Travelling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport is 1 hour 5 minutes.
Washington DC and Pittsburgh are both in the UTC-4 timezone. This means you won't have to adjust your watch after you land.
Flights from BWI to PIT start from 09:25 — the first with Southwest Airlines. The latest departure is at 22:45 with Southwest Airlines. In total, you can choose from 15 weekly Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flights.
To ensure you catch your BWI to PIT flight, leave plenty of time to check in and drop off your luggage. Arriving two hours before international departures and one hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
You can expect longer lines in popular months such as July. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures will help ensure a smooth travel experience.
Jetting into Pittsburgh (and then discovering more of United States!) is a breeze with Southwest Airlines. This popular carrier has direct flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport.
The majority of travellers choose to travel with Southwest Airlines on this route.
Southwest Airlines is the most punctual carrier that offers BWI to PIT flights, with 76.02% of its services arriving as planned.
Think about adding a stopover when booking your ticket from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here's where you can stop between BWI and PIT:
Raleigh-Durham International Airport
Charlotte Douglas International Airport
Logan International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Currently, $110 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. The best price for a return plane ticket is $262. Bear in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To secure cheap tickets from BWI to PIT, book your trip seven months before your planned departure.
Plan your trip for June. That's the cheapest month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. If you're flexible with your travel dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the cheapest airfare across every month.
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Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Of all flights leaving Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, 77.13% land on time at their destination.
Central Washington DC to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is around 48 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 50 minutes to get there if you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a trip time of around 1 hour 30 minutes.
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Arriving at Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
Consider booking a hotel close to PIT if you're catching a late Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport flight. Select one of these options and make your arrival easier:
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Get the best deal by booking your vehicle from Pittsburgh International Airport about one week in advance of your trip.
Getting from Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT) to central Pittsburgh
The street address for PIT is 1000 Airport Boulevard.
Pittsburgh International Airport is approximately 27 kilometres from central Pittsburgh. Driving there takes about 25 minutes.
When to fly to Pittsburgh International Airport (PIT)
July is the most popular month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport. To avoid the crowds, visit Pittsburgh in April.
Before locking in your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Pittsburgh International Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Pittsburgh, with the temperature ranging from 15ºC (59ºF) to 31ºC (88ºF).
If you'd rather travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from BWI to PIT in January. Average temperatures are between -10ºC (14ºF) and 6ºC (43ºF) then.
Explore more of United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in United States waiting to be discovered once you've taken in the sights of Pittsburgh. Around 418 kilometres away to the east, its top attractions include Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If you're interested in discovering another major destination in United States, consider Columbus, roughly 257 kilometres west of Pittsburgh. Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, Ohio Statehouse and German Village are the start of reasons to visit.