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

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998 mi airlines 48/wk
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Flight Schedule 21 flights Verified 12h ago
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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
M T W T F S S
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WN646
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
EDT
9:25 AM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN2751
WN Southwest
7M8
8:20 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2475
WN Southwest
73H
9:30 AM
EDT
1:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN3849
WN Southwest
7S7
12:15 PM
EDT
3:40 PM
EDT
2h 25m
M T W T F S S
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WN4009
WN Southwest
7M8
12:25 PM
EDT
3:55 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN1960
WN Southwest
7S7
1:30 PM
EDT
5:00 PM
EDT
2h 30m
M T W T F S S
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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
M T W T F S S
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WN1225
WN Southwest
7M8
10:05 AM
EDT
11:50 AM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1060
WN Southwest
737
12:30 PM
EDT
2:25 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2874
WN Southwest
7M8
1:50 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1226
WN Southwest
73H
2:40 PM
EDT
4:25 PM
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
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WN1649
WN Southwest
7M8
3:35 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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F94581
F9 Frontier
A21N
6:15 PM
EDT
8:18 PM
EDT
3h 3m
M T W T F S S
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WN1797
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN1227
WN Southwest
7M8
9:15 PM
EDT
11:00 PM+1
EDT
2h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
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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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New Orleans to Baltimore
2 carriers, 48 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 48 Flights/wk 998 mi 2h 25m nonstop 64 1-stop hubs

MSY–BWI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 998 miles in approximately 2h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 64 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop MSY–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 43 737, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h25-3h25 100%
F9 Frontier 5 20N 2h31 100%
Aircraft on this route
20N Airbus A320neo – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (48 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, MSY to BWI direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
7
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
48
Outbound / wk
46
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
64
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~32h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,428
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
MSY → BWI
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
80%
Return
BWI → MSY
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
100%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. MSY delays → BWI delays →

Other ways to reach Baltimore from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric MSY→BWI JAN→BWI AEX→BWI
Distance from MSY 161 mi 164 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 48 6 1
Flight time 2h 25m 2h 20m 2h 24m
Departure OTP 100%
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
998 mi / 1,607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 25m to 3h 25m.

MSY–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance998 mi / 1,607 km
Flight time2h 25m to 3h 25m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights48 out / 46 return
1-stop connections64 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Kentucky/Monticello
Passengers/yr13.1M
Elevation4 ft / 1 m
Destination: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about MSY to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 2h 25m to 3h 25m. The route covers 998 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 48 nonstop flights per week from MSY to BWI. The return direction has about 46 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, ECP, BHM, TEB, DCA, TTN, MEM, BCT, CLE, SDF, EWR, CVG, SUA, TMB, SRQ, OPF, PBI, DSM, MHT, NAS, BZN, ASE, SAV, SNA, SJO, CHS, CUN, SJC, RDU, MYR, ORF, MIA, SLC, ATL, CLT, RIC, STL, BNA, FLL, PIT, MCO, DAL, HOU, TPA, MCI, DFW, ORD, MDW, IAH, JAX, AUS, DEN, SAT, SFO, BOS, PHX, DTW, LAS, LAX, LHR, MSP, SAN, SEA and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BWI to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include JAN and AEX. 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 MSY to BWI

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 48 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

MSY to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to BWI ranges from 2 hours 25 minutes to 3 hours 25 minutes. The route covers a distance of 998 miles (1,607 km). There are approximately 48 weekly flights outbound and 46 return, totaling 94 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

64 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Jackson (JAN) and Alexandria (AEX).