Detroit to Baltimore (DTW–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DTW–BWI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 408 miles in approximately 1h 25m. Beyond nonstop, 75 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 29 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 1h25-1h40 | – | – | |
| DL Delta Air Lines | 28 | 712, 717 | 1h28-1h42 | SkyTeam | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 2 | 32Q | 1h29 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Baltimore from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→BWI | LAN→BWI | CLE→BWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 74 mi | 95 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 1 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 59 | – | 42 |
| Flight time | 1h 25m | 1h 19m | 1h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 55% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DTW: EDT · BWI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore.
There is no rail link to DTW; the airport is 18 miles southwest of downtown Detroit. SMART bus Route 261 provides a slow connection ($2), but ride-share or car is standard for most travelers. Ride-shares from downtown cost $30–45.Driving is the primary mode: I-94 and I-275 are the main expressways. Economy parking is well-organized with frequent shuttles. For Windsor, Ontario arrivals, the airport connects via I-75 and the Ambassador Bridge or DRIC tunnel.
DTW–BWI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DTW to BWI
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport (DTW) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines. With 59 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to BWI ranges from 1 hours 25 minutes to 1 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 408 miles (657 km). There are approximately 59 weekly flights outbound and 87 return, totaling 146 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
75 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 3 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Lansing (LAN), Cleveland (CLE) and Grand Rapids (GRR).