Flying from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): what you need to know
Take a direct flight from Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport and you'll be in the air for an average of 55 minutes.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, which is the same as Richmond.
Take your pick of eight weekly Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flights. The 06:00 departure with Southwest Airlines is the earliest available. Southwest Airlines operates the latest service of the day at 19:05.
For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your RIC to BWI flight.
Travelling during a peak month such as July? Major public holidays and other popular periods can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Play things extra safe and get there up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
Flying into Washington DC (and then discovering more of the United States!) is a snap with Southwest Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Southwest Airlines is the top choice for travellers on this route.
With 74.27% of its services arriving as planned, Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier offering RIC to BWI flights.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your trip, or maybe even explore a new city along the way. Here are some options between RIC and BWI:
Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson Airport
Charlotte Douglas Airport
Boston Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Richmond Airport (RIC) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
At the moment, R 1,551 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is R 3,046. Remember that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
To score cheap tickets from RIC to BWI, reserve your journey one month ahead of your departure.
Schedule your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest airfare across every month.
You don't need to check every day to find out if fares have dropped when you create a Price Alert. We'll let you know the moment the price changes on cheap flights from RIC to BWI.
Tailor your trip with filters. Pick your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and total journey duration. You can also sort your results by 'Fastest,' 'Cheapest' or 'Best' flights from Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport.
Handy information about Richmond Airport (RIC)
You'll find RIC at 1 Richard E. Byrd Terminal Drive.
Of the departures from Richmond Airport, 74% arrive as scheduled at their destination.
Richmond Airport is about 14 kilometres from central Richmond. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
The trip on public transport will take about 50 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport? Avoid the hassle of rushing to the airport (and enjoy a little extra shut-eye) by picking one of these hotels close to RIC:
Arriving at Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight. Reserve one of these accommodation options near BWI instead:
Go wherever you want, whenever you want with a Baltimore Washington International Airport rental car. Pick up a set of wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget and experience more of Washington DC and beyond.
Lock in the best rate by booking your vehicle from Baltimore Washington International Airport around two weeks before your departure date.
Getting from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore Washington International Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of about 40 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometres away.
Travelling to the centre on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
When to fly to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport. July is the most popular month to head to Washington DC. If you want a more laid-back vibe, go in March.
When booking your flight from Richmond Airport to Baltimore Washington International Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from RIC to BWI in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest around then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) on average.
Explore more of the United States
New York is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen the sights of Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, top sights here include Central Park, Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in the United States. Experience major highlights starting with Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
