Dulles to New Orleans (IAD–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
IAD–MSY is served by 5 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Air Canada and Copa Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 1h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 85 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines | 15 | 739, B39M, E7W | 1h57-3h | Star Alliance | – | |
| AC Air Canada | 14 | 319, 739 | 2h59-3h | Star Alliance | – | |
| CM Copa Airlines | 14 | 737, 739 | 2h58 | Star Alliance | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 1 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→MSY | DCA→MSY | BWI→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 44 | 123 | 46 |
| Flight time | 1h 28m | 1h 56m | 2h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to MSY
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Air Canada, Copa Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 44 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to MSY ranges from 1 hours 28 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,537 km). There are approximately 44 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
85 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via CEU. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).