Cheap flights from DCA to MSY (Ronald Reagan Washington National to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DCA to MSY starting at $79 One Way, $116 Round Trip

Prices starting at $116 for return flights and $79 for one-way flights to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, Feb 22 - Thu, Feb 27
DCA
Washington
MSY
New Orleans
$116 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$116
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 22 from Washington to New Orleans, returning Thu, Feb 27, priced at $116 found 5 days ago
Sat, Feb 1 - Thu, Feb 6
DCA
Washington
MSY
New Orleans
$118 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$118
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Feb 1 from Washington to New Orleans, returning Thu, Feb 6, priced at $118 found 4 hours ago
Sun, Feb 9 - Thu, Feb 13
DCA
Washington
MSY
New Orleans
$128 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$128
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 9 from Washington to New Orleans, returning Thu, Feb 13, priced at $128 found 4 hours ago
Sun, Feb 2 - Fri, Feb 7
DCA
Washington
MSY
New Orleans
$138 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Feb 2 from Washington to New Orleans, returning Fri, Feb 7, priced at $138 found 4 hours ago
Fri, Jan 31 - Fri, Feb 7
DCA
Washington
MSY
New Orleans
$148 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$148
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Jan 31 from Washington to New Orleans, returning Fri, Feb 7, priced at $148 found 4 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

Airport Hotels near Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.

Clarion Hotel New Orleans - Airport & Conference Center
Clarion Hotel New Orleans - Airport & Conference Center
2.5 out of 5
2829 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA
The price is $96 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$96
includes taxes & fees
$84 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (936 reviews)
"Well kept. Close to airport"

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

Clarion Hotel New Orleans - Airport & Conference Center
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Airport
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Airport
2.5 out of 5
2610 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA
The price is $68 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$68
includes taxes & fees
$60 per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
6.4/10 (1,745 reviews)
"You do have to pay for parking at $12 per day because the parking lot is owned by another business. This is budget hotel so don't expect new furnishings or carpet but that said this place is very, very clean and safe."

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham New Orleans Airport
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA
3 out of 5
2713 N Causeway Blvd, Metairie, LA
The price is $116 per night from Jan 6 to Jan 7
$116
includes taxes & fees
$101 per night
Jan 6 - Jan 7, 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Metairie. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,283 reviews)
"I enjoyed my stay here."

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Metairie (New Orleans), LA
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In New Orleans

Old 77 Hotel
Old 77 Hotel
4 out of 5
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is $123 per night from Jan 20 to Jan 21
$123
includes taxes & fees
$105 per night
Jan 20 - Jan 21, 2025
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the bar in ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (2,030 reviews)
"Friendly staff"

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

Old 77 Hotel
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
4.5 out of 5
739 Canal Street at Bourbon, New Orleans, LA
The price is $117 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$117
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a fitness center. Our guests praise the restaurant and the helpful ...
7.4/10 Good! (3,715 reviews)
"Convenient to everything"

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
Le Méridien New Orleans
Le Méridien New Orleans
4 out of 5
333 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is $144 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$144
includes taxes & fees
$122 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy an outdoor pool, a rooftop terrace, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (989 reviews)
"It was a wonderful experience. Went there for my birthday weekend and the staff was amazing."

Reviewed on Dec 18, 2024

Le Méridien New Orleans
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

New Orleans Hotels With Airport Transportation

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel
Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel
2.5 out of 5
189 W Airline Dr, Kenner, LA
The price is $99 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$99
includes taxes & fees
$87 per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,002 reviews)
"The hotel was perfect for us after a stressful change in our travel arrangements. The price was great, the hotel was clean, the staff was friendly, and it was incredibly quiet! Fresh coffee in the lobby 24 hours a day was great! It had everything we needed to wind down and prepare for our flight ..."

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2024

Best Western Plus New Orleans Airport Hotel
Clarion Hotel New Orleans - Airport & Conference Center
Clarion Hotel New Orleans - Airport & Conference Center
2.5 out of 5
2829 Williams Blvd, Kenner, LA
The price is $96 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$96
includes taxes & fees
$84 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Kenner. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
7.8/10 Good! (936 reviews)
"Well kept. Close to airport"

Reviewed on Dec 21, 2024

Clarion Hotel New Orleans - Airport & Conference Center
Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South
Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South
2.5 out of 5
10151 Airline Hwy, Saint Rose, LA
The price is $96 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$96
includes taxes & fees
$85 per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Stay at this hotel in Saint Rose. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the clean rooms in our reviews. Popular attractions Louisiana ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,005 reviews)
Quick overnight, nice stay
"Nice location and the staff was nice. It was for a keep overnight."

