Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is 2 hours 30 minutes.
Washington DC is one hour ahead of New Orleans and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Each week, there are 20 Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. If you want to take off early, jump on the 07:55 United Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 12:45 with United Airlines.
To ensure you get on your MSY to IAD flight, leave enough time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the standard rule.
Flying during a peak month like October? Major public holidays and other popular seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before a domestic departure.
United Airlines is your gateway to discovering Washington DC (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Browse the direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport offered by this popular carrier.
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is United Airlines.
United Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering MSY to IAD flights. An impressive 86.18% of its services on this route arrive on time.
We make it easy to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Top stopovers between MSY and IAD include:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
ر.ق. 337 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start from ر.ق. 673. These prices can change based on availability and demand.
Book six months before travelling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSY to IAD.
May is the cheapest month for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. If you need to fly during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices across every month.
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Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
You'll find MSY at 900 Airline Highway.
81.19% of flights leaving Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport reach their destination on schedule. With its solid on-time performance, you're unlikely to be delayed when taking off from MSY.
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is about 24 kilometres from central New Orleans. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 50 minutes.
Get your travels off to a leisurely start by staying near MSY. Whether you're taking an early flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport or want to avoid feeling rushed, these stays are ideal:
Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Book a hotel near IAD if you have a late Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Pick one of these accommodation options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Grab a Washington Dulles International Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Sixt are top providers to choose from here.
Booking your vehicle from Washington Dulles International Airport around one week in advance increases your chances of getting a good deal.
Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC
IAD is located at 1 Saarinen Circle.
Washington Dulles International Airport is approximately 56 kilometres from central Washington DC. The drive time takes about 50 minutes.
It'll take around 3 hours 25 minutes to get there by public transport.
When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
It's time to work out your dates for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport. April is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in January.
Book your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you'd like to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC and 33ºC.
For cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from MSY to IAD in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC and 10ºC then.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. Experience the best of this destination with a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.