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$103 Find Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport

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Cheap Flights from New Orleans to Reagan-National (MSY-DCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Reagan-National that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from New Orleans to Reagan-National

Wed, Oct 22 - Sun, Oct 26
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10:36 am - 7:22 pmMSY-DCA
7h 46m1 stop
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6:15 am - 10:55 amDCA-MSY
5h 40m1 stop
$217JetBlue
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Fri, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
10:46 am - 2:15 pmMSY-DCA
2h 29mnonstop
American Airlines Logo
11:36 am - 1:27 pmDCA-MSY
2h 51mnonstop
$218American Airlines
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Tue, Dec 30 - Thu, Jan 1
Southwest Logo
1:55 pm - 9:55 pmMSY-DCA
7h 00m1 stop
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11:50 am - 1:45 pmDCA-MSY
2h 55mnonstop
$245Southwest
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Tue, Dec 16 - Thu, Dec 18
Southwest Logo
4:45 pm - 8:05 pmMSY-DCA
2h 20mnonstop
Southwest Logo
8:35 pm - 10:30 pmDCA-MSY
2h 55mnonstop
$248Southwest
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Fri, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:49 pm - 4:59 pmMSY-DCA
19h 10m2 stops
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8:15 am - 7:00 pmDCA-MSY
11h 45m1 stop
$256Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Oct 23 - Tue, Oct 28
Multiple Airlines Logo
7:25 pm - 12:04 pmMSY-DCA
15h 39m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 9:12 pmDCA-MSY
14h 12m2 stops
$260Multiple Airlines
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Tue, Dec 16 - Thu, Dec 18
Delta Logo
11:30 am - 6:40 pmMSY-DCA
6h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:02 am - 10:31 amDCA-MSY
5h 29m1 stop
$268Delta
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Mon, Oct 27 - Sat, Nov 1
United Airlines Logo
2:14 pm - 10:09 pmMSY-DCA
6h 55m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:44 pm - 9:40 pmDCA-MSY
5h 56m1 stop
$281United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 31 - Thu, Jan 8
Delta Logo
8:00 am - 3:05 pmMSY-DCA
6h 05m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:44 amDCA-MSY
5h 44m1 stop
$285Delta
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Tue, Nov 25 - Tue, Dec 2
United Airlines Logo
5:15 am - 11:29 amMSY-DCA
5h 14m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 9:39 pmDCA-MSY
6h 05m1 stop
$294United Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travelers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts
Southwest offers two free checked bags up to 50 lbs.
DCA is accessible via the metro line for easy transit.
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JetBlue
Cheapest • from $217 (round-trip)
Southwest
Best reviews • 8.0 score
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When to book
4 weeks
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 56% compared to booking last minute.
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August
Cheapest • 15% price drop
October
Most popular
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Cheapest round-trip
$217
Overall average: $343
JetBlue
Wed 10/22Sun 10/26
MSY - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$218
Typical prices: $271-567
American Airlines
Fri 10/31Tue 11/4
MSY - DCA • Non-stop
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KAYAK's insights & trends for New Orleans to Reagan-National flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from New Orleans to Reagan-National to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport, you should consider leaving on a Friday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to New Orleans, you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Thursdays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is August, where tickets cost $293 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are January and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $508 and $360 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from New Orleans to Reagan-National

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarization of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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American Airlines

Main Cabin Extra offers early boarding (Group 5) and complimentary alcoholic drinks for a small fee.


Download the American Airlines app for access to movies, TV series, and music during your flight.

Southwest

Southwest offers free carry-on and personal item, but checked bags now incur fees.


Southwest's cancellation policy allows changes up to 10 minutes before departure for travel credit or refund.

Read more about Southwestby Blane Bachelor
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MSY

MSY offers free Wi-Fi throughout the airport, making it easy to stay connected before your flight.

Read more about MSYby Daniel Scheffler
DCA

DCA is conveniently accessible via the metro line, providing a quick 30-minute ride to the city center.

Read more about DCAby Ramsey Qubein
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Good to know

Low seasonAugust
Cheapest flight$103
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 0% lower on average.
Flight from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from New Orleans to Reagan-National

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from New Orleans to Reagan-National based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $103 for a one-way ticket and $217 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between New Orleans and Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    New Orleans airport is called New Orleans Louis Armstrong and the only airport in Reagan Washington National Airport is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, Delta, and Air Canada offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    The Airbus A319 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Star Alliance, SkyTeam, and oneworld are the airline alliances operating flights between New Orleans and Reagan Washington National Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C., Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $359 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $302 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reagan Washington National Airport from New Orleans is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to New Orleans with another airline. Booking your flights between New Orleans and DCA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Reagan Washington National Airport from New Orleans up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $126 or less one-way and $257 or less round-trip.

Prefer to fly direct from New Orleans to Reagan Washington National Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Find which airlines fly direct from New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

New Orleans Louis Armstrong to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Monday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Tuesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Wednesday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Thursday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Friday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Saturday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

Sunday

American Airlines, Southwest

American Airlines, Southwest

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Reviews of the top 4 airlines serving from New Orleans to Reagan-National

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from New Orleans to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from New Orleans to Reagan-National? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
SouthwestOverall score based on 4248 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
8.6Crew
7.0Food
7.5Entertainment
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Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

10.0 ExcellentGabriel, Sep 2025DEN - SMF
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Connecting flight is on time and boarding was a breeze!

