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Flight deals from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington Ronald Reagan

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from C$313. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..C$156 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jul. 22.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed., Jul. 22, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$156, select.
Washington D.C..C$156 per passenger.Departing Tue., Aug. 11.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue., Aug. 11, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$156, select.
Washington D.C..C$157 per passenger.Departing Tue., Jun. 16.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue., Jun. 16, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$157, select.
Washington D.C..C$157 per passenger.Departing Tue., Sep. 29.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue., Sep. 29, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$157, select.
Washington D.C..C$176 per passenger.Departing Thu., Oct. 1.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu., Oct. 1, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$176, select.
Washington D.C..C$194 per passenger.Departing Wed., Nov. 18.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed., Nov. 18, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$194, select.
Washington D.C..C$225 per passenger.Departing Wed., Jan. 20.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed., Jan. 20, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$225, select.
Washington D.C..C$225 per passenger.Departing Tue., Apr. 6.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Tue., Apr. 6, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$225, select.
Washington D.C..C$225 per passenger.Departing Wed., Dec. 23.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed., Dec. 23, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$225, select.
Washington D.C..C$251 per passenger.Departing Mon., Dec. 14.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon., Dec. 14, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$251, select.
Washington D.C..C$261 per passenger.Departing Wed., Mar. 3.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Wed., Mar. 3, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$261, select.
Washington D.C..C$291 per passenger.Departing Thu., May 28.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu., May 28, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$291, select.
Washington D.C..C$433 per passenger.Departing Mon., Feb. 8.One-way flight with Breeze Airways.Outbound indirect flight with Breeze Airways, departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Mon., Feb. 8, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$433, select.
Washington D.C..C$640 per passenger.Departing Thu., May 28.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from New Orleans Louis Armstrong on Thu., May 28, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From C$640, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington Ronald Reagan from C$156 one-way

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington Ronald Reagan flights are currently cheapest in July.
May
from C$291
Jun.
from C$157
Jul.
from C$156
Aug.
from C$156
Sep.
from C$157
Oct.
from C$176
Nov.
from C$194
Dec.
from C$225
Jan.
from C$225
Feb.
from C$433
Mar.
from C$261
Apr.
from C$225

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New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington Ronald Reagan: Alternative routes

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New Orleans to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundC$156
Cheapest month to flyJuly
Average flight time2 hrs, 38 mins
Most popular airlineAmerican Airlines
Average flights per week58

Finding cheap flights from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington Ronald Reagan is C$307. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
2 hours and 38 minutes is the average flight time from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington Ronald Reagan.
American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and PSA Airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington Ronald Reagan.
As of May 2026, there are 58 flights per week flying from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington Ronald Reagan.
The cheapest month to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually August.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Thursday, August 6, 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 2 hours and 38 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Southwest Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Flying from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know

  • A direct flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport takes an average of 2 hours 31 minutes. The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, making it 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.

  • There are 39 flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport each week. Choose the 06:55 flight if you want to get going as early as possible. If you'd prefer to get the most out of your day, the last flight from MSY to DCA is at 20:55.

  • If you're flying during a popular month like October, be at the airport even earlier. It's smart to arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours ahead of domestic departures. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like Christmas, New Year and spring break.

  • American Airlines is your ticket to exploring Washington DC (and perhaps some other great parts of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport offered by this popular airline.

  • We make it a breeze to get a flight with a stopover. To look at the options for flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight that has a stop long enough to explore the city of your choice. Some popular stopovers between MSY and DCA are:

    • Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    • Nashville International Airport

    • Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport

  • When flying domestically within United States, you won't need a passport or visa. However, you'll have to present another kind of identity document, such as an ID card or driver's license. As soon as you've found your cheap ticket from MSY to DCA, check your ID is up to date before you fly.

How to find the cheapest flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • The lowest price we've seen for a one-way ticket from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is C$156. For a return flight on this route, the best price is C$307. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.

  • Score cheap flight tickets from MSY to DCA by booking at least 10 months ahead. Based on our research, that's the sweet spot for bagging a bargain.

  • The cheapest month for flight tickets from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.

  • Sign into your online account or use the app to create a Price Alert. We'll let you know straight away if there's a better deal on this route. It's simple to do, and it'll save you the hassle of searching for cheap flight tickets from MSY to DCA every day.

  • Play around with filters to find the ideal journey for you. To see the 'Fastest,' 'Best' or 'Cheapest' flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter by departure and arrival times, airline, and journey duration.

Handy information about Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

  • From Ronald Reagan National Airport, Washington DC is approximately 8 kilometres away. It takes around 16 minutes to get to the center driving.

  • If you're taking public transport, expect a journey time of about 43 minutes.

When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • It's time to choose your trip dates for your flight from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Washington DC. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in May.

  • The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Book your flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport in this month if you enjoy this type of weather.

  • January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap flight tickets from MSY to DCA sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.

More about Washington DC

  • Once you've locked in your flights from MSY to DCA, you'll need to find somewhere to stay in Washington DC. Make one of these options your base for exploring this top destination:

  • All great journeys should include some sightseeing. White House Historical Association, The White House and National Mall are must-do's during your Washington DC adventure.

  • Think about flying in or out of Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). This domestic airport is another choice for getting to and from Washington DC.

Complete your Washington DC trip with hotels and a car rental

  • You've booked a cheap ticket to Ronald Reagan National Airport — next up is finding a place to stay, and maybe even a set of wheels. We've compared prices across hundreds of companies to bring you the best hotels and car rental deals in Washington DC.

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