New Orleans (MSY) to Washington (DCA) flights
Southwest Airlines, PSA Airlines, American Airlines fly nonstop from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, with about 29 flights a week in July 2026. The 969-mile flight takes about 2h 29m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 969 mi · 1,559 km
- Flight time
- 2h 29m
- Airlines
- 3
- Seats filled
- 73%
Airlines flying MSY to DCA
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 12 | Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7, Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800 | 72,114 | 2h 23m |
| PSA Airlines | 11 | Bombardier CRJ700, Bombardier CRJ900 | 31,024 | 2h 36m |
| American Airlines | 5 | Airbus A319, Boeing 737-800, Airbus A320-100/200 | 39,663 | 2h 26m |
| Republic AirlineSeasonal or ended | n/a | Embraer E175 | 13,596 | 2h 33m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
MSY to DCA flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 8:45am and the last at 5:47pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 3638Southwest Airlines | 8:45am | 12:15pm | 12 | 92% |
| AA 5491American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:17am | 1:59pm | 27 | 78% |
| AA 5313American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 10:43am | 2:48pm | 4 | 69% |
| WN 684Southwest Airlines | 10:45am | 2:15pm | 8 | n/a |
| WN 2976Southwest Airlines | 11:45am | 3:15pm | 8 | n/a |
| AA 2384American Airlines | 1:54pm | 5:35pm | 23 | 73% |
| AA 5670American Airlines · operated by PSA Airlines | 4:35pm | 8:22pm | 4 | 47% |
| WN 3237Southwest Airlines | 5:10pm | 8:40pm | 4 | 76% |
| WN 3387Southwest Airlines | 5:20pm | 8:50pm | 12 | 50% |
| WN 2236Southwest Airlines | 5:25pm | 8:55pm | 8 | n/a |
| AA 1788American Airlines | 5:47pm | 9:29pm | 27 | 62% |
Is MSY to DCA on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 71% of 1,949 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (88%), those around 5pm the least (50%). Most delay time was caused by late-arriving aircraft (46%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | 1,245 | 72% | 30 min | 4.3% |
| Southwest Airlines | 704 | 68% | 23 min | 0.9% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 87 | 84% | |
| 6am to 7am | 102 | 87% | |
| 8am to 9am | 104 | 88% | |
| 9am to 10am | 135 | 84% | |
| 10am to 11am | 393 | 79% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 45 | 74% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 45 | 65% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 211 | 72% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 120 | 67% | |
| 4pm to 5pm | 122 | 64% | |
| 5pm to 6pm | 487 | 50% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 143 | 11,903 | |
| September 2025 | 142 | 10,985 | |
| October 2025 | 153 | 15,064 | |
| November 2025 | 166 | 13,114 | |
| December 2025 | 174 | 13,372 | |
| January 2026 | 159 | 12,399 | |
| February 2026 | 160 | 12,572 | |
| March 2026 | 180 | 15,555 | |
| April 2026 | 177 | 13,357 | |
| May 2026 | 169 | 14,281 | |
| June 2026 | 135 | 12,591 | |
| July 2026 | 127 | 11,204 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.