Direct flights from New Orleans to Washington
29 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to DCA.
Flight time: about 2h9m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in New Orleans local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American JIA9673 | 7:29a | 2h5m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA222 | 7:32a | 2h8m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA222 | 7:39a | 2h8m | Mon, Thu |
| Southwest SWA961 | 9:00a | 2h9m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA961 | 9:19a | 2h4m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA1797 | 9:50a | 2h7m | Sun |
| American JIA5313 | 11:02a | 2h | Tue, Sat |
| American JIA5313 | 11:06a | 2h5m | Thu |
| American JIA5313 | 11:23a | 2h | Mon |
| American JIA5313 | 11:30a | 2h7m | Sun |
| American JIA5313 | 11:38a | 1h59m | Fri |
| American AAL967 | 2:11p | 2h17m | Thu |
| American AAL967 | 2:15p | 2h13m | Wed |
| American AAL967 | 2:30p | 2h17m | Mon |
| American AAL967 | 3:05p | 2h15m | Fri |
| American AAL967 | 3:35p | 3h19m | Sun |
| American JIA5670 | 4:38p | 2h5m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA2990 | 5:52p | 2h14m | Mon |
| American JIA5670 | 6:17p | 2h8m | Wed |
| American JIA5670 | 6:33p | 2h17m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2990 | 6:48p | 2h15m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2990 | 7:24p | 2h15m | Fri |
| American JIA5670 | 7:58p | 2h23m | Sun |
| American JIA5670 | 8:21p | 1h7m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2990 | 8:34p | 2h11m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA699 | 8:49p | 2h14m | Wed |
| American AAL967 | 11:39p | 2h11m | Tue |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 29 nonstop flights a week to Washington (DCA), operated by American and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of MSY and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Washington?
The nonstop flight from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA) takes about 2h9m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from New Orleans to Washington?
Driving from New Orleans to Washington takes about 15h 56m behind the wheel — roughly 1,085 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h9m.