Charm City may lose some of its luster after you explore the Big Easy. Book a direct Southwest Airlines® flight from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, and be confident that the process will be straightforward. If you have flexible travel dates, check out the Low Fare Calendar and find the lowest fares for each day of the month. Explore Southwest Vacations® for more deals on everything you need to round out your trip, including rental cars, hotels, and more.
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Baltimore/Washington (BWI), MD to New Orleans, LA
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| Departing from | Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) |
|---|---|
| Arriving at | Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) |
| Average flight time | 2 hours 48 minutes |
| Distance | 998 miles |
| 89† | Weekly flights |
|---|---|
| 2‡ | Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday |
| 2‡ | Nonstop flights on Saturday |
| 3‡ | Nonstop flights on Sunday |
Other popular flights from Baltimore/Washington (BWI):
View our interactive map†Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 10/1/2021 and 10/31/2021. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 10/1/2021 and 10/31/2021.
Let yourself be taken in by the deep, rich lure of the lore, culture, and history of the Big Easy. Whether you’re in the mood for dark, spooky history or cheerful street festivals, there’s something waiting for you in this bayou town. When you deplane at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, you can rent a car, call a ride share, or hop on public transit provided by RTA or JET and get right on the way into your adventure.
While you’re seeing the sights, don’t forget to take advantage of the unique food culture of New Orleans. Bid your diet farewell and sample a little bit of everything: Creole and Cajun cuisines, soul food, unique local desserts (like beignets and bananas Foster), and fresh seafood. Then walk off your culinary tourism with one of dozens of tours. Swamp tours, neighborhood tours, food and drink tours, and even cemetery and haunted location tours are available. See what New Orleans has to offer beyond Bourbon Street and the French Quarter.
Whether you’re heading to New Orleans to join the Mardi Gras festivities in early spring, to explore the storied history and unique culture that the bayou breeds, or for no real reason in particular, you can do it all.
One child over 14 days and under two (2) years of age, not occupying a seat, may be carried free of charge when traveling with an adult (12 years of age or older). Learn more.
Customers flying with a pet are subject to a pet fare. To learn more about traveling with your furry friend, explore the Southwest® pet policy.
Minors under the age of 18 are not permitted to fly unaccompanied on international flights or any itinerary that includes an international flight. Learn more.
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Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is just 11 miles east of New Orleans. Call a car, hop on a bus, or hit the road to your New Orleans adventure.
At Southwest, we know it takes more than great deals on New Orleans airfares and convenient scheduling options to make your trip memorable. So from booking to boarding, we offer services and features designed to make your travel from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to New Orleans the best it can be. Learn more about the Southwest® travel experience before you book your flight from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
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1First and second checked bags. Weight and size limits apply.
2Fare difference may apply.
The average flight time from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to New Orleans is 2 hours 48 minutes.
There are 89 weekly flights from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to New Orleans on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to New Orleans 2 times per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to New Orleans 2 times per day on Saturdays and 3 times per day on Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to New Orleans with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
You can rent a car at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport—book yours with your flight.
Yes! Flights from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to New Orleans—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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