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$98+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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MSY — DCA
Aug 3 — Aug 101
Sun 8/3
Sun 8/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in September or February, booked 66 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from New Orleans (MSY) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$189
(JetBlue)

One-way from

$98
(Flysmarter)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$329

Good round-trip deal

$249 or less

Good one-way deal

$126 or less
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Cheapest flights from New Orleans to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from New Orleans to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Thu 10/306:38 amMSY - DCA
1 stop6h 54mJetBlue
Mon 11/310:45 amDCA - MSY
1 stop7h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 7/28$189
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
Sat 8/303:19 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 41mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/212:59 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/27$217
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Wed 8/274:30 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 30mSouthwest
Wed 9/311:35 amDCA - MSY
2 stops8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$232
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Thu 9/410:55 amMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 25mDelta
Sat 9/66:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop4h 25mDelta
Deal found 7/28$247
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Sat 8/235:15 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/2412:50 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop5h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/29$312

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

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New Orleans

Fly to

Reagan-National

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Depart

Return

Price

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 10/30

6:38 am-2:32 pm

1 stop6h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/3

10:45 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 37m

$189

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/30

3:19 pm-7:00 pm

Nonstop2h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/2

12:59 pm-2:44 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$217

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/27

4:30 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

11:35 am-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 20m

$232

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/4

10:55 am-5:20 pm

1 stop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

6:00 am-9:25 am

1 stop4h 25m

$247

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 8/23

5:15 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/24

12:50 pm-5:45 pm

1 stop5h 55m

$312

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

3:24 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$98

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/25

10:53 am-2:24 pm

Nonstop2h 31m

$109

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 8/27

12:39 pm-7:35 pm

1 stop5h 56m

$119

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/27

11:50 am-10:43 pm

2 stops9h 53m

$124

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 9/27

8:10 am-6:30 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$134

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The best insider tips for New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport trip
Airports
MSY

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

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DCA

DCA has a dedicated Metro stop on the Yellow and Blue lines, providing easy access to downtown D.C. upon arrival.

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Best time to book a flight from New Orleans to Reagan-National

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 66 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 MSY to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from New Orleans to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

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 17% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, such as Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,977 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,893 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
JetBlue
7.3
Good
2,913 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,238 reviews

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Gina,Jul 2025

LAS - DEN

We experienced bad weather, which turned our 1.5 hour flight from Las Vegas to Denver, into 3.5. The pilot and crew kept us updated and explained that we had to circle and or possibly redirect to another airport. After circling for sometime, we were able to land smoothly in Denver. Thank you to all the flight crew, tower control, and all who got us to our destination safely.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from New Orleans to 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from New Orleans. Booking flights from Louis Armstrong (MSY) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National should be relatively easy as there are 3 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 5 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip from $189. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $217, and Southwest, from $232. JetBlue is currently priced 43% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for JetBlue. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $98. Users have also found prices from $109 and $119 on American Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from New Orleans, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Republic Airways (74%), American Airlines (69%), Southwest( 63%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $345 for a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $94 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $217.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from New Orleans to Reagan-National 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 New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 5 airlines flying from New Orleans to Reagan-National

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from New Orleans to Reagan-National. 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 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$59Average$163FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$196Average$298FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$210Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$213Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$249Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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