleans. With approximately 75 flights running every day, the time to escape is up to you.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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To find the cheapest flights from Washington to New Orleans, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Washington to New Orleans is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Washington to New Orleans  

Every day between Washington and New Orleans, 4 flights from 2 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with American Airlines, Southwest Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 0hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 1559 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Washington to New Orleans — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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4 out of 5
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