Baltimore to Houston (BWI–HOU) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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1,245 mi airlines 56/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 11m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1759
WN Southwest
738
7:05 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1144
WN Southwest
7S7
7:15 AM
EDT
9:40 AM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3437
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
EDT
11:20 AM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2008
WN Southwest
7M8
9:00 AM
EDT
11:35 AM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3436
WN Southwest
738
11:05 AM
EDT
1:40 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3949
WN Southwest
7M8
12:30 PM
EDT
2:55 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1929
WN Southwest
7M8
1:10 PM
EDT
3:35 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN562
WN Southwest
73H
4:45 PM
EDT
7:10 PM
CDT
3h 25m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3791
WN Southwest
7M8
5:45 PM
EDT
8:20 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3884
WN Southwest
7S7
5:50 PM
EDT
8:25 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3547
WN Southwest
7M8
6:25 PM
EDT
8:55 PM
CDT
3h 30m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2778
WN Southwest
7M8
6:48 PM
EDT
8:59 PM
CDT
3h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1526
WN Southwest
73H
8:35 PM
EDT
11:10 PM
CDT
3h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3124
WN Southwest
B38M
5:59 AM
CDT T5
9:41 AM
EDT
2h 42m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN503
WN Southwest
7S7
6:00 AM
CDT
10:00 AM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2902
WN Southwest
B38M
7:45 AM
CDT T4
11:40 AM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN2528
WN Southwest
B38M
10:10 AM
CDT T4
2:05 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2303
WN Southwest
7M8
11:05 AM
CDT
3:05 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2884
WN Southwest
7S7
12:35 PM
CDT
4:35 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2304
WN Southwest
7M8
4:05 PM
CDT
8:05 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1615
WN Southwest
B38M
5:45 PM
CDT T2
9:40 PM
EDT
2h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN496
WN Southwest
73H
7:00 PM
CDT
11:00 PM
EDT
3h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3129
WN Southwest
7M8
8:25 PM
CDT
12:15 AM+1
EDT
2h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Baltimore to Houston
1 carrier, 56 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 56 Flights/wk 1,245 mi 3h 11m nonstop -1h behind 92 1-stop hubs

BWI–HOU is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,245 miles in approximately 3h 11m. Beyond nonstop, 92 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–HOU service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 56 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 3h11-3h35 36%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (56 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to HOU direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
7
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
13
Nonstop flights
56
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to HOU.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
92
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,242
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BWI → HOU
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
73%
Return
HOU → BWI
81%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
81%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → HOU delays →

Other ways to reach Houston from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to William P. Hobby Airport.
Metric BWI→HOU DCA→HOU IAD→HOU
Distance from BWI 30 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 4
Weekly flights 56 41 1
Flight time 3h 11m 3h 8m 2h 51m
Departure OTP 36%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to William P. Hobby Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-1h
Houston is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · HOU: CDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 5:00 PM in Houston.
Distance & Flight Time
1,245 mi / 2,003 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 3h 11m to 3h 35m.

BWI–HOU Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Houston route.
Route details
Distance1,245 mi / 2,003 km
Flight time3h 11m to 3h 35m
Time difference-1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights56 out / 56 return
1-stop connections92 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to HOU flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to William P. Hobby Airport take approximately 3h 11m to 3h 35m. The route covers 1,245 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 56 nonstop flights per week from BWI to HOU. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through GRR, IAD, PDK, BTR, LIT, LUK, YYZ, TYS, YHM, TEB, CLT, SSI, SBN, HPN, CLE, EWR, ORF, GSP, JAN, VRB, APF, SUA, SRQ, OPF, PBI, BCT, ALB, PHL, BOS, RSW, EYW, PVD, OKC, SAF, TEX, ASE, GCM, BDA, ORD, PLS, SCF, VPS, BZN, VNY, MRY, SXM, SFO, SJO, LGA, PIT, STL, MEM, ELP, ATL, SJU, FLL, MDW, BNA, IND, MCI, JAX, MCO, DAL, SMF, CHS, MSY, MIA, RDU, TPA, SAT, DEN, AUS, LAX, SAV, PHX, SAN, LAS, ABQ, LIR, DFW, SDF, MSP, ECP, SLC, SJC, CMH, BHM, NAS, CUN, HVN, SJD and ONT. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Houston is 1 hour behind Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from HOU to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and LNS. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BWI to HOU

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 56 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BWI to HOU Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to HOU ranges from 3 hours 11 minutes to 3 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,245 miles (2,003 km). There are approximately 56 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 112 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

92 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via GRR. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Lancaster (LNS).