Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Washington

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Washington

Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Washington
Looking for cheap flights from New Orleans to Washington? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from New Orleans to Washington vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 6,200–7,500 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from New Orleans to Washington for specific travel dates.
2026-12-10
MSY - BWI
Economy | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 6,200 Pts + $5.6
B6
2026-11-05
MSY - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-06
MSY - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 8 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-07
MSY - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 4 left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-10
MSY - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
2026-11-11
MSY - DCA
Economy | Non stop | 9+ left
From 7,500 Pts + $25.6
AS
New Orleans to Washington flight facts
Distance
962 mi
1,548 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 2h 30m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+1h
Washington is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Airports in New Orleans
MSY · Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl
Airports in Washington
DCA · Ronald Reagan Washington National
IAD · Washington Dulles Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights New Orleans - Baltimore · Baltimore is 36 mi from Washington
Flights Baton Rouge - Washington · Baton Rouge is 65 mi from New Orleans
Flights Lafayette - Washington · Lafayette is 104 mi from New Orleans
Flights New Orleans - Philadelphia · Philadelphia is 126 mi from Washington
Flights Mobile - Washington · Mobile is 129 mi from New Orleans
Flights Jackson - Washington · Jackson is 161 mi from New Orleans
Premium cabin flights from New Orleans to Washington
Premium cabin
2026-11-12
MSY - DCA
First | Non stop | 3 left
From 15,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MSY - IAD
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MSY - DCA
First | 1 Stop | 3 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MSY - IAD
First | 1 Stop | 4 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-14
MSY - DCA
First | 1 Stop | 1 left
From 25,000 Pts + $25.6
AS
Premium cabin
2026-11-13
MSY - IAD
First | 1 Stop
From 30,500 Pts + $5.6
AA
Selected hotels for your next stay
Thompson Washington D.C.
Washington (United States)
Thompson Washington D.C.
From 12,000 Pts or $184
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Washington (United States)
Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
From 15,000 Pts or $185
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
Springfield (USA)
Hotel Belvoir Springfield
From 32,000 Pts or $99
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from New Orleans to Washington depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Cheapest Flights to WashingtonAward flights to District of Columbia
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from New Orleans to Washington.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from New Orleans to Washington.
New Orleans and Washington are about 962 miles (1,548 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 962-mile straight-line distance takes about 2h 30m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Washington is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Departures from New Orleans: Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl (MSY). Arrivals in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl (IAD).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Washington, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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