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Route overview: New Orleans to Washington (DCA) flight deals

New Orleans → Washington

Aug 20, 2027 · choose your return date

MSY → DCA1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

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One-way flights and round trips by duration. Flights for 1 adult in economy. Prices are total for all travelers in USD, including required taxes. Basic economy may apply.

August 2027

Aug 20, 2027 · One waySouthwest AirlinesNonstop$152.00 Aug 20, 2027 · One wayAmerican AirlinesNonstop$166.25 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 21, 2027 · 1 nightSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 21, 2027 · 1 nightDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 22, 2027 · 2 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 22, 2027 · 2 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 23, 2027 · 3 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 23, 2027 · 3 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 24, 2027 · 4 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 24, 2027 · 4 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 25, 2027 · 5 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$285.01 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 25, 2027 · 5 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$318.26 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 26, 2027 · 6 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 26, 2027 · 6 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 27, 2027 · 7 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 27, 2027 · 7 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 28, 2027 · 8 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 28, 2027 · 8 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 29, 2027 · 9 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 29, 2027 · 9 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 30, 2027 · 10 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 30, 2027 · 10 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 · 11 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Aug 31, 2027 · 11 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027 · 12 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$285.01 Aug 20, 2027 – Sep 1, 2027 · 12 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$318.26 Aug 20, 2027 – Sep 2, 2027 · 13 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Sep 2, 2027 · 13 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Sep 3, 2027 · 14 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$289.76 Aug 20, 2027 – Sep 3, 2027 · 14 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$308.76

Flights for your trip

  1. Fri, Aug 20 · One way

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  2. Fri, Aug 20 · One way

    American Airlines
    10:33 amMSY
    2h 26m
    Nonstop
    1:59 pmDCA

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  3. Fri, Aug 20 – Sat, Aug 21

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    4:50 pmDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  4. Fri, Aug 20 – Sat, Aug 21

    Delta Air Lines
    6:22 pmMSY
    4h 24m
    ATL · 1h 2m
    11:46 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    4:50 pmDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  5. Fri, Aug 20 – Sun, Aug 22

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    11:40 amDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    1:25 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  6. Fri, Aug 20 – Sun, Aug 22

    Delta Air Lines
    6:22 pmMSY
    4h 24m
    ATL · 1h 2m
    11:46 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    11:40 amDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    1:25 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  7. Fri, Aug 20 – Mon, Aug 23

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    7:30 pmDCA
    2h 50m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  8. Fri, Aug 20 – Mon, Aug 23

    Delta Air Lines
    6:22 pmMSY
    4h 24m
    ATL · 1h 2m
    11:46 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    7:30 pmDCA
    2h 50m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  9. Fri, Aug 20 – Tue, Aug 24

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    7:30 pmDCA
    2h 50m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  10. Fri, Aug 20 – Tue, Aug 24

    Delta Air Lines
    6:22 pmMSY
    4h 24m
    ATL · 1h 2m
    11:46 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    7:30 pmDCA
    2h 50m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  11. Fri, Aug 20 – Thu, Aug 26

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    4:50 pmDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  12. Fri, Aug 20 – Thu, Aug 26

    Delta Air Lines
    6:22 pmMSY
    4h 24m
    ATL · 1h 2m
    11:46 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    4:50 pmDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  13. Fri, Aug 20 – Fri, Aug 27

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    10:40 amDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    12:25 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  14. Fri, Aug 20 – Fri, Aug 27

    Delta Air Lines
    6:22 pmMSY
    4h 24m
    ATL · 1h 2m
    11:46 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    10:40 amDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    12:25 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  15. Fri, Aug 20 – Sat, Aug 28

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    4:50 pmDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  16. Fri, Aug 20 – Sat, Aug 28

    Delta Air Lines
    6:22 pmMSY
    4h 24m
    ATL · 1h 2m
    11:46 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    4:50 pmDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  17. Fri, Aug 20 – Mon, Aug 30

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    7:30 pmDCA
    2h 50m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  18. Fri, Aug 20 – Mon, Aug 30

    Delta Air Lines
    6:22 pmMSY
    4h 24m
    ATL · 1h 2m
    11:46 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    7:30 pmDCA
    2h 50m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  19. Fri, Aug 20 – Tue, Aug 31

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    7:30 pmDCA
    2h 50m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  20. Fri, Aug 20 – Tue, Aug 31

    Delta Air Lines
    6:22 pmMSY
    4h 24m
    ATL · 1h 2m
    11:46 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    7:30 pmDCA
    2h 50m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  21. Fri, Aug 20 – Wed, Sep 1

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    11:40 amDCA
    6h 15m
    MCO · 1h 45m
    4:55 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  22. Fri, Aug 20 – Wed, Sep 1

    American Airlines
    10:33 amMSY
    2h 26m
    Nonstop
    1:59 pmDCA
    American Airlines
    7:35 amDCA
    3h 18m
    Nonstop
    9:53 amMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  23. Fri, Aug 20 – Fri, Sep 3

    Southwest Airlines
    5:40 pmMSY
    2h 20m
    Nonstop
    9:00 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    10:40 amDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    12:25 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

  24. Fri, Aug 20 – Fri, Sep 3

    Delta Air Lines
    6:22 pmMSY
    4h 24m
    ATL · 1h 2m
    11:46 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    10:40 amDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    12:25 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2027-08-20 · one waySouthwest AirlinesWN3002Axel-exclusive $152.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 · one wayAmerican AirlinesAA2942Axel-exclusive $166.252026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-21Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-21Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-22Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN3916Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-22Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN3916Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-23Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-23Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-24Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-24Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-25American AirlinesAA2942 / AA2942Axel-exclusive $318.262026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-25Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1440 + WN2818Axel-exclusive $285.012026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-26Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-26Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-27Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1539Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-27Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1539Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-28Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-28Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-29Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN3916Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-29Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN3916Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-30Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-30Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-31Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-08-31Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-09-01American AirlinesAA2942 / AA2942Axel-exclusive $318.262026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-09-01Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1440 + WN2818Axel-exclusive $285.012026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-09-02Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-09-02Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-09-03Southwest AirlinesWN3002 / WN1539Axel-exclusive $289.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-08-20 → 2027-09-03Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1539Axel-exclusive $308.762026-10-29T01:31:24Z

Route overview: New Orleans to Washington (DCA) flight deals

2027-08-20 · one way · Axel-exclusive $152.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 · one way · Axel-exclusive $166.25

  • American Airlines AA2942: MSY 2027-08-20 10:33:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 13:59:00; nonstop; 146 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-21 · Axel-exclusive $289.76

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-21 16:50:00 → MSY 2027-08-21 18:35:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-21 · Axel-exclusive $308.76

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-08-20 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-08-20 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-21 16:50:00 → MSY 2027-08-21 18:35:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-22 · Axel-exclusive $289.76

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3916: DCA 2027-08-22 11:40:00 → MSY 2027-08-22 13:25:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-22 · Axel-exclusive $308.76

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-08-20 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-08-20 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3916: DCA 2027-08-22 11:40:00 → MSY 2027-08-22 13:25:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-23 · Axel-exclusive $289.76

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-23 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-08-23 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-23 · Axel-exclusive $308.76

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-08-20 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-08-20 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-23 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-08-23 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-24 · Axel-exclusive $289.76

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-24 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-08-24 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-24 · Axel-exclusive $308.76

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-08-20 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-08-20 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-24 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-08-24 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-26 · Axel-exclusive $289.76

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-26 16:50:00 → MSY 2027-08-26 18:35:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-26 · Axel-exclusive $308.76

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-08-20 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-08-20 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-26 16:50:00 → MSY 2027-08-26 18:35:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-27 · Axel-exclusive $289.76

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1539: DCA 2027-08-27 10:40:00 → MSY 2027-08-27 12:25:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-27 · Axel-exclusive $308.76

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-08-20 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-08-20 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1539: DCA 2027-08-27 10:40:00 → MSY 2027-08-27 12:25:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-28 · Axel-exclusive $289.76

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-28 16:50:00 → MSY 2027-08-28 18:35:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-28 · Axel-exclusive $308.76

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-08-20 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-08-20 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-28 16:50:00 → MSY 2027-08-28 18:35:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-30 · Axel-exclusive $289.76

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-30 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-08-30 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-30 · Axel-exclusive $308.76

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-08-20 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-08-20 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-30 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-08-30 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-31 · Axel-exclusive $289.76

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-31 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-08-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-08-31 · Axel-exclusive $308.76

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-08-20 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-08-20 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-08-31 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-08-31 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-09-01 · Axel-exclusive $285.01

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1440 / WN2818: DCA 2027-09-01 11:40:00 → MSY 2027-09-01 16:55:00; 1 stop(s) via MCO; 375 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN1440: DCA 2027-09-01 11:40:00 → MCO 2027-09-01 14:10:00; layover at MCO: 105 minutes.
    • WN2818: MCO 2027-09-01 15:55:00 → MSY 2027-09-01 16:55:00.

2027-08-20 → 2027-09-01 · Axel-exclusive $318.26

  • American Airlines AA2942: MSY 2027-08-20 10:33:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 13:59:00; nonstop; 146 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2942: DCA 2027-09-01 07:35:00 → MSY 2027-09-01 09:53:00; nonstop; 198 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-09-03 · Axel-exclusive $289.76

  • Southwest Airlines WN3002: MSY 2027-08-20 17:40:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 21:00:00; nonstop; 140 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1539: DCA 2027-09-03 10:40:00 → MSY 2027-09-03 12:25:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-08-20 → 2027-09-03 · Axel-exclusive $308.76

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-08-20 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-08-20 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-08-20 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-08-20 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1539: DCA 2027-09-03 10:40:00 → MSY 2027-09-03 12:25:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

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