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How much do flights to New Orleans cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£64

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£233

Cheapest round-trip

£120

Average round-trip

£190

Nonstop flights in September

£190 – £245

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
385
Flight distance
1537 km

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 14.09Tue 15.09Wed 16.09Thu 17.09Fri 18.09Sat 19.09Sun 20.09
United Airlines
3113223
Weekly flights: 15 totalDaily flights: 2.14 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 21.09Tue 22.09Wed 23.09Thu 24.09Fri 25.09Sat 26.09Sun 27.09
United Airlines
3122212
Weekly flights: 13 totalDaily flights: 1.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 28.09Tue 29.09Wed 30.09Thu 01.10Fri 02.10Sat 03.10Sun 04.10
United Airlines
2112212
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 05.10Tue 06.10Wed 07.10Thu 08.10Fri 09.10Sat 10.10Sun 11.10
United Airlines
2112212
Weekly flights: 11 totalDaily flights: 1.57 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

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

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
BREEZE MXNo
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
256
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
18 Sep
32°C24°C
25 Sep
34°C26°C
Saturday
19 Sep
34°C25°C
26 Sep
33°C24°C
Sunday
20 Sep
17%
34°C26°C
27 Sep
32°C23°C
Monday
21 Sep
74%
34°C25°C
28 Sep
59%
31°C24°C
Tuesday
22 Sep
57%
34°C25°C
29 Sep
83%
26°C23°C
Wednesday
23 Sep
36%
34°C26°C
30 Sep
29°C21°C
Thursday
24 Sep
34°C26°C
1 Oct
29°C22°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 distance between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans is 1537 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, BREEZE, and Air Canada. Washington, D.C. and New Orleans have 385 direct flights per week.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans takes around 4.1 hours.

What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans?

The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans is 1537 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans?

Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.

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, Lancaster, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico 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, Mobile Regional, Hattiesburg–Laurel Regional.

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

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

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