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

New Orleans → Washington

May 12, 2027 · choose your return date

MSY → DCA1 adulteconomyOne way and round trips

30 flight options · 3 airlines

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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.

May 2027

May 12, 2027 · One waySouthwest AirlinesNonstop$160.00 May 12, 2027 · One wayAmerican AirlinesNonstop$175.00 May 12, 2027 – May 13, 2027 · 1 nightSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 13, 2027 · 1 nightAmerican AirlinesNonstop$335.00 May 12, 2027 – May 14, 2027 · 2 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 14, 2027 · 2 nightsAmerican AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$325.00 May 12, 2027 – May 15, 2027 · 3 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 15, 2027 · 3 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$335.00 May 12, 2027 – May 16, 2027 · 4 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 16, 2027 · 4 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$335.00 May 12, 2027 – May 17, 2027 · 5 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 17, 2027 · 5 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$325.00 May 12, 2027 – May 18, 2027 · 6 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 18, 2027 · 6 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$325.00 May 12, 2027 – May 19, 2027 · 7 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 May 12, 2027 – May 19, 2027 · 7 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$335.00 May 12, 2027 – May 20, 2027 · 8 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 20, 2027 · 8 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$335.00 May 12, 2027 – May 21, 2027 · 9 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 21, 2027 · 9 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$325.00 May 12, 2027 – May 22, 2027 · 10 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 22, 2027 · 10 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$335.00 May 12, 2027 – May 23, 2027 · 11 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 23, 2027 · 11 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$335.00 May 12, 2027 – May 24, 2027 · 12 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 24, 2027 · 12 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$325.00 May 12, 2027 – May 25, 2027 · 13 nightsSouthwest AirlinesNonstop$305.00 May 12, 2027 – May 25, 2027 · 13 nightsDelta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$325.00 May 12, 2027 – May 26, 2027 · 14 nightsSouthwest AirlinesUp to 1 stop each way$300.00 May 12, 2027 – May 26, 2027 · 14 nightsAmerican AirlinesNonstop$335.00

Flights for your trip

  1. Wed, May 12 · One way

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  2. Wed, May 12 · One way

    American Airlines
    6:49 amMSY
    2h 29m
    Nonstop
    10:18 amDCA

    One-way total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  3. Wed, May 12 – Thu, May 13

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    4:50 pmDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  4. Wed, May 12 – Thu, May 13

    American Airlines
    6:49 amMSY
    2h 29m
    Nonstop
    10:18 amDCA
    American Airlines
    11:26 amDCA
    3h 4m
    Nonstop
    1:30 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  5. Wed, May 12 – Fri, May 14

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    10:40 amDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    12:25 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  6. Wed, May 12 – Fri, May 14

    American Airlines
    6:49 amMSY
    2h 29m
    Nonstop
    10:18 amDCA
    American Airlines
    4:46 pmDCA
    5h 48m
    PHL · 1h 15m
    9:34 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  7. Wed, May 12 – Sat, May 15

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    4:50 pmDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  8. Wed, May 12 – Sat, May 15

    American Airlines
    6:49 amMSY
    2h 29m
    Nonstop
    10:18 amDCA
    American Airlines
    7:58 pmDCA
    2h 46m
    Nonstop
    9:44 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  9. Wed, May 12 – Sun, May 16

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    11:40 amDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    1:25 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  10. Wed, May 12 – Sun, May 16

    American Airlines
    6:49 amMSY
    2h 29m
    Nonstop
    10:18 amDCA
    American Airlines
    11:26 amDCA
    3h 4m
    Nonstop
    1:30 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  11. Wed, May 12 – Tue, May 18

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    7:30 pmDCA
    2h 50m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  12. Wed, May 12 – Tue, May 18

    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

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  13. Wed, May 12 – Wed, May 19

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    11:40 amDCA
    6h 15m
    MCO · 1h 45m
    4:55 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  14. Wed, May 12 – Wed, May 19

    American Airlines
    6:49 amMSY
    2h 29m
    Nonstop
    10:18 amDCA
    American Airlines
    7:35 amDCA
    3h 18m
    Nonstop
    9:53 amMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  15. Wed, May 12 – Thu, May 20

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    4:50 pmDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  16. Wed, May 12 – Thu, May 20

    American Airlines
    6:49 amMSY
    2h 29m
    Nonstop
    10:18 amDCA
    American Airlines
    11:26 amDCA
    3h 4m
    Nonstop
    1:30 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  17. Wed, May 12 – Sat, May 22

