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

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998 mi airlines 46/wk
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WN1225
WN Southwest
7M8
10:05 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 45m
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WN1060
WN Southwest
737
12:30 PM
EDT
2:25 PM
EDT
2h 55m
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WN2874
WN Southwest
7M8
1:50 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
EDT
2h 45m
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WN1226
WN Southwest
73H
2:40 PM
EDT
4:25 PM
EDT
2h 45m
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WN1649
WN Southwest
7M8
3:35 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 55m
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F94581
F9 Frontier
A21N
6:15 PM
EDT
8:18 PM
EDT
3h 3m
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WN1797
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
EDT
2h 50m
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WN1227
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 PM
EDT
11:00 PM+1
EDT
2h 45m
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WN2760
WN Southwest
7M8
9:55 PM
EDT
11:50 PM+1
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1721
WN Southwest
737
5:50 AM
EDT
9:15 AM
EDT
2h 25m
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WN3481
WN Southwest
7M8
6:00 AM
EDT
9:35 AM
EDT
2h 35m
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WN646
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
EDT
2h 25m
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WN2751
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 30m
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WN2475
WN Southwest
73H
9:30 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
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WN3849
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
EDT
2h 25m
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WN4009
WN Southwest
7M8
12:25 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
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WN1960
WN Southwest
7S7
1:30 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
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WN1409
WN Southwest
7S7
1:50 PM
EDT
5:20 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2990
WN Southwest
7S7
3:10 PM
EDT
6:45 PM
EDT
2h 35m
M T W T F S S
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F94582
F9 Frontier
20N
3:39 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
EDT
2h 31m
M T W T F S S
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WN1837
WN Southwest
7S7
5:00 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
EDT
3h 25m
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Baltimore to New Orleans
2 carriers, 46 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 46 Flights/wk 998 mi 2h 45m nonstop 65 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 45m. Beyond nonstop, 65 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 42 737, 73H, 7M8 2h45-2h55 36%
F9 Frontier 4 A21N 3h03 36%
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
A21NF9
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (46 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
7
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
8
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
46
Outbound / wk
48
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to MSY.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
65
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,541
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BWI → MSY
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
70%
Return
MSY → BWI
88%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
88%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → MSY delays →

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 3 11
Weekly flights 46 123 44
Flight time 2h 45m 1h 56m 1h 28m
Departure OTP 36%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
New Orleans is 0 hours the same as Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · MSY: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans.
Distance & Flight Time
998 mi / 1,607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 45m 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 45m to 3h 3m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights46 out / 48 return
1-stop connections65 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
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 45m to 3h 3m. The route covers 998 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 46 nonstop flights per week from BWI to MSY. The return direction has about 48 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, GSP, APF, BCT, ECP, PBI, IAD, EYW, MEM, PVD, YYZ, OPF, CLE, MKE, RIC, PHL, BDL, GRR, JFK, ASE, MBJ, PLS, SCF, MYR, SJO, CUN, CHS, CVG, ATL, EWR, LGA, STL, ORF, MDW, BNA, FLL, MIA, CLT, TPA, ORD, MCO, RSW, DAL, MCI, HOU, PHX, IAH, DTW, AUS, SAT, RDU, PIT, DFW, BOS, LAS, DEN, LHR, JAX, MSP, SEA, SFO, SAV, LAX, SLC and SAN. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
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 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).