Excellent. Would encourage Southwest to keep current boarding procedures with free style seating. Makes for a fantastic experience

As always, the entire Southwest experience was perfect. Purchasing the tickets on the Southwest web site was effortless, departure and arrival gates were spotless and comfortable, plane was clean and comfortable, crew was excellent and flight was on time. Wheelchair service in Las Vegas at departure was somewhat chaotic and disjointed, but I am not sure if that was Southwest problem, airport problem or combination.

I wish they had movie screens in the headrests. The seats are much improved, more legroom and recently renovated. Bathroom was clean. Staff was outstanding!!

As always, the entire Southwest experience was wonderful, from online booking to flight to baggage retrieval. Very grateful.

The weather could have been better. There was a 40 minute ATC delay in SFO because of marine fog and a micro cell storm delayed landing and take-off at Nashville. The gate was changed 5 minutes from boarding from gate B3 to gate C23 at Nashville airport.

After being assaulted by a flight attendant I was then brushed off as oh well because he long braids didn’t mean to whip me in the eye. I have filed complaints and will see. But like any other issue I’ve had with kayak involved it’s been trash. Last time I’ll be using your app

AC sub par. WiFi not working correctly. Ac sucked. Seats very narrow.

Near 4 hour flight with only 1 service. Had to use call button to request water. Internet and power not working until into flight. Internet would stop working during flight.

Southwest's seats are the least comfortable I have ever sat in.

Gate agent rushed to fill hot jetway with crowd so it took over 12 minutes to go from gate to plane. Just like a discount airline Pooly prepared cabin and third time that claim of rough air prevented any cabin service. Friends on a Southwest flight at similar time had service.

Cramped seating for me. Luckily it wasn’t a long flight

Lounge in Lagos is terrible, food on board from Lagos to Atlanta was horrible. Only bright spot the cabin crew were awesome.

The staff and the boarding procedure were all amazing . The one flight was not equipped with WIFI which now adays seems odd. All in all the experience was good

Perfect flight both ways. On time, courteous staff, plane comfortable and cool. Best domestic flights I’ve had in awhile.

Really low quality food especially for an international flight. The crew also was surprisingly unpleasant except couple of ladies. I know we were not in first class but that’s no reason to treat customers as less.

Flight delayed for two and half hours and then canceled altogether due to mechanical issues. No mechanic onsite to fix so had to send one from LAX.

Crew was good. The reservation got mixed up and they didn't have my TSA number. I am also a Silver Medallion and wasn't able to use Sky Priority.

Delta made it easy, comfortable and timely. The crew was fantastic.

This route with Delta always has delays or is cancelled. Aircrafts seem smaller and older. I fly Delta quite a bit - haven’t had issues with the international flights. But this route has always been the troublesome one

Flight was delayed for 5 hours because crew didn’t have enough time to rest - this seems like it could have been avoided with better scheduling. Food was not good.

IAD with the archaic people movers is just a place to be avoided.

Overall, it was good. I was seating next to a wonderful lady and did not notice how time flew. Thanks

This is the best united airlines flight that I took. The crew was very friendly and the food was tasty!

It is clear that someone knew, and competent, is in charge of food at United Airlines at least for the international flights. I was flying in coach, but the choices of the dinner were excellent. Tasty, and appropriate size. I had the beef, which was a little bit like a shepherds pie, and it was good. Nothing comparable has been served on a United flight in years. It will not be confused with three star food, but it is very good for airline food. Even better was the breakfast choice between a cinnamon roll and a breakfast sandwich. I chose the breakfast sandwich which was absolutely delicious and which I would happily order again at my local Starbucks or Panera. It is clear that someone knew indifferent is in charge of the food and it’s about time.

Had one staff that was not pleasant. Seems they are stressed with too many people to care for.

I would have liked an opportunity to move to a different seat ( even would have checked in my hand luggage)as I had health issues where I didn't have to clamber over the passenger next to me to for toilet use/ movement [ She was a highly unpleasant neighbor to sit next to]. In addition, I found that my European phone plan had run out of data and so I was not receiving emails from yourselves on airport wifi to be able to check in online and verifications difficult as did not accept the ticket number I had. I asked for an extra blanket but was told there was none. Then I saw other passengers receiving them. I couldn't eat the food and asked for snacks : Stewardess said " on the way" but they did not bring. The best bit was the check in process in Lisbon. Very efficient. However, I did not understand why we had to collect our bags at Washington then go through customs again. It was not explained. I also with my leg and health issue had approximately mile walk to the gate ( which then changed) . There appeared to be no moving walkways or help provided.

The attendant were friendly. I suggest you have a medical attendant on board every flight so that in case someone is sick , he/she will help them.

We had a very long diversion and our food voucher didn’t work because the restaurants were closed

United airlines, mediocre at best. No issues , nothing great . Worked for me

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

Boarding on time and fight was early but they didn't let us off the plane on time so we missed our connecting flight to Japan.

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

AA can't control the weather. But the airplane was hot and stuffy while stuck on the runway with a broken entertainment system.

very bare bones flight no entertainment screen, download shows prior to boarding to watch on phone or tablet.

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