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$63 Find Cheap Flights from Baltimore to New Orleans

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Cheapest round-trip
$239
Typical prices: $457-$220
Frontier
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BWI - MSY • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$257
Typical prices: $505-$225
Southwest
wo 6/3wo 6/10
BWI - MSY • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Baltimore to New Orleans (BWI-MSY)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Baltimore to New Orleans that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Baltimore to New Orleans

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Baltimore to New Orleans flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Baltimore to New Orleans to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Baltimore to New Orleans?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Baltimore to New Orleans departing in June.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Baltimore to New Orleans?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Baltimore to New Orleans clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to New Orleans on a Friday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Baltimore to New Orleans. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Baltimore to New Orleans?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Baltimore to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Baltimore to New Orleans is November, where tickets cost $252 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $457 and $374 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Baltimore to New Orleans?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

Yes, flying with a layover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop layover the cheapest option at $435 on average.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Baltimore to New Orleans?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Baltimore to New Orleans, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Baltimore to New Orleans, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

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Daniel Scheffler is a travel writer, podcaster, and producer. Born in Africa, bred in Europe and now living in America he has traveled to 140 countries (and all 50 U.S. states). Plus he has stayed at over 2500 hotels across the globe. His original shows Everywhere and Without Maps (available on Spotify) showcase his beliefs, travel is about humanity and sharing that beauty. And thus it reminds you that you shouldn’t believe everything you think.

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$63
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 14% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 20% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Baltimore to New Orleans

  • Can I fly nonstop from Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) to New Orleans Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY)?

    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.

  • Are there any New Orleans/ Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) hotels?

    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.

  • What is the efficient way to get from New Orleans/ Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY) to New Orleans city center?

    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.

  • Are there services for passengers with limited mobility at Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI)?

    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.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Baltimore to New Orleans was $63 for a one-way ticket and $239 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Baltimore and New Orleans?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Baltimore to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Baltimore to New Orleans flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Baltimore and New Orleans, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    There are nonstop flights from Baltimore to New Orleans on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Baltimore to New Orleans, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Baltimore to New Orleans are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $421 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $358 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Baltimore to New Orleans.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to New Orleans from Baltimore is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to New Orleans with an airline and back to Baltimore with another airline. Booking your flights between Baltimore and MSY can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to New Orleans from Baltimore up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Baltimore to New Orleans

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $174 or less one-way and $350 or less round-trip.
  • If you are flying into Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) and need airport transfers, BWI offers free shuttle buses that stop at each passenger terminal, hotel shuttle stops, parking lots, and car rental centers. The shuttle operates 24/7 and runs every 10-15min.
  • When traveling with your toddler, you will find excellent nursing suites in every terminal at New Orleans/ Louis Armstrong Airport (MSY). The rooms are suitable and private to make you comfortable after a long flight or waiting time.
  • When flying out of Baltimore to New Orleans through Baltimore Washington Airport, it is recommended that you arrive 2h earlier than your flight schedule. However, waiting time usually varies depending on the day. Also, you can visit the airline website or contact the airline to see wait lines earlier to plan for your journey efficiently.
  • Baltimore Washington Airport (BWI) provides special assistance to people with limited mobility upon request. To take advantage of these services, call your airline 48h before your flight time to inform them how they can assist you.
  • If you need to park your car when flying out to New Orleans Louis/ Armstrong Airport (MSY), there are various options you can utilize. You can take advantage of the valet option or choose one of the self-parking options. For long-term parking, you can use the garage on the East Side of the airport and short-term parking lots throughout the terminals. Also, there is an airport shuttle from the airport's South terminal picking up passengers at each station.

Prefer to fly direct from Baltimore to New Orleans?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Baltimore/Washington to New Orleans Louis Armstrong.
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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Baltimore to New Orleans

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4314 reviews
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7.0Food
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8.1Boarding
7.5Entertainment
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

10.0 Excellentlarry, Apr 2026
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The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

no service at all due to turbulence. they should've at least given us snacks, there were only 10 people on the entire flight.

First time I've had to use the disabled accommodations. And I could not have had a better experience with Southwest, i was having trouble getting from one terminal to another due to my heart failure. And the next thing I know a Southwest agent had made sure. I had a wheelchair at all my flights. Can't thank them enough.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

We waited in the airplane for over 45 min for a southwest employee to make the flight. This cause over half the plane to miss their connecting flight in Denver. When we confronted the desk upon arrival, they told us the only flight they had was the next day leaving at 8:50 pm!!! Or they offered to get us to Burbank or LA, but after that we were on our own to get back to Santa Barbara. I paid for a flight from sba to bna bna to sba. My re entry into mom mode has been 💯 rough because of southwest mistake with my flight. And now I’m leaving to Reno tomorrow for a vballl tournament and just discovered that my leg in Vegas has me and my 3 kids on a stand by flight even though I had booked these ticket last year November!! Do better southwest!

