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Cheap flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. from $48

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Spirit Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 6:54 pmMSY-BWI
2h 32mnonstop
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6:00 am - 7:54 amBWI-MSY
2h 54mnonstop
$99Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
Spirit Airlines Logo
3:22 pm - 6:54 pmMSY-BWI
2h 32mnonstop
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 7:54 amBWI-MSY
2h 54mnonstop
$100Spirit Airlines
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Thu, Sep 25 - Mon, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
12:40 pm - 4:09 pmMSY-IAD
2h 29mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
5:33 pm - 7:13 pmIAD-MSY
2h 40mnonstop
$217United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 23
American Airlines Logo
5:48 pm - 9:19 pmMSY-DCA
2h 31mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
3:26 pm - 5:14 pmDCA-MSY
2h 48mnonstop
$218American Airlines
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Sat, Oct 11 - Sat, Oct 18
United Airlines Logo
10:15 am - 4:23 pmMSY-IAD
5h 08m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:33 pm - 7:13 pmIAD-MSY
2h 40mnonstop
$223United Airlines
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Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
American Airlines Logo
2:49 pm - 6:23 pmMSY-DCA
2h 34mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
8:19 am - 10:06 amDCA-MSY
2h 47mnonstop
$227American Airlines
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Fri, Oct 17 - Mon, Oct 20
Delta Logo
4:20 pm - 11:38 pmMSY-IAD
6h 18m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:27 pm - 6:09 pmIAD-MSY
6h 42m1 stop
$237Delta
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Thu, Oct 2 - Tue, Oct 7
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 3:10 pmMSY-DCA
7h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:10 am - 12:20 pmDCA-MSY
7h 10m2 stops
$242Southwest
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Wed, Oct 15 - Tue, Oct 21
Delta Logo
3:10 pm - 9:44 pmMSY-DCA
5h 34m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 9:25 amDCA-MSY
4h 25m1 stop
$247Delta
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Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
Southwest Logo
6:40 am - 5:00 pmMSY-DCA
9h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 6:00 pmDCA-MSY
7h 20m1 stop
$252Southwest
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Fri, Sep 26 - Mon, Sep 29

United Airlines flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on New Orleans to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
Sep 22
MSY12:40 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 29m
IAD4:09 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 23
IAD5:33 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 40m
MSY7:13 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$217
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United Airlines
Sep 17
MSY10:15 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 08m
1 stop
IAD4:23 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 20
IAD5:33 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
2h 40m
MSY7:13 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$223
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United Airlines
Sep 22
MSY12:40 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
2h 29m
IAD4:09 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 23
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 01m
1 stop
MSY11:01 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$227
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Delta flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

Our best Delta deals on New Orleans to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
Oct 2
MSY4:20 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
6h 18m
1 stop
IAD11:38 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 7
IAD12:27 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 42m
1 stop
MSY6:09 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$237
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Delta
Oct 3
MSY3:10 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
5h 34m
1 stop
DCA9:44 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Oct 6
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
4h 25m
1 stop
MSY9:25 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$247
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Delta
Sep 4
MSY6:25 amNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
3h 58m
1 stop
IAD11:23 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 6
IAD12:13 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 18m
1 stop
MSY6:31 pmNew Orleans Louis Armstrong
$257
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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansBaltimore

MSY - BWI

MSYBWI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

3:22 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-7:54 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$99

New OrleansBaltimore

MSY - BWI

MSYBWI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/25

3:22 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/29

6:00 am-7:54 am

Nonstop2h 54m

$100

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/22

12:40 pm-4:09 pm

Nonstop2h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

5:33 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$217

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/11

5:48 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/18

3:26 pm-5:14 pm

Nonstop2h 48m

$218

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 9/17

10:15 am-4:23 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

5:33 pm-7:13 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$223

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/17

2:49 pm-6:23 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/20

8:19 am-10:06 am

Nonstop2h 47m

$227

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/2

4:20 pm-11:38 pm

1 stop6h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/7

12:27 pm-6:09 pm

1 stop6h 42m

$237

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 10/15

6:40 am-3:10 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/21

6:10 am-12:20 pm

2 stops7h 10m

$242

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

3:10 pm-9:44 pm

1 stop5h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/6

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

$247

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/26

6:40 am-5:00 pm

1 stop9h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/29

11:40 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$252

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between New Orleans and Washington, D.C.?

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

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from New Orleans, with most prices found around $226. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in August, then September is your next best option. Flight prices from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. during September average around $237.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from New Orleans is on a Friday. momondo users have found tickets for Friday departures for as low as $365. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. for around $794.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the evening is the cheapest time of day to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $188. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the evening is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets in the morning because they tend to be around $693. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from New Orleans when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around $337 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from New Orleans for as low as $249 on momondo.

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No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between New Orleans to Washington, D.C..

How have New Orleans to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of August 2025, prices for New Orleans to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 31% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap New Orleans to Washington, D.C. (MSY to WAS) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$113

Fastest flight time

2h 20m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from New Orleans in the past 72 hours is $113. The best round-trip flight deal from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $137.
The fastest flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. takes 2h 20m
Direct flights go from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 3 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
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  • How far is New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    The distance between New Orleans Louis Armstrong and Washington, D.C. is about 964.2 mi. Typically, this will take 2h 24m by plane in normal conditions.

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to Washington, D.C. can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at Washington, D.C.. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $59Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,028 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $134Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,977 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $159Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,944 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $184Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $195Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

    Southwest flies from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. around 10 times per week, with 4,242 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. in the last 72 hours was $195 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $354 for Southwest flights on this route.

  • United Airlines Flights From New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

    United Airlines is also a popular choice for this route. United Airlines flight deals for New Orleans to Washington, D.C. start from as low as $159 round-trip, depending on your selected dates, with average United Airlines deals seen on momondo around $398. United Airlines operates 11 flights to Washington, D.C. from New Orleans in an average week. Users have rated it 7.4/10 across 8,944 reviews.

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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 22.4 mi from Washington, D.C.
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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport