New Orleans to Dulles (MSY–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
MSY–IAD is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 955 miles in approximately 1h 53m. Beyond nonstop, 130 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AC, CM, OS, SN | 21 | 319, 739, B39M, E7W | 2h28-2h43 | Star Alliance | AC, CM, OS, SN | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 0 | – | – | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dulles from New Orleans
| Metric | MSY→IAD | BTR→IAD | GPT→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from MSY | – | 65 mi | 77 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 53m | 3h 21m | 3h 14m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
MSY: CDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Dulles.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
MSY–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from MSY to IAD
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier and United Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
MSY to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from MSY to IAD ranges from 1 hours 53 minutes to 2 hours 43 minutes. The route covers a distance of 955 miles (1,537 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 139 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
130 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via VRB. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baton Rouge (BTR), Gulfport (GPT) and Mobile (MOB).