Dulles to New Orleans (IAD–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–MSY is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 2h 47m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, AZ, CM, OS, SN | 13 | 739, E7W | 2h44-2h48 | Star Alliance | AC, AZ, CM, OS, SN | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – | |
| MX Mexicana | 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 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 51 | 41 | 21 |
| Flight time | 2h 47m | 2h 30m | 2h 40m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 5:00 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 United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Mexicana. With 51 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to MSY is about 2 hours 47 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,537 km). There are approximately 51 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Charlotte Douglas and Cincinnati Northern Kentucky. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).