Washington, D.C.

$64+ Cheap flights from Louisiana to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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MSY — WAS
Apr 5 — Apr 121
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Cheap flight deals from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Louisiana to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated March 31, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$79
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$64
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$315

Good round-trip deal

$174 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 Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Louisiana to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($27 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 March 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 31, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/269:29 pmMSY - BWI
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
Tue 4/296:00 pmBWI - MSY
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/30$79
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 4/296:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop9h 06mJetBlue
Tue 5/611:45 amDCA - MSY
1 stop7h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 3/30$169
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/257:52 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop15h 17mFrontier
Sun 4/277:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Deal found 3/29$200
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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.
Fri 5/304:45 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Wed 6/47:45 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 3/31$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/218:00 amMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 28mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/245:55 pmIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$219
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/113:14 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop19h 44mFrontier
Wed 4/165:52 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop23h 16mFrontier
Deal found 3/30$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 5/2112:00 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/246:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$239
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Fri 5/3012:46 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop4h 36mDelta
Sat 6/76:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 13mDelta
Deal found 3/30$243
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Fri 5/305:11 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop4h 43mDelta
Sat 6/77:15 amIAD - MSY
1 stop5h 26mDelta
Deal found 3/30$243
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Fri 5/305:14 pmMSY - BWI
1 stop6h 03mMultiple Airlines
Sun 6/12:04 pmBWI - MSY
1 stop19h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$246
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 5/285:27 pmBTR - BWI
1 stop6h 21mDelta
Sun 6/15:40 amBWI - BTR
1 stop4h 54mDelta
Deal found 3/29$248
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Thu 9/1112:45 pmSHV - BWI
1 stop7h 02mDelta
Sun 9/146:00 amBWI - SHV
1 stop5h 08mDelta
Deal found 3/30$254

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Louisiana to Washington, D.C. 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 March 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Louisiana to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Louisiana

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansBaltimore

MSY - BWI

MSYBWI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 4/26

9:29 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop2h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/29

6:00 pm-7:44 pm

Nonstop2h 44m

$79

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/29

6:00 am-4:06 pm

1 stop9h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

11:45 am-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 53m

$169

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/25

7:52 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop15h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/27

7:00 am-6:46 pm

1 stop12h 46m

$200

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/30

4:45 pm-8:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/4

7:45 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

$219

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

8:00 am-11:28 am

Nonstop2h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

5:55 pm-7:38 pm

Nonstop2h 43m

$219

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/11

3:14 pm-11:58 am

1 stop19h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/16

5:52 pm-4:08 pm

1 stop23h 16m

$238

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/21

12:00 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop5h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

6:00 am-1:16 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$239

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/30

5:30 pm-10:42 pm

1 stop4h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/8

6:05 am-10:15 am

1 stop5h 10m

$243

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - IAD

MSYIAD

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/30

5:11 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop4h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/7

7:15 am-11:41 am

1 stop5h 26m

$243

New OrleansBaltimore

MSY - BWI

MSYBWI

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/30

5:14 pm-12:17 am

1 stop6h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/1

2:04 pm-8:56 am

1 stop19h 52m

$246

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Louisiana to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated March 31, 2025.

The most flights from USLA to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (17 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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 Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Louisiana to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Louisiana to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $64. JetBlue flights start at $100 while deals on Frontier start at $100 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $213, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $42. The most popular route (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $229.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Louisiana to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Louisiana to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Louisiana to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Washington, D.C.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$153FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$167Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$177Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$189Average$433FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$221Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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