WashingtonNew OrleansFlight TimeIAD–MSY
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) to New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport).
The flight from Washington (IAD) to New Orleans (MSY) takes 2h 15m on average, covering about 1,038 miles. Across 8 flights we tracked, the fastest was 2h 5m and the slowest 2h 23m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2h 15m | 1,038 mi | 2h 5m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for IAD to MSY
Our current provider sample includes 1-2/day from IAD to MSY across 1 captured airline.
- First departure
- 08:40
- Last departure
- 20:02
- Cadence
- 2 departures/day
- Captured departures/day
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 1-2/day | Boeing 737, Embraer E-Jet · Seat map | 08:4020:02 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 8 real flights on this route tracked between 2026-06-04 and 2026-06-19, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from IAD to MSY?
The IAD to MSY flight takes 2h 15m on average based on 8 tracked flights.
How far is IAD from MSY?
IAD to MSY is about 1,038 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from IAD to MSY?
United Airlines flies the IAD to MSY route in our tracked route data.
What aircraft fly from IAD to MSY?
Aircraft observed on IAD to MSY include Boeing 737-900.