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Yes, multiple major airlines fly directly from Baltimore, Washington (BWI) to New Orleans/ Louis Armstrong (MSY). These routes are generally used by Spirit and South West Airlines, which are available 24/7. However, if you are looking for cheaper flights, there are several options with one stopover, including Delta Airlines, usually with one layover.

Yes, there are various hotel options near and at the airport in New Orleans that also give free shuttle assistance to and from the airport. These include New Orleans Marriot Hotel, approximately 12 miles from the airport, Wyndham NewOrleans Hotel, and more. If you are flying in late, consider spending the night in one of those hotels so you can unwind from the long flight.

It takes approximately 19min to get to New Orleans/ Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) by car. You can order a taxi or rideshare for efficient travel. You can also use public transit. The airport shuttle takes 57min for the same distance as it regularly runs between (MSY) to downtown Orleans, but it is the cheapest way to travel.

If you are traveling through Baltimore Washington Airport, you can arrange for special assistance before flight time to get through security and to your gate with ease. The airport is equipped with wheelchair restrooms and airport shuttle transfers for passengers with limited mobility. The arrival airport, New Orleans/Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY), also offers these services.

Among airlines operating Baltimore to New Orleans flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Only Southwest operates flights between Baltimore and New Orleans.

Flights from Baltimore to New Orleans usually depart from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and arrive at New Orleans Louis Armstrong (MSY).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Baltimore to New Orleans:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $224 round-trip via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW), compared to $371 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

One-stop flights from Baltimore to New Orleans most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 33% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 7% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 33% on the Baltimore to New Orleans route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $281 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $419, a difference of $138. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Baltimore to New Orleans route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 43 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Baltimore to New Orleans flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and afternoon flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in New Orleans are Bourbon Street, New Orleans Morial Convention Center and Caesars Superdome. These are among the most viewed places in New Orleans on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from Baltimore to New Orleans takes 2h 45m, covering 998 miles.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Baltimore to New Orleans:

• Earliest: departs at 8:10 am and lands at 10:55 am
• Latest: departs at 9:50 pm and lands at 12:35 am.

The flight takes about 2h 45m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 0% above the route average of $348. Book 13 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

One-way fares from Baltimore to New Orleans are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $104, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Spirit Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Baltimore to New Orleans flights are:

• Spirit Airlines: 89% on time
• Southwest: 82% on time
• Frontier: 75% on time

Overall, flights on this route are on time 83% of the time on average.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 39m, compared with 4h 41m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 5h 05m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

New Orleans is 1 hour behind Baltimore (Central Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· Dollar
· Priceless
· Hertz
· Thrifty
· Budget

Round-trip flights from Baltimore to New Orleans range from $246 to $470, with an average of $348 over the past 12 months. Anything below $246 counts as a good deal.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Baltimore to New Orleans route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.