Flights from New Orleans Flights to Washington

Direct flights from New Orleans to Washington

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Last updated on: 03-31-2026

New Orleans

United States

MSY

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport

Washington

United States

DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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Distance

968 miles · (1,558 km)

Flight time

2 hours and 36 minutes

Airlines

American Airlines
Southwest Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Airbus A319
Boeing 737 MAX 8
Boeing 737-800
Boeing 737-800 (winglets)
Boeing 757
Canadair Regional Jet 700
Canadair Regional Jet 900
Embraer 175

New Orleans to Washington Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from New Orleans to Washington. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from MSY to DCA, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Washington

What is the best time to visit Washington?

🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical

Washington is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Washington any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

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Airlines flying from New Orleans to Washington

Airline-specific flight schedules from New Orleans to Washington

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from New Orleans MSY to Washington DCA. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their MSY DCA flight schedule.

American Airlines (AA)

Southwest Airlines (WN)

American Airlines flight schedulefrom New Orleans to Washington

American Airlines is a member of Oneworld

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Southwest Airlines flight schedulefrom New Orleans to Washington

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New Orleans to Washington Flights

Flights from MSY to DCA are operated 23 times a week, with an average of 3 flights per day. Departure times vary between 05:38 - 19:30. The earliest flight departs at 05:38, the last flight departs at 19:30. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from New Orleans to Washington takes 2 hours and 36 minutes. The flight distance between New Orleans and Washington is 968 miles (or 1,558 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Washington?

There are 3 airports in Washington: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Ai (BWI).