Which airlines fly the Airbus A321 (all variants) from DCA to MSY?

See the operators list on this page — it is compiled from open ADS-B observed-flights data updated nightly. Operators with the most recent observations are listed first.

How often is the Airbus A321 (all variants) used on the DCA to MSY route?

Observed model variants and date ranges are listed below. Aircraft assignments can change seasonally; data refreshes nightly.

What is the typical schedule for Airbus A321 (all variants) flights from Washington to New Orleans?

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Where does this data come from?

Operator and aircraft observations come from the adsb.lol open ADS-B network under the Open Database License. Data refreshes nightly.

Washington to New Orleans on the Airbus A321 (all variants)

DCA → MSY · operated by the Airbus A321 (all variants)

Distance: 1,559 km (969 mi)
Est. flight time: ~2h 10m
Operators on Airbus A321 (all variants): 1
Observations (14 days): 1

Airlines operating the Airbus A321 (all variants) on DCA → MSY

Airline	Observations	First seen	Last seen
American Airlines	1	2026-05-20	2026-05-20

About the Airbus A321 (all variants) on this route

The Airbus A321 (all variants) is used by 1 operator on Washington → New Orleans.

For specifications, safety record, and global deployment data, see the Airbus A321 (all variants) family page or the Airbus A321 (all variants) safety record.

Other aircraft on the DCA–MSY route

Boeing 737 (all variants) — 3 observations
Airbus A319 — 1 observation
Bombardier CRJ (all variants) — 1 observation

Airport details

Departure: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

City: Washington
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: DCA / KDCA

Arrival: Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)

City: New Orleans
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: MSY / KMSY

Frequently asked questions

Which airlines fly the Airbus A321 (all variants) on the DCA-MSY route?

Airlines observed operating the Airbus A321 (all variants) on DCA to MSY include: American Airlines.

How often does the Airbus A321 (all variants) fly DCA-MSY?

The Airbus A321 (all variants) was observed 1 time on the DCA–MSY route in the last 14 days across 1 operator.

What's the distance from Washington to New Orleans?

The great-circle distance from Washington (DCA) to New Orleans (MSY) is approximately 1,559 km (969 miles). Estimated flight time is ~2h 10m.

What other aircraft fly the DCA-MSY route?

Other aircraft observed on DCA–MSY include: Boeing 737 (all variants), Airbus A319, Bombardier CRJ (all variants).

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