Washington (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY) flights
An economy award from Washington (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY) starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY): American Airlines and Southwest Airlines. The two airports are 969 miles (1,560 km) apart. American Airlines is in oneworld. There are also 38 ways to fly it with one stop, through Atlanta, Knoxville and Charlotte and more.
How many miles DCA to MSY costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| American AAdvantageOn American Airlines | 5,500 | $5.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn American Airlines | 7,500 | $25.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn American Airlines | 9,000 | $5.60 |
| Etihad GuestOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| JAL Mileage BankOn American Airlines | 12,000 | $5.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn American Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| Qantas Frequent FlyerOn American Airlines | 13,800 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn American Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn American Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn American Airlines | 16,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DCA to MSY
- American Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
Book DCA to MSY with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks American Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks American Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks American Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks American Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks American Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks American Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks American Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks American Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks American Airlines
DCA to MSY with one stop
38 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Knoxville (TYS)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Raleigh/Durham (RDU)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Lexington (LEX)Delta Air Lines, then American Airlines
- Via Savannah (SAV)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Charleston (CHS)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Norfolk (ORF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways and Southwest Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then Allegiant Air
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Jacksonville (JAX)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Philadelphia (PHL)American Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
DCA to MSY: common questions
How many miles does DCA to MSY cost?
In economy it starts at 5,500 miles one way with American AAdvantage on American Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $5.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (7,500), Iberia Club (9,000) and Etihad Guest (12,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to MSY?
American Airlines (oneworld) and Southwest Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY).
How far is Washington from New Orleans by plane?
Washington (DCA) and New Orleans (MSY) are 969 miles (1,560 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DCA to MSY award flights?
9 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles, Finnair Plus, Iberia Club, JAL Mileage Bank, Qantas Frequent Flyer and 1 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Washington and New Orleans?
The most direct connections are through Atlanta (ATL), Knoxville (TYS), Charlotte (CLT), Raleigh/Durham (RDU) and Nashville (BNA). On 25 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Atlanta.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.