Washington, DC to New Orleans: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 6 times. The typical round trip was $510 per person and the lowest $489, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $489 |
| Typical (median) | $510 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 6 |
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Trips we picked on this route
$521 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $499 | American. Operated by PSA Airlines as American Eagle | nonstop | 3h 5m | Google Flights |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $496 | F9 + MX | with a stop | 26h 31m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $575 | F9 | with a stop | 24h 32m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $521 | Southwest | nonstop | 2h 50m | Google Flights |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 23–25, 2026 | $489 | B6 + MX + F9 | with a stop | 21h | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 11, 2026 | Oct 16–18, 2026 | $574 | F9 | with a stop | 14h 10m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about Washington, DC to New Orleans
What does a round trip from Washington, DC to New Orleans usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $510 per person, taxes and fees included, across 6 checks; the lowest was $489.
When is the best time to fly from Washington, DC to New Orleans?
New Orleans is at its best in February, March, April, May, October, November and December. Avoid July, August, September: Sweltering heat and peak hurricane season
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, DC to New Orleans?
No, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.