Book Southwest Flights to Baltimore

BWI is Southwest's largest East Coast hub and a smart gateway to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Fares here are typically lower than Reagan National or Dulles. Book your Southwest flight to Baltimore through Mundo Trip and save on your next East Coast trip.

Southwest Airlines Flight Details and Travel Information for Flights to Baltimore

Flight Time: 2 to 5 hours (nonstop)

Cheapest Months: January, February, September

Departure Airports: Dallas Love Field (DAL), Denver International Airport (DEN), Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW), Houston Hobby Airport (HOU), Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

Seat Options: Extra Legroom, Preferred, Standard (single cabin, no traditional classes)

Time Zone: Eastern Time (ET) (same time zone from New York / +3 hrs from Los Angeles)

US Departure Airports for Southwest Flights to Baltimore

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Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Love Field to BWI takes about 3 hours 20 minutes nonstop. Southwest offers daily flights connecting its Texas hub with the East Coast.

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Denver to BWI runs roughly 3 hours 40 minutes nonstop. Southwest offers daily service on this cross-country route.

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Midway to BWI is about 1 hour 50 minutes nonstop. One of the shorter routes, Southwest runs multiple daily flights.

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

Hobby to BWI takes about 3 hours 15 minutes nonstop. Daily nonstop service connects the Gulf Coast to the Mid-Atlantic.

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

Atlanta to BWI is approximately 1 hour 40 minutes nonstop. Frequent daily service on this popular route.

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Orlando to BWI runs about 2 hours 20 minutes nonstop. A heavily served leisure route with multiple daily flights.

Baltimore Airport Arrival Guide for Southwest Flights

All Southwest flights to Baltimore arrive at Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, located about 10 miles south of downtown Baltimore and 30 miles northeast of Washington, D.C.. BWI is the busiest airport in the Baltimore-Washington metro area and Southwest's largest East Coast hub. It serves as a gateway to both Baltimore and Washington, D.C., often with lower fares than Reagan National (DCA) or Dulles (IAD).

Terminal: Southwest uses multiple concourses at BWI, primarily Concourses A and B
Transport to Baltimore: MARC or Amtrak train from the airport to Baltimore Penn Station in about 20 minutes
Transport to Washington D.C.: Amtrak or MARC to D.C. Union Station in about 40 to 50 minutes ($8 to $15)
Rental Cars: Rental car facility is on the lower level of the terminal building

Ground transportation options from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport include Amtrak and MARC train ($5 to $8 to Baltimore Penn Station, about 20 minutes), Light Rail ($1.90), taxis, rideshare, rental cars.

Best Time to Book Southwest Flights to Baltimore

Cheapest Months to Travel

January, February, September tend to have the lowest fares for Southwest flights to Baltimore. Demand drops off and you'll find better seat availability during these months.

Peak Travel Seasons to Avoid

Summer (June through August when families travel), Thanksgiving, Christmas, and spring break periods. Cherry blossom season (late March to early April) also increases D.C. area demand.

Best Time to Book

4 to 6 weeks ahead for most routes. Summer and holiday travel benefit from 2 to 3 month advance booking.

Midweek Advantage

Tuesdays and Wednesdays are the cheapest days to fly out of BWI, sometimes $25 to $50 less than Friday or Sunday.

Time Zone

Baltimore is in the Eastern Time (ET) zone, which is same time zone from New York (ET) and +3 hrs from Los Angeles (PT).

What Seat Options Are Available on Southwest Flights to Baltimore?

Located in the first five rows and exit rows, Extra Legroom seats offer about 34 inches of pitch, roughly 5 inches more than Standard seats. You get earlier boarding (Groups 1 and 2), enhanced snacks, and complimentary premium beverages. Included with the Choice Extra fare or available as an upgrade.

Preferred seats sit between the front and middle of the cabin with standard legroom. Their forward position means quicker boarding and easier overhead bin access. Included with the Choice Preferred fare.

Standard seats are located toward the back of the cabin with 31 inches of pitch. Assigned at check-in for Basic fares or selectable at booking with the Choice fare. Same seat, just further back.

Southwest offers four fare bundles for flights to Baltimore. Basic is the cheapest with a seat assigned at check-in. Choice lets you pick a Standard seat when you book. Choice Preferred adds a Preferred seat and refundability. Choice Extra is the top tier with an Extra Legroom seat, two free checked bags, and the highest Rapid Rewards points earning rate. Mundo Trip can help you compare these options for your specific trip.

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Southwest Airlines Flight Details and Travel Information for Flights to Baltimore

US Departure Airports for Southwest Flights to Baltimore

Dallas Love Field (DAL)

Denver International Airport (DEN)

Chicago Midway International Airport (MDW)

Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport (ATL)

Orlando International Airport (MCO)

Baltimore Airport Arrival Guide for Southwest Flights

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