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$112+ 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 3/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — MSY
Feb 26 — Mar 51
Wed 2/26
Wed 3/5
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to New Orleans Louis Armstrong are usually found in September or July, booked 65 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Friday

Cheap 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 February 21, 2025.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$112
(Delta)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$416

Good round-trip deal

$342 or less

Good one-way deal

$172 or less
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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 February 21, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/187:00 amDCA - MSY
1 stop12h 56mFrontier
Fri 4/257:52 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop25h 07mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$160
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/1511:15 amDCA - MSY
1 stop7h 30mJetBlue
Sat 5/1712:00 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop7h 00mJetBlue
Deal found 2/20$169
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:05 amDCA - MSY
1 stop13h 42mDelta
Wed 5/142:20 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 59mDelta
Deal found 2/20$238
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/512:54 pmDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 46mAmerican Airlines
Tue 4/83:21 pmMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 33mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/20$249
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/255:00 pmDCA - MSY
1 stop6h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/275:37 pmMSY - DCA
1 stop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/20$265
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Sun 3/307:40 amDCA - MSY
Nonstop2h 55mSouthwest
Mon 3/3110:30 amMSY - DCA
Nonstop2h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 2/20$286

Find flights from Reagan-National to New Orleans within your budget

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Reagan-National

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New Orleans

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/18

7:00 am-6:56 pm

1 stop12h 56m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Fri 4/25

7:52 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop25h 07m

$160

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/15

11:15 am-5:45 pm

1 stop7h 30m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 5/17

12:00 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$169

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/7

6:05 am-6:47 pm

1 stop13h 42m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 5/13

2:20 pm-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 29m

$238

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/5

12:54 pm-2:40 pm

Nonstop2h 46m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 4/8

3:21 pm-6:54 pm

Nonstop2h 33m

$249

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/25

5:00 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop6h 22m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 3/27

5:37 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop5h 22m

$265

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/30

7:40 am-9:35 am

Nonstop2h 55m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 3/31

10:30 am-1:55 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$286

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/17

6:30 am-7:03 pm

1 stop13h 33m

$112

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/26

2:59 pm-5:03 pm

Nonstop3h 04m

$125

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

4:23 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop6h 52m

$126

Washington, D.C.New Orleans

DCA - MSY

DCAMSY

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/1

7:00 am-6:43 pm

1 stop12h 43m

$131

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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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice 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.

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

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Travel insights for flights from Reagan-National to New Orleans

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Reagan-National to New Orleans including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 February 14, 2025.

Booking 65 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 February 21, 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 6% 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 February 16, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans

Explore weekly flight availability from Reagan-National to New Orleans. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 21, 2025.

The most flights from DCA to MSY are scheduled on a Thursday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in New Orleans ranges from 3.3 - 6.4 inches per month. June is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 6.4 in. October is typically the driest time to visit New Orleans when rainfall is around 3.3 in.

Temperature in New Orleans by month

Plan your trip to New Orleans by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to New Orleans, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 82.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 February 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to New Orleans have to say. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,213 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,069 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,759 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,401 reviews

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Feb 2025

MCO - STL

Cancelled at last minute, SWA unable to assist in formulating alternate plans. Wound up renting a car and driving 13 hours to beat bad weather forecast at home. Not SWA’s fault that there was significant bad weather across the country.

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  • 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 6 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from 6 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at $160, Frontier will fly you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $169 and $238, respectively. These flights start at 57% 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 Delta ($112), American Airlines ($125), and JetBlue ($126).

  • 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 (90%), Southwest (77%), American Airlines( 74%).

  • 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 $497, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $124. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), you can expect to pay $140 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans (average of $256). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to New Orleans in April is currently the most expensive (average of $343). 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 6 airlines flying from Reagan-National to New Orleans

Discover the top 6 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 February 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$128Average$256FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
United AirlinesCheapest$158Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$167Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$191Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$213Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$240Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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