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

Yes, direct flights are available from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Historically, approximately 17.3% of flights on this route have been direct. For flights that include stopovers, travelers typically experience about 2 stops, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

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 with one stop, the median flight time extends to 5 hours and 40 minutes. The 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 experiencing frequent drops. This indicates that price fluctuations are common, offering travelers regular opportunities to find deals. This pattern is based on pricing trends observed across the trailing quarter.

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2026-08-06 – 2026-08-09
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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. are typically priced between $261–$507, with a median of $354. Right now, current fares are above the typical level for this route. Only 2% of recent fares were classified as a good price, indicating that finding a significant discount may require careful timing.

If you're looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C., the cheapest time to fly is often in January, with a median fare of $153. April also offers lower prices, with a median of $179. March presents another option for more affordable travel, with a median fare of $260.

For this route, 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, which can significantly extend travel time.

A typical journey from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. takes 11h 7m, including connections. This duration reflects the prevalence of connecting itineraries, as direct flights are less common on this route.

The distance between New Orleans and Washington, D.C. is 1559 kilometers, classifying it as a medium-haul route. This distance typically involves several hours of flight time, often with layovers.

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

Regular price: $251 - $465

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is $251-$465. The current lowest deal is $128 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 17-Aug 22.

now $128

Low $251

High $465

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.

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

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

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

JetBlue Airways

$409

$308

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$322

$225

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$317

$219

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$320

$132

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$245

$141

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$286

$175

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$320 → $132

59%

5 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 22

$303 → $128

58%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$291 → $135

54%

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$286 → $132

54%

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 at $128.

📅 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

Flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. typically last 11h 7m.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Connecting flights are dominant on this route

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 82.7% of available flights historically.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers a recent deal

Frontier Airlines recently offered a deal for $128 from August 17 to August 22.

🎯 Booking tip

Deals appear frequently on this route

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

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

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International offers an extensive network and carrier competition, potentially leading to lower fares.

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

💸 Flights from ~$138

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

82% AI deal score

$1,032

$617

Save $415

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 typically around $262. Booking within 6 days of departure usually sees prices rise to about $384. Even booking 60+ days out can result in higher average prices, around $393, based on data from the trailing 90 days.

Based on historical data from the trailing 90 days, a good price for a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is typically around $261 or less. The median price for this route is $354. Prices can go up to $507 or more for the upper quartile of fares.

Historically, January and April are often the cheapest months to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. In January, the median price is typically around $153, and in April, it's about $179. The annual median price for this route, based on data from the trailing 270 days, is $354.

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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: $251 - $465

Prices are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is $251-$465. The current lowest deal is $128 with Frontier Airlines for travel from Aug 17-Aug 22.

now $128

Low $251

High $465

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.

Southwest Airlines

United Airlines

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

Tue, Aug 4

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

JetBlue Airways

$409

$308

One-way

Thu, Aug 6

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$322

$225

One-way

Fri, Aug 7

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$317

$219

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$320

$132

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$245

$141

One-way

Thu, Aug 13

⌛ Last-Minute

MSY - Washington, D.C.

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

Frontier Airlines

$286

$175

One-way

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

4 nights

Aug 13 - Aug 17

$320 → $132

59%

5 nights

Aug 17 - Aug 22

$303 → $128

58%

3 nights

Oct 24 - Oct 27

$291 → $135

54%

4 nights

Oct 1 - Oct 5

$286 → $132

54%

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