Washington to New Orleans (DCA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–MSY is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines, British Airways and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 969 miles in approximately 1h 44m. Beyond nonstop, 61 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines | 57 | 319, CR7, CR9, E75, E75S | 1h56-3h11 | Oneworld | – | |
| BA British Airways | 37 | 319, CR7, E75 | 2h56-3h01 | Oneworld | – | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 29 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h44-2h55 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Washington
| Metric | DCA→MSY | IAD→MSY | BWI→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 11 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 123 | 44 | 46 |
| Flight time | 1h 44m | 1h 28m | 2h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DCA–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to MSY
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from American Airlines, British Airways and Southwest Airlines. With 123 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to MSY ranges from 1 hours 44 minutes to 3 hours 11 minutes. The route covers a distance of 969 miles (1,560 km). There are approximately 123 weekly flights outbound and 85 return, totaling 208 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
61 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).