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Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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10:46 pm - 12:30 amBWI-MSY
2h 44mnonstop
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3:51 pm - 7:20 pmMSY-BWI
2h 29mnonstop
$91Spirit Airlines
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10:46 pm - 12:30 amBWI-MSY
2h 44mnonstop
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3:51 pm - 7:20 pmMSY-BWI
2h 29mnonstop
$97Spirit Airlines
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8:35 am - 10:21 amIAD-MSY
2h 46mnonstop
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8:00 am - 11:31 amMSY-IAD
2h 31mnonstop
$189United Airlines
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American Airlines Logo
12:59 pm - 2:43 pmDCA-MSY
2h 44mnonstop
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6:26 pm - 9:59 pmMSY-DCA
2h 33mnonstop
$189American Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Sat, May 31
United Airlines Logo
5:10 pm - 10:10 pmIAD-MSY
6h 00m1 stop
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8:00 am - 11:31 amMSY-IAD
2h 31mnonstop
$199United Airlines
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American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 9:56 amBWI-MSY
5h 56m1 stop
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2:27 pm - 7:27 pmMSY-BWI
4h 00m1 stop
$205American Airlines
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5:40 am - 9:26 amBWI-MSY
4h 46m1 stop
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5:13 pm - 11:19 pmMSY-BWI
5h 06m1 stop
$217Delta
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7:59 am - 11:41 amDCA-MSY
4h 42m1 stop
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5:32 pm - 10:42 pmMSY-DCA
4h 10m1 stop
$217Delta
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7:45 pm - 9:30 pmBWI-MSY
2h 45mnonstop
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1:00 pm - 4:30 pmMSY-BWI
2h 30mnonstop
$236Southwest
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2:55 pm - 8:25 pmDCA-MSY
6h 30m1 stop
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1:15 pm - 10:10 pmMSY-DCA
7h 55m1 stop
$239Southwest
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Expert advice for your flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
Airlines
United Airlines

Economy Plus offers 6 inches more legroom than standard economy, enhancing comfort on short flights.


Purchase Priority Boarding to ensure overhead bin space, especially if seated in higher boarding zones.

American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding and complimentary drinks, enhancing travel comfort.


Download the American Airlines app for access to in-flight entertainment on personal devices.

Southwest

Southwest offers two free checked bags, ideal for travelers with more luggage.


Set an alarm to check in 24 hours before for a better boarding position.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
Airports
DCA

Reagan is easy to reach via the Metro, taking less than 30 minutes from downtown D.C. It's the most convenient airport for quick access.

Read more about DCAby Ramsey Qubein
IAD

Dulles offers a Silver Line Metro connection to downtown D.C., taking about 50 minutes. It's a convenient option for reaching the airport.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
MSY

At MSY, rideshares and taxis are available right outside the terminal, offering easy access to New Orleans.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Daniel Scheffler

Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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Planning a trip from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans? KAYAK’s data-powered insights will help you find cheap flights. Learn the best time to fly, how early to book your ticket, and other tips to secure great prices.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans cost $96 and was between Baltimore (BWI) and New Orleans (MSY). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $96.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Orleans on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans is August, where tickets cost $279 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $393 and $367 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 6 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$58
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 10% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

  • What are the main airports in the Washington, D.C. area?

    Reagan-National International Airport (DCA) is closest to Washington, D.C., and the Virginia suburbs south of D.C., and there is a Metrorail station at the airport. Dulles International Airport (IAD) is located in Chantilly, VA, about 28 miles west of downtown D.C. Dulles offers more international flights and amenities than the other airports serving the nation’s capital. Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is about 33 miles northeast of downtown Washington, D.C., and is known for offering low-cost flights and being well-connected via rail to the greater Baltimore and Washington metro areas.

  • Can I fly nonstop from Washington, D.C. to Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    Nonstop flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are offered from all three of the Washington, D.C. airports. American Airlines and Southwest offer regular nonstop flights to New Orleans from Reagan-National Airport, United Airlines offers nonstop flights from Dulles, and Southwest and Spirit Airlines fly nonstop from BWI.

  • Where is the Metrorail station at Reagan-National Airport?

    The Metrorail’s Yellow Line stops at the Reagan-National Airport Metrorail station, which is located outside of Terminals B and C. The station is connected to the terminals by two enclosed pedestrian bridges. Passengers departing from Terminal A can use either pedestrian bridge to get to the parking garage. A free shuttle bus runs from the garage at the street level to Terminal A.

