Average security wait times at MSY are around 15 minutes, thanks to efficient processing and lower passenger volumes.
$41+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 4/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — WAS
abr. 16 — abr. 231
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated abril 11, 2025.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $84 (FlightHub) |
One-way from | $41 (FlightHub) |
Popular in | February |
Cheapest in | August |
Average price | $294 |
Good round-trip deal | $186 or less |
Good one-way deal | $102 or less |
Find flight deals from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.
Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 11, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on abril 11, 2025.
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 5/19:29 pmMSY - BWI
Nonstop2h 30mSpirit Airlines
mar. 5/66:00 pmBWI - MSY
Nonstop2h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Spirit Airlines logo]()
$84
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 5/312:07 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 57mJetBlue
mar. 5/612:45 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 53mJetBlue
Deal found 4/10![JetBlue logo]()
$189
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
vie. 4/117:46 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop15h 18mFrontier
mié. 4/161:03 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop30h 44mFrontier
Deal found 4/10![Frontier logo]()
$190
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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.
vie. 4/113:14 pmMSY - BWI
1 stop23h 54mFrontier
mié. 4/165:18 pmBWI - MSY
1 stop26h 29mFrontier
Deal found 4/10![Frontier logo]()
$190
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/104:58 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop16h 02mFrontier
mié. 4/165:52 pmIAD - MSY
1 stop23h 16mFrontier
Deal found 4/9![Frontier logo]()
$198
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
sáb. 5/173:26 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 34mAmerican Airlines
dom. 5/2512:59 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 44mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/9![American Airlines logo]()
$219
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
sáb. 5/178:00 amMSY - IAD
Nonstop2h 28mUnited Airlines
dom. 5/255:55 pmIAD - MSY
Nonstop2h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9![United Airlines logo]()
$219
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/10. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 4/177:47 pmMSY - BWI
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
lun. 4/216:20 amBWI - MSY
Nonstop2h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/10![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$225
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
sáb. 5/175:39 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 20mUnited Airlines
dom. 5/2511:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/9![United Airlines logo]()
$239
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
vie. 5/24:45 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
jue. 5/811:45 amDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/9![Southwest logo]()
$249
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/11. 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.
lun. 6/235:25 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 16mDelta
mié. 7/28:59 amDCA - MSY
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/11![Delta logo]()
$253
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/9. 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.
vie. 5/3012:46 pmMSY - IAD
1 stop5h 01mDelta
dom. 6/16:00 amIAD - MSY
1 stop4h 45mDelta
Deal found 4/9![Delta logo]()
$253
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.
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Return
Price
New OrleansBaltimore
MSY - BWI
MSYBWI
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
jue. 5/1
9:29 pm-12:59 am
Nonstop2h 30m
Baltimore/Washington
mar. 5/6
6:00 pm-7:44 pm
Nonstop2h 44m
$84
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
sáb. 5/3
12:07 pm-8:04 pm
1 stop6h 57m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
mar. 5/6
12:45 pm-6:38 pm
1 stop6h 53m
$189
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
jue. 5/8
7:50 pm-4:59 pm
1 stop20h 09m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
dom. 5/11
7:00 am-6:50 pm
1 stop12h 50m
$200
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - IAD
MSYIAD
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
mar. 4/15
1:32 pm-5:02 pm
1 stop26h 30m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
jue. 4/17
11:45 am-4:08 pm
1 stop5h 23m
$218
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
sáb. 5/17
3:26 pm-7:00 pm
Nonstop2h 34m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
dom. 5/25
12:59 pm-2:43 pm
Nonstop2h 44m
$219
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - IAD
MSYIAD
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
sáb. 5/17
8:00 am-11:28 am
Nonstop2h 28m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
dom. 5/25
5:55 pm-7:38 pm
Nonstop2h 43m
$219
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
sáb. 5/17
5:39 pm-11:59 pm
1 stop5h 20m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
dom. 5/25
11:00 am-4:09 pm
1 stop6h 09m
$239
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
vie. 5/2
4:45 pm-8:15 pm
Nonstop2h 30m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
jue. 5/8
11:45 am-1:25 pm
Nonstop2h 40m
$249
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
lun. 6/23
5:25 pm-11:41 pm
1 stop5h 16m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
mié. 7/2
8:59 am-12:44 pm
1 stop4h 45m
$253
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - IAD
MSYIAD
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
vie. 5/30
12:46 pm-6:47 pm
1 stop5h 01m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
dom. 6/1
6:00 am-9:45 am
1 stop4h 45m
$253
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| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for New Orleans-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.
How far ahead should I book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.
The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. is 65 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from New Orleans 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 MSY to WAS?
Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans 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 abril 11, 2025.
It’s optimal to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 73% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.
What is the cheapest day to fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their New Orleans to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Friday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Weekly flight availability from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.
Explore weekly flight availability from New Orleans 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 abril 11, 2025.
The most flights from MSY to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 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 abril 11, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.. 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.
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
Boarding
8.2
Overall
8.0
Comfort
7.9
Food
7.1
Entertainment
7.1
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
4.0
OkayAnonymous,Apr 2025
LAS - STS
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| Cheapest$192 | Average$344 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
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