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

Based on data from the trailing 90 days, direct flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. make up 17.3% of all available options. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience a median of 2 stopovers. This indicates that while direct options are available, a significant portion of flights on this route involve connections.

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 median duration of 2 hours and 33 minutes. For flights that include one stop, the median travel time increases to 5 hours and 40 minutes. The total distance covered on this route is approximately 1536 kilometers.

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

Historically, flight prices for the New Orleans to Washington, D.C. route are classified as frequent in terms of price drops. This suggests that travelers can typically find opportunities for price reductions. The frequency of these price changes has been observed over a 30-day period.

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To Washington, D.C.

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2026-10-24 – 2026-10-26
MSY - Washington, D.C.
76% AI deal score
$246
$125
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2026-11-05 – 2026-11-08
MSY - Washington, D.C.
80% AI deal score
$262
$144
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2026-10-29 – 2026-10-31
MSY - Washington, D.C.
78% AI deal score
$246
$146
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2026-10-14 – 2026-10-21
MSY - Washington, D.C.
77% AI deal score
$235
$149
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2026-11-14 – 2026-11-17
MSY - Washington, D.C.
81% AI deal score
$287
$150
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2026-11-14 – 2026-11-16
MSY - Washington, D.C.
81% AI deal score
$288
$150
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2026-10-17 – 2026-10-19
MSY - Washington, D.C.
78% AI deal score
$247
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2026-10-09 – 2026-10-23
MSY - Washington, D.C.
77% AI deal score
$237
$153
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2026-11-11 – 2026-11-14
MSY - Washington, D.C.
79% AI deal score
$262
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New Orleans to Washington, D.C.: Overview

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

The journey from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. covers a distance of 1559 km, classifying it as a medium-haul route. Right now, fares for cheap flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are typically $261–$507, with a median of $354. Current fares are above the typical level, with only 2% of recent fares classified as a good price.

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, April offers a median fare of $179, while March presents a median of $260.

For flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C., most itineraries connect at least once, with only 17.3% of recent fares being non-stop. When connecting, the typical number of stopovers is 2.

How long is the flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.? A typical journey from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. takes 11h 7m, including connections. New deals for this route appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities for travelers to find suitable fares.

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

Regular price: $205 - $462

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

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is typically between $205 and $462. The current lowest deal is $124 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 24-Oct 26.

now $124

Low $205

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

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Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

American Airlines

United Airlines

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

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$276

$204

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$271

$204

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$258

$164

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$326

$237

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$293

$155

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$253

$161

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$312 → $165

47%

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

$298 → $155

48%

2 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 16

$288 → $149

48%

3 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 17

$287 → $149

48%

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

New Orleans - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level

Recent fares from MSY to WAS are above the typical level for the last 90 days.

📅 Best time to fly

January offers the lowest median prices

Historically, January, April, and March have offered the lowest median prices for this route.

⏱️ Flight duration

Median flight time is 11h 7m

The median flight time from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is 11 hours and 7 minutes.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant

Connecting flights make up 82.7% of routes, with a median of 2 stopovers.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

A recent deal from Frontier Airlines was found for $124.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals are frequent on this route

Deals for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are frequent, appearing within 30 days.

New Orleans main airports to depart from

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International (MSY)

Cheapest

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

📍 ~19 km from city center (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$147

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Cheapest

Consider Baltimore–Washington International for flights from New Orleans, offering a budget-friendly option to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~44 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$141

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International offers an extensive network and carrier competition, but expect significant travel distance and traffic.

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

💸 Flights from ~$119

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

48% AI deal score

$1,407

$1,290

Save $117

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

Historically, the best 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 typically around $262. Booking within 0-6 days of departure generally sees prices rise to an average of $384. For those booking 60+ days out, the average price is approximately $393, indicating that prices tend to be higher further in advance as well.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $261 or less. The median price for this route historically stands at $354. Travelers might find that 75% of prices for this route are typically $507 or less, based on observations over a 90-day period.

Historically, January and April are typically the cheapest months for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. In January, the median price is around $153, while April sees a median price of approximately $179. March has also shown competitive pricing with a median of $260. The annual median price for this route is $354, making these months notably more affordable.

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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: $205 - $462

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

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is typically between $205 and $462. The current lowest deal is $124 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Oct 24-Oct 26.

now $124

Low $205

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

Jan

Feb

Mar

Apr

May

Jun

Jul

Aug

Sep

Oct

Nov

Dec

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

American Airlines

United Airlines

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

Thu, Sep 24

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$276

$204

One-way

Mon, Sep 28

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$271

$204

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$258

$164

One-way

Fri, Oct 2

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$326

$237

One-way

Sat, Oct 3

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$293

$155

One-way

Mon, Oct 5

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$253

$161

One-way

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

3 nights

Dec 5 - Dec 8

$312 → $165

47%

2 nights

Oct 3 - Oct 5

$298 → $155

48%

2 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 16

$288 → $149

48%

3 nights

Nov 14 - Nov 17

$287 → $149

48%

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