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$82+ Cheap flights from Baltimore to New Orleans (BWI - MSY)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 10/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — MSY
Sep 3 — Sep 101
Thu 9/3
Thu 9/10
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Baltimore to New Orleans
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Baltimore to New Orleans. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 4, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/2. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/298:45 am
BWI
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MSY
2 stops9h 47m
Frontier
Sat 9/56:17 pm
MSY
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BWI
1 stop15h 07m
Frontier
Deal found 8/2$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:32 pm
BWI
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MSY
2 stops21h 00m
Frontier
Tue 9/223:17 pm
MSY
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BWI
1 stop16h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$233
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/159:37 pm
BWI
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MSY
1 stop19h 30m
Frontier
Mon 8/175:09 pm
MSY
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BWI
1 stop13h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 7/29$234
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/227:05 pm
BWI
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MSY
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 10/267:05 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop4h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 7/30$235
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 11/88:00 am
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop9h 03m
Frontier
Thu 11/124:58 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop6h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$236
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1810:11 am
BWI
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MSY
1 stop8h 51m
Frontier
Mon 8/247:11 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$237
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/109:25 pm
BWI
-
MSY
2 stops20h 06m
Frontier
Sun 9/138:03 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop11h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$238
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/289:32 pm
BWI
-
MSY
2 stops21h 00m
Frontier
Fri 9/47:11 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/189:32 pm
BWI
-
MSY
2 stops21h 00m
Frontier
Thu 8/207:11 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/30$240
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/228:45 am
BWI
-
MSY
1 stop10h 17m
Frontier
Mon 8/249:36 pm
MSY
-
BWI
2 stops23h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 8/1$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/3. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/239:52 am
BWI
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MSY
1 stop7h 15m
Frontier
Mon 10/265:29 pm
MSY
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BWI
1 stop24h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 8/3$242
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/288:48 pm
BWI
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MSY
2 stops21h 08m
Frontier
Sat 8/297:11 pm
MSY
-
BWI
1 stop11h 15m
Frontier
Deal found 7/31$243

Find flight deals from Baltimore to New Orleans

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Baltimore (BWI) to New Orleans (MSY). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated August 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$232
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$82
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$331
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 16% potential increase in price ($72 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Baltimore to New Orleans that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Baltimore to New Orleans that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip
Quickest round-trip

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/7

8:10 am-9:55 am

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 10/13

12:35 pm-4:00 pm

Nonstop2h 25m

$279

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/16

6:05 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/22

6:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$279

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/30

6:05 pm-7:50 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sat 10/3

6:10 am-9:45 am

Nonstop2h 35m

$279

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/5

9:40 am-3:40 pm

1 stop7h 00m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/14

6:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$281

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/1

10:25 am-12:05 pm

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Tue 9/22

6:30 am-12:35 pm

1 stop5h 05m

$289

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/8

1:45 pm-7:55 pm

2 stops7h 10m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Thu 9/10

5:00 am-12:20 pm

2 stops6h 20m

$309

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/23

9:50 pm-11:35 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 10/26

6:00 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop2h 30m

$327

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/25

9:27 am-7:07 pm

1 stop10h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Sun 9/27

9:00 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops14h 00m

$333

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/31

9:55 am-11:35 am

Nonstop2h 40m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

5:10 am-11:20 am

1 stop5h 10m

$373

BaltimoreNew Orleans

BWI - MSY

BWIMSY

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/5

5:45 pm-7:30 pm

Nonstop2h 45m

New Orleans Louis Armstrong

Mon 9/7

6:10 am-9:40 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$398

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Compare providers for flights from Baltimore to New Orleans

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Baltimore to New Orleans in August.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*1 star
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Baltimore-New Orleans flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Baltimore-New Orleans flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Baltimore-New Orleans flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Baltimore-New Orleans flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Baltimore-New Orleans flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Baltimore to New Orleans

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Baltimore to New Orleans

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

The best time to book flights from Baltimore to New Orleans is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Baltimore to New Orleans?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to New Orleans (average of $262). Flying from Baltimore to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $481). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BWI to MSY?

Find hourly flight availability from Baltimore to New Orleans. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 4, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Baltimore to New Orleans at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 18% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Baltimore to New Orleans. Price data was last updated on August 1, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Baltimore to New Orleans flight should consider departing on Tuesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Baltimore to New Orleans?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Baltimore to New Orleans flights typically cost between $242 and $420 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $232 on Frontier (Aug 29-Sep 5).

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Brandon Schultz

Expert on MSY

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Reviews of airlines servicing New Orleans

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to New Orleans. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to New Orleans. Reviews last updated August 4, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Baltimore to New Orleans, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2023

BWI - SAN

I am a diabetic so Southwest’s snacks are always a challenge for me. Nuts would be a great option. Thanks
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2023

BWI - SAN

I am a diabetic so Southwest’s snacks are always a challenge for me. Nuts would be a great option. Thanks
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2023

BWI - SAN

I am a diabetic so Southwest’s snacks are always a challenge for me. Nuts would be a great option. Thanks
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,059 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2023

BWI - SAN

I am a diabetic so Southwest’s snacks are always a challenge for me. Nuts would be a great option. Thanks
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,846 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2023

BWI - SAN

I am a diabetic so Southwest’s snacks are always a challenge for me. Nuts would be a great option. Thanks
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,738 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,222 reviews

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

David,Aug 2023

BWI - SAN

I am a diabetic so Southwest’s snacks are always a challenge for me. Nuts would be a great option. Thanks

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Baltimore to New Orleans. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    New Orleans Louis Armstrong is the airport most travelers will use when flying to New Orleans from Baltimore/Washington. Booking flights from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) to Louis Armstrong (MSY) should be relatively easy as there is 1 daily flight to New Orleans from 5 different airlines. 2h 40m is how long a flight from Baltimore to New Orleans Louis Armstrong will take if you book a nonstop flight.

  • How popular is this Baltimore to New Orleans flight route?

    This flight path from Baltimore/Washington to New Orleans Louis Armstrong was viewed by 25 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • How long is the flight from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    There are many flights that can get you from Baltimore to New Orleans in 2h 45m. Fly via Southwest to get the fastest option. There are 998 mi between Baltimore and New Orleans. All flights are typically nonstop.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Baltimore to New Orleans round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Baltimore to New Orleans round-trip from $128. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $159, and United Airlines, from $217. Frontier is priced at 64% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Baltimore to New Orleans one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $62. Users have also found prices from $108 and $112 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    The cheapest flight price from Baltimore to New Orleans is $131. On average you can expect to pay $408. The most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - New Orleans Louis Armstrong), can usually be booked for $222.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Baltimore to New Orleans that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Baltimore to New Orleans flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Baltimore to New Orleans.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Baltimore to New Orleans?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Baltimore to New Orleans by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to New Orleans (average of $262). Flying from Baltimore to New Orleans in June is currently the most expensive (average of $481). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Baltimore to New Orleans

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Baltimore to New Orleans. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated August 4, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$128Average$264FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$159Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$217Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$221Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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