Best Time to Fly DCA to MSY
Washington to New Orleans — month-by-month delay data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
Best month
January
1% on time
Worst month
January
1% on time
DCA → MSY on-time performance by month
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JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
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Monthly breakdown
| Month | On-time | Cancel rate | Flights |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 1% | 0.1% | 668 |
| February | 1% | 0% | 644 |
| March | 1% | 0% | 719 |
| April | 1% | 0% | 657 |
| May | 1% | 0% | 664 |
| June | 1% | 0% | 588 |
| July | 1% | 0.1% | 602 |
| August | 1% | 0% | 446 |
| September | 1% | 0% | 437 |
| October | 1% | 0% | 459 |
| November | 1% | 0% | 454 |
| December | 1% | 0% | 468 |
Frequently asked
What is the best month to fly from DCA to MSY?
January has the highest on-time rate at 1% for flights from Washington to New Orleans.
What is the worst month to fly DCA to MSY?
January has the lowest on-time rate at 1%, often due to winter weather.
How often are DCA to MSY flights delayed?
On average, 1% of flights from DCA to MSY arrive on time. That means about 99% experience some form of delay.
Source: Bureau of Transportation Statistics.