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Depart: 11/26/2026
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Flights From Houston (HOU) to Baltimore (BWI)
Whether you're on business, visiting family, or participating in a BBQ-for-blue-crab cultural exchange, Southwest has a flight from Houston to Baltimore waiting for you. Houston to BWI is a popular route connecting the Gulf Coast and the Mid-Atlantic, offering convenient access to Washington, D.C., for business travel, government trips, family visits, and more.
Houston (HOU) to Baltimore (BWI) Flight Duration, Distance, and Route Details
HOU to BWI is a medium-length flight, so let us help you get comfortable. Here’s what you can expect on your domestic flight:
- Average flight time: 3 to 3.5 hours
- Miles traveled: 1,200 to 1,300 miles
- Time zone change: +1 hour (Central to Eastern)
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Flying into Baltimore for Access to Washington, D.C.
Many travelers headed to the Washington, D.C. area fly into BWI instead of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) or Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). With a journey of about 30–45 minutes by train to downtown Washington, D.C., or 40–60 minutes by car, BWI is a convenient alternative to flying into the D.C. airports.
Getting From BWI to Baltimore and Nearby Areas
Once your flight from Houston to Baltimore touches down, Baltimore transit is well-equipped to take you where you want to go. Here are the major options:
- MARC and Amtrak: Catch a train from the airport station to reach downtown Baltimore in about 30 minutes, or Washington, D.C. in around 45 minutes.
- Rideshares and taxis: Grab a ride outside the terminal to hit downtown and the Inner Harbor in 20 to 30 minutes.
- Shuttles: Check with your hotel to see if they offer an airport shuttle service. These are often complimentary, but make sure to confirm times and availability.
- Rental cars: Prefer to explore on your own terms? Reserve a car in advance, then hop on the BWI shuttle to the rental lot.
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Flight Details
Departing from:
William P. Hobby Airport
Arriving at:
Balt./Wash. International Airport
Average flight time:
2 hours 53 minutes
Distance:
1246 miles
Route Information
156† Weekly flights
- 4‡ Nonstop flights per day Monday through Friday
- 4‡ Nonstop flights on Saturday
- 5‡ Nonstop flights on Sunday
† Weekly flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025. Note: route may not operate every day of the week.
‡ Nonstop flights based on DOT published scheduled average flights Monday through Sunday between 9/1/2025 and 9/30/2025.
Questions we hear the most
The average flight time from Houston (Hobby) to Baltimore/Washington is 2 hours 53 minutes.
There are 156 weekly flights from Houston (Hobby) to Baltimore/Washington on Southwest Airlines.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Houston (Hobby) to Baltimore/Washington 4 times per day from Monday through Friday.
Yes, Southwest flies nonstop from Houston (Hobby) to Baltimore/Washington 4 times per day on Saturdays and 5 times per day on Sundays.
To find the lowest fares by day and time to fly Houston (Hobby) to Baltimore/Washington with Southwest, check out our Low Fare Calendar.
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Yes! Flights from Houston (Hobby) to Baltimore/Washington—or from here or there to anywhere—can be changed with no change fees. Fare difference may apply.
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