Cheap flights from Baltimore (BWI)

DC-area's value airport and Southwest's largest East Coast base

Baltimore/Washington International is roughly 10 miles south of downtown Baltimore and 30 miles northeast of Washington, DC. Southwest operates one of its largest bases here, complemented by American, Delta, United, Spirit, and Frontier. International service includes British Airways to London, Air Canada to Toronto, and Condor seasonally to Frankfurt. BWI is one of three airports serving the Baltimore-Washington region.

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Major carriers: Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways. Low-cost carriers: Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines.

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Frequently asked questions

How does BWI compare to Reagan National and Dulles?
BWI is typically the cheapest of the three Baltimore-Washington airports, especially on Southwest. DCA is closest to downtown DC but heavily regulated. IAD handles most international long-haul. Flightmussy's multi-airport origin filter compares BWI, DCA, and IAD in one search so you don't miss a cheaper fare at the alternate airport.
Are there direct flights from BWI to Europe?
British Airways operates a year-round nonstop from BWI to London Heathrow, and Condor has run seasonal Frankfurt service. For broader European coverage, most travelers connect via JFK, Boston, or Philadelphia. Flightmussy's full-year search compares the direct options against connecting itineraries to find the cheapest transatlantic fare.
When is the cheapest time to fly from Baltimore?
Late January, February, and the first three weeks of September are the cheapest windows out of BWI, with low Southwest demand outside school breaks. Summer family travel inflates fares from late June. Flightmussy's 12-month fare heatmap surfaces the cheapest week for your route automatically, free with no signup.
How far is BWI from Washington, DC?
BWI is about 30 miles northeast of downtown Washington, typically 45-60 minutes by car via I-295 or the BW Parkway. The MARC Penn Line and Amtrak both stop at the BWI rail station with a free shuttle to the terminal. The B30 Metro Bus connects to the Greenbelt Metro station.

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