How many flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are non-stop?

Across the trailing quarter, approximately 11.6% of flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are non-stop. For flights that include connections, travelers typically experience 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options exist, a significant portion of routes involve at least one stop.

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

The typical direct flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans covers a distance of 1606 kilometers and has a median duration of 2 hours and 45 minutes. Flights with one stop generally take longer, with a median duration of 6 hours and 6 minutes. This difference highlights the time savings associated with non-stop travel on this route.

How often do Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the Washington, D.C. to New Orleans route experience frequent drops. This suggests that travelers often have opportunities to find deals. The pricing trends across the trailing 30 days indicate that this route is one where price fluctuations are common, allowing for potential savings.

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Washington, D.C. to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Most itineraries for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans connect at least once, with only 11.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of stopovers is 2. This means you will likely encounter at least one connection when planning your journey.

For travelers seeking cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, fares typically range from $312–$735, with a median price of $448. Right now, current fares are below the typical level, and 22% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, offering frequent opportunities to find competitive pricing.

A typical journey from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, including connections, takes approximately 6h 14m. If you find a direct flight, the non-stop flight time is around 2h 45m. The overall median flight time for this route is 2h 45m.

The cheapest months to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are April, with a median fare of $173, followed by February at $193, and January at $244. These months offer significantly lower median prices compared to the overall typical fare for the route.

The distance between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans is 1606 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves a flight duration that is longer than short-haul but shorter than long-haul international travel.

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Regular price: $199 - $346

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is $199-$346. The current lowest deal is $99 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 17.

now $99

Low $199

High $346

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

The cheapest month to fly from Washington to New Orleans is February, with a median price of $193. The most expensive month is December, with a median price of $923. Prices are generally lower from February to November.

February

Cheapest

Flights from $193

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $923

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$359

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$486

$339

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$483

$342

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$222

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$308

$189

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$237

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$294 → $120

59%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$483 → $321

34%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$295 → $137

53%

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$516 → $359

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Washington, D.C. - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are below the typical level at $448.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $173 for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is 2h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.6% of recent flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International offers the cheapest flights to New Orleans from the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$152

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival point for New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

📍 ~135 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

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New Orleans, United States

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Business Class

From DCA

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Nov 13

New Orleans, United States

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$1,473

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Nov 14

New Orleans, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,465

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Business Class

From DCA

New Orleans, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,511

$827

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Elite

Nov 18

New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,463

$826

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From DCA

Elite

Nov 18

New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

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$826

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Nov 20

New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,489

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Historically, the best prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are found when booking between 28 and 59 days in advance. During this period, the average price is around $440. Booking within 6 days of departure typically sees prices rise significantly, with an average of $835. Even booking 60 or more days out can result in higher prices, averaging $561, compared to the optimal window.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is considered to be $312 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $448. Prices can go up to $735 or more for the higher end of fares, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Historically, April is often the best month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, with a median price of $173. February also offers favorable prices, with a median of $193. The annual median price for this route is $448, indicating that certain months provide significant savings compared to the yearly average.

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Washington, D.C. to New Orleans: Overview

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: $199 - $346

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is $199-$346. The current lowest deal is $99 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 17.

now $99

Low $199

High $346

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

February

Cheapest

Flights from $193

December

Most Expensive

Flights from $923

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

American Airlines

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Mon, Sep 14

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$516

$359

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$486

$339

One-way

Thu, Sep 17

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$483

$342

One-way

Tue, Sep 29

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$306

$222

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$308

$189

One-way

Thu, Oct 1

⌛ Last-Minute

IAD - New Orleans

Washington, D.C. (IAD) - New Orleans (MSY)

Frontier Airlines

$309

$237

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

4 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 28

$294 → $120

59%

4 nights

Sep 18 - Sep 22

$483 → $321

34%

3 nights

Oct 28 - Oct 31

$295 → $137

53%

2 nights

Sep 14 - Sep 16

$516 → $359

30%

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Washington, D.C. - New Orleans route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares for Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are below the typical level at $448.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in April for the best prices

Historically, April has the lowest median price at $173 for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 45m

The median flight time for a direct flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is 2h 45m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 11.6% of recent flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are direct.

🏆 Airline highlight

American Airlines offers direct flights

American Airlines has offered direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans recently.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are frequent, appearing every 30 days.

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Baltimore–Washington International offers the cheapest flights to New Orleans from the Washington, D.C. area.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$152

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a convenient arrival point for New Orleans.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$145

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Baton Rouge Metropolitan (BTR)

Baton Rouge Metropolitan is a primary alternative for the Louisiana region, offering full cabin class availability.

📍 ~135 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$308

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Discover luxury on the budget with premium cabin class on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

Elite

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Exclusive daily First Class, Business Class, and Premium Economy flight deals, refreshed every 24 hours.

From IAD

Elite

Oct 17

New Orleans, United States

83% AI deal score

$1,399

$718

Save $681

United Airlines

Business Class

From DCA

Elite

Nov 13

New Orleans, United States

81% AI deal score

$1,473

$708

Save $765

From DCA

Elite

Nov 14

New Orleans, United States

80% AI deal score

$1,465

$655

Save $810

United Airlines

Business Class

From DCA

New Orleans, United States

78% AI deal score

$1,511

$827

Save $684

From DCA

Elite

Nov 18

New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,463

$826

Save $637

From DCA

Elite

Nov 18

New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,393

$826

Save $567

From DCA

Elite

Nov 20

New Orleans, United States

77% AI deal score

$1,489

$827

Save $662

Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Today’s best flight deals from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Washington, D.C. to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

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

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Washington, D.C. - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

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Nov 14

Nov 18

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Oct 17

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

How early should I book Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

What's the best month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

How many flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are non-stop?

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

How often do Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight prices drop?

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More routes from Washington, D.C.

Flights to New Orleans from other cities

Washington, D.C. to New Orleans: Overview

Insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

How much is a round trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

The cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

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

Last-minute flights going from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Popular Airports to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Washington, D.C. - New Orleans route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Fly in April for the best prices

Direct flights take 2h 45m

Connecting flights are dominant

American Airlines offers direct flights

Deals are frequent on this route

Washington, D.C. main airports to depart from

New Orleans main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby New Orleans used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to New Orleans

Best Elite deals to New Orleans

Oct 17

Nov 13

Nov 14

Nov 18

Nov 14

Oct 04

Oct 17

Nov 04

Nov 20

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to New Orleans

How early should I book Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights to get the cheapest price?

What's a cheap fare from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

What's the best month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?