Southwest is kind of a slum airline. It’s gotten more expensive over the years for less and less service. I am a Southwest Chase Visa card holder and was forced to choose a seat in the 26th row in the middle seat. However my wife who is a rewards member but doesn’t hold a card or anything else, gets randomly assigned a normally paid seat in row 6! How does that work?

For the first time in a long time, the Wi-Fi actually worked the entire flight! The flight crew was amazing as usual.

The agent at check in and at the gate were less than thrilled to be at work. I'm not a fan of Kayak's placement on the plane. I got put in the middle seat and none of my preferences were used.

In ATL they have two sets of departure screens. Follow what is on your airline's departure board - the ATL Airport Authority departure board had completely incorrect details about the gate assignment for my flight, which would have made me miss boarding.

Flight was delayed it was hot while sitting on the plane, one engine was working on the plane until they had to do some jimmy rigging down the runway in order for the other engine to charge up. It was ridiculous

The flight was very good and the staff was very friendly and helpful!

The only thing I would say is we tried to get on a standby earlier flight, but with our fair we couldn’t. That seems senseless to leave with open seats..

Very easy to use and convenient, you can perform any action within the same portal

In a world of delays, Delta was on time both ways! Boarding was fast and efficient. Staff was friendly. AND wifi worked.

WiFi didn’t work. Flight delayed 3 hours Crew members were illiterate Seat lean back did not work.

Flight was delayed, we could have been notified earlier and in a consistent manner. App was not refreshing for another passenger to get the latest flight status. We could have stayed and waited at the hotel instead of waiting at the airport had we known the flight was going to delayed for more than 5 hours. The toilet is too tight, and needs to be cleaned more frequently (every hour). The entertainment screen froze, the touch screen not responding to touch. We were upgraded to comfort, it is more comfortable than regular economy seats.

This wasn't my experience with Delta. It was just the Pegasus flight. Seats were very hard. Staff was kinda rough. Not very nice. Charged me for snacks. For a 4 hour flight I would've expected more.

I would like a refund for the extra cost the seat I paid for. An oversized person sat next to me and I couldn’t fit on my seat and had to move to another seat.

Boarding gate at LAX was too crowded—two gates next to one another

The flight was delayed about an hour for a maintenance specialist to approve the maintenance repair

This flight was delayed but it worked in my favor because my Atlanta to Dallas flight was delayed.

This was a hard flight. 3 delays out of OKC (1 on the Tarmac). Delay in Atlanta coming to Dallas. total travel time was the equivalent of driving from OKC to Atlanta.

Like: flights are on time, good boarding process Can improve: planes are old, improve entertainment and make space more comfortable

Had to wait for a gate for a long time, then waited on the run way for a long time before leaving. The actual flights part was good.

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

Flying in the United States with the major airlines has become so underwhelming. A 2-3hr flight in most other parts of the world with the major carriers of the area comes with newer, CLEANER aircraft and significantly better in flight service in terms of both staff attitude and a actual meal service.

On time departure and early arrival. Flight attendant very nice.

The flight was delayed for over an hour. No one at the gate said anything about the flight being delayed. I had to rely on my phone for updates. Absolutely no communication at the gate.

I had a great experience from booking to boarding to landing. This was the best experience from all the flights I’ve had with Spirit so far! The price and times were affordable and perfect. I will fly with them again soon!

Got surprised by passing an additional fee when selecting seats. No snack or drink offered. Will never use spirit again.

The flight was delayed by over an hour. The flight departure time and gate info kept changing several times. Very frustrating boarding experience and inconvenient for families with little children.

Terrible they canceled the flight very sheepishly and ended up costing me 1200 dollars and kayak and xcover are doing nothing

Terrible Airline I will never fly that airline again. Shame on you for recommending them.

Uncomfortable seats and tiny tray table. Expensive snacks. Flight was on time and crew was pleasant but take me back to Southwest!

Horrible, delay after delay due to our plane needing fuel.

Rough landings but comfortable and affordable if you can pack light

It was not good at all, I think the crew could be kinder

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

The crew acted like they had never done this and kept barking passive aggressive orders at people. + the security line + the delay + sitting on the tarmac for 2 hours + none of the apps or signage updating with correct times

More inflight connection. And leg space is horrible. And the paying for baggage I'd ridiculous!!!

My flight was originally from SAT to MCO connecting from MCO to ORD. We got diverted to ATL and than Frontier staff there was sooo un helpful first they said they couldn’t give us any accommodation since our flight first got delayed that cancelled and now it’s 221am and I am still in ATL since they said they need to create a new flight my final destination is ORD and I have been delayed twice and cancelled. With no real help the frontier app didn’t work no email updates over all such a horrible experience

There's no seats that lean back with little leg space i wad uncomfortable the entire flight. Your charges for extra baggage is despicable and costly!!

Remind customers of the need to have passport or new ID for boarding.

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