Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor By IHG
New Orleans, 739 Canal Street
7.63,767 Reviews4-Star Hotel
25% Package Savings
$843/person
$2,260 $1,686 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
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Good to Know
Essential information to help you plan your flight from Washington to New Orleans.
Cheapest Flight Round-trip
$163
Cheapest price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 6 days ago.
$229 below the typical $392 round-trip on this route.
Outbound · Nov 18
7:48 amIADWashington Dulles Airport
3:47 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
8h 59m · 1 stop via Atlanta (ATL)
Return · Nov 25
11:05 amMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
12:59 pmDCAReagan Washington National Airport
24h 54m · 1 stop via Denver (DEN)
Cheapest Flight One-way
$122
Lowest one-way price found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 10 days ago.
The typical one-way fare on this route is $188.
Outbound · Nov 1
7:40 amIADWashington Dulles Airport
5:37 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
10h 57m · 1 stop via Atlanta (ATL)
Cheapest Nonstop
$208
Cheapest nonstop found on Priceline for this route in the last 16 days. Found 8 days ago.
You could save 28h 43m of travel time for just $45 more.
Outbound · Nov 10
10:25 amDCAReagan Washington National Airport
12:15 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
2h 50m · Nonstop
Return · Nov 17
5:40 pmMSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
9:00 pmDCAReagan Washington National Airport
2h 20m · Nonstop
Good deal price
$212
A round-trip at or under $212 is a good deal on this route right now.
75% of the fares we found on this route cost more; only a quarter cost less.
Timing Your Trip
The best day, time of day, season and booking window for this route.
Best day to fly
Tuesdays
Tuesday departures average $314 on this route, the lowest of any weekday.
$26 less than the average weekday, which is $340.
Best time to fly
Midday
Midday departures average $204 on this route, the lowest of any time of day.
$114 less than the average departure, which is $318.
Low season
January
Fares average $189 in January, the cheapest month to fly this route, bottoming out near $187 in early January.
$17 below the yearly average of $206.
When to book
6 weeks ahead
Fares on this route are lowest when booked about 6 weeks before departure.
Booking then averages $163, versus $199 in the final days before the flight.
Price Drop Deals
Priceline is always monitoring flight prices on this route. When we spot an offer on a specific flight that’s significantly lower than what that flight usually sells for, we call it out here as a price drop.
BWIMSY
45% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 17 · Return Dec 20
3-night trip · economy
$379now only$209Round-trip
BWIMSY
45% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 17 · Return Dec 21
4-night trip · economy
$379now only$209Round-trip
BWIMSY
44% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Jan 8 · Return Jan 11
3-night trip · economy
$379now only$214Round-trip
BWIMSY
43% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 10 · Return Nov 14
4-night trip · economy
$380now only$216Round-trip
BWIMSY
43% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 13 · Return Nov 17
4-night trip · economy
$380now only$217Round-trip
BWIMSY
43% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Dec 5 · Return Dec 9
4-night trip · economy
$378now only$217Round-trip
BWIMSY
42% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 10 · Return Dec 13
3-night trip · economy
$379now only$219Round-trip
DCAMSY
45% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 11 · Return Dec 14
3-night trip · economy
$403now only$221Round-trip
BWIMSY
37% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 16 · Return Nov 21
5-night trip · economy
$380now only$238Round-trip
BWIMSY
34% Price DropFrontier Airlines
Depart Nov 4 · Return Nov 7
3-night trip · economy
$379now only$250Round-trip
DCAMSY
37% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Nov 26 · Return Dec 1
5-night trip · economy
$403now only$255Round-trip
DCAMSY
35% Price DropSouthwest Airlines
Depart Dec 10 · Return Dec 14
4-night trip · economy
$403now only$263Round-trip
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We don’t use Express Deal prices when calculating this route’s lowest price or price averages, because these offers require extra flexibility from travelers.
