Flying from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport is 1 hour 30 minutes.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Detroit.
Each week, there are 35 Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flights. To be on board early, jump on the 05:05 Southwest Airlines flight. If you'd rather make the most of your time before you fly, the last flight is at 22:16 with Frontier Airlines.
Your DTW to BWI flight won't wait if you're late, so show up at the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're flying internationally.
You can expect bigger queues in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for a domestic departure is a good idea.
With direct flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport available from numerous airlines, flying to Washington DC (and then other parts of the United States) is a snap. Here's who you can travel nonstop with:
The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is Delta.
Frontier Airlines is a leader in on-time performance for DTW to BWI flights, with 82.61% of services reaching their destination on schedule.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see your options for tickets from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport, uncheck 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to visit the city of your choice. Worthwhile stopovers between DTW and BWI include:
Pittsburgh International Airport
Richmond Airport
Buffalo Niagara Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
At the moment, R 802 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 1,585. Keep in mind that fares could change due to availability when booking.
To score cheap tickets from DTW to BWI, book early. Airlines usually offer the most competitive fares when flights are first made available.
The cheapest month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have flexible travel dates.
There's no need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll send you an update as soon as a special offer becomes available on cheap flights from DTW to BWI.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Handy information about Detroit Wayne County Airport (DTW)
DTW is located at 1 Detroit Metro Airport.
Of all flights departing from Detroit Wayne County Airport, 74% arrive on time at their destination.
Central Detroit to Detroit Wayne County Airport is approximately 32 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 30 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a taxi or ride-sharing.
The trip on public transport typically takes 1 hour.
Booked an early flight from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and get some extra shut-eye) by picking one of these stays near DTW:
Arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
If you're getting in on a late Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight, few things top the convenience of being near the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and sleeping not long after at one of these accommodation options near BWI:
Grab a Baltimore Washington International Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular providers you can book with here.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Baltimore Washington International Airport around two weeks in advance of your trip.
When to fly to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. To skip the crowds, travel to Washington DC in March.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with the temperature ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your flights from Detroit Wayne County Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport in this month if this is the type of weather you enjoy.
If you like cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from DTW to BWI in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.
Explore more of the United States
You've seen Washington DC, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey around 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its leading sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you'll have a packed itinerary ahead.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
