Flying from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is 2 hours 50 minutes.
New Orleans's timezone is UTC-5, which makes New Orleans one hour behind Washington DC.
Flights from DCA to MSY start from 06:55 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The last service of the day is at 20:55 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can take your pick of 39 weekly Ronald Reagan National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your DCA to MSY flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Turning up two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for longer queues in popular months such as February. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a wise move.
American Airlines has direct flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Book with this popular airline, then get ready to see the sights in New Orleans — and maybe even more of United States if your schedule allows.
American Airlines is the airline with the highest passenger demand for this route.
With 73.26% of services landing as planned, American Airlines is the most punctual carrier operating DCA to MSY flights.
If you want to break up your flight, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between DCA and MSY:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Currently, Rs26,003 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Ronald Reagan National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is Rs52,163. Bear in mind that fares can change due to availability when booking.
Book 11 months before your departure date. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from DCA to MSY.
The cheapest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is October. Use the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest prices if you have flexible dates.
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Handy information about Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)
The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.
Of all flights leaving Ronald Reagan National Airport, 76.44% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Ronald Reagan National Airport is around 8 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take you 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Taking public transport? Expect a trip time of around 45 minutes.
Need a convenient hotel near DCA? If you're boarding an early flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, these stays will have you moments from your check-in counter:
Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
Reserve a hotel near MSY if you're on a late Ronald Reagan National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport flight. Check in to one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Travel at your own pace with a Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport rental car. Book your wheels from Budget, Dollar or Thrifty and find adventure across New Orleans and beyond.
Secure the lowest price by booking your ride from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport about four weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
MSY is located at 900 Airline Highway.
From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, New Orleans is approximately 24 kilometres away. It takes around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
October is the busiest month for flights from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. For smaller crowds, go to New Orleans in May.
Before locking in your flight from Ronald Reagan National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, consider the kind of weather you enjoy. August is the warmest month in New Orleans, with the temperature ranging from 25ºC to 36ºC.
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DCA to MSY in January. Average temperatures are between 4ºC and 18ºC then.
Explore more of United States
New Orleans has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 121 kilometres north-west of New Orleans, a trip to Baton Rouge will keep you busy. Start with leading sights like Louisiana State Capitol, Louisiana's Old State Capitol and Shaw Centre for the Arts.
If you're looking to explore another corner of United States, head for Montgomery, about 451 kilometres north-east of New Orleans. Civil Rights Memorial, Rosa Parks Museum and Dexter Avenue King Memorial Baptist Church are among its highlights.