DCAMSY
BUDGET FRIENDLY
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FrontierSouthwestAmericanJetBlueDepart Oct 24 · Return Oct 27
3-night trip · economy
$306Round-trip
BWIMSY
BUDGET FRIENDLY
You’re guaranteed to get one of these airlines:
FrontierSouthwestAmericanJetBlueDepart Nov 17 · Return Nov 21
4-night trip · economy
$312Round-trip
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
7:48 am
IADWashington Dulles Airport
11/18/26
3:47 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
11:05 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/26/26
12:59 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$163
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
7:00 am
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/19/26
9:50 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
11:05 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/26/26
12:59 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$176
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
1:00 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/19/26
9:50 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
11:05 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/26/26
12:59 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$176
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
10:25 am
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/10/26
12:15 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
5:40 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
9:00 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$208
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American Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
11:30 am
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/10/26
1:28 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
10:33 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
1:59 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$211
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
7:30 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/10/26
9:20 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
5:40 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
9:00 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$208
American Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
7:53 am
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/10/26
9:53 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
10:33 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
1:59 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$211
Frontier Airlinesfound Oct 1411/18/26
7:48 am
IADWashington Dulles Airport
11/18/26
3:47 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
7:44 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/25/26
3:03 pm
IADWashington Dulles Airport
$198
Southwest Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
10:25 am
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/10/26
12:15 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
10:05 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
1:30 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$208
American Airlinesfound Oct 1211/10/26
2:49 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
11/10/26
4:50 pm
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
10:33 am
MSYLouis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
11/17/26
1:59 pm
DCAReagan Washington National Airport
$211
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Top Deals on flights from Washington to New Orleans
Washington, US (WAS) - New Orleans, US (MSY)
Frontier AirlinesNov 1
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$178Best New Orleans Hotel + Flight Packages
Washington - New Orleans packages
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, 500 Canal Street
8.52,165 Reviews4-Star Hotel
8% Package Savings
$1,134/person
$2,470 $2,268 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans, 1111 Gravier St
7.8852 Reviews4-Star Hotel
32% Package Savings
$753/person
$2,209 $1,505 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Downtown
New Orleans, 212 Loyola Avenue
7.92,706 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel
12% Package Savings
$740/person
$1,681 $1,479 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
New Orleans, 124 Royal Street
8.13,443 Reviews4-Star Hotel
23% Package Savings
$967/person
$2,508 $1,934 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, 2 Poydras St
8.51,470 Reviews4-Star Hotel
6% Package Savings
$1,668/person
$3,535 $3,335 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
New Orleans, 345 St. Joseph Street
8.12,468 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel
16% Package Savings
$825/person
$1,970 $1,650 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Trident Inn and Suites
New Orleans, 12340 I-10 Service Rd
6.71,546 Reviews2.5-Star Hotel
23% Package Savings
$465/person
$1,212 $930 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel
Best New Orleans Hotel + Flight + Car Packages
Washington - New Orleans packages
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Wyndham Garden New Orleans Downtown
New Orleans, 201 Baronne St.
7.51,108 Reviews3-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
12% Package Savings
$877/person
$1,998 $1,754 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Wyndham New Orleans - French Quarter
New Orleans, 124 Royal Street
8.13,443 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
16% Package Savings
$1,020/person
$2,428 $2,040 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Convention Center
New Orleans, 345 St. Joseph Street
8.12,433 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
7% Package Savings
$873/person
$1,884 $1,746 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Hilton New Orleans Riverside
New Orleans, 2 Poydras St
8.51,470 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
4% Package Savings
$1,690/person
$3,519 $3,379 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Sonesta ES Suites New Orleans Downtown
New Orleans, 212 Loyola Avenue
7.92,706 Reviews3.5-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
2% Package Savings
$804/person
$1,634 $1,608 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor By IHG
New Orleans, 739 Canal Street
7.63,767 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
18% Package Savings
$887/person
$2,156 $1,774 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
Sheraton New Orleans Hotel
New Orleans, 500 Canal Street
8.52,165 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
1% Package Savings
$1,145/person
$2,315 $2,289 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
Round-trip flight from Washington
WAS to MSY
The Troubadour Hotel New Orleans
New Orleans, 1111 Gravier St
7.8854 Reviews4-Star Hotel
Rental car included
Pick-up in MSY
24% Package Savings
$817/person
$2,152 $1,634 total
Incl. Flight + Hotel + Car
When is the cheapest time to fly?
