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 $75 One Way, $138 Round Trip

Prices starting at $138 for return flights and $75 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, Jan 18 - Thu, Jan 23
DCA
Washington
MSY
New Orleans
$138 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$138
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jan 18 from Washington to New Orleans, returning Thu, Jan 23, priced at $138 found 5 days ago
Thu, Dec 12 - Thu, Dec 19
DCA
Washington
MSY
New Orleans
$145 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$145
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Dec 12 from Washington to New Orleans, returning Thu, Dec 19, priced at $145 found 21 hours ago
Sun, Dec 8 - Thu, Dec 19
DCA
Washington
MSY
New Orleans
$155 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$155
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sun, Dec 8 from Washington to New Orleans, returning Thu, Dec 19, priced at $155 found 2 days ago
Wed, Dec 18 - Thu, Dec 19
DCA
Washington
MSY
New Orleans
$157 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$157
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Dec 18 from Washington to New Orleans, returning Thu, Dec 19, priced at $157 found 1 day ago
Mon, Dec 16 - Thu, Dec 19
DCA
Washington
MSY
New Orleans
$158 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$158
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Dec 16 from Washington to New Orleans, returning Thu, Dec 19, priced at $158 found 1 day 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 $75 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$75
includes taxes & fees
$66 per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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! (860 reviews)
"Nice place to stay by the airport if you’re in town to stay out but very far from everything if you don’t have car"

Reviewed on Nov 22, 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 $75 per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
$75
includes taxes & fees
$66 per night
Nov 28 - Nov 29
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 (1,679 reviews)
"Some of the people who serve are not very friendly or helpful."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 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 $109 per night from Dec 5 to Dec 6
$109
includes taxes & fees
$95 per night
Dec 5 - Dec 6
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! (1,270 reviews)
"Room was very nice and clean. Great selection of food in the breakfast area. Room was very quiet at night. Only downfall was the desk clerk when we checked in. Not friendly or helpful."

Reviewed on Nov 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

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 $113 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$113
includes taxes & fees
$95 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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! (3,543 reviews)
"Right outside the start of the french quarter, right next to bourbon street.It was very close to everything restaurant shopping liquor stores.You name itIt's easy for uber to drop off and pick up"

Reviewed on Nov 22, 2024

Crowne Plaza New Orleans French Qtr - Astor
The Westin New Orleans
The Westin New Orleans
4.5 out of 5
100 Rue Iberville, New Orleans, LA
The price is $170 per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$170
includes taxes & fees
$145 per night
Nov 25 - Nov 26
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in New Orleans. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the bar and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,353 reviews)
"Property was awesome had a great stay! The only issue was the iron, it burnt my top."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 2024

The Westin New Orleans
Old 77 Hotel
Old 77 Hotel
4 out of 5
535 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, LA
The price is $77 per night from Dec 16 to Dec 17
$77
includes taxes & fees
$65 per night
Dec 16 - Dec 17
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! (2,016 reviews)
Pretty good!
"It was nice. Clean. Walls were thin. But overall good stay. The bar looked great but I didn’t visit"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 2024

Old 77 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.

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 $110 per night from Nov 28 to Nov 29
$110
includes taxes & fees
$96 per night
Nov 28 - Nov 29
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! (1,000 reviews)
"Very friendly m attentive staff"

Reviewed on Nov 13, 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 $75 per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$75
includes taxes & fees
$66 per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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! (860 reviews)
"Nice place to stay by the airport if you’re in town to stay out but very far from everything if you don’t have car"

Reviewed on Nov 22, 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 $89 per night from Dec 18 to Dec 19
$89
includes taxes & fees
$79 per night
Dec 18 - Dec 19
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 Rivertown ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,000 reviews)
"We checked in and first off the room smelled like cigarette smoke, the bed was all wrinkled I don’t think it had been changed and there was a cigarette butt on bathroom floor. Went to desk and told the young man and he gave us another room which was clean and great. Very nice man. Other than that ..."

Reviewed on Nov 18, 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! (154 reviews)
Beautiful but no elevator or breakfast
"Beautifully renovated old home - only downside was rooms were on second floor and no elevator for luggage but Diane agreed to hold the luggage and I only took what I needed for my brief overnight stay up the stairs. She was very helpful! However listing said breakfast was provided but only coffee/tea ..."

Reviewed on Nov 17, 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 $96 per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$96
includes taxes & fees
$82 per night
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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! (872 reviews)
"Visiting WW II Museum"

Reviewed on Nov 19, 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 property 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 $126 per night from Nov 26 to Nov 27
$126
includes taxes & fees
$108 per night
Nov 26 - Nov 27
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! (1,693 reviews)
"Quiet"

Reviewed on Nov 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
Book a stay at this 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! (1,095 reviews)
"Nice property, beautiful lobby. The room I stayed is was a little smaller than expected. But over good hotel."

Reviewed on Nov 20, 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 $110 per night from Dec 11 to Dec 12
$110
includes taxes & fees
$93 per night
Dec 11 - Dec 12
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! (2,200 reviews)
"We were able to check in early. We enjoyed the balcony"

Reviewed on Nov 21, 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
7:30PM CST
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Nov 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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