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$116+ Cheap flights from New Orleans (MSY) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 4/30. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
MSY — DCA
May 23 — May 301
Sat 5/23
Sat 5/30
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 October or August, booked 43 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from New Orleans to Reagan-National

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 April 23, 2026.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/21. 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.
Tue 6/27:35 am
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop4h 08m
Delta
Wed 6/36:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop4h 33m
Delta
Deal found 4/21$215
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/282:10 pm
MSY
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 36m
American Airlines
Sun 5/3111:50 am
DCA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$217
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/207:30 am
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Wed 6/311:40 am
DCA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19$218
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 4/303:36 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop24h 23m
Frontier
Sun 5/107:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop15h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$222
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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.
Fri 5/89:55 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop18h 04m
Frontier
Mon 5/117:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop15h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/20$225
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/89:55 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop14h 04m
Frontier
Sun 5/107:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop15h 10m
Frontier
Deal found 4/19$226
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/207:30 am
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop6h 30m
Southwest
Thu 6/47:10 pm
DCA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19$227
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/20. 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 6/34:40 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop4h 45m
Southwest
Fri 6/55:25 pm
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop6h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 4/20$228
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/239:48 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop14h 03m
Frontier
Mon 7/277:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop15h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 4/22$230
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/18. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/285:35 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop5h 24m
United Airlines
Sun 5/316:00 am
DCA
-
MSY
1 stop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 4/18$232
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 5/222:05 pm
MSY
-
DCA
1 stop7h 55m
Southwest
Thu 6/47:10 pm
DCA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 4/19$233
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/19. 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 6/134:27 pm
MSY
-
DCA
Nonstop2h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 6/1611:50 am
DCA
-
MSY
Nonstop2h 40m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/19$234

Find 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 April 23, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$215
(Delta)

One-way from

$116
(Super.com)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$394

Good round-trip deal

$292 or less

Good one-way deal

$198 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from New Orleans to Reagan-National 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 April 23, 2026.
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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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/8

9:55 pm-12:59 pm

1 stop14h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/10

7:00 am-9:10 pm

1 stop15h 10m

$226

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 5/28

5:25 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-11:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

$227

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Wed 5/27

2:20 pm-7:45 pm

1 stop4h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/31

6:00 am-9:33 am

1 stop4h 33m

$237

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/19

2:10 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/26

8:35 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$261

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 7/16

5:02 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop4h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/20

6:00 am-9:29 am

1 stop4h 29m

$351

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/22

2:05 pm-11:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/25

6:40 pm-8:25 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$360

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 6/5

5:30 am-2:00 pm

2 stops7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 6/7

6:00 am-11:55 am

1 stop6h 55m

$382
Quickest round-trip

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/15

9:50 am-1:20 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/17

3:35 pm-5:20 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

$390

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/8

3:36 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop5h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/4

11:00 am-6:43 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$401

New OrleansWashington, D.C.

MSY - DCA

MSYDCA

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 5/1

10:37 am-5:46 pm

1 stop6h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/3

7:59 am-2:44 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$417

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from New Orleans to Reagan-National in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 New Orleans-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on New Orleans-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from New Orleans-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on New Orleans-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 New Orleans-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 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?

The best time to book flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is 42 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $301). Flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 April 23, 2026.

When flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

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

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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 April 23, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,637 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,659 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,327 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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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 4 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 3 different airlines.

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

    Airlines like Frontier, Southwest, and Delta fly from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in about 2h 30m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 11h 34m. The distance between New Orleans and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 969 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • 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 $143. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $186, and Southwest, from $189. United Airlines is currently priced 58% 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 American Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $105. Users have also found prices from $108 and $112 on Southwest and United Airlines, 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 (76%), American Airlines (72%), PSA Airlines( 70%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $340 for a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (New Orleans Louis Armstrong - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) is currently priced at $215.

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $301). Flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in January is currently the most expensive (average of $394). 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 3 airlines flying from New Orleans to Reagan-National

Discover the top 3 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 April 23, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$143Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$189Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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