District of Columbia

$95+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia

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MSY — IAD
Apr 27 — May 41
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Cheap flight deals from Louisiana to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Louisiana to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated April 22, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$183
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$95
(American Airlines)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$298

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$130 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for New Orleans Louis Armstrong-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From Louisiana to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($12 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia.
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Cheapest flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisiana to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 22, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/206:24 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop16h 43mFrontier
Sat 5/246:00 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop25h 18mFrontier
Deal found 4/20$183
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/283:25 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
Fri 5/302:59 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop3h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$189
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/288:00 amMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 31mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/308:35 amIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/22$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/2911:16 amMSY - IAD
1 stop10h 57mFrontier
Sun 6/15:15 amIAD - MSY
1 stop6h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/20$198
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/283:55 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 30mSouthwest
Fri 5/3011:45 amDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/22$199
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2812:36 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 24mJetBlue
Mon 6/168:15 amDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 4/22$209
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:21 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop15h 32mSun Country Air
Sun 11/912:50 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop22h 37mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/22$235
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:30 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop4h 12mDelta
Sat 5/316:34 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 12mDelta
Deal found 4/20$237
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/285:11 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Sat 5/316:00 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop4h 21mDelta
Deal found 4/20$237
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/302:20 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/38:20 amDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/20$239
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/3010:46 amMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/15:02 amIAD - MSY
2 stops9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$274
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/66:21 pmMSY - IAD
2 stops23h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 11/912:50 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop22h 37mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/22$282

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 22, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

Louisiana

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/20

6:24 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop16h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

6:00 pm-6:18 pm

1 stop25h 18m

$183

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

3:25 pm-6:59 pm

Nonstop2h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/30

2:59 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$189

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

8:00 am-11:31 am

Nonstop2h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/30

8:35 am-10:13 am

Nonstop2h 38m

$189

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/29

11:16 am-11:13 pm

1 stop10h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/1

5:15 am-10:35 am

1 stop6h 20m

$198

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

3:55 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/30

11:45 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$199

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

12:36 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/16

8:15 am-1:36 pm

1 stop6h 21m

$209

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

5:30 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

6:34 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop5h 12m

$237

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/28

5:11 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

6:00 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop4h 21m

$237

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/30

2:20 pm-9:02 pm

1 stop5h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/3

8:20 am-1:16 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$239

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/30

10:46 am-4:56 pm

1 stop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/1

5:02 am-1:02 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$274

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Best time to book a flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Louisiana to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LA to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisiana to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 22, 2025.

When flying from Louisiana to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated April 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Louisiana to District of Columbia to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisiana to District of Columbia one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $95. United Airlines flights start at $95 while deals on Frontier start at $96 one-way.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Louisiana to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from Louisiana to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Louisiana to District of Columbia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$159FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$167Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$219Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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