Traveling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY): what you need to know
A direct flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport takes an average of 2 hours 44 minutes. The timezone in New Orleans is UTC-5, so it's 1 hour behind Washington DC.
There are 17 flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport every week. Hop on the 05:00 flight if you want to be on your way as early as possible. If you're keen to leave later, the last flight from BWI to MSY departs at 22:35.
If you're traveling during a peak month like July, get to the airport even earlier. You'll want to arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours ahead of a domestic departure. Check-in and security lines will be longer during peak periods like summer, Christmas and New Year.
Traveling to New Orleans (and discovering more of United States!) is straightforward with Spirit Airlines. This popular carrier offers direct flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport.
If you'd like a stopover for your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, simply deselect 'Direct flights only' and look at all your options. These are the popular stopovers between BWI and MSY:
Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
No need to bring your passport or a visa for travel within United States. You will need a valid form of identification though, such as an ID card or driver's license. Put them on your packing list once you've booked cheap ticket from BWI to MSY.
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
C$124 is the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. A return flight starts at C$248. These fares can change based on demand and availability.
Book 10 months before traveling. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap flight tickets from BWI to MSY.
June is the cheapest month for flight tickets from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. If you want to fly at a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will give you the lowest airfares for every month.
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Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is about 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the center, it'll take you 48 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be approximately 1 hour and 32 minutes.
Want a stress-free start to your journey? Stay near BWI. Whether you're catching an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport or just don't like being rushed, these hotels are the answer:
Arriving at Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
If you're on a late flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping soon after at one of these options near MSY:
Getting from Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) to central New Orleans
Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport is approximately 24 kilometres from the center of New Orleans. With a car rental or if you're catching a cab, the drive is about 21 minutes.
When traveling by public transport, expect a journey of roughly 52 minutes.
When to fly to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY)
October is the busiest month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport. To skip the crowds, visit New Orleans in May.
Lock in your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport for August if you'd like to explore New Orleans during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 25ºC and 36ºC.
Search for cheap flight tickets from BWI to MSY in January if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between 4ºC and 18ºC on average.
More about New Orleans
When it comes to looking for somewhere to lay your head, you can find the best places to stay in New Orleans right here. Check out these options as soon as you've locked in your flight from BWI to MSY:
There are so many things to discover in this city it can be tricky to know where to start. French Quarter, Jackson Square and Cafe Du Monde are highlights which should be on any well-planned New Orleans itinerary.
Complete your New Orleans trip with hotels and a car rental
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