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

Airlines like Frontier, JetBlue, and Delta fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. in about 4h 55m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 25m. There are 998 mi between New Orleans and Washington, D.C.. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

What are the cheapest airlines flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

According to our current data, Delta ($134), United Airlines ($159), and Southwest ($193) offers the cheapest pricing from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.. Delta is priced at 49% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $79 on Southwest. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from $91 and United Airlines from $116 one-way.

How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is 79 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. (average of $62). Flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. in January is currently the most expensive (average of $134). 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 day to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Washington, D.C. 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.

Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from MSY to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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

The most popular route from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You may also consider New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Baltimore/Washington.

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

The cheapest flight price from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is $103. On average you can expect to pay $434. The most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $146.

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

The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are ITA Airways (100%), Mesa Airlines (100%) and United Airlines (95%).

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

Consider American Airlines, Southwest or United Airlines when booking your flight. These represent the most popular airlines when flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from MSY to WAS?

It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 52% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?

Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from New Orleans. Booking flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 11 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 5 different airlines.

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

Yes. In addition to deals on New Orleans to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

$29+ Flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

Most accurate provider	eDreams 3 stars
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Round-trip from	$121 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$29 (Super.com)
Popular in	February
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$265
Good round-trip deal	$137 or less
Good one-way deal	$102 or less

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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
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Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

MSY

MSY's single TSA checkpoint keeps wait times around 15 minutes, ensuring a smooth start to your journey.

DCA

DCA's Metro stop on the Yellow and Blue lines offers a clean, affordable way to reach downtown D.C.

IAD

The Silver Line Metro connects IAD to D.C. in under 40 minutes, offering a cost-effective travel option.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$94	Average$162	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Delta	Cheapest$134	Average$285	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$159	Average$355	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$188	Average$343	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$210	Average$328	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

$29+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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