For a stress-free departure, reserve parking online at DCA. The airport gets busy, and lots fill up quickly.
$87+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY)
This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 2/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — MSY
Jan 9 — Jan 161
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to New Orleans
Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to New OrleansExplore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 10, 2025.
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/176:00 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop21h 44mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/247:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop10h 35mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$253
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/247:30 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 50mSouthwest
Wed 12/311:45 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop4h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 12/9![Southwest logo]()
$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:59 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop21h 59mJetBlue
Tue 1/67:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop25h 15mJetBlue
Deal found 12/8![JetBlue logo]()
$260
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:49 amDCA - MSY
1 stop7h 09mJetBlue
Wed 1/77:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop11h 18mJetBlue
Deal found 12/9![JetBlue logo]()
$268
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:30 amDCA - MSY
1 stop7h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/313:30 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop3h 50mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/8![American Airlines logo]()
$269
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/166:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 50mJetBlue
Tue 12/237:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 59mJetBlue
Deal found 12/9![JetBlue logo]()
$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/243:10 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop3h 01mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/316:00 amMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/10![American Airlines logo]()
$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/313:25 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines
Thu 1/16:00 amMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/9![American Airlines logo]()
$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/116:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 50mJetBlue
Tue 1/137:00 amMSY - DCA
1 stop12h 07mJetBlue
Deal found 12/8![JetBlue logo]()
$286
Find flight deals from Reagan-National to New Orleans
Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 10, 2025.
Most accurate provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | CheapOair 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $173 (Super.com) |
One-way from | $87 (Frontier) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $493 |
Good round-trip deal | $314 or less |
Good one-way deal | $184 or less |
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Washington, D.C.New Orleans
DCA - MSY
DCAMSY
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 2/25
10:00 am-4:30 pm
1 stop7h 30m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 2/27
4:23 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop5h 08m
$197
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
DCA - MSY
DCAMSY
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 1/6
12:40 pm-5:46 pm
1 stop6h 06m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 1/10
3:59 pm-10:06 pm
1 stop5h 07m
$251
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
DCA - MSY
DCAMSY
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 2/14
3:40 pm-11:05 pm
1 stop8h 25m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 2/17
6:15 am-12:15 pm
1 stop5h 00m
$251
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
DCA - MSY
DCAMSY
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 1/17
6:30 am-3:15 pm
2 stops9h 45m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 1/20
6:35 am-2:10 pm
1 stop6h 35m
$256
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
DCA - MSY
DCAMSY
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 1/24
2:00 pm-4:05 pm
Nonstop3h 05m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 1/26
10:50 am-2:15 pm
Nonstop2h 25m
$256
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
DCA - MSY
DCAMSY
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 1/17
6:30 am-3:15 pm
2 stops9h 45m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sun 1/18
9:30 am-5:00 pm
1 stop6h 30m
$265
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
DCA - MSY
DCAMSY
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 12/16
6:00 am-10:50 am
1 stop5h 50m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 12/23
7:00 am-2:59 pm
1 stop6h 59m
$277
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
DCA - MSY
DCAMSY
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 1/13
6:05 am-10:55 am
1 stop5h 50m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 1/15
7:55 am-4:00 pm
2 stops7h 05m
$281
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
DCA - MSY
DCAMSY
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 1/22
11:45 am-1:45 pm
Nonstop3h 00m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Mon 1/26
10:50 am-2:15 pm
Nonstop2h 25m
$281
Washington, D.C.New Orleans
DCA - MSY
DCAMSY
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 2/7
6:30 am-12:20 pm
1 stop6h 50m
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 2/12
12:00 pm-3:25 pm
Nonstop2h 25m
$281
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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to New Orleans in December.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of CheapOair to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. CheapOair >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
- Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust CheapOair the most. CheapOair has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to New Orleans
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 5, 2025.
Booking 79 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?
Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans (average of $171). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $242). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.
What is the cheapest time of day to fly from DCA to MSY?
Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 10, 2025.
It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 1% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.
What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?
Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?
Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.
Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans on Cheapflights.
What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?
Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.
Houston (IAH) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $313.
What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?
Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.
Flights via Newark (EWR) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 39m.
Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?
Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.
Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 43m.
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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans
Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated December 10, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
Comfort
8.0
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Overall
7.9
Entertainment
7.5
Crew
8.6
Reviews
1 / 20
2.0
MediocreThomas,Dec 2025
SEA - DEN
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$94 | Average$256 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$168 | Average$293 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$169 | Average$452 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$213 | Average$372 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$216 | Average$388 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$222 | Average$401 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A |