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Cheapest round-trip
$237
Typical prices: $249-$477
Frontier
Wed 9/16Sat 9/19
MSY - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$256
Typical prices: $255-$478
American Airlines
Sat 9/19Mon 9/21
MSY - DCA • Non-stop
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Southwest includes a free carry-on and flexible cancellation policy for this route.
American Main Cabin Extra adds early boarding; use the AA app for entertainment.
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You can fly direct with American Airlines and Southwest. Average duration is 2h 37m
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Cheapest • Avg $281 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 4h 52m (one-way)
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Our data shows that travelers who book at least 3 weeks in advance save around 52% compared to booking last minute.
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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, Sep 16 - Sat, Sep 19
Frontier Logo
3:35 pm - 9:58 pm
MSY
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DCA
29h 23m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 2:40 pm
DCA
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MSY
8h 40m
1 stop
$237Frontier
Thu, Sep 3 - Tue, Sep 8
Frontier Logo
9:36 pm - 12:51 pm
MSY
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DCA
14h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 2:40 pm
DCA
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MSY
21h 40m
1 stop
$239Frontier
Wed, Sep 9 - Sun, Sep 13
Frontier Logo
3:35 pm - 4:56 pm
MSY
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DCA
24h 21m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 2:40 pm
DCA
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MSY
25h 41m
1 stop
$240Frontier
Thu, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 7
Frontier Logo
9:36 pm - 12:51 pm
MSY
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DCA
14h 15m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 8:51 pm
DCA
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MSY
7h 52m
1 stop
$244Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Thu, Aug 13
Frontier Logo
9:48 pm - 12:51 pm
MSY
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DCA
14h 03m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 9:03 pm
DCA
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MSY
8h 04m
1 stop
$245Frontier
Thu, Aug 6 - Mon, Aug 10
Frontier Logo
9:48 pm - 12:51 pm
MSY
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DCA
14h 03m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 9:03 pm
DCA
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MSY
8h 04m
1 stop
$246Frontier
Mon, Aug 3 - Mon, Aug 10
Frontier Logo
9:48 pm - 9:59 pm
MSY
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DCA
23h 11m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:59 pm - 9:03 pm
DCA
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MSY
8h 04m
1 stop
$252Frontier
Thu, Aug 20 - Sat, Aug 22
Frontier Logo
9:36 pm - 4:59 pm
MSY
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DCA
18h 23m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 8:51 pm
DCA
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MSY
27h 51m
1 stop
$254Frontier
Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 6
Frontier Logo
9:48 pm - 4:59 pm
MSY
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DCA
18h 11m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:00 am - 9:03 pm
DCA
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MSY
15h 03m
1 stop
$256Frontier
Tue, Aug 4 - Wed, Aug 5
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12:19 pm - 10:59 pm
MSY
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DCA
9h 40m
1 stop
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6:10 am - 11:24 am
DCA
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MSY
6h 14m
1 stop
$257JetBlue
Booking Insights

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.

How much is a round-trip flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport departing in September.

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 Wednesday 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 Fridays.

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 October, where tickets cost $298 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and January, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $401 and $400 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $368 on average.

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 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 52% 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

 
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Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$113
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 1% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 2% increase in price.
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
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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 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $113 for a one-way ticket and $237 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, Alaska Airlines, and Delta 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 Canadair (Bombardier) Regional Jet 700 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, 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 United Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from New Orleans to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and United Airlines. With an average price for the route of $395 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. United Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $336 and an overall rating of 7.4.

  • 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 $118 or less one-way and $274 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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