Baltimore to New Orleans (BWI–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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WN1225
WN Southwest
738
8:22 AM
EDT
10:19 AM
CDT
2h 57m
M T W T F S S
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WN2874
WN Southwest
7M8
1:50 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1340
WN Southwest
73H
2:55 PM
EDT
4:40 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1342
WN Southwest
4:14 PM
EDT
5:56 PM
CDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
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WN1226
WN Southwest
B38M
5:40 PM
EDT
7:30 PM
CDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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F94581
F9 Frontier
A21N
6:15 PM
EDT
8:18 PM
CDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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F93703
F9 Frontier
32N
7:11 PM
EDT
9:05 PM
CDT
2h 54m
M T W T F S S
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WN1227
WN Southwest
738
9:15 PM
EDT
11:00 PM
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1797
WN Southwest
7M8
10:20 PM
EDT
12:05 AM+1
CDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN3481
WN Southwest
B38M
5:13 AM
CDT
8:23 AM
EDT
2h 10m
M T W T F S S
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WN2751
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 AM
CDT
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2475
WN Southwest
73H
9:30 AM
CDT
1:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN4009
WN Southwest
738
12:25 PM
CDT
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1960
WN Southwest
7S7
1:30 PM
CDT
5:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1409
WN Southwest
7S7
1:50 PM
CDT
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2990
WN Southwest
737
3:10 PM
CDT
6:45 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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F93704
F9 Frontier
32Q
4:37 PM
CDT
8:15 PM
EDT
2h 38m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Baltimore to New Orleans
2 carriers, 29 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 29 Flights/wk 998 mi 2h 42m nonstop -1h behind 105 1-stop hubs

BWI–MSY is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 998 miles in approximately 2h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 105 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–MSY service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 23 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 2h42-2h57 85%
F9 Frontier 6 32N, A21N 2h54-3h03 85%
Aircraft on this route
32N Airbus A320neo – F9
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A21N Airbus A321neo – F9
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (29 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to MSY direction.
Mon
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
7
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
29
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
105
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~30h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,524
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

Other ways to reach New Orleans from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
Metric BWI→MSY DCA→MSY IAD→MSY
Distance from BWI 30 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 4 16
Weekly flights 29 90 71
Flight time 2h 42m 2h 40m 2h 36m
Departure OTP 85%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · MSY: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 5:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
998 mi / 1,607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 42m to 3h 3m.

BWI–MSY Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to New Orleans route.
Route details
Distance998 mi / 1,607 km
Flight time2h 42m to 3h 3m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights29 out / 22 return
1-stop connections105 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to MSY flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport take approximately 2h 42m to 3h 3m. The route covers 998 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 29 nonstop flights per week from BWI to MSY. The return direction has about 22 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GSO, CEU, AGS, ACY, APF, LIT, SOP, GSP, PDK, MOB, BHM, GPT, MKE, TYS, ECP, NAS, FOK, IAD, ILM, BCT, MEM, TEB, BDL, MLB, DCA, MKC, CLE, EYW, TMB, PVD, PSM, RIC, HPN, SUA, SDF, JAX, PIT, OPF, HYA, PHL, YYZ, PBI, SRQ, JFK, HVN, RSW, PWM, GRR, OKC, ASE, LGA, EGE, ELP, PLS, MBJ, SJO, SCF, BTR, TRM, RIL, LIR, SNA, ORF, SMF, VNY, STT, SJC, CHS, CUN, ATL, MIA, IAH, CLT, STL, BNA, MYR, FLL, CVG, EWR, MDW, MCI, HOU, DAL, RDU, TPA, ORD, DTW, BOS, MCO, PHX, DFW, AUS, LAS, MSP, SAT, DEN, LAX, SAV, SLC, SEA, LHR, SFO, SGR, SAN and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
New Orleans is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from MSY to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and PHL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BWI to MSY

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 29 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BWI to MSY Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to MSY ranges from 2 hours 42 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 998 miles (1,607 km). There are approximately 29 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

105 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via GSO. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL).