How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?

Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana in about 2h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 51m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Louisiana is about 969 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana one-way?

The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana are Spirit Airlines ($25), American Airlines ($94), and Delta ($108).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Louisiana ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit Louisiana when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Louisiana, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?

While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Baltimore/Washington - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana.

What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?

On average you can expect to pay $518 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana. The cheapest flight overall is $106 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $150.

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?

Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana on time: ITA Airways (100%), Air Canada (80%), Copa Airlines (80%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?

Before booking your flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana check out the most popular airlines for this route: American Airlines, United Airlines or Southwest.

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana that include hotel bookings?

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How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?

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

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

Wed 12/316:18 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop15h 29mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/79:42 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$172

Wed 12/316:18 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/55:00 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop16h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$181

Wed 12/316:18 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines

Tue 1/65:05 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$182

Wed 12/317:01 pmIAD - MSY

1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/73:10 pmMSY - IAD

2 stops22h 16mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$186

Wed 12/314:00 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 25mJetBlue

Wed 1/77:00 amMSY - DCA

1 stop14h 31mJetBlue

Deal found 12/17

$187

Wed 12/316:18 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/75:00 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$190

Wed 12/316:18 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop15h 29mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/84:55 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$191

Wed 12/316:18 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop15h 29mSpirit Airlines

Fri 1/97:42 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop11h 49mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$193

Wed 12/317:01 pmIAD - MSY

2 stops14h 46mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/88:36 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop10h 19mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$199

Tue 12/306:30 amBWI - MSY

1 stop18h 29mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/55:00 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop16h 38mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$206

Wed 12/314:00 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 25mJetBlue

Mon 1/55:00 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop26h 07mJetBlue

Deal found 12/16

$207

Wed 12/316:18 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop15h 29mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/69:42 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$210

Best flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Tue 1/135:42 pmIAD - MSY

Nonstop3h 03mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2012:40 pmMSY - IAD

Nonstop2h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$231

Thu 1/156:00 amDCA - LFT

1 stop5h 41mDelta

Tue 1/205:15 pmLFT - DCA

1 stop5h 17mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$248

Thu 12/257:30 pmDCA - MSY

Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest

Wed 12/314:45 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$249

Sun 2/159:30 amBWI - BTR

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Fri 2/204:29 pmBTR - BWI

1 stop4h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$249

Tue 2/103:55 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop6h 30mJetBlue

Wed 2/187:00 amMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 09mJetBlue

Deal found 12/15

$300

Mon 12/222:05 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines

Wed 12/249:42 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$329

Sat 1/248:25 amIAD - MSY

Nonstop3h 15mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/243:59 pmMSY - IAD

1 stop5h 19mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$241

Fri 2/2010:40 amBWI - BTR

1 stop5h 33mDelta

Wed 2/2510:34 amBTR - BWI

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$249

Wed 12/312:45 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Wed 1/710:50 amMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$250

Sat 1/246:30 amDCA - MSY

1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/245:35 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$246

Thu 1/291:02 pmBWI - BTR

1 stop5h 53mDelta

Sat 1/316:18 amBTR - BWI

1 stop4h 37mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$249

Thu 2/51:08 pmIAD - SHV

1 stop7h 01mAmerican Airlines

Mon 2/94:36 pmSHV - IAD

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$279

Sat 2/213:40 pmDCA - MSY

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Mon 2/235:30 pmMSY - DCA

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/17

$271

Thu 1/16:00 amBWI - BTR

1 stop6h 25mUnited Airlines

Mon 1/56:07 pmBTR - BWI

1 stop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$249

Thu 2/264:45 pmBWI - BTR

1 stop6h 16mDelta

Tue 3/310:34 amBTR - BWI

1 stop4h 05mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$249

Sat 1/105:26 pmIAD - SHV

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Thu 1/224:36 pmSHV - IAD

1 stop5h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$279

Tue 1/68:00 amBWI - BTR

1 stop8h 58mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/81:55 pmBTR - BWI

1 stop7h 30mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$249

Mon 2/1610:40 amBWI - BTR

1 stop5h 33mDelta

Fri 2/204:02 pmBTR - BWI

1 stop5h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/15

$249

Sat 1/246:00 amDCA - MSY

2 stops7h 35mSouthwest

Sat 1/242:15 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop5h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$283

Thu 1/15:30 pmDCA - SHV

1 stop6h 15mAmerican Airlines

Mon 1/51:07 pmSHV - DCA

1 stop7h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$296

Tue 1/68:00 amBWI - BTR

1 stop6h 17mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/109:30 amBTR - BWI

1 stop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$249

Sun 2/1510:40 amBWI - BTR

1 stop6h 14mDelta

Tue 2/1710:34 amBTR - BWI

1 stop6h 22mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$249

Sat 1/246:20 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop3h 05mSouthwest

Mon 1/266:25 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 12/16

$291

Tue 12/306:00 amBWI - BTR

1 stop4h 49mDelta

Wed 12/316:07 amBTR - BWI

1 stop5h 48mDelta

Deal found 12/16

$249

Wed 1/73:52 pmBWI - BTR

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Thu 1/89:30 amBTR - BWI

2 stops10h 51mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$250

Sat 2/144:40 pmIAD - BTR

1 stop5h 45mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/182:15 pmBTR - IAD

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$321

Sun 2/1510:40 amBWI - BTR

1 stop6h 14mDelta

Fri 2/204:02 pmBTR - BWI

1 stop5h 00mDelta

Deal found 12/17

$249

Wed 1/76:00 amDCA - MSY

1 stop5h 52mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/102:26 pmMSY - DCA

