Southwest® flights from Buffalo/Niagara Falls to Baltimore/Washington from $131

Check another one off your “great American cities that start with B” bucket list: Southwest offers affordable direct flights from Buffalo to Baltimore. With fast access to Washington, DC and I-95, Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is also a perfect gateway to the East Coast business corridor.

Buffalo to Baltimore Flight Duration, Distance, and Route Details

A flight from Buffalo to Baltimore can save you six or more hours of driving, but you’ll probably have time for at least one episode of Love Island. When you fly from BUF to BWI, here’s what you can expect:

• Average flight time: 1.5 to two hours
• Approximate distance: 280 to 300 miles
• Time zone: Eastern Time (no time change)

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Flying into Baltimore (BWI) vs. Washington, D.C. (DCA)

Flying into Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI) is a practical option for travelers headed to Washington, D.C. BWI sits between Baltimore and D.C. and offers rail service into the capital, so it’s worth considering alongside other area airports like Washington Dulles (DCA). If you’re weighing which airport is the best fit for your trip, see our Flights to Baltimore page for more route and airport details.

Getting from BWI to Baltimore and Nearby Areas

Once your BUF to BWI flight lands, you’ll have easy transit options available for anywhere you want to go. BWI is located approximately 10 miles from downtown Baltimore, with DC just some 30 miles down the road. Here’s how to get around:

• Rideshares and taxis: Catch a ride right outside the terminal and reach downtown in about 15 to 25 minutes.
• Rail options: Hop on the MARC train or Amtrak for an affordable ride into Baltimore that typically takes just 30 minutes.
• Heading to D.C.: If you are going to Washington, D.C., MARC or Amtrak trains from BWI Rail Station will take you directly to the District in 30 to 45 minutes.
• Rental cars: Prefer to drive yourself? Book a rental car ahead of time, catch the BWI Courtesy Shuttle from the terminal to the rental lot, and explore Charm City at your own speed.