New OrleanstoWashingtonFlight Time
MSY–DCA · Nonstop
New Orleans (Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA) is about 2h 35m, covering 969 miles. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 07:30 to 17:47 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~2h 35m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 969 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from New Orleans to Washington
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines operate 4-5/day flights from MSY to DCA.
- First departure
- 07:30
- Last departure
- 17:47
- Cadence
- ~hourly
- Scheduled departure times
- 12
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 2-3/day | Airbus A320 family, Bombardier CRJ, Canadair reg jet 700 · Seat map |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to MSY flights — 4-5/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for MSY, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 33 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from New Orleans to Washington?
The estimated flight time from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA) is about 2h 35m, based on the 969-mile flying distance.
How far is New Orleans from Washington?
New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA) is about 969 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from New Orleans to Washington?
Yes. American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from New Orleans to Washington?
American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from New Orleans to Washington?
The MSY–DCA route is flown with Airbus A320 family, Boeing 737, Bombardier CRJ, Canadair reg jet 700.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights to IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights to RIC