WashingtonNew OrleansDirect FlightsDCA–MSY
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport).
Flight time from DCA to MSY is estimated at about 2h 35m, based on the 969-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 4-5/day across 2 captured airlines, with American Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 08:20 to 19:35 local time.
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| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 35m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 969 mi | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for DCA to MSY
Our current provider sample includes 4-5/day from DCA to MSY across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 2, 1.
- First departure
- 08:20
- Last departure
- 19:35
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Captured departures/day
- 13
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 3/day | Bombardier CRJ, Airbus A320 family, Canadair reg jet 700 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 08:20 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
MSY to DCA flights — 4-5/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for DCA to MSY, last seen June 15, 2026. Frequency uses 34 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from DCA to MSY?
The DCA to MSY flight time is estimated at about 2h 35m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is DCA from MSY?
DCA to MSY is about 969 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from DCA to MSY?
Our current provider sample for DCA to MSY includes American Airlines, Southwest Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from DCA to MSY?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for DCA to MSY include Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Airbus A320 family, Canadair reg jet 700.