  • Can I take public transportation from the Louis Armstrong Airport to downtown New Orleans?

    Two bus lines run between the Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) and downtown New Orleans. The RTA’s #202 Airport Express bus transports passengers to the Loyola & Howard and the Loyola & Perdido stops downtown. The trip takes about 55min and costs about $1.50. The JET’s Veterans (E1) bus departs from the airport about every 30min and takes about 50min to arrive at the City Park & Canal St stop downtown. The E1 bus costs about $2.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans was $58 for a one-way ticket and $91 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    When flying out of Washington, D.C. you will be using one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You will be landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Only American Airlines offers inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and New Orleans, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $416 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $317 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $53 or less one-way and $173 or less round-trip.
  • The MARC and Amtrak trains offer service to BWI airport, but the station is located about 10min from the airport via the free, 24/7 shuttle bus service that runs between the station and the terminals. The station for the MTA Light Rail Service is located at the terminal on the lower level outside of Concourse E.
  • Reagan-National Airport has three terminals (Terminals A, B, and C) and five concourses. Terminal A has one concourse, Terminal B has one concourse, Terminal C has two concourses, and the fifth concourse is shared by Terminal B and C.
  • Travelers flying from Dulles Airport can relax before their flight in one of the seven VIP lounges. The Air France and Virgin Atlantic lounges are located in Concourse A, and the British Airways, Lufthansa, and Turkish Airlines lounges are in Concourse B. United Airlines has two lounges, one in Concourse C and in Concourse D.
  • The Rental Car Center at Louis Armstrong Airport is located about 20min away from the main terminal via the free airport shuttle bus, which departs from the Long-Term Parking Garage near the terminal.
  • If someone is picking you up at the Louis Armstrong (MSY) airport, they can wait for your call in the Short-Term Parking Garage at the main terminal. When your plane arrives, they can meet you in the terminal building on Level 2 at the concourse exit or at the baggage claim area on Level 1, or they can pick you up at the curb in front of the terminal building.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans?

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

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Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Direct returns

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington, D.C.

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest, United Airlines

American Airlines, Southwest, +1 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
8.6Crew
8.0Comfort
7.1Food
8.2Boarding
7.6Entertainment
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

8.0 ExcellentJohn, Apr 2025PVD - FLL
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It is southwest seat was ok. Not the most comfortable seat

I’ve always loved Southwest. No issues at all. I was flying standby and the gate agent was extremely friendly and helpful. Boarding was smooth and I was able to get a window seat in the emergency exit row. Crew was fantastic! They were very professional and accommodating. We had to divert from our destination due to weather but the flight crew kept everyone at ease and informed us of all pertinent information. Excellent flight

The price of the tickets isn't matching the flight experience. No matter how long the flight is, you're only getting pretzels. The flight attendants looked unkept and over it.

Plz don't take away free bags and free seating

The seats were a bit cramped and worn, but otherwise okay.

I would have liked to arrive on time - not 5 hours late!

After a 3 hour layover in Denver my flight was delayed over 5 hours! No explanation; no assistance; no offer to provide compensation; no one at Southwest was willing to offer any assistance. 8 hours in the Denver airport - ridiculous!

It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Only one drink pass through the cabin for a 4 hour flight. Quite rough and bumpy landing.

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

Delta is my preferred airline. I've traveled with them for years. On time in most cases, good communication, easy to use app. Most planes are pretty nice. I was on a CRJ 700/900 however, which was pretty badly aged inside and needed a refresh. No infotainment, unreliable wifi, best to download before boarding or bring a book. Food choices are really just snacks on this flight, nice variety but about what you'd expect. Great staff and prompt in departure and early arrival too. Overall quite satisfied.

Crew was friendly Love the entertainment in the seat head rest.

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

The worst part was I was NOT allowed in the lounge even though I was holding a first class ticket and have a premium American Express card. I have flown Business or First Class with many airlines. Delta is the ONLY one who does not extend this courtesy to anyone except people who hold the very expensive American Express card. As a result, I won’t fly Delta if I have any other choice.

A little bumpy ride . No food was being provided due the the turbulence. That was ok it was a short flight to my standards.

