Flying from Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): What you need to know
You can choose from a range of airports when organising your flight from Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Check out your options for departing Vancouver International Airport (YVR), Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH) and Abbotsford Airport (YXX).
Washington DC is three hours ahead of Vancouver. Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is located in Washington DC, which operates on the UTC-4 timezone.
To ensure you catch your flight from Vancouver to BWI, allow plenty of time for things like baggage drop and finding your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
During high season, expect longer wait times and get there earlier. Aim for at least two hours ahead for domestic flights and as much as four hours for international journeys.
Airports in Vancouver
Vancouver International Airport (YVR)
YVR is around 14 kilometres from central Vancouver. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 25 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
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71.77% of flights that leave from Vancouver International Airport reach their destination on schedule.
Vancouver Harbour Sea Plane Base Airport (CXH)
You can arrive at CXH from the centre of Vancouver in about 5 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport will take roughly 15 minutes to cover the 2 kilometres or so.
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Abbotsford Airport (YXX)
YXX is roughly 64 kilometres from central Vancouver. Driving from the city centre to the terminal takes about 1 hour. If you're thinking about taking public transport, you can expect a journey of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
Make catching an early Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight the easiest part of your trip. Book a room at one of these hotels close to Abbotsford Airport and get to your gate with plenty of time to spare:
The on-time performance record of YXX is 67.97%. In other words, that's how frequently flights that depart this airport arrive within the expected time frame.
About Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Have a late flight from Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport? Don't let it end in exhaustion. Check in to one of these hotels near BWI and shut your eyes sooner:
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Booking your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight can help you find the best deal.
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. How long it'll take to get to the centre by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before you go.
Travelling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
$289 is currently the lowest price for a one-way ticket from Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Return flights start at $502. These fares may change depending on availability.
Booking early is often the key to finding a cheap flight from Vancouver to BWI. Fares tend to rise as demand increases, so the closer you get to departure, the more you'll likely spend.
Affordable Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport tickets are easier to find when you have flexibility in your schedule. Use the 'Whole month' search tool to compare fares across each month and then choose the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
It's time to decide your travel dates for your flight from Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). July is the peak month for travel to Washington DC. If you're all about a more relaxed kind of trip, think about going in May.
Lock in a Vancouver to BWI flight ticket departing in July if you want to experience the city during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures in Washington DC to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
Search for cheap tickets from Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Washington DC
When it comes to looking for somewhere to rest your head, you'll find the top stays in Washington DC right here. Explore these hotels after locking in your flight from Vancouver to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport:
There are plenty of awesome things to do in Washington DC when you're ready to get out and sightsee. Head straight for Smithsonian followed by Lincoln Memorial and The White House.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 153 kilometres away to the north-east, its best attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Virginia Beach is another must-experience destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres south of Washington DC. No trip is complete without dropping by Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach.