How long does the flight from Washington to New Orleans take?

Flight time from Washington (IAD) to New Orleans (MSY) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Washington to New Orleans?

Airline availability for IAD to MSY changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Washington to New Orleans?

Direct (nonstop) availability on IAD to MSY varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to New Orleans?

Prices on IAD to MSY shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Washington to New Orleans flights

Direct and connecting flights from Washington (IAD) to New Orleans (MSY). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 1,537 km (955 mi)
Flight time: ~2h 8m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 4

Airlines flying IAD → MSY

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
United Airlines	3	3
Mesa Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A319 — 1 operator
Embraer E170/E175 — 1 operator
Airbus A320 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

City: Washington
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: IAD / KIAD

Arrival: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

City: New Orleans
Country: US
IATA / ICAO: MSY / KMSY

Operating airlines

United Airlines (UA)

Distance: 1538 km. Duration: 163 minutes.

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Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly IAD to MSY?

2 airlines operate the IAD to MSY route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the IAD-MSY route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on IAD to MSY include: Boeing 737, Airbus A319, Embraer E170/E175.

How long is the Washington to New Orleans flight?

The estimated flight time from Washington (IAD) to New Orleans (MSY) is approximately 2h 8m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Washington to New Orleans?

The great-circle distance from Washington (IAD) to New Orleans (MSY) is approximately 1,537 km (955 miles).

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