Simply outstanding. Their new lounge for Delta One customers is a cut above the rest.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

The plane was old with small storage areas that had problems closing/latching and not enough storage for everyone, and worn, damaged seats. Service was great but feel a little unsafe on such well used planes.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

Flight was cramped with every seat taken. The food was fine, nothing crazy to write home about. The plane felt dated and needing some TLC, the button for the window shade didn't work and there were no AC outlets to use. When communicating with staff all except one nice lady never seemed happy to help me almost like I was bothering them when asked for things like a glass of water or a snack. The flight was overall fine. It did what was needed which is get me from point A to point B. But it certainly was not special. I don't expect much in economy but I believe economy on a host of other airlines is more memorable and better experience.

The flight was heavily booked so boarding was a lengthy process. The FA’s were rather abrupt during this process but became more gracious as the flight went on. Breakfast (puffed pastry and chewy sausage) was pretty horrible but there was fruit and yogurt which they didn’t mess up. Overall it was fine.

Liked nothing. As per previous segment it was delay delay delay.

I completely missed my flight because the first leg was longer than planned. I had to sleep overnight in the airport because no accommodation was provided and then sent to Trinidad in the morning with an anticipated 7 hour layover before my flight to Georgetown which was now with Caribbean Airlines. I tried twice with customer service to see if they could put me on an earlier flight which had seats available but was told it wasn’t possible.

First class felt like economy, seats were horrible, food was horrible, staff inattentive

EVen warmer in the plane it think it was 24+ degrees

Several delays. Next flight was worse. Did not arrive home until 2am PT

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

Everything about the flight was lovely…We left early, arrived early, cabin crew were efficient and helpful. Flight was easy and most pleasant.

Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

The flight was initially delayed, then cancelled. American Airlines says the cancellation was weather related, though the actual weather was not bad in both Washington and Providence and between. There were very few cancellations that day. In fact, AA2120 from Washington, DC to Boston flew with a minor delay at about the same time. So, the weather somehow affected only this particular flight AA5230. The next available flight was the following morning. The American Airlines refused to reimburse accommodation (hotel at DCA)

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

Everything was great. Boarding, early departure, early arrival, and deplaning were smooth. Smooth flight.

I blame kayak for my last trip to dca. Kayak cancelled my direct flight and put on a one stop flight and made lost whole day from my vacation and had not even refunded my ticket.

I mean, it’s Spirit. But it was frustrating to have our flight canceled, get bumped to a later flight, and then Spirit was unwilling to check our bag until 4 hours before our flight… tell us we could not sit in the waiting area’s chairs… and really negative experience getting checked in and dropping the bag.

Not having it be changed after we bought the flight tickets from a direct flight getting in at a reasonable time to a connecting flight red eye of 9 hours, so that we would lose our 35 dollars in nonrefundable insurance would've been great! Our country really does need low-cost carrier options, but this type of "service" ain't it. Fortunately, had a little better success with them flying to and from San Juan PR last month at least.

All was good expecting the seats need a bit of cushion. Besides that I can’t complain.

You get what you pay for, and the flights went smoothly. There’s no reclining chairs, no screens, And there isn’t always wifi, but the plane was clean and staff was friendly and the takeoff/landing were smooth.

The only positive is that the flight made it both ways. Getting charged for every little thing after the cost of the ticket itself is comical, considering how the plane and services are as bottom-tier as possible. The self check-in kiosks are useless. It’s nice to think that you can print your boarding pass, tag your checked bag, and then just drop it off. But no, they still make you go through the line once you finish- what’s the point of the self check-in then? Any questions for the staff seem like the biggest inconvenience and were met with condescending responses. This was my first and now last time ever flying with Spirit. After all the extra costs, subpar plane and staff, I see no value. I’d rather drive the 13 hours than give Spirit another dime.

The flight was fine however what started as a reasonable priced ticket could have become an overpriced ticket with additional charge for carry on as well as checked bag $79 per bag per person each way. Additional charge for choosing one’s seat, additional charge for beverage and snack, we were on what was described as a new plane yet there were no audio/visual on the jet. A bare bones service but not at a bare bones price. Will think twice before flying Spirit again. 😕

Flight was delayed a bit, but that was expected (and updated), so really not bad at all for the price. Could’ve used one less email asking me to upgrade my seat; otherwise no significant complaints

I love Spirit. New aircraft, great cabin service, the airfares are low cost which helps me visit my hospitalized daughter anytime I can without paying a fortune.

Flight was 2hours late they had no crew or the pilot.

I paid for streaming wifi and the connection was poor.

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