Direct flights from Washington Reagan National to New Orleans
33 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from DCA to MSY.
Flight time: about 2h14m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Washington Reagan National local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| American JIA5274 | 8:01a | 2h15m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sun |
| American JIA5274 | 8:07a | 2h29m | Thu |
| Republic Airways RPA4482 | 8:09a | 2h5m | Sat |
| American AAL2586 | 11:09a | 2h17m | Sat |
| American AAL2586 | 11:32a | 2h13m | Wed |
| American AAL2586 | 11:40a | 2h8m | Mon–Tue |
| American AAL2586 | 11:46a | 2h14m | Thu–Fri |
| Southwest SWA1283 | 11:50a | 2h3m | Wed |
| American AAL2586 | 11:59a | 2h15m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1283 | 12:00p | 2h9m | Mon–Tue |
| Southwest SWA4783 | 12:12p | 2h22m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA1513 | 12:28p | 2h5m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA1283 | 12:59p | 2h16m | Fri |
| American AAL1788 | 2:57p | 2h24m | Tue |
| American AAL1788 | 3:10p | 2h6m | Wed |
| American AAL1788 | 3:18p | 2h10m | Mon, Fri |
| Southwest SWA1283 | 3:20p | 2h7m | Sat |
| American AAL1788 | 4:00p | 2h12m | Thu |
| American AAL1788 | 5:50p | 2h21m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4909 | 7:15p | 2h22m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2683 | 7:20p | 2h15m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA2683 | 7:27p | 2h3m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA3186 | 8:23p | 2h17m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA3186 | 8:54p | 2h17m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA3186 | 9:02p | 2h12m | Mon |
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Nonstop from Washington Reagan National (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) has 33 nonstop flights a week to New Orleans (MSY), operated by American and Southwest. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of DCA 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 Washington Reagan National to New Orleans?
The nonstop flight from Washington Reagan National (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY) takes about 2h14m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Washington Reagan National to New Orleans?
Driving from Washington Reagan National to New Orleans takes about 15h 56m behind the wheel — roughly 1,085 miles, or about 2 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 2h14m.