Flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

3 airlines fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

Distance
964 mi
Nonstop flight
Varies
Time difference
−1h
Nonstop airlines
3
WAS
MSY

Fares from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

AirlineFromTo
United AirlinesIAD Washington Dulles International AirportMSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
American AirlinesDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportMSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Southwest AirlinesDCA Ronald Reagan Washington National AirportMSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport
Southwest AirlinesBWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall AirportMSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into New Orleans

MSY

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

11 miles (18 km) from the city centre

HowRouteCost
TaxiTaxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people$36 flat fare (one or two people)
BusRTA 202 Airport Express to Poydras Street downtown$1.25

Before you go

Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.

New Orleans is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C.. New Orleans uses the US dollar (USD).

Read the New Orleans guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

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

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

As of October 2026, United Airlines, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.

Which airports do nonstop flights use?

Nonstop flights leave from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and arrive at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY).

How far is New Orleans from Washington, D.C.?

About 964 miles (1,552 km), measured between the city centres.

What is the time difference?

New Orleans is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C..

What ID do I need to fly to New Orleans?

Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.

How do I get from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport into New Orleans?

Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people, $36 flat fare (one or two people).

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Sources

Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.