District of Columbia

$123+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to District of Columbia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — IAD
Mar 16 — Mar 231
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to District of Columbia

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 February 14, 2026.

This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/274:21 pm
MSY
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DCA
1 stop5h 10m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/28:00 am
DCA
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MSY
1 stop11h 47m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Fri 2/278:36 pm
MSY
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IAD
2 stops21h 49m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/28:15 am
IAD
-
MSY
1 stop15h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$218
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sun 3/299:12 pm
MSY
-
IAD
1 stop9h 12m
Frontier
Sun 4/56:39 pm
IAD
-
MSY
1 stop14h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 2/12$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/146:00 am
MSY
-
IAD
2 stops17h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/166:20 am
IAD
-
MSY
1 stop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/11$221
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/2811:48 am
MSY
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IAD
1 stop11h 43m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/316:20 am
IAD
-
MSY
2 stops13h 41m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/10$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Sat 4/188:01 pm
MSY
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IAD
1 stop10h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/206:20 am
IAD
-
MSY
1 stop5h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$223
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/187:49 am
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop6h 01m
Delta
Sat 3/211:40 pm
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop5h 23m
Delta
Deal found 2/14$224
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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 3/69:52 pm
MSY
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IAD
1 stop8h 32m
Frontier
Mon 3/166:20 am
IAD
-
MSY
1 stop5h 31m
Frontier
Deal found 2/13$224
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/14. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 3/110:02 pm
MSY
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IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Frontier
Thu 3/511:22 am
IAD
-
MSY
1 stop7h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 2/14$225
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/13. 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.
Thu 3/52:34 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop30h 25m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 3/103:59 pm
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 22m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/13$226
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/12. 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.
Wed 3/258:01 pm
MSY
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IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/48:30 pm
IAD
-
MSY
1 stop15h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/12$226
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/11. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 3/64:16 pm
MSY
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DCA
1 stop5h 15m
JetBlue
Mon 3/162:45 pm
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop7h 28m
JetBlue
Deal found 2/11$227

Find 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 February 14, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$217
(Priceline)

One-way from

$124
(Trip.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$357

Good round-trip deal

$299 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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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. 19% potential increase in price ($64 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans 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 February 14, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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New Orleans

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District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/18

7:49 am-2:50 pm

1 stop6h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

1:40 pm-6:03 pm

1 stop5h 23m

$224

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 3/20

9:30 pm-7:24 am

1 stop8h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/23

6:20 am-10:51 am

1 stop5h 31m

$224

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/25

2:37 pm-8:46 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/4

5:25 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$224

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

Tue 3/10

3:59 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$227

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 3/16

2:45 pm-9:13 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$227

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 4/2

1:21 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/6

3:59 pm-9:20 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$227

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 2/26

4:21 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

3:59 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$233

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 4/15

1:00 pm-9:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/18

9:00 am-10:51 am

Nonstop2h 51m

$237

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/25

6:30 am-12:15 pm

1 stop4h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/2

12:55 pm-2:35 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$241

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 3/11

5:20 pm-8:40 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/17

11:40 am-4:30 pm

1 stop5h 50m

$241

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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to District of Columbia

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to District of Columbia (average of $68). Flying from New Orleans to District of Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 February 14, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to District of Columbia in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 59% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on February 7, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans 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.

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 February 14, 2026.
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.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

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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  • 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 5h 15m. The distance between New Orleans and District of Columbia is about 969 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 Spirit Airlines ($42), Frontier ($50), and American Airlines ($94).

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

    Consider Republic Airways (100%), Brussels Airlines (92%) or Lufthansa (92%) 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 $740, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $115. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $123.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to District of Columbia (average of $68). Flying from New Orleans to District of Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $181). 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 6 airlines flying from New Orleans to District of Columbia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$68Average$181FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$84Average$155FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$108Average$283FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$213Average$341FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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