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$120+ 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 9/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — MSY
Aug 11 — Aug 181
Tue 8/11
Tue 8/18
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to New Orleans
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 July 12, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Sat 9/510:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Thu 9/105:20 am
MSY
-
DCA
2 stops7h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9$251
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/9. 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.
Fri 10/168:40 pm
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Mon 10/192:20 pm
MSY
-
DCA
2 stops7h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/9$252
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/10. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/303:35 pm
DCA
-
MSY
2 stops7h 05m
Southwest
Tue 11/31:05 pm
MSY
-
DCA
2 stops7h 55m
Southwest
Deal found 7/10$253
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:40 pm
DCA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Wed 8/1210:45 am
MSY
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$256
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/137:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop15h 03m
Frontier
Sun 8/169:48 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/68:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop4h 42m
Delta
Fri 8/75:16 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop5h 32m
Delta
Deal found 7/8$258
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/7. 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.
Tue 8/115:39 pm
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop5h 23m
American Airlines
Thu 8/1310:14 am
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop7h 00m
American Airlines
Deal found 7/7$259
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/86:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop4h 20m
Southwest
Thu 8/135:20 pm
MSY
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$260
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/28:40 pm
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Tue 10/68:45 am
MSY
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$261
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/71:59 pm
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop8h 04m
Frontier
Mon 8/109:48 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop23h 11m
Frontier
Deal found 7/8$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/11. 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.
Thu 9/37:40 pm
DCA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Mon 9/78:45 am
MSY
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/11$263
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/77:40 pm
DCA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 35m
Southwest
Mon 8/105:20 pm
MSY
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 30m
Southwest
Deal found 7/8$264

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 July 12, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Southwest)

One-way from

$120
(Frontier)

Popular in

February

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$360

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$171 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($29 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 12, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/24

11:10 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 50m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 9/25

5:10 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop4h 28m

$257
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/3

7:40 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

8:45 am-12:15 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$263

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/10

6:55 am-11:10 am

1 stop5h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/13

9:55 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$298

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/13

7:40 pm-9:15 pm

Nonstop2h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 8/16

9:55 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$300

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/9

3:35 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 05m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/13

7:45 am-2:30 pm

2 stops5h 45m

$322

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/18

6:20 am-11:15 am

1 stop5h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/1

12:19 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$325

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/2

7:55 pm-12:25 am

1 stop5h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/8

5:50 am-3:00 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$327

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/11

3:35 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop7h 15m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/13

9:55 am-1:25 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$330

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/3

1:10 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 35m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/8

6:10 am-3:00 pm

2 stops7h 50m

$335
Cheapest one-way

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/5

6:10 am-11:15 am

1 stop6h 05m

$129

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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 July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
BudgetAirPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?

Booking 70 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 $309). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $472). 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 July 12, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 13% 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 July 4, 2026.

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. Tuesday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?

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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 July 12, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans, such as Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,981 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,804 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.
JetBlue
7.1
Good
3,010 reviews
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,251 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Overall

7.9

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Libby,Jun 2026

TUS - LAS

One delay in a 2 layover flight=a good trip. The crew was great.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reagan-National to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Located just 11.4 mi from the city center, New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there are 4 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 4 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?

    A quick flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans can take about 2h 35m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $263. Airlines will cover a distance of 969 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans round-trip?

    Currently priced at $181, JetBlue will fly you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans and back. In addition to JetBlue, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $217 and $222, respectively. These flights start at 52% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans are American Airlines ($108), Delta ($112), and Southwest ($118).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?

    Before booking your flight to New Orleans from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (87%), British Airways (84%), American Airlines( 81%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans is generally $514, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $104. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $195 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reagan-National to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • 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 $309). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans in February is currently the most expensive (average of $472). 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.

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Top 4 airlines flying from Reagan-National to New Orleans

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 12, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$181Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$282Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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