Travelling from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): What you need to know
Your adventure begins at one of Houston's main airports, Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) or Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Explore your options for booking a flight from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) jetting off from either of these.
3 hours is the average duration of a direct Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight.
Washington DC is one hour ahead of Houston. Baltimore Washington International Airport is located in Washington DC, which operates on the UTC-5 timezone.
The most popular route is Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). You can choose from 25 direct services each week.
For hassle-free travel, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This way, you'll have plenty of time to board your flight from Houston to BWI.
Going away during a peak time like July? Busy periods (like Christmas and New Year) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours before international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Houston
Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH)
Take the express route from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH). Direct flights from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) can be booked from here.
You'll have your pick of airlines that operate direct flights from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport leaving from IAH. Reserve your trip with one of these:
United ranks first in bookings for flights from IAH to BWI.
The carrier with the top on-time arrival performance on this route is Spirit Airlines.
IAH is about 40 kilometres from central Houston. If you're catching a taxi, driving or ride-sharing from the centre, it'll take 30 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic conditions. If you're taking public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 10 minutes.
Searching for a convenient hotel close to Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport? If you're catching an early flight from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport, these stays will put you moments from your check-in counter:
79% of flights that leave from Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport touch down at their destination on time.
The address for IAH is 16930 JFK Boulevard.
Houston Hobby Airport (HOU)
You can book a direct Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) plane ticket with departures from Houston Hobby Airport (HOU). Work out whether leaving from HOU works best for your plans.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Houston to BWI out of HOU. Book your favourite window (or aisle) seat and arrive at your destination in one go.
On the HOU to BWI route, Southwest Airlines is the favourite choice for most passengers.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier flying between Houston Hobby Airport and Baltimore Washington International Airport, with 76.65% of its services reaching their destination on time.
You can get to HOU from the centre of Houston in about 20 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey by public transport takes roughly 50 minutes to cover the 19 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? You might like to check in to one of these accommodation options near Houston Hobby Airport the day before your Houston to BWI flight:
79% of flights taking off from Houston Hobby Airport meet their expected arrival time.
The street address for HOU is 7800 Airport Boulevard.
About Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
If you're arriving on a late flight from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport, few things top the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Pick up your bags from the carousel and then be showered and snoozing soon after at one of these hotels near BWI:
Lock in the best rate by booking your ride around two weeks ahead of your Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight.
Getting from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
From Baltimore Washington International Airport, central Washington DC is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It takes roughly 50 minutes if you're travelling on public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
At the moment, Rs16,410 is the lowest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs33,036. Remember fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to walk away with cheap flights from Houston to BWI if you book in advance. Airlines often offer some fantastic early bird rates.
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The best time to fly from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Think about the kind of holiday you want when planning your trip dates. December is the quietest month to go to Washington DC. July is when most people book flights from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), which may be ideal if you'd rather travel when it's busy.
Lock in a Houston to BWI plane ticket departing in July if you're eager to experience the city during its warmest month. Expect temperatures in Washington DC to range from 19ºC to 33ºC.
Look for cheap tickets from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport in January if you want to travel in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC and 10ºC.
More about Washington DC
Start your Washington DC trip right by choosing the perfect place to stay. Once you've booked your flight from Houston to Baltimore Washington International Airport, check out our selection of hotels including:
There are so many things to discover in this city, it can be tricky to work out where to begin. Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History are top sights which should be on any well-planned Washington DC itinerary.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many cities in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Washington DC. Around 153 kilometres away to the northeast, well-known attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, consider Virginia Beach, about 274 kilometres south of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park are key highlights.