1 stop7h 22mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$251

Tue 1/1310:25 amBWI - MSY

2 stops7h 30mSouthwest

Wed 1/217:15 amMSY - BWI

2 stops6h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 12/14

$311

Sat 2/147:30 amDCA - BTR

1 stop7h 15mAmerican Airlines

Wed 2/184:30 pmBTR - DCA

1 stop5h 30mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$321

Last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana
Discover last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana. Data last updated December 18, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Fri 1/22:05 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/79:42 amMSY - BWI

Nonstop2h 28mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$133

Tue 1/611:45 amBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/88:36 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop12h 45mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$136

Tue 1/611:45 amBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 25mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/75:00 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop6h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$137

Wed 1/78:00 amBWI - MSY

1 stop16h 55mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/107:00 amMSY - BWI

1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$144

Mon 1/126:00 amBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 44mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/153:43 pmMSY - BWI

2 stops6h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$145

Tue 1/1311:30 amBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/216:05 amMSY - BWI

1 stop11h 58mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/14

$128

Tue 1/1311:30 amBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/207:42 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop22h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$135

Sun 1/184:47 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop16h 34mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/226:05 amMSY - BWI

1 stop11h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$132

Fri 1/234:44 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop7h 14mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/266:55 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop4h 41mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$130

Mon 1/2611:24 amBWI - MSY

1 stop7h 36mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/293:43 pmMSY - BWI

2 stops6h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/15

$139

Tue 1/2711:30 amBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/3011:02 amMSY - BWI

1 stop10h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$138

Sat 1/311:00 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 29mMultiple Airlines

Mon 2/26:55 pmMSY - BWI

1 stop28h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/17

$141

One-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana
Search for one-way flight options from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

Tue 1/201:00 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$42

Tue 2/177:55 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop3h 03mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$43

Thu 2/197:55 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop3h 03mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$44

Wed 1/72:05 pmBWI - MSY

Nonstop3h 00mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$48

Mon 1/1910:31 amBWI - MSY

1 stop5h 43mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$49

Sat 1/241:00 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$53

Wed 2/118:25 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop14h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$54

Mon 1/126:00 amBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$55

Sat 2/285:23 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop19h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/16

$58

Tue 1/2711:30 amBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$59

Tue 2/31:00 pmBWI - MSY

1 stop9h 29mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$60

Wed 2/186:20 amBWI - MSY

1 stop7h 55mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/16

$61

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

5:42 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop3h 03m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 1/20

12:40 pm-4:06 pm

Nonstop2h 26m

$231

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

IAD - MSY

IADMSY

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/24

8:25 am-10:40 am

Nonstop3h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

3:59 pm-10:18 pm

1 stop5h 19m

$241

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/24

6:30 am-1:24 pm

1 stop7h 54m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 1/24

5:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 24m

$246

Washington, D.C.Lafayette

DCA - LFT

DCALFT

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-10:41 am

1 stop5h 41m

Lafayette Regional

Tue 1/20

5:15 pm-11:32 pm

1 stop5h 17m

$248

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/25

7:30 pm-9:20 pm

Nonstop2h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 12/31

4:45 pm-8:05 pm

Nonstop2h 20m

$249

BaltimoreBaton Rouge

BWI - BTR

BWIBTR

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/15

9:30 am-3:59 pm

1 stop7h 29m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Fri 2/20

4:29 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop4h 33m

$249

BaltimoreBaton Rouge

BWI - BTR

BWIBTR

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/20

10:40 am-3:13 pm

1 stop5h 33m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Wed 2/25

10:34 am-5:56 pm

1 stop6h 22m

$249

BaltimoreBaton Rouge

BWI - BTR

BWIBTR

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/29

1:02 pm-5:55 pm

1 stop5h 53m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Sat 1/31

6:18 am-11:55 am

1 stop4h 37m

$249

BaltimoreBaton Rouge

BWI - BTR

BWIBTR

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 1/1

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Mon 1/5

6:07 pm-12:20 am

1 stop5h 13m

$249

BaltimoreBaton Rouge

BWI - BTR

BWIBTR

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/26

4:45 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop6h 16m

Baton Rouge Ryan

Tue 3/3

10:34 am-3:39 pm

1 stop4h 05m

$249

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Louisiana from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana (average of $84). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana in January is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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 WAS to LA?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 6% on flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Louisiana flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana

The most flights from WAS to USLA are scheduled on a Thursday (19 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Louisiana

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

Delta

7.9

Good

8,005 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,091 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,190 reviews

Southwest

7.9

Good

4,250 reviews

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

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?
Airlines like United Airlines, Delta, and Southwest fly from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana in about 2h 50m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 51m. The distance between Washington, D.C. and Louisiana is about 969 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana one-way?
The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana are Spirit Airlines ($25), American Airlines ($94), and Delta ($108).
What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?
While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New Orleans Louis Armstrong or Baltimore/Washington - New Orleans Louis Armstrong, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana.
What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?
Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana on time: ITA Airways (100%), Air Canada (80%), Copa Airlines (80%).
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?
On average you can expect to pay $518 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana. The cheapest flight overall is $106 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - New Orleans Louis Armstrong) is currently priced at $150.
Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Louisiana flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana.
Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana 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 Washington, D.C. to Louisiana?
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana (average of $84). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana in January is currently the most expensive (average of $128). 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 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Louisiana

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$93	Average$234	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$128	Average$229	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
American Airlines	Cheapest$145	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$155	Average$402	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
JetBlue	Cheapest$168	Average$300	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$187	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
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