District of Columbia

$84+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to District of Columbia

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MSY — IAD
ene. 11 — ene. 181
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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 diciembre 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/315:00 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop17h 38mMultiple Airlines
vie. 1/26:05 amIAD - MSY
1 stop15h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$250
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/315:00 amMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines
mié. 12/315:45 pmIAD - MSY
Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11$259
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 12/247:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 59mJetBlue
mar. 12/304:00 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 20mJetBlue
Deal found 12/10$260
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 12/237:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 59mJetBlue
vie. 1/24:00 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 25mJetBlue
Deal found 12/10$263
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/207:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 59mJetBlue
sáb. 1/39:49 amDCA - MSY
1 stop7h 07mJetBlue
Deal found 12/10$271
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 12/205:40 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop26h 23mFrontier
sáb. 1/310:15 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$271
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lun. 12/291:59 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
vie. 1/29:58 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop19h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$275
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
lun. 12/291:59 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop6h 04mFrontier
dom. 1/186:00 amIAD - MSY
1 stop9h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/11$277
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
jue. 12/185:22 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop17h 16mFrontier
jue. 12/255:35 amIAD - MSY
1 stop11h 52mFrontier
Deal found 12/10$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. 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.
mié. 12/245:00 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop17h 38mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/275:15 amIAD - MSY
1 stop18h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/10$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
jue. 12/185:22 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop17h 16mMultiple Airlines
vie. 12/192:32 pmIAD - MSY
2 stops10h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/11$293
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/11. 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.
mié. 12/316:20 amMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 40mSouthwest
mié. 12/317:30 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 12/11$294

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 diciembre 12, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$176
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$84
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$303

Good round-trip deal

$303 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 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. 9% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 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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New Orleans

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District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 2/12

7:35 pm-7:20 am

1 stop10h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 2/20

12:56 pm-2:53 pm

Nonstop2h 57m

$186

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 2/12

10:43 am-5:57 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 2/20

2:58 pm-10:54 pm

2 stops8h 56m

$216

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 3/5

4:23 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/9

3:59 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$217

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

vie. 3/6

4:23 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/9

3:59 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$233

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 3/4

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/9

3:59 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$240

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mié. 3/4

7:00 am-1:10 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/10

3:59 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$240

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 1/6

12:40 pm-4:06 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 1/13

8:20 am-1:24 pm

1 stop6h 04m

$241

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 3/5

4:23 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 3/10

3:59 pm-9:12 pm

1 stop6h 13m

$241

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

mar. 1/6

3:31 pm-8:32 pm

1 stop4h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 1/7

12:20 pm-4:15 pm

1 stop4h 55m

$251

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

jue. 1/8

8:00 am-11:26 am

Nonstop2h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 1/13

5:42 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

$256

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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 $62). Flying from New Orleans to District of Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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 diciembre 12, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to District of Columbia at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 51% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, 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 December 6, 2025.

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. Monday evenings 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 diciembre 12, 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.

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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

Overall

7.9

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Crew

8.6

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 2h 26m. 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 Frontier ($29), Spirit Airlines ($41), and American Airlines ($94).

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

    Consider ITA Airways (100%), United Airlines (95%) or Austrian Airlines (93%) 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 $1,043, 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 $143.

  • 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 $62). Flying from New Orleans to District of Columbia in January is currently the most expensive (average of $141). 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$93Average$157FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$134Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$188Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$212Average$369FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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