Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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October 6 - October 13
BWI - New Orleans
$261
$140
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October 6 - October 7
BWI - New Orleans
$270
$140
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October 6 - October 14
BWI - New Orleans
$256
$140
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October 14 - October 27
BWI - New Orleans
$243
$153
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October 14 - October 20
BWI - New Orleans
$264
$153
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September 30 - October 7
BWI - New Orleans
$272
$156
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September 30 - October 13
BWI - New Orleans
$246
$156
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September 30 - October 14
BWI - New Orleans
$246
$156
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September 22 - October 13
BWI - New Orleans
$225
$157
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September 29 - October 13
BWI - New Orleans
$244
$157
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Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Regular price: $208 - $331
Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for this route is typically between $208 and $331. The current lowest deal is $140 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 6 to Oct 13.
now $140
Low $208
High $331
The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
The cheapest month to fly from Washington to New Orleans is April, with a median price of $173. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $1789. Prices are generally lower from January to November.
April
Flights from $173
December
Flights from $1,789
Direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
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Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Wed, Jul 1
BWI - New Orleans
Washington, D.C. (BWI) - New Orleans (MSY)
Southwest Airlines
$475
$242
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
BWI - New Orleans
Washington, D.C. (BWI) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$498
$173
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
BWI - New Orleans
Washington, D.C. (BWI) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$427
$205
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
BWI - New Orleans
Washington, D.C. (BWI) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$470
$205
One-way
Fri, Jul 3
BWI - New Orleans
Washington, D.C. (BWI) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$462
$215
One-way
Sat, Jul 4
BWI - New Orleans
Washington, D.C. (BWI) - New Orleans (MSY)
Frontier Airlines
$494
$171
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Aug 18 - Aug 25
$570 → $176
69%
Aug 4 - Aug 6
$596 → $211
65%
Aug 5 - Aug 7
$596 → $214
64%
Aug 11 - Aug 13
$602 → $221
63%
Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans
Washington, D.C. - New Orleans route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level.
Recent fares from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are above the typical level, with a median of $409.
📅 Best time to fly
April is historically the cheapest month to fly.
Historically, April is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, with a median price of $173.
⏱️ Flight duration
Flights typically take 13h 21m.
The median flight duration from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is 13 hours and 21 minutes.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant for this route.
Only 13.9% of recent deals for this route are direct, with connecting flights being more common.
🏆 Airline highlight
American Airlines offers direct flights.
American Airlines has offered direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.
🎯 Booking tip
Deals are frequent for this route.
Historically, deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans appear frequently.
Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from
Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)
Baltimore–Washington International offers flights to New Orleans, often with competitive pricing for your trip.
📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$140
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
Ronald Reagan Washington National provides a convenient option for flights to New Orleans.
📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)
💸 Flights from ~$207
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Washington Dulles International is a major hub with various flight options to New Orleans.
📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$165
New Orleans main airports to arrive at
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a primary gateway to New Orleans from Washington, D.C.
📍 ~20 km from New Orleans city center (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$140
Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative
Gulfport–Biloxi International (GPT)
Gulfport–Biloxi International is a useful alternative, offering direct access via the I-10 corridor.
📍 ~100 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$232
Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)
Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a practical alternative due to its proximity and consistent service to major US hubs.
📍 ~120 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$279
Lafayette Regional (LFT)
Lafayette Regional is a reliable alternative for travelers on the western side of the New Orleans area.
📍 ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$262
Mobile Regional (MOB)
Mobile Regional is a good alternative for eastbound travelers, providing a decent selection of legacy carriers.
📍 ~200 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$280
Pensacola International (PNS)
Pensacola International offers significantly higher passenger volume and flight options, often with competitive pricing.
📍 ~280 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$202
Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans
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$647
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$4,947
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$5,260
$2,543
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$1,229
$637
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$637
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$874
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79% AI deal score
$4,698
$2,413
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$2,512
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$2,512
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$2,553
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$2,603
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77% AI deal score
$4,687
$2,623
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Aug 06
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77% AI deal score
$4,699
$2,623
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Jun 30
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77% AI deal score
$688
$555
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Oct 20
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76% AI deal score
$784
$617
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Aug 03
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76% AI deal score
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$684
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$545
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76% AI deal score
$786
$555
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Aug 05
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$787
$555
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$784
$565
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$565
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75% AI deal score
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$555
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$763
$565
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$637
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$637
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$697
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$712
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