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Today’s best flight deals from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

Explore current cheapest deals departing from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

October 7 - October 14

Cheapest

MSY - Washington, D.C.

$266

$131

Round trip

October 13 - October 14

MSY - Washington, D.C.

$275

$132

Round trip

October 7 - October 14

MSY - Washington, D.C.

$307

$144

Round trip

October 13 - October 14

Best

MSY - Washington, D.C.

$317

$144

Round trip

September 29 - October 14

Best

MSY - Washington, D.C.

$232

$147

Round trip

September 22 - October 14

MSY - Washington, D.C.

$223

$148

Round trip

September 15 - October 14

Earliest

MSY - Washington, D.C.

$214

$148

Round trip

September 16 - October 14

MSY - Washington, D.C.

$214

$148

Round trip

September 23 - October 14

MSY - Washington, D.C.

$224

$148

Round trip

September 30 - October 14

Best

MSY - Washington, D.C.

$237

$148

Round trip

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Insights for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

Flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. cover a distance of 1559 kilometers, classifying this as a medium-haul route. For travelers seeking cheap flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C., fares typically range from $186–$402, with a median of $297. Right now, current fares are near the typical level, and only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find better prices.
When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.? The data indicates that January is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $153. Following closely is April, where the median fare is $179. March also offers competitive pricing, with a median fare of $260, making these months potentially more budget-friendly for your travel.
Most itineraries for this route connect at least once, with only 24.6% of recent fares being non-stop. For connecting itineraries, the typical number of connections is 2, which can significantly impact travel time and convenience. This means that while direct flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are available, they represent a smaller portion of the overall flight options.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.? A typical journey, including connections, takes approximately 11h 7m. This median duration accounts for the prevalence of connecting flights on this route, as most itineraries involve at least one stopover. Travelers should factor in this total journey time when planning their trip.

How much is a round trip from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $225 - $462

Prices for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $225 and $462. The current lowest deal is $131 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Oct 7-Oct 14.

now $131

Low $225

High $462

The cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to WAS is January, with a median price of $153. The most expensive month is July, with a median price of $431. Prices are generally lower from January to December.

January

Cheapest

Flights from $153

July

Most Expensive

Flights from $431

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Direct flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

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Last-minute flights going from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

New Orleans (MSY) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

United Airlines

$289

$227

One-way

Wed, Jul 1

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

United Airlines

New Orleans (MSY) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

United Airlines

$289

$227

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

Frontier Airlines

New Orleans (MSY) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$299

$205

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

Deutsche Luft Hansa

New Orleans (MSY) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Deutsche Luft Hansa

$329

$242

One-way

Fri, Jul 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

New Orleans (MSY) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$328

$247

One-way

Tue, Jul 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

New Orleans (MSY) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)

$320

$237

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$317  →  $144

55%

7 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 14

$307  →  $144

53%

1 night

Oct 13 - Oct 14

$275  →  $132

52%

7 nights

Oct 7 - Oct 14

$266  →  $131

51%

Popular Airports to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

New Orleans - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are near the typical level.

Recent fares from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are near the typical level of $297.

📅 Best time to fly

January is historically the cheapest month to fly.

Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $153.

⏱️ Flight duration

Flights are typically 11h 7m long.

The typical flight duration from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is 11h 7m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route.

About 24.6% of recent deals are for direct flights; connecting flights typically have 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $131.

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines to Washington, D.C. was found for $131.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently, about 1 per day.

Deals from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. appear frequently, about 1 per day.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is a good option for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~20 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Fly into Baltimore–Washington International for a budget-friendly option when traveling to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~45 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$131

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Choose Ronald Reagan Washington National for convenient access to Washington, D.C. from New Orleans.

📍 ~7 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$196

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Consider Washington Dulles International for your arrival in the Washington, D.C. area from New Orleans.

📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$165

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often a viable alternative for trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or high-speed Amtrak rail)

💸 Flights from ~$175

Richmond International (RIC)

Cheapest

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the D.C. metro area, offering a strong domestic network.

📍 ~150 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$99

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland, with reliable service.

📍 ~170 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$274

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and good flight availability to major East Coast and Midwest hubs.

📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$123

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs and an efficient terminal experience.

📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$309

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the lowest average prices for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are found when booking 28-59 days in advance. During this period, the average price was around $262. Booking 14-27 days out typically sees prices at $321, while waiting until 0-6 days before departure can result in an average price of $384. For bookings made 60+ days out, the average price was $393.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. was $186 or less. The median price for this route was $297. Prices historically ranged, with 75% of prices being $402 or less. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, January and April have offered the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. The median price in January was $153, and in April, it was $179. In contrast, March typically saw higher prices, with a median of $260. The annual median price for this route was $297.