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

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1,245 mi airlines 57/wk
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Flight Schedule 23 flights Verified 3h ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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
Prices
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
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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
Prices
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
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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
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
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WN3436
WN Southwest
738
1:56 PM
EDT
4:20 PM
CDT
3h 24m
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Houston to Baltimore
1 carrier, 57 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 57 Flights/wk 1,245 mi 2h 30m nonstop +1h ahead 81 1-stop hubs

HOU–BWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 1,245 miles in approximately 2h 30m. Beyond nonstop, 81 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop HOU–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 56 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 2h42-3h 67%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
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, HOU to BWI 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
10
Nonstop flights
57
Outbound / wk
56
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for HOU to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,103
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
HOU → BWI
67%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
67%
Arriving
72%
Return
BWI → HOU
18%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
18%
Arriving
85%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. HOU delays → BWI delays →

Other ways to reach Baltimore from Houston

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric HOU→BWI IAH→BWI AUS→BWI
Distance from HOU 24 mi 148 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 4 1
Weekly flights 57 37 49
Flight time 2h 30m 2h 28m 2h
Departure OTP 67%
Airports within 200 miles of HOU with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Houston, it's 7:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
1,245 mi / 2,003 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 2h 30m to 3h 0m.

HOU–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Houston to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance1,245 mi / 2,003 km
Flight time2h 30m to 3h
Time difference+1 hour
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights57 out / 56 return
1-stop connections81 hubs
Origin: HOU
IATA / ICAOHOU / KHOU
TimezoneAmerica/Indiana/Tell_City
Passengers/yr14.2M
Elevation46 ft / 14 m
Destination: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about HOU to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from William P. Hobby Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 2h 30m to 3h. The route covers 1,245 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 57 nonstop flights per week from HOU to BWI. The return direction has about 56 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through IAD, TEB, HPN, LUK, GSP, MKC, ORL, MMU, JAN, CLE, YIP, DSM, DCA, APF, BCT, ILM, BUF, EWR, RSW, NAS, SYR, ALB, SRQ, OPF, MHT, SUA, MSP, GRR, GCM, ASE, MBJ, BZN, SNA, SEA, OAK, SFO, PBI, SMF, STL, DAL, MCO, RDU, MDW, BNA, JAX, TPA, ATL, ONT, MCI, IAH, ABQ, MSY, AUS, ECP, DEN, SDF, HVN, MIA, IND, LAS, SAT, LIR, SJC, FLL, SLC, PHX, DFW, CHS, CUN, LAX, SAN, PIT, CMH, SAV, BHM, SJU, MEM, VPS, SJO, PHL and BZE. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Houston.
Yes, return flights from BWI to HOU are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAH, AUS and GRK. 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 HOU to BWI

William P. Hobby Airport (HOU) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 57 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

HOU to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from HOU to BWI ranges from 2 hours 30 minutes to 3 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 1,245 miles (2,003 km). There are approximately 57 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 113 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via IAD. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Houston (IAH), Austin (AUS) and Fort Cavazos (GRK).