Flying from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): what you need to know
Around 2 hours 25 minutes is how long you can expect to be travelling on a direct flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Washington DC is one hour ahead of Minneapolis and observes the UTC-4 timezone.
Flights from MSP to BWI start from 05:25 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The last departure is at 20:24 with Delta Air Lines. In total, you can take your pick of 39 weekly Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flights.
Give yourself enough time to catch your MSP to BWI flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
You'll likely experience longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
With direct flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Washington DC (and then other corners of United States) is a breeze. You can travel nonstop with these carriers:
Delta Air Lines is the airline most travellers choose for this route.
Sun Country Airlines leads the way as the most punctual carrier for MSP to BWI flights, with 91.67% of its services reaching their destination on schedule.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Just deselect 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or enjoy a detour to a new and interesting place. Here are some options between MSP and BWI:
Cleveland Hopkins International Airport
Pittsburgh International Airport
John Glenn Columbus International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Currently, C$96 is the lowest price we've seen for a one-way Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is C$192. Bear in mind that fares may change due to demand when booking.
Book six months before you want to fly. After crunching the numbers on our calendar, this is how far you'll want to book ahead to find cheap tickets from MSP to BWI.
Organize your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, use the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
There's no need to check back in every day to find out if fares have dropped when you set up a Price Alert. We'll notify you as soon as there's a better deal on cheap flights from MSP to BWI.
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Handy information about Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport (MSP)
You'll find MSP at 6040 28th Avenue South.
When it comes to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77.37% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.
Central Minneapolis to Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take about 20 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.
You can expect a trip time of roughly 25 minutes on public transport.
Catching an early flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near MSP:
Arriving at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
If you're landing on a late Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight, nothing tops the convenience of being close to the terminal. Grab your luggage from the carousel and then be showered and relaxing shortly after at one of these hotels near BWI:
Fast-track your adventure by picking up a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car. Grab your wheels from Dollar, Thrifty or Budget to explore Washington DC and beyond.
To get the lowest price, reserve your vehicle from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport around two weeks before you travel.
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is approximately 48 kilometres from central Washington DC. Driving there takes about 50 minutes.
When travelling on public transport, expect a journey of about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
July is the most popular month for flights from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. To escape the crowds, visit Washington DC in May.
Book your flight from Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport for July if you'd like to visit Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from MSP to BWI sometime then if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, its top attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
If there's time to check out another corner of United States, consider Philadelphia, about 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art are among the biggest draws.