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

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WN3481
WN Southwest
B38M
6:00 AM
CDT
9:35 AM
EDT
2h 35m
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
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WN1225
WN Southwest
738
11:39 AM
EDT
1:35 PM
CDT
2h 56m
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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WN1226
WN Southwest
B38M
4:10 PM
EDT
5:56 PM
CDT
2h 46m
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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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
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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New Orleans to Baltimore
2 carriers, 22 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 22 Flights/wk 998 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 87 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 30m. Beyond nonstop, 87 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 21 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h30-2h35 82%
F9 Frontier 1 32Q 2h38 82%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: F9 + WN (22 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
3
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
3
flights
Fri
3
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
8
Nonstop flights
22
Outbound / wk
29
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for MSY to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
87
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~27h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,603
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 Baltimore from New Orleans

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric MSY→BWI BTR→BWI JAN→BWI
Distance from MSY 65 mi 161 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 2
Weekly flights 22
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 24m 3h 15m
Departure OTP 82%
Airports within 200 miles of MSY with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in New Orleans, it's 7:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
998 mi / 1,607 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 2h 38m.

MSY–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the New Orleans to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance998 mi / 1,607 km
Flight time2h 30m to 2h 38m
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights22 out / 29 return
1-stop connections87 hubs
Origin: MSY
IATA / ICAOMSY / KMSY
TimezoneAmerica/Chicago
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 30m to 2h 38m. The route covers 998 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 22 nonstop flights per week from MSY to BWI. The return direction has about 29 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MEM, ECP, BHM, CGF, TEB, SDF, ILM, HPN, VRB, TTN, DCA, SRQ, EWR, YYZ, SUA, BED, DWH, LGA, PBI, BTR, ORL, CLE, CVG, BKL, PIE, APF, FOK, NAS, OPF, TMB, ISP, BCT, GCM, DSM, YUL, MHT, AFW, MYR, ABQ, PLS, ASE, SCF, BZN, SNA, OAK, SJO, CUN, CHS, SJC, SLC, SAV, ATL, RIC, BNA, RDU, ORD, HOU, STL, PIT, CLT, IAH, DTW, MCI, MDW, DAL, FLL, SAT, MCO, JAX, MIA, TPA, DFW, BOS, MSP, AUS, DEN, LHR, SFO, LAS, PHX, ORF, BUF, SEA, RSW, SAN, LAX and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of New Orleans.
Yes, return flights from BWI to MSY are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BTR, JAN and AEX. 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 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 22 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

MSY to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from MSY to BWI ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 2 hours 38 minutes. The route covers a distance of 998 miles (1,607 km). There are approximately 22 weekly flights outbound and 29 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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