Direct flights from Washington to New Orleans

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Washington

United States

United States

IAD

Washington Dulles International Airport

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New Orleans

United States

United States

MSY

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

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Distance
953 miles  ·  (1,534 km)
Flight time
2 hours and 54 minutes
Airlines
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900
  • Embraer 175

Washington to New Orleans Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Washington to New Orleans. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from IAD to MSY, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit New Orleans

What is the best time to visit New Orleans?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

New Orleans is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit New Orleans any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from Washington to New Orleans

Airline-specific flight schedules from Washington to New Orleans

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Washington IAD to New Orleans MSY, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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United Airlines flight schedulefrom Washington to New Orleans

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Washington to New Orleans Flights

Flights from IAD to MSY are operated 14 times a week, with an average of 2 flights per day. Departure times vary between 08:40 - 20:02. The earliest flight departs at 08:40, the last flight departs at 20:02. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Washington to New Orleans takes 2 hours and 54 minutes. The flight distance between Washington and New Orleans is 953 miles (or 1,534 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in New Orleans?

There is 1 airport in New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

How many flights per week are there from IAD to MSY?

There are 14 flights per week flying from Washington to New Orleans (as of April 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Washington to New Orleans?

2 hours and 54 minutes is the average flight time from Washington to New Orleans.

How far is New Orleans from Washington?

The distance from Washington to New Orleans is 953 miles (1,534 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from IAD airport to MSY airport?

United Airlines is the only airline flying nonstop from Washington to New Orleans.

What alliances have direct flights from Washington to New Orleans?

Star Alliance is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Washington to New Orleans.

What classes are available from Washington to New Orleans?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Washington to New Orleans?

Aircraft types that fly from Washington to New Orleans:

  • Airbus A319
  • Airbus A320-100/200
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900
  • Embraer 175

What is the earliest flight departing from Washington to New Orleans?

The earliest flight departs at 08:40 from Washington and arrives at 10:24 at New Orleans.

What is the latest flight available from Washington to New Orleans?

The latest flight departs at 20:02 from Washington and arrives at 21:49 at New Orleans.

Non-stop flights from IAD to MSY

953 miles (1,534 km)  ·  2h 54m

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