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Wed, Nov 11
Washington, D.C. BWINew Orleans MSY
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Washington, D.C. IADNew Orleans MSY
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Washington, D.C. IADNew Orleans MSY
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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£53

Cheapest round-trip

£119

Average round-trip

£186

Most popular airline

Frontier Airlines

Getting from New Orleans airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: RTA bus or airport shuttle.

New Orleans is served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), located approximately 19 km (12 miles) west of the city center. A variety of airport transfers to city center destinations are available, including public buses, airport shuttles, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. Journey times and costs vary depending on traffic conditions and your final destination within the city.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-50 min

$2; exact fare required; no change given

every 20–30 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

30-60 min

$24 – $44; one-way; round-trip discounts available

on-demand (traffic dependent)

shared ride to hotels

25-45 min

$36; flat rate for 1–2 passengers to CBD/French Quarter; $15 per additional passenger

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

25-45 min

$25 – $50; varies with demand and traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

25-45 min

$75 – $150; sedan to SUV; advance booking recommended

pre-booked (traffic dependent)

groups or premium service

25-45 min

$40 – $100; per day; parking fees in city center extra

on-demand (traffic dependent)

exploring beyond the city

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Taxi flat rate of $36 applies to CBD and French Quarter for 1–2 passengers; additional passengers $15 each.
  • RTA bus requires exact fare; Jazzy Passes available for unlimited rides.
  • Ride-hailing pickup is located on the ground level of the parking garage.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to New Orleans

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
Average flights per week
344
Flight distance

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 2 totalDaily flights: 0.29 averageMost flights: Saturday 2 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 09.11Tue 10.11Wed 11.11Thu 12.11Fri 13.11Sat 14.11Sun 15.11
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights
AirlineMon 16.11Tue 17.11Wed 18.11Thu 19.11Fri 20.11Sat 21.11Sun 22.11
American Airlines
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Weekly flights: 0 totalDaily flights: 0 averageMost flights: 0 flights

Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
BREEZE MXNo
WestJetWJAWSNo
Air CanadaACAACYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in New Orleans

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January16°C9°C
February18°C11°C
March22°C14°C
April25°C17°C
May28°C21°C
June31°C25°C
July32°C26°C
August32°C26°C
September30°C24°C
October26°C19°C
November21°C14°C
December18°C11°C
Hottest Month
32°C
August
Coldest month
9°C
January
Sunny days
249
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
6 Nov
26°C19°C
13 Nov
17°C12°C
Saturday
7 Nov
12%
22°C16°C
14 Nov
13°C9°C
Sunday
8 Nov
21°C13°C
15 Nov
13°C7°C
Monday
9 Nov
23°C14°C
16 Nov
15°C10°C
Tuesday
10 Nov
46%
22°C17°C
17 Nov
17°C10°C
Wednesday
11 Nov
12%
23°C17°C
18 Nov
20°C12°C
Thursday
12 Nov
12%
23°C18°C
19 Nov
22°C15°C

New Orleans travel tips

The Garden District in New Orleans is a must for you if you like great architecture

Make sure to walk around the Garden District in New Orleans to see incredible buildings. The white-coloured Walter Grinnan Robinson House at Third Street or the Italian-style Colonel Short's Villa at Fourth Street are beautiful!

Escape from the city fuss to the Hyams Fountain Gardens in New Orleans

The Hyams Fountain Gardens in New Orleans offers you a relaxed atmosphere, as you can understand from the name. You will find lush gardens and huge jingling fountains. Snack with some French bakery and a cup of coffee from the O'Delice French Bakery if you get hungry.

Visit great outlets at Lower Canal Street in New Orleans

Have a stroll around Lower Canal Street in New Orleans; it is filled with sophisticated white buildings and palms along the road. The Outlet Collection is a must-visit for shopping lovers; the Ralph Loren and Sketchers outlets are the most favourite among locals.

Travelers usually depart from Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National when they travel from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, BREEZE, WestJet, and Air Canada. Washington, D.C. and New Orleans have 344 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.

What are the most popular routes to and from New Orleans?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as New Orleans and London, Orlando, New York, Toronto, Manchester, Mexico City, Edinburgh, Belfast, Raleigh, Los Angeles, Philadelphia, Boston, Charleston, Miami, Atlanta, Edmonton, Montreal, Detroit, Denver, Charlotte.

Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

What airports are near New Orleans?

The main airport in New Orleans is Louis Armstrong New Orleans International. It is also served by Louis Armstrong New Orleans International, Gulfport–Biloxi International, Baton Rouge Metropolitan, Lafayette Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional, Mobile Regional.

Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans?

Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans with Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, BREEZE, WestJet, Air Canada.

When’s the best time to travel between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans?

If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans, you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

What flights operate between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans?

Traveling between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans, you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What’s more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?

There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Washington Dulles International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional

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