Flying from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): what you need to know
Around 1 hour 30 minutes is how long you'll be travelling on a direct flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which is the same as Detroit.
Flights from DTW to BWI start at 05:00 — the earliest with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 21:55 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can choose from 101 weekly Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flights.
Get to the airport on time so you don't miss your DTW to BWI flight. Be there at least two hours ahead for international flights and an hour early for domestic departures to avoid any last-minute rush.
You can expect bigger queues during popular months such as August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for a domestic departure will give you ample time for security and boarding.
You can fly nonstop to Washington DC, United States. Prepare for takeoff with one of these airlines offering direct flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport:
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Delta Air Lines on this route.
Southwest Airlines stands out as the most punctual carrier for DTW to BWI flights, with 82.03% of services arriving on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Simply deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or even explore someplace new along the way. Here are some options between DTW and BWI:
Buffalo Niagara International Airport
Gerald R. Ford International Airport
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
$76 is currently the lowest price for a one-way Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight. A return flight starts from $152. These fares may change based on demand.
Book six months before flying. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you should book ahead to secure cheap tickets from DTW to BWI.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. If you're flexible on when you fly, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you set up a Price Alert. We'll update you as soon as there's a change in price on cheap flights from DTW to BWI.
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Handy information about Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW)
You'll find DTW at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
When it comes to the on-time performance of Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport, data shows 75.1% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
To reach Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport from central Detroit, it'll take around 25 minutes if you're planning to drive. This depends on traffic though. It's approximately 32 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 1 hour 10 minutes when using public transport.
Searching for a handy hotel near DTW? If you're boarding an early flight from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, these accommodation options will put you moments from your departure gate:
Arriving at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Consider staying in a hotel near BWI if you're catching a late Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight. Choose one of these options and avoid the hassle of a long transfer:
Follow your own route with a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and see more of Washington DC and beyond.
Booking your ride from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport around two weeks ahead gives you the best shot at securing a great deal.
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. For smaller crowds, head to Washington DC in May.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport in this month if you like this kind of weather.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from DTW to BWI sometime around then if you want to travel when it's cooler.
Explore more of United States
Washington DC has plenty to offer, but there are so many other parts of United States you should also see. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a visit to New York will fill your itinerary to the brim. Don't miss top attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.