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    4:50 pmDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    6:35 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  18. Wed, May 12 – Sat, May 22

    American Airlines
    6:49 amMSY
    2h 29m
    Nonstop
    10:18 amDCA
    American Airlines
    7:58 pmDCA
    2h 46m
    Nonstop
    9:44 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  19. Wed, May 12 – Sun, May 23

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    11:40 amDCA
    2h 45m
    Nonstop
    1:25 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  20. Wed, May 12 – Sun, May 23

    American Airlines
    6:49 amMSY
    2h 29m
    Nonstop
    10:18 amDCA
    American Airlines
    11:26 amDCA
    3h 4m
    Nonstop
    1:30 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  21. Wed, May 12 – Mon, May 24

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    7:30 pmDCA
    2h 50m
    Nonstop
    9:20 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  22. Wed, May 12 – Mon, May 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

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  23. Wed, May 12 – Wed, May 26

    Southwest Airlines
    11:05 amMSY
    2h 25m
    Nonstop
    2:30 pmDCA
    Southwest Airlines
    11:40 amDCA
    6h 15m
    MCO · 1h 45m
    4:55 pmMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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  24. Wed, May 12 – Wed, May 26

    American Airlines
    6:49 amMSY
    2h 29m
    Nonstop
    10:18 amDCA
    American Airlines
    7:35 amDCA
    3h 18m
    Nonstop
    9:53 amMSY

    Round-trip total · 1 adult · Taxes included

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Exact travel datesAirlineFlightsTotal pricePrice issued (UTC)
2027-05-12 · one waySouthwest AirlinesWN978Axel-exclusive $160.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 · one wayAmerican AirlinesAA978Axel-exclusive $175.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-13Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-13American AirlinesAA978 / AA2528Axel-exclusive $335.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-14Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1539Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-14American AirlinesAA978 / AA5432 + AA1837Axel-exclusive $325.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-15Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-15American AirlinesAA978 / AA3128Axel-exclusive $335.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-16Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN3916Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-16American AirlinesAA978 / AA2528Axel-exclusive $335.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-17Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-17Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $325.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-18Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-18Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $325.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-19American AirlinesAA978 / AA2942Axel-exclusive $335.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-19Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1440 + WN2818Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-20Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-20American AirlinesAA978 / AA2528Axel-exclusive $335.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-21Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1539Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-21Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1539Axel-exclusive $325.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-22Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-22American AirlinesAA978 / AA3128Axel-exclusive $335.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-23Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN3916Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-23American AirlinesAA978 / AA2528Axel-exclusive $335.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-24Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-24Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $325.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-25Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $305.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-25Delta Air Lines / Southwest AirlinesDL2180 + DL537 / WN1186Axel-exclusive $325.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-26American AirlinesAA978 / AA2942Axel-exclusive $335.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z
2027-05-12 → 2027-05-26Southwest AirlinesWN978 / WN1440 + WN2818Axel-exclusive $300.002026-10-29T01:31:24Z

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

2027-05-12 · one way · Axel-exclusive $160.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 · one way · Axel-exclusive $175.00

  • American Airlines AA978: MSY 2027-05-12 06:49:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 10:18:00; nonstop; 149 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-13 · Axel-exclusive $305.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-05-13 16:50:00 → MSY 2027-05-13 18:35:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-13 · Axel-exclusive $335.00

  • American Airlines AA978: MSY 2027-05-12 06:49:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 10:18:00; nonstop; 149 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2528: DCA 2027-05-13 11:26:00 → MSY 2027-05-13 13:30:00; nonstop; 184 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-14 · Axel-exclusive $305.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1539: DCA 2027-05-14 10:40:00 → MSY 2027-05-14 12:25:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-14 · Axel-exclusive $325.00

  • American Airlines AA978: MSY 2027-05-12 06:49:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 10:18:00; nonstop; 149 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA5432 / AA1837: DCA 2027-05-14 16:46:00 → MSY 2027-05-14 21:34:00; 1 stop(s) via PHL; 348 minutes. Local airport times.
    • AA5432: DCA 2027-05-14 16:46:00 → PHL 2027-05-14 17:55:00; layover at PHL: 75 minutes.
    • AA1837: PHL 2027-05-14 19:10:00 → MSY 2027-05-14 21:34:00.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-15 · Axel-exclusive $305.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-05-15 16:50:00 → MSY 2027-05-15 18:35:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-15 · Axel-exclusive $335.00

