Washington to Baltimore (DCA–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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Washington to Baltimore
Connecting service available through multiple hubs.
1 Airlines 30 mi 1h nonstop 78 1-stop hubs

DCA–BWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 30 miles in approximately 1h. Beyond nonstop, 78 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop DCA–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 0 – – 58% – –
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (0 flights/wk, 0%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DCA to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
78
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
HPN ~3h 41m SYR ~3h 43m CAK ~3h 58m CAE ~4h 9m BTV ~4h 25m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,293
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.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
DCA → BWI
58%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
58%
Arriving
57%
Return
BWI → DCA
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
74%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DCA delays → BWI delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Baltimore from Washington

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric DCA→BWI IAD→BWI RIC→BWI
Distance from DCA – 23 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 2
Weekly flights 0 1 28
Flight time 1h 0h 27m 0h 50m
Departure OTP 58% – –
Dulles (IAD) to Baltimore flights · Richmond (RIC) to Baltimore flights
Airports within 200 miles of DCA with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
0h
Baltimore is 0 hours the same as Washington.
DCA: EDT · BWI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
30 mi / 48 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 0m.
Getting to DCA

The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.

Facts

DCA–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Washington to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance30 mi / 48 km
Flight time1h
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
1-stop connections78 hubs
Origin: DCA
Full nameRonald Reagan Washington National Airport
IATA / ICAODCA / KDCA
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr25.5M
Elevation15 ft / 5 m
Destination: BWI
Full nameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DCA to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 1h. The route covers 30 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through HPN, SYR, CAK, CAE, BTV, YUL, LAN, OPF, DSM, JAN, SGR, EYW, VPS, ECP, BFI, MYR, SLC, ORF, PIT, GSO, CLT, ATL, ORD, ROC, JAX, PWM, RDU, GSP, SDF, CVG, BDL, ALB, BUF, BNA, DTW, BOS, EWR, CLE, MDW, MHT, NAS, MCO, MCI, MSP, STL, GRR, MIA, TPA, MEM, MKE, SAV, PVD, FLL, IND, TYS, DAL, HOU, CHS, DEN, CMH, IAH, PBI, RSW, SRQ, MSY, SAT, AUS, BHM, LAS, DFW, SFO, PHX, LAX, SEA, ILM, SJU, SAN and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Nearby alternatives include IAD and RIC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from DCA to BWI

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines.

DCA to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from DCA to BWI ranges from 1 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 30 miles (48 km).

Connecting Options and Alternatives

78 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via HPN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Richmond (RIC).