Detroit to Baltimore (DTW–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
DTW–BWI is served by 4 airlines with nonstop service. Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines and Frontier lead the route. The flight covers 408 miles in approximately 1h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DL Delta Air Lines Also: AM, KE, VS, WS | 27 | 712, 717 | 1h30-1h36 | SkyTeam | AM, KE, VS, WS | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 27 | 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 1h25-1h35 | – | – | |
| F9 Frontier | 5 | A21N | 2h12 | – | – | |
| SY Sun Country Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Baltimore from Detroit
| Metric | DTW→BWI | YQG→BWI | TOL→BWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DTW | – | 21 mi | 49 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 4 | 1 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 80 | – | – |
| Flight time | 1h 30m | 1h 13m | 1h 9m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
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, Southwest Airlines, Frontier and Sun Country Airlines. With 80 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
DTW to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DTW to BWI is about 1 hours 30 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 408 miles (657 km). There are approximately 80 weekly flights outbound and 129 return, totaling 209 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Pittsburgh, Buffalo Niagara and Frederick Douglass Greater Rochester. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Windsor (YQG), Toledo (TOL) and Lansing (LAN).