{ "response": { "Key": "BWI-MSY", "orig": { "code": "BWI", "type": "airport", "city": "Baltimore", "fullCity": "Baltimore, Maryland", "airport": "Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "MSY", "type": "airport", "city": "New Orleans", "fullCity": "New Orleans, Louisiana", "airport": "Louis Armstrong Intl Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "The flight from Baltimore to New Orleans is about 1,000 miles and typically takes 2 hours and 45 minutes nonstop. The return leg is about 2 hours and 30 minutes, slightly shorter thanks to prevailing winds.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "Southwest flies nonstop from Baltimore to New Orleans daily, with up to 84 weekly departures spread from early morning through late evening. The flight takes about 2 hours 45 minutes eastbound and roughly 2 hours 30 minutes on the return. Southwest is the only carrier offering nonstop service on this route.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "redeye_flights" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in New Orleans?", "answer": "From Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY), the most popular way to reach downtown New Orleans is by ride-share or taxi, which take about 20 minutes and cost roughly $36–$45. Public transit is available via the Jefferson Transit (JeT) bus E2, which connects to the historic streetcar line for a budget-friendly option, though it's slower. All major rental car companies operate on-site, and there are also limousine and shuttle services. The airport is located just 11 miles west of downtown, so driving is straightforward via I-10. Ride-share is generally the fastest and most-used option.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://flymsy.com/ground-transportation", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2025-01-28T05:47:43Z" }, { "url": "https://flymsy.com/passengers/about-us/", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2019-09-23T11:48:58Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis%20Armstrong%20New%20Orleans%20International%20Airport", "title": "Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-28T18:56:45Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_Armstrong_New_Orleans_International_Airport", "title": "Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "time_published": "2026-07-06T11:17:39Z" }, { "url": "http://flymsy.com/nonstop", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "time_published": "2026-05-15T18:29:57Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "Flights from Baltimore to New Orleans average $244 in late September, the cheapest stretch on the route, with September, August, and January the cheapest months overall. Fares climb most in late December, averaging $318, making December the most expensive month followed by March and April.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "For Baltimore to New Orleans, book roughly 4-6 weeks ahead for the best fares, which average about $178. The sweet spot is around 30 days out at $174, while booking 180 days early costs about $312; summer and holiday periods tend to require booking even earlier, as prices climb steeply inside three weeks.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "Yes, Southwest operates a nonstop red-eye from Baltimore to New Orleans, departing at 9:05 PM on Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Sundays. The flight departs late evening and, on a roughly two-and-a-half-hour route, lands before midnight the same night.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines operates non‑stop flights from Baltimore to New Orleans, with up to 84 weekly departures on a variety of schedules throughout the day. The airline fields flights from early morning through late evening, offering travelers multiple daily options.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Baltimore and New Orleans?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Dallas, which offer frequent connections and efficient transfers, keeping total travel time competitive. Atlanta is the busiest hub with extensive options, while Charlotte and Dallas provide streamlined connections on major carriers." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "On the Baltimore–New Orleans route, Southwest Airlines has an on‑time arrival rate of 76% and a cancellation rate of 0.7%.", "methodology": "On-time arrival and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to New Orleans?", "answer": "February to April and October to November offer pleasant temperatures and smaller crowds outside of major festivals." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "For this domestic flight, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry a payment method for baggage and any required health documents." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in New Orleans?", "answer": "New Orleans has one airport, Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, located about 15 miles west of downtown." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Baltimore, the Maryland Transit Administration (MTA) Light Rail is a direct and popular public transit option, taking about 30 minutes to BWI. The MARC Penn Line train is faster at roughly 25 minutes, with a free shuttle from the BWI Rail Station to the terminal. Ride-share services like Uber and Lyft, as well as taxis, offer door-to-door convenience in about 20-30 minutes, though at a higher cost. Driving and parking on-site is straightforward with hourly, daily, and long-term lots; the Light Rail and MARC train are often the most cost-effective and efficient choices.