District of Columbia

$98+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to District of Columbia

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MSY — IAD
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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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 July 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$185
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$98
(United Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$273

Good round-trip deal

$268 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. 5% potential increase in price ($15 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 July 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 July 25, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Thu 8/285:21 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 35mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/17:59 amDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 47mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/22$185
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Sat 8/308:00 amMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 30mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/18:35 amIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/24$185
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/1512:18 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop9h 41mJetBlue
Mon 8/186:30 amDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 7/24$189
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/143:50 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Mon 8/1811:45 amDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 7/24$195
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/21. 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.
Sat 8/302:20 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 43mUnited Airlines
Mon 9/16:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/21$205
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 9/62:25 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Wed 9/105:45 amIAD - MSY
1 stop12h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 7/22$210
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 9/43:06 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop4h 41mDelta
Sat 9/68:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop4h 32mDelta
Deal found 7/24$217
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 9/46:25 amMSY - IAD
1 stop7h 06mDelta
Sat 9/65:25 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop6h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/24$217
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 7/244:56 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 16mFrontier
Sun 7/276:10 amIAD - MSY
1 stop11h 08mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$218
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Thu 8/76:15 amMSY - IAD
1 stop17h 04mMultiple Airlines
Mon 8/112:44 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop6h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/23$220
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/285:24 amMSY - IAD
1 stop10h 50mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/16:27 amIAD - MSY
1 stop11h 56mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/24$237
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Thu 7/316:01 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop17h 03mFrontier
Sun 8/37:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop11h 04mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$265

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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

Thu 8/28

5:21 pm-8:56 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/1

7:59 am-9:46 am

Nonstop2h 47m

$185

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/30

8:00 am-11:30 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/1

8:35 am-10:17 am

Nonstop2h 42m

$185

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 8/15

12:18 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/18

6:30 am-11:31 am

1 stop6h 01m

$189

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/14

3:50 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/18

11:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$195

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/13

3:25 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/16

4:05 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop5h 27m

$205

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/6

2:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

5:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$210

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/4

3:06 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop4h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

8:00 am-11:32 am

1 stop4h 32m

$217

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/4

6:25 am-2:31 pm

1 stop7h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

5:25 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$217

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/31

4:56 pm-12:12 am

1 stop6h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/3

6:10 am-4:18 pm

1 stop11h 08m

$218

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 8/7

6:15 am-12:19 am

1 stop17h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/11

2:44 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$220

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to District of Columbia

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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 $309). 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 July 25, 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 July 25, 2025.

The most flights from MSY to USDC are scheduled on a Tuesday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 July 25, 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.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.6

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

John,May 2025

PVD - BNA

It’s southwest so no frills but clean, efficient and got me to my location.

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.

  • 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 ($98), JetBlue ($105), and Southwest ($108).

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

    Consider Mesa Airlines (93%), Copa Airlines (87%) or Lufthansa (86%) 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 $1,550, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $159. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $185.

  • 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 $309). 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$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$134Average$305FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$315FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$209Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$224Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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