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Flights to Baltimore
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) serves the Baltimore and Washington, D.C. region and is a major base for low-cost carriers, making it a great-value gateway to the Mid-Atlantic.
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Major airports
- BWI
Airlines you'll often see
Southwest, Spirit, American Airlines, Delta, United. Routes and schedules change, so search your dates to see who flies when.
Popular flight routes
- New York (JFK) to Baltimore (BWI)
- Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore (BWI)
- Chicago (ORD) to Baltimore (BWI)
- Atlanta (ATL) to Baltimore (BWI)
- Dallas (DFW) to Baltimore (BWI)
- Miami (MIA) to Baltimore (BWI)
- San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI)
- Seattle (SEA) to Baltimore (BWI)
Best time to visit
Spring (April to June) and fall (September to October) bring mild weather and lower fares. Summer is warm and busy; winter fares are often cheapest.
Getting from the airport
Light rail, the BWI Marshall rail station and frequent shuttles connect the airport to downtown Baltimore in about 20-30 minutes; rideshares and taxis are also available.
Travel tips
- BWI is a major Southwest base, so compare its fares first.
- The airport links to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. by train.
- Midweek departures are usually the cheapest.
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