Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?

Direct flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are available, but they represent a small portion of the total flights. Historically, only 3.2% of flights on this route are direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically encounter a median of 2 stopovers. This data is based on trends observed over a 90-day period.

What's the flight time from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?

The typical direct flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. has a duration of approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes, covering a distance of 1536 kilometers. For flights with one stop, the median travel time is considerably longer, averaging about 7 hours and 53 minutes. This translates to a median of 150 minutes for direct flights and 473 minutes for flights with a single stop.

How often do New Orleans to Washington, D.C. flight prices drop?

Historically, flight prices for the New Orleans to Washington, D.C. route show regular fluctuations. This indicates that price drops occur with consistent frequency. Travelers monitoring this route can typically expect to see price changes over time, based on observations from the trailing 30 days.

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New Orleans to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

Flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. cover a distance of 1536 km, classifying this as a medium-haul route. Right now, fares to Washington, D.C. are typically $319–$704, with a median of $462. Currently, prices are below the typical level, and only 1% of recent fares have been classified as a good price. New deals show up several times a week, so consistent monitoring can be beneficial.

When is the cheapest time to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.? The data indicates that December is the most affordable month, with a median fare of $275. Following closely, February also offers lower prices, with a median of $297. Even July presents a more competitive option compared to the overall median, with fares around $429.

For travelers planning cheap flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C., it's important to note that most itineraries connect at least once. Only 3.2% of recent fares were for direct flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C., meaning the vast majority of journeys will include connections. When flights do connect, they typically involve 2 stopovers.

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.? A typical journey from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. takes 2h 30m, including connections. For non-stop flights, the median duration is also 2h 30m. However, for itineraries that include connections, the median journey time extends significantly to 15h 49m, reflecting the prevalence of connecting routes on this path.

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

Regular price: $238 - $464

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. typically range from $238 to $464. The current lowest deal is $121 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 14.

now $121

Low $238

High $464

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

The cheapest month to fly from MSY to WAS is December, with a median price of $275. The most expensive month is March, with a median price of $837. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

December

Cheapest

Flights from $275

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $837

Jan

Feb

Mar

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Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

United Airlines

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

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$418

$384

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$413

$363

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$285

$286

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$280

$267

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$280

$292

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

American Airlines

$196

$440

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$298 → $124

58%

3 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 14

$286 → $121

58%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$289 → $127

56%

2 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 17

$311 → $152

51%

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

New Orleans - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $275

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $275.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m

Direct flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. typically take 2h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.2% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights dominant on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $121

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines for $121 was found for November 11-14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. appear regularly.

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.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. city center

💸 Flights from ~$111

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often resulting in lower fares.

📍 ~220 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$118

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Nov 13

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$1,244

$769

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Oct 27

Washington, D.C., United States

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$1,374

$804

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Jan 05

Washington, D.C., United States

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$944

$703

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Washington, D.C., United States

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Washington, D.C., United States

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Dec 05

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Washington, D.C., United States

79% AI deal score

$1,262

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Washington, D.C., United States

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

Historically, the lowest 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 is around $509. Booking 14-27 days out typically sees an average price of $559. Prices tend to be higher for last-minute bookings, with flights booked 0-6 days prior averaging $569, and those booked 7-13 days out averaging $799. For bookings made 60 or more days in advance, the average price is about $687.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is typically $319 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $462. Travelers might expect to pay around $704 for flights on the higher end of the price spectrum. These figures are based on pricing trends observed over a 90-day period.

Historically, December and February are typically the cheapest months to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. The median price in December is around $275, while February sees a median price of approximately $297. In contrast, July tends to be the most expensive month, with a median price of $429. The annual median price for this route is $462, based on data from the trailing 270 days.

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New Orleans to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

Regular price: $238 - $464

Prices are currently below the regular range.

Regular prices for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. typically range from $238 to $464. The current lowest deal is $121 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Nov 11-Nov 14.

now $121

Low $238

High $464

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

December

Cheapest

Flights from $275

March

Most Expensive

Flights from $837

Jan

Feb

Mar

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

United Airlines

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

Wed, Oct 14

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$418

$384

One-way

Thu, Oct 15

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$413

$363

One-way

Fri, Oct 23

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$285

$286

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$280

$267

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$280

$292

One-way

Sat, Oct 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

American Airlines

$196

$440

One-way

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

6 nights

Dec 9 - Dec 15

$298 → $124

58%

3 nights

Nov 11 - Nov 14

$286 → $121

58%

7 nights

Dec 1 - Dec 8

$289 → $127

56%

2 nights

Dec 15 - Dec 17

$311 → $152

51%

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

New Orleans - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

Recent fares from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are below the typical level.

📅 Best time to fly

December is historically cheapest at $275

Historically, December is the cheapest month to fly, with a median price of $275.

⏱️ Flight duration

Direct flights take 2h 30m

Direct flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. typically take 2h 30m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Only 3.2% of recent flights are direct, making connecting flights dominant on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $121

A recent deal on Frontier Airlines for $121 was found for November 11-14.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear regularly

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. appear regularly.

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.

📍 ~19 km from New Orleans (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$110

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~36 km from Washington, D.C. city center

💸 Flights from ~$111

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive networks, often resulting in lower fares.

Washington, D.C., United States

78% AI deal score

$918

$693

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United Airlines

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

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.

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

New Orleans to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Orleans - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $275

Direct flights take 2h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $121

Deals appear regularly

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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

How early should I book New Orleans to Washington, D.C. flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?

Are there direct flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?

What's the flight time from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?

How often do New Orleans to Washington, D.C. flight prices drop?

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New Orleans to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

New Orleans - Washington, D.C. route insights

Recent fares are below the typical level

December is historically cheapest at $275

Direct flights take 2h 30m

Connecting flights are dominant

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal for $121

Deals appear regularly

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Business & First Class Flight Deals to Washington, D.C.

Best Elite deals to Washington, D.C.

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

How early should I book New Orleans to Washington, D.C. flights to get the cheapest price?

How much should a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. cost?

Which months have the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?