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National Air and Space Museum
This world-class museum presents aviation and space history through iconic aircraft, spacecraft, and hands-on science exhibits.
Flights from New Orleans, LA to Washington, DC depart on average 56 times per day, taking around 4h 30m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $103 if you book in advance.
There are 6 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 22:40. The fastest flight covers the 964 miles (1552 km) distance in 2h 20m. September is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 964 miles (1552 km) |
Average flight duration 4h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 |
Flights per day 56 |
Direct flights 6 |
Fastest flight 2h 20m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 10:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 42 days |
Cheapest price on Sep 15
$255
Average ticket price on Sep 15
$426
Fastest journey on Sep 15
2 h 29 m
Average journey duration on Sep 15
2 h 55 m
Flights on Sep 15
52
Distance
1552 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from New Orleans, LA to Washington, DC is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from New Orleans, LA to Washington, DC will cost around $426 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $255.
On Tue, Sep 15, we found 52 flights from New Orleans, LA to Washington, DC, including 4 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 15 the direct flights cover the 1552 km distance in an average of 2 h 55 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 2 h 29 m .
On Tue, Sep 15 the longest flights will take 3 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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AA2615 · AA2608Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from New Orleans, LA to Washington, DC among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $206 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 30m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $206, while a flight costs an average of $494.
Distance: 964 miles (1552 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$494 Average price | $450 Average price | $206 Average price Cheapest | $222 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 30m Average total duration Fastest 4h 30m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 33h 49m Average total duration 33h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 24h 59m Average total duration 24h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from New Orleans, LA to Washington, DC:
A bus is $244 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from New Orleans, LA to Washington, DC costing on average $450.
A bus is $287 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from New Orleans, LA to Washington, DC costing on average $494.
Other travel options to Washington, DC take longer:
Bus takes on average 24h 29m.
Train takes on average 33h 19m.
The table below shows live departures for New Orleans, LA to Washington, DC flights for today, Monday, September 14. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
UA2844 · UA2653 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h58 | 1:58 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2844 · UA293 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h01 | 4:01 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2844 · UA2798 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h55 | 1:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2124 · UA1720 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h28 | 4:28 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2844 · UA2668 | 7:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h23 | 2:23 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1392 | 8:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2h30 | 11:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA1470 · AA2669 | 8:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h59 | 2:59 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA424 · AA2733 | 8:18 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 4h39 | 1:57 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA2853 | 8:20 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h30 | 5:50 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1376 · UA2090 | 8:20 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h14 | 7:34 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2172 · UA1410 | 9:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h35 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2172 · UA4464 | 9:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h24 | 3:24 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2105 · UA1720 | 9:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h35 | 4:28 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2105 · UA699 · UA1369 | 9:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h16 | 9:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2105 · UA1397 · UA4457 | 9:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 11h06 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2105 · UA1397 · UA2677 | 9:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h35 | 9:28 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2105 · UA1397 · UA1784 | 9:53 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 12h06 | 10:59 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA5274 | 10:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2h52 | 1:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AA2566 · AA861 | 10:07 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h21 | 4:28 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2287 · AA2839 | 10:19 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 4h48 | 4:07 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2287 · AA2002 | 10:19 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h54 | 6:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2287 · AA3121 | 10:19 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h22 | 5:41 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2287+ AA5447 | 10:19 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h12 | 5:31 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1677 · UA2737 | 10:25 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h47 | 6:12 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1677 · UA587 | 10:25 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h12 | 5:37 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1684 · AA2254 | 11:16 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h08 | 8:24 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2769+ AA4040 | 11:34 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h29 | 6:03 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2497 | 12:00 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2h29 | 3:29 PM Dulles International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2253 · UA1503 · UA2160 | 12:03 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h51 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2253 · UA2388 | 12:03 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h53 | 8:56 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2253 · UA2608 · UA1784 | 12:03 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h56 | 10:59 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2253 · UA2608 · UA4457 | 12:03 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 8h56 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 2 transfers | |
AA1650 · AA2254 | 12:22 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h02 | 8:24 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1650 · AA2520 | 12:22 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h37 | 6:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2586 | 1:51 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2h37 | 5:28 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA1301 · UA1369 | 2:05 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h04 | 9:09 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1301 · UA1557 | 2:05 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h47 | 8:52 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1301 · UA2202 | 2:05 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h15 | 9:20 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1301 · UA2160 | 2:05 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h49 | 10:54 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2296 · UA1342 · UA1922 | 2:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 9h29 | 12:44 AM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2296 · UA1627 | 2:15 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h58 | 10:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2997 · AA2608 | 2:30 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h21 | 10:51 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2997 · AA1318 | 2:30 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h50 | 9:20 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2997 · AA2432 | 2:30 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h29 | 9:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2997 · AA527 | 2:30 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h05 | 8:35 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1532 · UA1627 | 3:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h28 | 10:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1532 · UA2224 | 3:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h14 | 11:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1532 · UA1927 | 3:45 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h10 | 11:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2627 · AA2077 | 3:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 7h13 | 11:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2627 · AA2251 | 3:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h13 | 10:59 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2627 · AA2752 | 3:46 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h12 | 10:58 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1788 | 5:20 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 2h37 | 8:57 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA203 · UA1927 | 5:32 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h23 | 11:55 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA203 · UA2224 | 5:32 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h27 | 11:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2615 · AA1269 | 5:52 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h07 | 11:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2615 · AA2608 | 5:52 PM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 3h59 | 10:51 PM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Tuesday, September 15 | |||||
UA5567 · UA1886 · UA1410 | 5:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 10h30 | 4:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA5567 · UA604 | 5:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h40 | 11:45 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA5567 · UA1549 | 5:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h23 | 11:28 AM Dulles International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA867 · AA1612 | 6:00 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h38 | 12:38 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3229 · AA315 | 6:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 5h53 | 12:58 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3229 · AA1200 | 6:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h33 | 1:38 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA3229+ AA4253 | 6:05 AM New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International | 6h00 | 1:05 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 1 transfer | |
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Most New Orleans, LA to Washington, DC flights use the New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International to Ronald Reagan National Airport airport pair, with some services landing at Dulles International Airport. Use this guide to compare New Orleans, LA and Washington, DC airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International is 1 km from New Orleans city centre. Public transport options include:
New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in Concourse B and C, including local cuisine and fast food options like Café du Monde and MoPho.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near baggage claim and ticketingas.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at New Orleans, Louis Armstrong International: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotels like Hilton New Orleans Airport within walking distance..
Ronald Reagan National Airport is 4 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Ronald Reagan National Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants are located in all terminals, offering American, Italian, and fast food options; top choices include Legal Sea Foods and Five Guys.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport, near ticketingas and baggage claim.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Ronald Reagan National Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels within walking distance, including the Crystal Gateway Marriott..
Dulles International Airport is 3 km from Washington city centre. Public transport options include:
Dulles International Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, and Car Rental.
Food options include: Restaurants located in all concourses; options include fast food, cafes, and sit-down dining like Five Guys and Chipotle.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in all terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Dulles International Airport: Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Dulles International Airport: Elevators, ramps, assistance.
Nearby hotels include Hotels nearby include Washington Dulles Airport Marriott within walking distance..
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