Southwest® flights from Atlanta to Baltimore/Washington from $90

If you’re ready to trade Georgia peaches for Maryland crab cakes, it’s easy to snag convenient Southwest flights from Atlanta to Baltimore. This route is popular for business travelers who want to skip the traffic and the headache, and you’ll also have fast access to the Washington, DC metro area.

Atlanta (ATL) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Duration, Distance, and Route Details

A flight from Atlanta, GA to Baltimore, MD is a short-to-medium haul journey and an efficient option for business travel or last-minute getaways. You'll have a quick and comfortable flight of approximately two hours, which is plenty of time to think about how nice it is to be flying instead of sitting in traffic on the 10-hour drive from Atlanta to Baltimore. Here's what you can expect from your ATL to BWI flight:

• Average flight time: 1.5 to 2 hours
• Miles traveled (approximate): 575 to 600 miles
• Time zone change: None (Eastern Time)

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Flying into Baltimore for Access to Washington, D.C.

Flying from Atlanta to Baltimore, Maryland can be a flexible and budget-friendly alternative to flying directly into D.C. The airport offers convenient rail access that can get you to downtown Washington, D.C., in about 30 to 45 minutes. See our flights to Baltimore page and check out all the ways that a flight to BWI can give you Balti-more. (Sorry, not sorry.)

Getting from BWI to Baltimore and Nearby Areas

BWI sits around 10 to 15 miles from downtown Baltimore and just 40 miles from downtown D.C., making it a true dual-access airport for both Charm City and the D.C. metro. Once your flight from Atlanta to Baltimore touches down, you have plenty of practical transportation options:

• Public transit: Hop on the MARC train or Amtrak for a quick 30-minute ride into Baltimore, or head the other direction with convenient rail access to D.C. in 30 to 45 minutes.
• Rideshares and taxis: Grab a ride from a rideshare or taxi service outside the terminal. You'll generally reach downtown Baltimore in 15 to 25 minutes by car.
• Airport shuttles: Check with your hotel to see if they offer a complimentary shuttle service from the airport.
• Rental cars: Want to explore at your own pace? Reserve a rental car before you leave, then grab the BWI Courtesy Shuttle to the rental lot for a smooth pickup.