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Flights from Washington DC to New Orleans

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Airports in Washington DC

Washington DC is served by 3 major airports. These are Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, and Washington National Airport. The Washington Dulles International Airport is situated around 42 kilometers away from the downtown Washington DC. Both passenger & cargo services are provided from here to various domestic and international destinations such as Moscow, Paris, Delhi, Tokyo, Vienna, London, San Francisco, Orlando, Boston, and more. Passengers can easily commute to and from all these airports using metro-rail, Silver Line Express Bus, shuttle bus service, rental cars, taxi services, and Washington flyers.

Explore New Orleans

A major US port and the largest city in the state of Louisiana, New Orleans is located in the southeastern part of the state, straddling the Mississippi River. It is one of America's most unique cities with an atmosphere one can't find anywhere else. The city is known all around the globe for jazz music, Mardi Gras celebrations, and Cajun cuisine. New Orleans is a melting point of cultures with diversity evident in its music and food to architecture and language. It is an excellent walking city with loads of attractions located around the French Quarter.

Things to do in New Orleans

French Quarter

Most popular tourist attraction in the city, French Quarter is located along a bend on the Mississippi River. Architecture is the main attraction in this quarter. It is also a great spot for entertainment and dining. Some of the buildings at French Quarter even date back to 300 years and display French influence in its architecture with red -tiled roofs, wrought iron balconies, arcades, and scenic courtyards. Lots of these buildings boast hotels, restaurants, galleries, souvenir shops, and an assortment of jazz shops entertainment of arraying quality.

Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras is a signature celebration of the city and spans a two-week period. It ends with the finale of Shrove Tuesday, preceded by Ash Wednesday. The celebrations of Mardi Gras incorporate almost daily parades and all sorts of festivities and entertainment increasing in intensity with the progression of the event. The tradition of this celebration was introduced in the late 19th century by French settlers.

National WWII Museum

An outstanding museum located in New Orleans, National WWII Museum boasts engaging exhibits and documentary snippets telling the story of the history of the Second World War. This museum is separated into three parts, with one section dedicated to the war in Pacific, second section is devoted to the war in Europe, and the third one boasts WWII aircraft.

Best time to fly to New Orleans

Weather-wise, the best time to visit New Orleans is from the month of February to May. During this period, the weather remains pleasant and apt for sightseeing. In addition to this, the celebrations in the city are on their full swing. For those who want to explore the city in lesser crowd, the best time to visit New Orleans is in December or January. In these months, the city is calm and the visitors don't have to worry about reservations in advance.