District of Columbia

$97+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to District of Columbia

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MSY — IAD
Oct 11 — Oct 181
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for New Orleans to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated September 11, 2025.

Round-trip from

$186
(Frontier)

One-way from

$97
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$237

Good round-trip deal

$227 or less

Good one-way deal

$128 or less
From New Orleans Louis Armstrong to District of Columbia
One-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($22 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to District of Columbia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to District of Columbia.

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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 11, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/24:51 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 48mFrontier
Sun 10/510:09 pmIAD - MSY
2 stops18h 48mFrontier
Deal found 9/10$186
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/136:30 amMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 00mSouthwest
Sat 1/106:00 amDCA - MSY
2 stops7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$187
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/75:00 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest
Mon 10/138:35 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 9/9$188
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/124:52 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Mon 9/156:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$188
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/15:05 amMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 15mSouthwest
Wed 11/511:40 amDCA - MSY
2 stops7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 9/11$191
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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.
Sat 11/110:53 amMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 31mAmerican Airlines
Wed 11/56:45 amDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/11$192
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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.
Wed 10/112:36 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop7h 35mUnited Airlines
Sun 10/58:15 amIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/10$192
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/165:55 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop4h 34mFrontier
Mon 10/206:15 amIAD - MSY
1 stop11h 22mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$193
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/46:40 amMSY - DCA
2 stops7h 25mSouthwest
Sun 11/96:10 amDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$194
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/194:52 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 23mFrontier
Sun 9/286:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/11$194
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:25 amMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Sat 10/411:00 amDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 9/10$195
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/9. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/114:51 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 24mFrontier
Mon 9/156:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 47mFrontier
Deal found 9/9$197

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

New Orleans

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/30

10:25 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

11:00 am-12:40 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$201

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/8

7:55 am-11:20 am

Nonstop2h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/15

8:22 am-10:14 am

Nonstop2h 52m

$203

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 11/8

6:30 am-1:30 pm

1 stop6h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/15

11:40 am-6:20 pm

2 stops7h 40m

$204

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

5:25 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop3h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/12

7:30 pm-9:10 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$208

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

6:55 am-2:45 pm

1 stop6h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/3

7:30 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

$208

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/10

4:27 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/12

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop5h 45m

$217

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 10/3

5:13 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/6

6:59 am-10:45 am

1 stop4h 46m

$217

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/9

3:32 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop6h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 10/12

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

$217

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 11/7

4:52 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-9:37 am

1 stop4h 37m

$217

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 11/5

9:05 am-2:53 pm

1 stop4h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

4:03 pm-8:17 pm

1 stop5h 14m

$217

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to District of Columbia (average of $292). Flying from New Orleans to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 MSY to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 September 11, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from New Orleans to District of Columbia as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans 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 September 11, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to USDC are scheduled on a Thursday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from New Orleans to District of Columbia?

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 September 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from New Orleans to District of Columbia. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines
8.0
Very good

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Mike,Aug 2025

OKC - AUS

AC was not adequate, even on a night flight. WiFi subpar even for the airlines

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to District of Columbia?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY), located 11.4 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly out of when you book flights from New Orleans to District of Columbia.

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

    Departing from New Orleans to District of Columbia will take you 2h 25m. The distance between New Orleans and District of Columbia is about 954 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from New Orleans to District of Columbia one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from New Orleans to District of Columbia are United Airlines ($97), Southwest ($102), and Delta ($109).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from New Orleans to District of Columbia?

    Consider Lufthansa (87%), Air Canada (87%) or Copa Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from New Orleans to District of Columbia.

  • What are the cheapest flights from New Orleans to District of Columbia?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from New Orleans to District of Columbia? While on average our users pay $588, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $118. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $133.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to District of Columbia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans 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 New Orleans to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to District of Columbia (average of $292). Flying from New Orleans to District of Columbia in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 New Orleans to District of Columbia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$169FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$134Average$296FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$159Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$318FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$191Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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