Detroit to Baltimore (DTW–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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408 mi airlines 59/wk
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WN3027
WN Southwest
7S7
5:30 AM
EDT TE
7:10 AM
EDT
1h 40m
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WN4845
WN Southwest
7S7
5:35 AM
EDT TE
7:00 AM
EDT
1h 25m
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DL1546
DL Delta
717
8:50 AM
EDT TM
10:32 AM
EDT
1h 42m
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DL1392
DL Delta
717
10:10 AM
EDT TM
11:39 AM
EDT
1h 29m
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WN609
WN Southwest
7M8
1:20 PM
EDT TE
2:45 PM
EDT
1h 25m
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DL2480
DL Delta
712
3:09 PM
EDT TM
4:38 PM
EDT
1h 29m
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WN1346
WN Southwest
73H
3:35 PM
EDT TE
5:05 PM
EDT
1h 30m
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WN3791
WN Southwest
738
3:50 PM
EDT TN
5:20 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN2717
WN Southwest
7M8
4:00 PM
EDT TE
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN572
WN Southwest
7M8
4:05 PM
EDT TE
5:40 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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F91516
F9 Frontier
32Q
5:09 PM
EDT TN
6:38 PM
EDT
1h 29m
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DL2715
DL Delta
712
9:25 PM
EDT TM
10:53 PM
EDT
1h 28m
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WN3766
WN Southwest
7M8
1:08 AM
EDT
2:34 AM
EDT
1h 26m
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AM3498
AM Aeromexi
320
5:40 AM
EDT TM
7:19 AM
EDT
1h 39m
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DL2601
DL Delta
717
6:00 AM
EDT
7:42 AM
EDT
1h 42m
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WN369
WN Southwest
7M8
10:25 AM
EDT
12:00 PM
EDT
1h 35m
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WN878
WN Southwest
7M8
10:45 AM
EDT
12:20 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN3718
WN Southwest
73H
11:00 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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DL1546
DL Delta
717
11:45 AM
EDT
1:24 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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AF2163
AF Air France
717
11:45 AM
EDT
1:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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AF3538
AF Air France
712
11:45 AM
EDT TM
1:24 PM
EDT
1h 39m
M T W T F S S
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DL416
DL Delta
717
11:45 AM
EDT
1:25 PM
EDT
1h 40m
M T W T F S S
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DL1392
DL Delta
717
12:27 PM
EDT
2:03 PM
EDT
1h 36m
M T W T F S S
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WN3227
WN Southwest
737
2:35 PM
EDT
4:10 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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WN257
WN Southwest
7M8
3:55 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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DL2480
DL Delta
712
5:25 PM
EDT TM
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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AF2831
AF Air France
717
5:25 PM
EDT
7:07 PM
EDT
1h 42m
M T W T F S S
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F93081
F9 Frontier
32Q
6:32 PM
EDT
8:16 PM
EDT
1h 44m
M T W T F S S
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WN685
WN Southwest
73H
8:55 PM
EDT
10:30 PM
EDT
1h 35m
M T W T F S S
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Detroit to Baltimore
3 carriers, 59 flights/week nonstop.
3 Airlines 59 Flights/wk 408 mi 1h 25m nonstop 75 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop DTW–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 29 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 1h25-1h40 55%
DL Delta Air Lines 28 712, 717 1h28-1h42 55% SkyTeam
F9 Frontier 2 32Q 1h29 55%
Aircraft on this route
32Q Airbus A321neo – F9
712 Boeing 717-200 – DL
717 Boeing 717 – DL
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: F9 + WN (31 flights/wk, 53%)
SkyTeam: DL (28 flights/wk, 47%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, DTW to BWI direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
8
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
8
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
59
Outbound / wk
87
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for DTW to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
75
Hubs
~3h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,390
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
DTW → BWI
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
48%
Return
BWI → DTW
55%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
55%
Arriving
61%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. DTW delays → BWI delays →

Other ways to reach Baltimore from Detroit

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of DTW with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Detroit, it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
408 mi / 657 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 1h 25m to 1h 42m.
Getting to DTW

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

Key statistics for the Detroit to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance408 mi / 657 km
Flight time1h 25m to 1h 42m
Time difference0 hours
Airlines (nonstop)3
Weekly flights59 out / 87 return
1-stop connections75 hubs
Origin: DTW
IATA / ICAODTW / KDTW
TimezoneAmerica/Detroit
Passengers/yr32.2M
Elevation645 ft / 197 m
Destination: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about DTW to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 1h 25m to 1h 42m. The route covers 408 miles.
3 airlines operate nonstop service: Delta Air Lines, Frontier and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 59 nonstop flights per week from DTW to BWI. The return direction has about 87 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, SYR, LAN, HPN, DCA, EWR, BTV, YUL, DSM, GSO, PLS, MBJ, ROC, SNA, MYR, PUJ, RDU, LIR, CUN, CHS, ORD, CMH, PIT, BNA, BOS, ATL, CLT, ALB, MSP, RIC, ORF, IND, BUF, PWM, MCO, MEM, SAT, GSP, CLE, STL, PVD, TYS, MDW, TPA, SDF, MCI, JAX, BDL, DEN, FLL, SLC, CVG, AUS, RSW, MKE, IAH, GRR, MIA, PHX, DFW, SAV, MSY, LHR, LAX, SAN, SFO, SRQ, BHM, PBI, LAS, SJU, SEA, NAS, SMF and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Yes, return flights from BWI to DTW are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include LAN, CLE and GRR. 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 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).