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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $256. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

New Orleans.$256 per passenger.Departing Thu, 13 Aug, returning Thu, 20 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Thu, 13 Aug, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu, 20 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $256, select.

New Orleans.$300 per passenger.Departing Mon, 7 Sep, returning Fri, 11 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 7 Sep, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 11 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $300, select.

New Orleans.$334 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

New Orleans.$334 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug, returning Sat, 15 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sat, 15 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

New Orleans.$334 per passenger.Departing Sat, 5 Sep, returning Tue, 8 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue, 8 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

New Orleans.$334 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct, returning Mon, 5 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon, 5 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

New Orleans.$334 per passenger.Departing Wed, 11 Nov, returning Sat, 14 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 11 Nov, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sat, 14 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $334, select.

New Orleans.$347 per passenger.Departing Mon, 31 Aug, returning Fri, 4 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Mon, 31 Aug, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 4 Sep, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $347, select.

New Orleans.$362 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 Oct, returning Thu, 5 Nov.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Thu, 29 Oct, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound 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 $362, select.

New Orleans.$409 per passenger.Departing Tue, 29 Sep, returning Fri, 2 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 29 Sep, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Fri, 2 Oct, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $409, select.

New Orleans.$433 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Nov, returning Tue, 1 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 26 Nov, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with United departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue, 1 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.

New Orleans.$433 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.

New Orleans.$433 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug, returning Sat, 5 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Sat, 5 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $433, select.

New Orleans.$446 per passenger.Departing Fri, 31 Jul, returning Wed, 5 Aug.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Fri, 31 Jul, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $446, select.

New Orleans.$463 per passenger.Departing Tue, 28 Jul, returning Wed, 29 Jul.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Baltimore Washington International on Tue, 28 Jul, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $463, select.

New Orleans.$498 per passenger.Departing Wed, 20 Jan, returning Wed, 27 Jan.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from Washington Ronald Reagan on Wed, 20 Jan, arriving in New Orleans Louis Armstrong.Inbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed, 27 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $498, select.

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Cheapest flight found	$256
Cheapest month to fly	August
Average flight time	2 hrs, 50 mins
Most popular airline	Southwest Airlines
Average flights per week	168

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

How much are return flights from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is $255. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

2 hours and 50 minutes is the average flight time from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

Which airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

Southwest Airlines, American Airlines and PSA Airlines fly direct from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

How many flights are there a week from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

As of July 2026, there are 165 flights per week flying from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong is usually August.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport on Thursday, 13 August 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Washington D.C. to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport?

Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 50 minutes.

How can I find the best flight deal to New Orleans Louis Armstrong?

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When is the best time to book flights to New Orleans?

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

Travelling from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY): What you need to know

The first chapter of your trip begins at one of Washington DC's main airports, Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). Check out your options for booking a flight from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) setting off from either of these.
The average time for a direct Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport flight is 2 hours 50 minutes.
The timezone in New Orleans is UTC-6, which is one hour behind Washington DC. Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport is located in New Orleans.
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) is the most popular route. There are 35 direct weekly flights to pick from. If you prefer a later start to the day, hop on the last flight with Southwest Airlines at 8:35pm. Go for the first DCA to MSY departure operated by Southwest Airlines at 7:25am if you want to get going earlier.
To ensure you catch your flight from Washington DC to MSY, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general rule.
Peak months like July or holiday times such as spring break and Christmas will mean longer lines at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of international flights is a smart idea.

Airports in Washington DC

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

You can take a direct flight from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
American Airlines is a well-known carrier that operates direct flights from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport leaving from DCA.
The airline most travellers choose when flying between DCA and MSY is American Airlines.
American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating on this route, with 72.07% of its services arriving as planned.
Travelling from central Washington DC to DCA takes about 25 minutes on public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 6 kilometres in 10 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Booked an early flight from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by staying at one of these stays close to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport:
Of the flights that depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, 71% land on schedule at their destination.
You'll find DCA at 1 Aviation Circle.

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Consider starting your trip from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). You can book a direct Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) plane ticket from this hub.
United Airlines operates direct flights from Washington DC to MSY leaving from IAD. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and reach your destination in one go.
United is the most frequently booked airline flying from IAD to MSY.
With 75.25% of services arriving as planned, United is the top on-time carrier flying between Washington Dulles International Airport and Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport.
You can reach IAD from the centre of Washington DC in about 45 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The ride by public transport will take roughly 1 hour 10 minutes to cover the 40 kilometres or so.
Get your holiday started early with an additional night away from home. Before catching your Washington DC to MSY flight, kick back in one of these hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport:
77% of flights leaving Washington Dulles International Airport arrive within the expected time frame.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)

Avoid the hassle of switching planes from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). Direct flights from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport are available from here.
Zoom through the skies with any of these carriers that offer direct Washington DC to MSY plane tickets from BWI:
The most frequently booked airline between BWI and MSY is Southwest Airlines.
Among carriers operating on this route, Spirit Airlines leads the way for on-time arrivals.
From the centre of Washington DC, BWI is around 48 kilometres away. It'll take you roughly 40 minutes to get to the airport by car and 50 minutes or so if you use public transport.
Relax in bed for a little longer and still make your Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These accommodation options near Baltimore Washington International Airport make it a breeze to get to the terminal if you're flying out first thing:
Flights that depart from BWI arrive at their final stop on schedule 77% of the time.

About Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)

Reserve a hotel close to MSY if you're catching a late flight from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport. Select one of these accommodation options and get some sleep sooner:
Booking your ride around four weeks ahead of your Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport flight can help you secure the lowest rate.
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.

Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans

Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport is around 18 kilometres from central New Orleans. It takes around 25 minutes or so to get to the city by car.
It takes around 1 hour if you're travelling by public transport.

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

Currently, $143 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $256. Keep in mind fares can change due to demand at the time of booking.
Lock in cheap flights from Washington DC to MSY by booking five months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
October is when you're most likely to find a fantastic deal on a Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport ticket. If you'd like to travel at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for every month.
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The best time to fly from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY)

Think about the pace you're looking for when deciding your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to New Orleans. April is when most people book flights from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport (MSY), which may be perfect if you're chasing more action.
Lock in a Washington DC to MSY plane ticket departing in August if you want to visit the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in New Orleans to range from 24ºC to 36ºC.
For cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport in January when temperatures are between 5ºC and 19ºC.

More about New Orleans

When it comes to searching for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the best places to stay in New Orleans right here. Check out these hotels once you've booked your flight from Washington DC to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl Airport:
Every great adventure has to include some sightseeing. Bourbon St, French Quarter and Cafe Du Monde are attractions you won't want to skip in New Orleans.

Explore more of the United States

New Orleans will leave a lasting impression, but there are so many other parts of the United States you should also see. About 105 kilometres northwest of New Orleans, a visit to Baton Rouge will fill your itinerary to the brim. Start with leading attractions like St. Joseph Cathedral, USS Kidd and 13th Gate Haunted House.
Mobile is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 225 kilometres east of New Orleans. No journey is complete without visiting Gulf Coast Exploreum Science Centre, GulfQuest National Maritime Museum of the Gulf of Mexico and Mobile Carnival Museum.