District of Columbia

$116+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia

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MSY — IAD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
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Cheap flight deals from Louisiana to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisiana to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 28, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/262:34 pm
MSY
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DCA
1 stop21h 26m
Frontier
Fri 2/276:00 pm
DCA
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MSY
1 stop20h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$228
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/125:45 am
MSY
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DCA
1 stop30h 30m
Frontier
Sat 2/142:00 pm
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop25h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 1/27$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/711:35 am
MSY
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IAD
1 stop12h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/115:35 am
IAD
-
MSY
2 stops13h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$234
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/134:31 pm
MSY
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DCA
1 stop5h 28m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 2/178:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop17h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$236
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/132:55 pm
MSY
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DCA
1 stop7h 04m
JetBlue
Tue 2/1710:05 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 22m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/28$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/2410:30 am
MSY
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IAD
1 stop6h 00m
United Airlines
Wed 2/255:50 pm
IAD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/26$237
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/77:00 am
MSY
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DCA
1 stop6h 53m
JetBlue
Mon 3/93:59 pm
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 22m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/27$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/248:29 pm
MSY
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DCA
2 stops15h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 2/272:00 pm
DCA
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MSY
1 stop24h 39m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/23:30 pm
MSY
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IAD
1 stop15h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/66:15 am
IAD
-
MSY
2 stops27h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/27$240
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/246:00 am
MSY
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DCA
Nonstop2h 29m
American Airlines
Tue 2/245:24 pm
DCA
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MSY
1 stop6h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 1/27$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/27. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/243:59 pm
MSY
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IAD
1 stop5h 17m
United Airlines
Tue 3/35:50 pm
IAD
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 59m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/27$241
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/264:21 pm
MSY
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DCA
1 stop5h 10m
JetBlue
Tue 3/310:00 am
DCA
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MSY
1 stop7h 30m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/26$244

Find flight deals from Louisiana to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Louisiana to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated January 28, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$228
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$116
(American Airlines)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$374

Good round-trip deal

$287 or less

Good one-way deal

$177 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Louisiana to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 19% potential increase in price ($67 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 28, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Louisiana

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District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/2

3:30 pm-7:44 am

1 stop15h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/6

6:15 am-8:19 am

2 stops27h 04m

$240

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/6

4:16 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

3:59 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$241

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/24

5:05 am-11:26 am

1 stop5h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

5:50 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$241

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

3:08 pm-6:44 pm

Nonstop2h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/1

8:45 pm-10:41 pm

Nonstop2h 56m

$247

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 2/25

5:38 pm-12:21 am

1 stop5h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

12:35 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop4h 45m

$251

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 2/24

6:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop4h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

3:42 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop5h 35m

$251

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

8:00 am-11:25 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

5:50 pm-7:49 pm

Nonstop2h 59m

$256

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 3/7

4:16 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

3:59 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$257

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

12:35 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/4

5:50 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop2h 54m

$259

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/18

8:00 am-11:32 am

Nonstop2h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

1:05 pm-3:06 pm

Nonstop3h 01m

$259

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Best time to book a flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia (average of $62). Flying from Louisiana to District of Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $155). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LA to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisiana to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 60% on flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Louisiana to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Louisiana to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on January 24, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Louisiana to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Louisiana to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Louisiana to District of Columbia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 28, 2026.

The most flights from USLA to USDC are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated January 28, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Louisiana to District of Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia?

    There are many flights that can get you from Louisiana to District of Columbia in 2h 36m. Fly via JetBlue, United Airlines, or American Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Louisiana to District of Columbia is about 969 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Louisiana to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Louisiana to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia (average of $62). Flying from Louisiana to District of Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $155). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Louisiana to District of Columbia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$83Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$334FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$213Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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