Flying from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): what you need to know
Philadelphia and Washington DC are in the UTC-4 timezone. That means you won't need to account for any time differences.
To ensure you catch your PHL to BWI flight, leave plenty of time to check in and find your gate. Arriving two hours before international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.
We make it a piece of cake to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight offering a stop long enough to tour the city of your choice. Top stopovers between PHL and BWI include:
Richmond International Airport (Byrd Field)
Norfolk International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Philadelphia International Airport (PHL) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Currently, AED 486 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is AED 972. Keep in mind that fares could change due to demand at the time of booking.
It's a good idea to book early if you're looking for cheap tickets from PHL to BWI. That's because airlines adjust prices based on demand, which tends to increase closer to departure.
If you can be flexible with your travel dates, try using the 'Whole month' search tool. It'll show you the cheapest price in each month when searching for your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from PHL to BWI by creating a Price Alert. You'll receive an email or notification through the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Pick your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to see the best deals on flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Handy information about Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)
PHL is located at Industrial Highway and Island Road.
Of all flights departing from Philadelphia International Airport, 78.93% land on schedule at their destination.
To reach Philadelphia International Airport from central Philadelphia, it takes about 15 minutes by car. Of course, this depends on traffic. It's approximately 19 kilometers from the airport to the city center.
The trip on public transport takes roughly 45 minutes.
Catching an early flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra precious sleep) by choosing one of these hotels close to PHL:
Arriving at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Reserve a hotel close to BWI if you're taking a late Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer after landing:
Pick up a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are leading providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by booking your ride from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport about two weeks before your travel date.
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to central Washington DC has a drive time of around 50 minutes. It's approximately 48 kilometers away.
Traveling by public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
July is the busiest month for flights from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. For smaller crowds, travel to Washington DC in May.
Before locking in your flight from Philadelphia International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, think about the kind of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from PHL to BWI sometime around then if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to explore more of United States. Journey around 322 kilometers north-east to New York to check off its top sights. From Statue of Liberty to Central Park and Empire State Building, your itinerary will be busy.
Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 193 kilometers north-east of Washington DC. No trip is complete without a visit to Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.