$93 Cheap Flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $93 for one-way flights and $185 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

American Airlines
Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
MSY
New Orleans
DCA
Washington
$185 Roundtrip, just found
$185
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Mon, Sep 1, priced at $185 just found
Southwest Airlines
Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
MSY
New Orleans
DCA
Washington
$185 Roundtrip, just found
$185
Roundtrip
just found
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Mon, Sep 1, priced at $185 just found
American Airlines
Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
MSY
New Orleans
DCA
Washington
$187 Roundtrip, just found
$187
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Mon, Sep 1, priced at $187 just found
American Airlines
Sat, Aug 30 - Mon, Sep 1
MSY
New Orleans
DCA
Washington
$187 Roundtrip, just found
$187
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Mon, Sep 1, priced at $187 just found
American Airlines
Thu, Aug 28 - Sun, Aug 31
MSY
New Orleans
DCA
Washington
$189 Roundtrip, just found
$189
Roundtrip
just found
Select American Airlines flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $189 just found
JetBlue Airways
Thu, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 19
MSY
New Orleans
DCA
Washington
$189 Roundtrip, just found
$189
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, Aug 14 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $189 just found
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31
MSY
New Orleans
DCA
Washington
$189 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$189
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $189 found 1 day ago
American Airlines
Sat, Aug 30 - Sun, Aug 31
MSY
New Orleans
DCA
Washington
$191 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select American Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 30 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Sun, Aug 31, priced at $191 found 1 day ago
United
Thu, Aug 28 - Mon, Sep 1
MSY
New Orleans
DCA
Washington
$196 Roundtrip, just found
$196
Roundtrip
just found
Select United flight, departing Thu, Aug 28 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Mon, Sep 1, priced at $196 just found
Delta
Thu, Oct 9 - Mon, Oct 13
MSY
New Orleans
DCA
Washington
$201 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Delta flight, departing Thu, Oct 9 from New Orleans to Washington, returning Mon, Oct 13, priced at $201 found 1 hour ago

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

November is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $145 - $427 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 Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall BWI. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 40 minutes. Flights from $94
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center40 min
Flights from $94
Select flight to Washington Dulles Intl. IAD. Average driving time to city center is 36 minutes. Flights from $323
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
Average driving time to city center36 min
Flights from $323
Flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA)
Origin airport
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.
Destination airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airlines serving
American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$185
Distance
968 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 35 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 August. 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 $93 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) cost?
Cheap return flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) start from $129. This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines flight leaving MSY on July 26 2025 and touching down at DCA. The price was last updated on July 3 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from MSY to DCA?
The cheapest flights from MSY to DCA are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
You can fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on an American Airlines flight.
What is the cheapest airline that flies from MSY to DCA?
Currently, the cheapest carrier operating one-way flights from MSY to DCA is American Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $93. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from MSY on September 25 2025. Prices were last updated on July 3 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
With, on average, 5 direct flights departing from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) every day, you'll be soaring through the skies in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
Flights between MSY and DCA are their busiest at 4 PM. If you'd like a more relaxed atmosphere and potentially cheaper tickets, choose a departure outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from MSY to DCA?
If you jet off on a Friday, you'll get the greatest range of options for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the earliest flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)'s earliest flight to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) departs at approximately 10:24AM UTC-6. With a travel time of 2h 35m, you'll arrive at around 1:59PM UTC-5.
How long does it take to fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
The average flight time from MSY to DCA is 2 hours and 31 minutes, covering a total distance of 970 mi.
What airline has the least delays from MSY to DCA?
With 81% of journeys generally arriving as scheduled, American Airlines has the best on-time performance for direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). To keep track of your flight status and get notifications if anything changes, simply head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
Select a flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of cancellations and delays. Departures later than this are on average 22% more likely to be canceled.**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)?
Come in for landing at any of these Washington airports after your direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY):

  • 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) last-minute?
Last-minute fares from MSY to DCA are generally more expensive. To secure the lowest rates, start searching for flights well ahead of time. That being said, if your travel plans are flexible, you may score a cheap fare right before you leave.
Is it cheaper to book a MSY to DCA flight and hotel package?
Booking a MSY to DCA flight and hotel package is typically cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your trip in one place. Select from our extensive range of accommodations and then add car rentals, flights and activities to your booking. Bundle everything 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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
Typically, you can cancel or reschedule your MSY to DCA flight. However, additional fees may apply, especially if you made your booking more than 24 hours ago. Double-check your itinerary for the airline's fees and guidelines on flight changes, or if you'd like more information, head to our Customer Service portal.

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