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dc", "title": "Washington, DC | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:30Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/flights/air-traffic-map", "title": "Air Traffic Map | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-05T14:00:15Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI_Marshall_Airport_Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI%20Marshall%20Airport%20Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dulles-international-airport", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:44Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at New Orleans airport?", "answer": "Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) does not have on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods. There are nearby hotels connected by shuttle, including several in Kenner. The terminal is open 24 hours, but seating with armrests and bright overnight lighting make it less comfortable for sleeping.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://flymsy.com/", "title": "Official Home - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-02-24T22:00:56Z" }, { "url": "https://flymsy.com/passengers/about-us/", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2019-09-23T11:48:58Z" }, { "url": "http://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/louisiana/new-orleans/activities/private_departure_transfer_to_louis_armstrong_new_orleans_airport_msy-XZOTTF?property=MSYRM", "title": "Private Departure Transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport MSY", "time_published": "2026-04-29T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/guides/new-orleans-airport-guide.htm", "title": "New Orleans Airport Guide (MSY) - Sleeping in Airports", "time_published": "2018-08-06T07:59:19Z" }, { "url": "https://activities.marriott.com/north-america/usa/louisiana/new-orleans/activities/private_departure_transfer_to_louis_armstrong_new_orleans_airport_msy-XZOTTF?property=MSYRZ", "title": "Private Departure Transfer to Louis Armstrong New Orleans Airport MSY", "time_published": "2026-02-16T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://flymsy.com/msy-guest-pass", "title": "flymsy - Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport", "favicon": "https://flymsy.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/cropped-MSY-favicon-green-180x180.png", "time_published": "2025-08-05T21:30:09Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "The nonstop flights from Baltimore to New Orleans are almost entirely operated by Southwest with the Boeing 737 MAX 8. One-stop itineraries add variety — the same 737 MAX 8 and the 737-800 appear frequently via Southwest connections through Nashville, Dallas Love, Houston Hobby, and other hubs, while American fields the Airbus A319 and A321 via Charlotte, the Embraer 175 via Chicago O'Hare, and United uses the 737-900 and 737 MAX 9 via Houston Intercontinental and Chicago. The exact aircraft can vary by day and airline, but the 737 family (especially the MAX 8 and -800) dominates the route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "Southwest Airlines is the only carrier with nonstop service from Baltimore to New Orleans, and it does not belong to any of the three global airline alliances. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries on this route, but no SkyTeam, oneworld, or Star Alliance member operates it nonstop.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Baltimore?", "answer": "At Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), the main lounge option is The Club BWI, located airside in Concourse D near Gate D10. It's a 2,200-square-foot space with seating for 50 guests, featuring dedicated zones for relaxing, resting, and productivity, plus complimentary food and drinks including beer, wine, and spirits. Access is available through Priority Pass, LoungeKey, or certain premium credit cards, and it's open daily from 4:15 AM to 10:30 PM. Note that the lounge is restricted to passengers departing from Concourses D and E on international flights. There are no airline-branded lounges such as Delta Sky Club, United Club, or American Admirals Club at BWI.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/baltimore-washington-international-thurgood-marshall", "title": "Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI Lounges - BWI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BWI", "title": "American Express Lounges at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Amex CA", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/baltimorewashington-md-intl/bwi21s-roam-fitness", "title": "Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI Lounges - BWI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BWI/The-Club-BWI-Main-Terminal-Concourse-D-GuwkmjxsKB/?hub=in_benefits_related_pages_why_american_express", "title": "The Club BWI at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/resources/customer-service/", "title": "Customer Service | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-17T21:13:35Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "Baggage allowance depends on the airline and fare class. Basic economy fares are restrictive and may not include a checked bag; standard economy often allows one checked bag and a carry‑on. Premium fares typically offer more generous allowances." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Baltimore to New Orleans?", "answer": "Flights from Baltimore to New Orleans typically offer Economy class only. Premium Economy and flat‑bed Business are not common on this domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare; flexible and premium tickets often allow same‑day changes or standby, while basic economy typically does not." } } } }