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      Flight deals from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C.

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Washington D.C.? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 2,018. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Washington D.C..R 1,247 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue, 27 Oct, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,247, select.
      Washington D.C..R 1,295 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,295, select.
      Washington D.C..R 1,406 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,406, select.
      Washington D.C..R 1,730 per passenger.Departing Tue, 26 Jan.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,730, select.
      Washington D.C..R 1,730 per passenger.Departing Tue, 6 Oct.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue, 6 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,730, select.
      Washington D.C..R 1,730 per passenger.Departing Thu, 5 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 5 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,730, select.
      Washington D.C..R 1,731 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Mar.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon, 1 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,731, select.
      Washington D.C..R 1,731 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,731, select.
      Washington D.C..R 1,806 per passenger.Departing Mon, 1 Feb.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon, 1 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 1,806, select.
      Washington D.C..R 2,121 per passenger.Departing Thu, 18 Feb.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 18 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,121, select.
      Washington D.C..R 2,515 per passenger.Departing Fri, 25 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,515, select.
      Washington D.C..R 2,702 per passenger.Departing Sat, 10 Apr.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sat, 10 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,702, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,021 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,021, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,235 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,235, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,515 per passenger.Departing Wed, 23 Jun.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed, 23 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,515, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,721 per passenger.Departing Thu, 1 Jul.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 1 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,721, select.
      How did we find these deals? The deals you see here are the lowest prices for flight tickets from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C. found in the last 4 days, and are subject to change and availability.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C.

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C. flights are currently cheapest in October.
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      Direct flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C.

      Air Canada
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      Alternative New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C. routes

      Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C.? You could fly into the following airports instead.

      Washington Ronald Reagan

      5km from central Washington D.C.
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      Washington Dulles

      37km from central Washington D.C.
      from R 1,325
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      Baltimore Washington International

      44km from central Washington D.C.
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      from R 1,247
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      New Orleans to Washington D.C.: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 1,247
      Cheapest month to flyOctober
      Average flight time2 hrs, 32 mins
      Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
      Average flights per week328

      Finding cheap flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C.: Frequently asked questions

      There are 3 airports in Washington D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Washington Dulles and Baltimore Washington International.
      The best price we found for a return flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C. is R 1,903. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      2 hours and 31 minutes is the average flight time from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C..
      Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and PSA Airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C..
      As of September 2026, there are 164 flights per week flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C..
      The cheapest month to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington D.C. is usually November.
      If you're flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Washington Dulles – which is 36.6 km away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from R 1,903.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, 11 November 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 31 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      In September, the average temperature is usually around 22°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington D.C., when it usually averages around 32°C. You can expect the least rain in November. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -1°C. The rainiest month is July.
      Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington D.C..

      Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington DC: what you need to know

      • Book a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC and you'll be in the air for an average of 2 hours 55 minutes.

      • Washington DC is one hour ahead of New Orleans, where Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is located. Washington DC observes the UTC-4 timezone.

      • With 30 weekly flights between the two airports, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) is the most popular route. Southwest Airlines operates the earliest flight at 08:30. If you'd like to get more out of your day before jetting off, the last flight from MSY to DCA is with American Airlines at 18:26.

      • To avoid rushing for your MSY to Washington DC flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.

      • Longer lines at check-in and security are likely if you're flying during high season, so allow some extra breathing room. A good general rule for peak periods? Get there up to four hours early for international flights and two hours for domestic departures.

      • Book a direct Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC ticket and reach your destination sooner. MSY offers nonstop flights to these Washington DC airports:

        • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

        • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

        • Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

      • You can choose from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC, including:

      • Located around 19 kilometres from central New Orleans, MSY can be reached in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 50 minutes.

      • Planning to catch an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC? Avoid the stress of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by choosing one of these stays close to MSY:

      • 81.19% of flights leaving Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport arrive at their destination as planned. Given its strong on-time stats, you're unlikely to be delayed when jetting out of MSY.

      • You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.

      How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington DC

      • R 1,247 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC flight. A round-trip ticket right now is R 1,903. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

      • Book two months before travelling. Pricing trends suggest that this is the ideal window for finding cheap flights from MSY to Washington DC.

      • The best month for landing cheap Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare all available prices, then select the dates offering the lowest fares.

      • Finding a cheap flight from MSY to Washington DC couldn't be easier with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic notifications and we'll notify you when a lower fare pops up.

      • Tailor your flights with filters. Pick your ideal departure and arrival times, total journey duration and airlines. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC.

      Airports in Washington DC

      Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

      • Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC takes about 15 minutes by car. The centre is roughly 8 kilometres away.

      • If you're using public transport, expect a journey time of about 45 minutes.

      • If you're arriving on a late flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC, nothing beats the convenience of staying near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these accommodation options near DCA:

      • Travel at your own speed with a Ronald Reagan National Airport rental car. Pick up your wheels from Thrifty, Sixt or Dollar and discover more of Washington DC and beyond.

      • For the lowest price, book your vehicle from Ronald Reagan National Airport around four weeks ahead of your flight from MSY to Washington DC.

      • The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

      Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

      • After your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC has hit the runway, you can get to the city centre in about 50 minutes by car. Central Washington DC is roughly 56 kilometres from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

      • Public transport will get you there in about 1 hour 10 minutes.

      • Hang up the 'Do not disturb' sign and unwind at a hotel near IAD. Here are a few options where you can tuck yourself in after your MSY to Washington DC flight:

      • Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt make collecting a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car easy and quick. These trusted providers are located in or around the terminal and will have you on your way in a heartbeat.

      • Avoid last-minute price surges. Securing your ride one week ahead of your arrival at IAD will save you money.

      • You'll find Washington Dulles International Airport at 1 Saarinen Circle.

      Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

      • Set your sights on the city centre after your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC has touched down. Central Washington DC is around 48 kilometres from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and takes roughly 50 minutes to get to by car.

      • If you're using public transport, the journey takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.

      • Enjoy a quiet, low-key start to your break by checking in to a hotel near BWI after your MSY to Washington DC flight. Rest up after a long day of travel or just give yourself time to get your bearings in a new destination at:

      • Be in the driver's seat of the next part of your trip with a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget make getting on the road smooth sailing.

      • If you're searching for a specific make or model, lock in your ride from BWI about two weeks ahead of your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC. This gives you a better chance of getting the car you prefer, along with a better price.

      Best time to go to Washington DC

      • Visit Washington DC in high season if you want a lively atmosphere, but remember that prices tend to be higher. Alternatively, book flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC in the low season when prices are cheaper and crowds are smaller.

      • Book a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington DC flight ticket with a departure in July if you're eager to visit the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures to range from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

      • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from MSY to Washington DC in January when temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).

      More about Washington DC

      Explore more of United States

      • You've done Washington DC, now it's time to discover other corners of United States. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to tick off its popular sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.

      • Philadelphia is another essential stop in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without visiting Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

      Plan the rest of your trip from New Orleans to Washington D.C.

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