Cheapest in early January at about $187
Fares from Washington to New Orleans are lowest in early January, around $187, and January is the cheapest month overall, averaging $189. They peak in late December at about $238, $51 more than the low. The yearly average is $206.
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| Month | Average fare | Early month | Late month |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | $189 | $187 | $190 |
| February | $204 | $201 | $207 |
| March | $217 | $213 | $221 |
| April | $221 | $225 | $217 |
| May | $208 | $208 | $208 |
| June | $207 | $198 | $216 |
| July | $201 | $208 | $196 |
| August | $190 | $193 | $188 |
| September | $191 | $188 | $194 |
| October | $212 | $209 | $214 |
| November | $213 | $210 | $216 |
| December | $222 | $206 | $238 |
How far in advance should I book?
Cheapest about 6 weeks out at $163
Book about 6 weeks before departure for the best fares from Washington to New Orleans, around $163. Booking in the final days before the flight costs about $199, $36 more. Booking six months ahead runs about $250.
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| Days before departure | Average fare |
|---|---|
| 180 days | $250 |
| 172 days | $249 |
| 164 days | $245 |
| 156 days | $235 |
| 148 days | $225 |
| 140 days | $219 |
| 132 days | $214 |
| 124 days | $208 |
| 116 days | $200 |
| 108 days | $189 |
| 100 days | $179 |
| 92 days | $174 |
| 84 days | $173 |
| 76 days | $178 |
| 68 days | $177 |
| 2mo | $170 |
| 52 days | $164 |
| 44 days | $164 |
| 40 days | $163 |
| 36 days | $163 |
| 28 days | $166 |
| 20 days | $173 |
| 12 days | $181 |
| 4 days | $192 |
| 0 days | $199 |
What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?
Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington to New Orleans. At $314 it is 8% cheaper than the average day. Friday is the most expensive day, 12% above average.
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| Day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Sun | $328 |
| Mon | $328 |
| Tue | $314 |
| Wed | $327 |
| Thu | $367 |
| Fri | $382 |
| Sat | $335 |
When is the best time of day to fly?
Midday (12pm - 2pm) is the cheapest time of day to fly from Washington to New Orleans. At $204 it is 36% cheaper than the average time. Afternoon (2pm - 5pm) is the most expensive time, 18% above average.
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| Time of day | Average fare |
|---|---|
| Morning | $333 |
| Midday | $204 |
| Afternoon | $375 |
| Evening | $359 |
What do round-trip flights from Washington to New Orleans cost?
Share of fares in each price range, adjusted to current prices.
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| Price range | Share of fares |
|---|---|
| $0 to $100 | 2% |
| $100 to $200 | 16% |
| $200 to $300 | 43% |
| $300 to $400 | 15% |
| $400 to $500 | 16% |
| $500 to $600 | 6% |
| $600 and up | 2% |
Methodology: learn how we calculate these charts
The charts “When is the cheapest time to fly?”, “How far in advance should I book?”, “What's the cheapest day of the week to fly?” and “What do round-trip flights from Washington to New Orleans cost?” are built from the prices Priceline customers actually paid for flights on this route over the past 12 months or more.
Where a route has too few bookings to fill every point in a chart, we borrow the shape of the curve from a group of routes with similar price behavior and fit it to the fares booked on this route.
Because past fares don’t reflect today’s market, we then adjust the historical prices for current conditions such as inflation and fuel costs, using the round-trip fares found in recent searches on this route.
The chart “When is the best time of day to fly?” is calculated directly from the fares found in recent searches, not from historical bookings.