Flying from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): What you need to know
Tampa's main airport is Tampa International Airport (TPA). Check out your options for departing from this base when searching for your flights from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI).
Book a direct Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight and you'll be travelling for around 2 hours 20 minutes.
Washington DC (where Baltimore Washington International Airport is located) and Tampa share the UTC-5 timezone. You can fly without needing to calculate any time difference.
The busiest route is from Tampa International Airport (TPA) to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI), with 37 direct services every week. If you're looking to take off without delay, the earliest flight from TPA to BWI is the 5:20am Southwest Airlines service. If you prefer to leave later in the day, the final departure is at 10:55pm with Southwest Airlines.
For stress-free travel, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your flight from Tampa to BWI.
Popular months like March or holiday periods such as Thanksgiving and Christmas will mean bigger waits at check-in and security. If you're travelling then, play it safe and get to the terminal even earlier. Arriving two hours before domestic flights and up four hours ahead of an international flight is a smart move.
Airports in Tampa
Tampa International Airport (TPA)
Fly without interruptions from Tampa International Airport (TPA). Direct flights from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) can be booked from here.
Pick from a variety of airlines operating direct flights from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport departing from TPA. Get on board with any of these:
Southwest Airlines is the airline with the highest number of bookings for flights from TPA to BWI.
Frontier Airlines shines when it comes to on-time performance. A reliable 91.67% of its services on this route complete the journey on schedule.
TPA is around 11 kilometres from central Tampa. If you're ride-sharing, catching a taxi or driving from the centre, it'll take 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on traffic. If you're using public transport, expect the journey time to be around 35 minutes.
Booked an early flight from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport? Avoid the mad dash to the terminal (and get a little more snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near Tampa International Airport:
When it comes to Tampa International Airport's on-time performance, 78% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
The address for TPA is 5507 West Spruce Street.
St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport (PIE)
Using public transport, you can travel from central Tampa to PIE in about 1 hour 30 minutes. The airport is roughly 32 kilometres away, and getting there by car takes approximately 35 minutes.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport the day before your Tampa to BWI flight:
When it comes to keeping flights on track, St. Pete-Clearwater International Airport has an on-time arrival performance of 77%.
PIE is located at Suite 221 - Terminal Building.
About Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
If you have a late flight from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport, few things beat the convenience of staying close to the terminal. Collect your bags from the carousel and then be showered and resting soon after at one of these hotels near BWI:
For the lowest price, book your vehicle around two weeks in advance of your Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport flight.
Getting from Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
From Baltimore Washington International Airport, central Washington DC is around 48 kilometres away. It takes about 40 minutes to get to the city centre by car.
It'll take around 50 minutes if you're travelling by public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport is $56. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $112. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares can change.
Get your hands on cheap flights from Tampa to BWI by booking one month ahead. According to our research, that's the ideal time frame for picking up a bargain.
The best month for finding cheap Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport tickets is June. Use the 'Whole month' tool to compare prices, then choose the dates with the lowest fares.
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The best time to fly from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
It's time to work out when to book your flight from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). July is the most popular month to visit Washington DC. If you like things a bit more low-key, think about going in December.
When booking your Tampa to BWI plane ticket, consider the kind of weather forecast you're hoping for. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).
Look for cheap tickets from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport in January if you like travelling in cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF).
More about Washington DC
Once you've booked your flight from Tampa to Baltimore Washington International Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Washington DC:
Your Washington DC trip won't be complete without checking out the sights. Major attractions worth exploring include Lincoln Memorial, The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of the United States
Philadelphia is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be explored once you've taken in the sights of Washington DC. Around 153 kilometres away to the northeast, popular attractions include Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Around 274 kilometres south of Washington DC, Virginia Beach is another essential stop in the United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.