$82 Cheap Flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (IAD)

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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Washington (MSY-IAD)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $82 for one-way flights and $163 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 4 - Mon, Sep 8
MSY
New Orleans
IAD
Washington
$163 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$163
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 4 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Mon, Sep 8, priced at $163 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Aug 28 - Thu, Sep 4
MSY
New Orleans
IAD
Washington
$167 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Thu, Sep 4, priced at $167 found 3 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 9 - Sun, Oct 12
MSY
New Orleans
IAD
Washington
$180 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$180
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Sun, Oct 12, priced at $180 found 4 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Sep 25 - Sun, Sep 28
MSY
New Orleans
IAD
Washington
$182 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$182
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 25 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Sun, Sep 28, priced at $182 found 10 hours ago
United
Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
MSY
New Orleans
IAD
Washington
$186 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$186
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Sun, Oct 19, priced at $186 found 4 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Oct 10 - Sun, Oct 12
MSY
New Orleans
IAD
Washington
$187 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$187
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 10 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Sun, Oct 12, priced at $187 found 3 hours ago
United
Tue, Dec 2 - Wed, Dec 17
MSY
New Orleans
IAD
Washington
$189 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Dec 2 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Wed, Dec 17, priced at $189 found 4 days ago
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
MSY
New Orleans
IAD
Washington
$195 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$195
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Sun, Oct 19, priced at $195 found 4 hours ago
Delta
Wed, Oct 29 - Tue, Nov 4
MSY
New Orleans
IAD
Washington
$209 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$209
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Wed, Oct 29 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $209 found 4 hours ago
American Airlines
Thu, Oct 16 - Sun, Oct 19
MSY
New Orleans
IAD
Washington
$215 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 16 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Sun, Oct 19, priced at $215 found 4 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (IAD)

August is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $139 - $1,045 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near Washington

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National DCA. Closest option available. Average driving time to city center is 8 minutes. Flights from $360
DCA
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Closest
Average driving time to city center8 min
Flights from $360
Flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (IAD)
Origin airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Destination airport
Washington Dulles Intl.
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$162
Distance
955 mi
Average flight time
4 hours 29 mins

New Orleans to Washington Flights

The cheapest times to fly from New Orleans to Washington

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from New Orleans to Washington are during the month of September. You can find some of the cheapest flights from New Orleans to Washington with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Washington

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from New Orleans to Washington: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from New Orleans to Washington

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from New Orleans to Washington in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $82 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap New Orleans to Washington flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your New Orleans to Washington airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) cost?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $82 or cheap return flight from $163 from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)?
The cheapest month to fly from MSY to IAD is September, when there's less demand. Off-peak months are often when airlines offer lower prices between these airports.
Which airlines fly direct from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)?
Board a direct flight with United Airlines and go straight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)?
Expedia's filter tool lets you easily compare airlines, flight times and fares all in one place. Select your preferences, then sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to find the carrier with the cheapest MSY to IAD flight.
How many flights per day from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)?
Every day on average, 2 nonstop flights operate from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD). Choose the departure time that best suits your plans.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)?
More people fly between MSY and IAD at 8 AM than at any other point in the day. Rather go when it's quieter? Try choosing a quieter departure window and you could save on your fare as well.
What day of the week has the most flights from MSY to IAD?
Fly on a Friday if you're after the largest selection of flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD).
What is the earliest flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)?
Take the earliest flight at around 8:00AM UTC-6, heading out of Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY). You'll be traveling for around 2h 23m, landing at Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) at approximately 11:23AM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)?
The average flight duration from MSY to IAD is 2 hours and 23 minutes, covering a distance of 960 mi.
What airline has the least delays from MSY to IAD?
Consider traveling with United Airlines if you'd like to go straight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) without any delays. This airline has the strongest track record for punctuality, with an on-time score of 87%. Want real-time updates? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)?
To reach Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) on schedule, select a flight that leaves from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) before 3 PM. The chance of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for Washington from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Take a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington and touch down at one of these hubs:

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)
  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your trip to book a flight from MSY to IAD generally means paying more. While you may come across some last-minute offers, there's no guarantee. Allow some flexibility in your schedule to boost your chances of scoring a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a MSY to IAD flight and hotel package?
Opting for a MSY to IAD flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip in one place. Choose from our impressive range of hotels and then add activities, flights and car rentals to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)?
If you booked your MSY to IAD flight within the last 24 hours, you may be able to cancel or modify it without any fees. Depending on the airline and the fare type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, go to our Customer Service portal if you'd like more information.

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