2 airlines fly nonstop from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington, D.C.) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (New Orleans).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| American Airlines | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
| Southwest Airlines | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport | MSY Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
11 miles (18 km) from the city centre
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Taxi | Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people | $36 flat fare (one or two people) |
| Bus | RTA 202 Airport Express to Poydras Street downtown | $1.25 |
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C.. New Orleans uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, American Airlines and Southwest Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 969 miles (1,560 km) between the airports.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Washington, D.C..
Domestic travel: a REAL ID-compliant license or other acceptable ID, such as a US passport, is required to board flights within the US.
Taxi from the airport to anywhere in the city of New Orleans, flat fare for one or two people, $36 flat fare (one or two people).
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.