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2024

Comfort Inn New Orleans Airport South
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced New Orleans Hotels

Historic Streetcar Inn
Historic Streetcar Inn
3.5 out of 5
1509 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 3.5-star guesthouse in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, daily housekeeping, and concierge services. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (168 reviews)
"Very much enjoyed our stay! It is a very historical, charming building and if you enjoy an experience like that, you’ll love the place. Diane was extremely accommodating to our needs in arriving pre and post cruise, she made the transitions easy and we didn’t have to worry about having a bunch of ..."

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

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Historic Streetcar Inn
Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - St Charles, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - St Charles, an IHG Hotel
3 out of 5
936 Saint Charles Avenue, New Orleans, LA
The price is $107 per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$107
includes taxes & fees
$91 per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Stay at this 3-star boutique hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (912 reviews)
"Great staff…..great breakfast"

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

Holiday Inn Express New Orleans - St Charles, an IHG Hotel
Crescent Palms Motel
Crescent Palms Motel
2 out of 5
Martin Luther King Junior Boulevard,, 3923, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Caesars Superdome and Canal Street are located ...
7.6/10 Good! (684 reviews)
Great Hotel
"The rooms are large and i loved the water pressure. It is located off the Main Street and parking is included. The staff was polite and saw to all your needs. I felt safe staying there and will return."

Reviewed on Aug 1, 2018

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Crescent Palms Motel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in New Orleans

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
3 out of 5
820 Poydras Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is $137 per night from Jan 5 to Jan 6
$137
includes taxes & fees
$117 per night
Jan 5 - Jan 6, 2025
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,700 reviews)
"Great location, close to trolley service. Offers breakfast and dinner. Cannot beat this."

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2024

Drury Plaza Hotel New Orleans
Le Pavillon New Orleans
Le Pavillon New Orleans
4 out of 5
833 Poydras St, New Orleans, LA
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,088 reviews)
"Great experience!"

Reviewed on Dec 15, 2024

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Le Pavillon New Orleans
Maison Dupuy Hotel
Maison Dupuy Hotel
3.5 out of 5
1001 Toulouse St, New Orleans, LA
The price is $130 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$130
includes taxes & fees
$111 per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
Book a stay at this historic hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, room service, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
7.4/10 Good! (2,243 reviews)
"Quiet and comfortable"

Reviewed on Dec 22, 2024

Maison Dupuy Hotel
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DCA to MSY Route Info

Origin Airport
Washington
Destination Airport
New Orleans
Number Of Airlines Serving
2
Distance
968 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
11:40AM CST
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Dec 29
DCA Address & GPS
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA Code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
Time Zone:
America/New_York
MSY Address & GPS
Address:
900 Airline Highway
New Orleans LA, 70062
United States
IATA Code:
MSY
Longitude:
-90.256391
Latitude:
29.984564
Time Zone:
America/Chicago

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to New Orleans, LA Airport (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) now?
Head to our Covid-19 Travel Advisor for the most up-to-date info on quarantine requirements and travel restrictions when catching a flight from Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to New Orleans, LA Airport (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.).
Are there non-stop flights from National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport (MSY)?
Several companies fly straight from Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to MSY, which is great news if the mere thought of stopping over in some random airport sends you into an absolute tailspin. Check out the fares with American Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to New Orleans, LA Airport (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)?
Use the opportunity to kick back and unwind on the flight from Adams Morgan to Holy Cross District. The quickest flight time from National Airport to New Orleans, LA Airport (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) is 5 hours and 8 minutes, which gives you lots of time to enjoy a wine or get absorbed in a good movie.
How many hours flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to MSY?
From DCA to MSY, you’ll be in your plane seat for around 5 hours and 15 minutes. Settle back, order a wine and take out your noise-canceling headphones. It’s time to binge-watch your favorite TV shows.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to New Orleans, LA Airport (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.)?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to New Orleans, LA Airport (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to New Orleans, LA Airport (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to New Orleans, LA Airport (MSY-Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What airlines have the most flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to MSY?
A worry-free, full-of-fun vacation starts with selecting the perfect airline. Southwest Airlines (WN) offers 54 flights each month from DCA to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Intl. Airport. Why not jump on board and find out why it’s one of the best? American Airlines (AA) also flies from Adams Morgan to Holy Cross District. It’s another popular option and offers 130 flights each month.

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