Southwest® flights from Houston Hobby to Baltimore/Washington from $119

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.