Baltimore to New Orleans (BWI–MSY) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 42 | 737, 73H, 7M8 | 2h45-2h55 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 4 | A21N | 3h03 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach New Orleans from Baltimore
| Metric | BWI→MSY | DCA→MSY | IAD→MSY |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BWI | – | 30 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 11 |
| Weekly flights | 46 | 123 | 44 |
| Flight time | 2h 45m | 1h 56m | 1h 28m |
| Departure OTP | 36% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BWI: EDT · MSY: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
BWI–MSY Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
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 46 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 45 minutes to 3 hours 3 minutes. The route covers a distance of 998 miles (1,607 km). There are approximately 46 weekly flights outbound and 48 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL).