MSY's TSA security checkpoint averages a 15-minute wait, making it efficient for early weekday flights to DCA.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $177 (Trip.com) |
One-way from | $85 (Kiwi.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | October |
Average price | $383 |
Good round-trip deal | $303 or less |
Good one-way deal | $184 or less |
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Fly to
Route
Depart
Return
Price
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 3/5
4:23 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop5h 08m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 3/9
3:59 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop6h 13m
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Fri 3/6
4:23 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop5h 08m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 3/9
3:59 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop6h 13m
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 3/4
7:00 am-1:10 pm
1 stop5h 10m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 3/9
3:59 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop6h 13m
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 3/4
7:00 am-1:10 pm
1 stop5h 10m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 3/10
3:59 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop6h 13m
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Thu 3/5
4:23 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop5h 08m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 3/10
3:59 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop6h 13m
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 1/6
3:31 pm-8:32 pm
1 stop4h 01m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 1/7
12:20 pm-4:15 pm
1 stop4h 55m
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Wed 1/7
3:31 pm-8:32 pm
1 stop4h 01m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 1/12
7:30 pm-8:46 am
1 stop14h 16m
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 3/7
4:23 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop5h 08m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 3/10
3:59 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop6h 13m
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Sat 3/7
4:23 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop5h 08m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 3/9
3:59 pm-9:12 pm
1 stop6h 13m
New OrleansWashington, D.C.
MSY - DCA
MSYDCA
New Orleans Louis Armstrong
Tue 3/3
11:21 am-6:29 pm
1 stop6h 08m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Sat 3/7
1:40 pm-7:57 pm
1 stop7h 17m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 43 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $147). Flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March 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.
It’s typically best to fly out from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 31% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.
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| Cheapest$189 | Average$350 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
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