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AA5491 Flight Status American Airlines: Washington to New Orleans (AAL5491)

AA 5491 Washington to New Orleans Flight Status

American Airlines Flight AA5491 from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA to New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY is not scheduled for today July 19th, 2026.
The last time the flight was scheduled was on September 2nd, 2025.
Check the table below for AA5491's most recent flight history:

AA 5491 Flight Status & Schedule

Date Departure Arrival Status
Sep 02 13:10 14:28
Landed
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Sep 01 13:09 14:24
Landed
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Aug 30 13:31 14:42
Landed
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Aug 28 13:45 14:58
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Aug 27 13:07 14:16
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American Airlines AA 5491 Washington to New Orleans Flight Information

American Airlines Flight AA5491 connects Washington, United States to New Orleans, United States, taking off from Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport DCA and landing at New Orleans Louis Armstrong International Airport MSY.

How long is the AA5491 flight from Washington to New Orleans?

The average flight time from Washington to New Orleans is 2 hours and 14 minutes. The flight distance is 1559 km / 969 miles and the average flight speed is 695 km/h / 432 mph.

What is the On-Time Performance (OTP) of American Airlines Flight AA5491 Washington to New Orleans?

The Airportia On-Time Performance Rating for American Airlines Flight AA5491 is 4.9/5 stars. This metric is calculated using data from the past 10 flights.

When was the latest AA5491 flight?

The latest flight took off on Tuesday, September 2nd, 2025 with the flight status being Landed on 14:28.

How else can the flight AA5491 be referenced as?

This American Airlines flight can also be referenced as AAL5491, AA 5491, AAL 5491.

How often is flight AA5491 delayed?

On average, 30% of all AA5491 flights are delayed. The average delay is 22 minutes.

Can I get compensation for my delayed or cancelled AA5491 flight or baggage issues?

If your AA5491 flight was cancelled, delayed, or if you experienced baggage issues such as delayed, damaged, or lost bags, you may be entitled to compensation. Compensation amounts and eligibility depend on various regulations, including EC 261/2004, UK261, CA Montreal Convention, US GoodWill, BR-ANAC, SA-GACA and TK-SHY.

See our AA5491 Flight Tracker above for more details.

AA5491 and Washington DCA to New Orleans MSY Flights

Other flights departing from Washington DCA: AA5531, AA5165, AA4739, AA5636

Other flights arriving at New Orleans MSY: MX2657, AA4008, WN2369, WN3560

All flights connecting Washington DCA to New Orleans MSY.

AA5491 American Airlines Flight: Washington to New Orleans Route Map

AA5491 American Airlines Flight Map: Washington to New Orleans
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