Washington to New Orleans (DCA–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DCA–MSY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 969 miles in approximately 2h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AA American Airlines Also: BA | 41 | 319, CR7, CR9, E75, E75S | 2h45-3h37 | Oneworld | BA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 26 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 2h35-2h50 | – | – |
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 | 2 | 18 | 5 |
| Weekly flights | 75 | 60 | 43 |
| Flight time | 2h 50m | 2h 19m | 2h 33m |
| Departure OTP | 94% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · MSY: CDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 5:00 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 and Southwest Airlines. With 75 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DCA to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to MSY is about 2 hours 50 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 969 miles (1,560 km). There are approximately 75 weekly flights outbound and 67 return, totaling 142 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta, Nashville and Charlotte Douglas. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Charlottesville (CHO).