  • American Airlines AA978: MSY 2027-05-12 06:49:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 10:18:00; nonstop; 149 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA3128: DCA 2027-05-15 19:58:00 → MSY 2027-05-15 21:44:00; nonstop; 166 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-16 · Axel-exclusive $305.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3916: DCA 2027-05-16 11:40:00 → MSY 2027-05-16 13:25:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-16 · Axel-exclusive $335.00

  • American Airlines AA978: MSY 2027-05-12 06:49:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 10:18:00; nonstop; 149 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2528: DCA 2027-05-16 11:26:00 → MSY 2027-05-16 13:30:00; nonstop; 184 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-18 · Axel-exclusive $305.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-05-18 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-05-18 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-18 · Axel-exclusive $325.00

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-05-12 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-05-12 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-05-12 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-05-12 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-05-18 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-05-18 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-19 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1440 / WN2818: DCA 2027-05-19 11:40:00 → MSY 2027-05-19 16:55:00; 1 stop(s) via MCO; 375 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN1440: DCA 2027-05-19 11:40:00 → MCO 2027-05-19 14:10:00; layover at MCO: 105 minutes.
    • WN2818: MCO 2027-05-19 15:55:00 → MSY 2027-05-19 16:55:00.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-19 · Axel-exclusive $335.00

  • American Airlines AA978: MSY 2027-05-12 06:49:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 10:18:00; nonstop; 149 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2942: DCA 2027-05-19 07:35:00 → MSY 2027-05-19 09:53:00; nonstop; 198 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-20 · Axel-exclusive $305.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-05-20 16:50:00 → MSY 2027-05-20 18:35:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-20 · Axel-exclusive $335.00

  • American Airlines AA978: MSY 2027-05-12 06:49:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 10:18:00; nonstop; 149 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2528: DCA 2027-05-20 11:26:00 → MSY 2027-05-20 13:30:00; nonstop; 184 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-22 · Axel-exclusive $305.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-05-22 16:50:00 → MSY 2027-05-22 18:35:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-22 · Axel-exclusive $335.00

  • American Airlines AA978: MSY 2027-05-12 06:49:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 10:18:00; nonstop; 149 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA3128: DCA 2027-05-22 19:58:00 → MSY 2027-05-22 21:44:00; nonstop; 166 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-23 · Axel-exclusive $305.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN3916: DCA 2027-05-23 11:40:00 → MSY 2027-05-23 13:25:00; nonstop; 165 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-23 · Axel-exclusive $335.00

  • American Airlines AA978: MSY 2027-05-12 06:49:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 10:18:00; nonstop; 149 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2528: DCA 2027-05-23 11:26:00 → MSY 2027-05-23 13:30:00; nonstop; 184 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-24 · Axel-exclusive $305.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-05-24 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-05-24 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-24 · Axel-exclusive $325.00

  • Delta Air Lines DL2180 / DL537: MSY 2027-05-12 18:22:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 23:46:00; 1 stop(s) via ATL; 264 minutes. Local airport times.
    • DL2180: MSY 2027-05-12 18:22:00 → ATL 2027-05-12 20:57:00; layover at ATL: 62 minutes.
    • DL537: ATL 2027-05-12 21:59:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 23:46:00.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1186: DCA 2027-05-24 19:30:00 → MSY 2027-05-24 21:20:00; nonstop; 170 minutes. Local airport times.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-26 · Axel-exclusive $300.00

  • Southwest Airlines WN978: MSY 2027-05-12 11:05:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 14:30:00; nonstop; 145 minutes. Local airport times.
  • Southwest Airlines WN1440 / WN2818: DCA 2027-05-26 11:40:00 → MSY 2027-05-26 16:55:00; 1 stop(s) via MCO; 375 minutes. Local airport times.
    • WN1440: DCA 2027-05-26 11:40:00 → MCO 2027-05-26 14:10:00; layover at MCO: 105 minutes.
    • WN2818: MCO 2027-05-26 15:55:00 → MSY 2027-05-26 16:55:00.

2027-05-12 → 2027-05-26 · Axel-exclusive $335.00

  • American Airlines AA978: MSY 2027-05-12 06:49:00 → DCA 2027-05-12 10:18:00; nonstop; 149 minutes. Local airport times.
  • American Airlines AA2942: DCA 2027-05-26 07:35:00 → MSY 2027-05-26 09:53:00; nonstop; 198 minutes. Local airport times.

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