Direct flights from New Orleans to Washington
33 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from MSY to DCA.
Flight time: about 2h16m 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA3638 | 8:50a | 2h5m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3638 | 8:56a | 2h10m | Mon, Fri |
| American JIA5274 | 10:09a | 2h4m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sun |
| Republic Airways RPA4482 | 10:16a | 2h5m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA2976 | 10:16a | 2h15m | Sun |
| American JIA5274 | 10:23a | 2h13m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA684 | 10:50a | 2h4m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA684 | 11:32a | 2h20m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2976 | 11:59a | 2h16m | Sat |
| American AAL2586 | 1:58p | 2h19m | Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri |
| American AAL2586 | 2:19p | 2h16m | Sun |
| American AAL2586 | 2:27p | 2h15m | Sat |
| American AAL2586 | 2:42p | 2h14m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3237 | 5:16p | 2h16m | Sun |
| American AAL1788 | 5:24p | 2h18m | Mon |
| American AAL1788 | 5:31p | 2h18m | Tue, Wed, Fri |
| Southwest SWA3387 | 5:39p | 2h5m | Thu |
| American AAL1788 | 6:03p | 2h14m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA2236 | 6:04p | 2h16m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA2236 | 6:11p | 2h16m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA3387 | 6:13p | 2h21m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA3387 | 7:04p | 2h22m | Fri |
| American AAL1788 | 8:31p | 2h17m | Sun |
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Nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA)
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) has 33 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 October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 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 2h16m 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 2h16m.