Travelling from Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): What you need to know
Your trip gets off the ground at one of Phoenix's main airports, Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX) or Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA). Explore the options for booking a flight from Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) jetting off from either of these.
The timezone in Washington DC is UTC-4, which is three hours ahead of Phoenix. Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is located in Washington DC.
Give yourself plenty of time to make your flight from Phoenix to BWI. As a general rule, turn up two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.
If you're jetting off during a major holiday or other peak period, allow for even more time. Get there two hours ahead of domestic flights and up to four hours before international departures. Security and check-in lines will be longer.
Airports in Phoenix
Phoenix Scottsdale Municipal Airport (SCF)
SCF is around 32 kilometres from central Phoenix. If you're catching a cab, ride-sharing or driving from the centre, it'll take you 35 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're planning to take public transport, expect the travel time to be around 1 hour 55 minutes.
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Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)
Planning to leave from Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport (PHX)? Direct Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) plane tickets are available from this popular hub.
Southwest Airlines offers direct flights from Phoenix to BWI leaving from PHX. Book your favourite aisle (or window) seat and get to your destination in a single journey.
On the PHX to BWI route, Southwest Airlines is the top airline in terms of bookings.
Looking for a carrier with a track record of punctuality? Go with Southwest Airlines. 84.24% of its flights between Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport and Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport land on schedule.
On public transport, you can travel from central Phoenix to PHX in about 35 minutes. The airport is roughly 8 kilometres away, and making the journey by car takes approximately 10 minutes.
Want to treat yourself to an extra night away before your Phoenix to BWI flight? Unwind in a hotel near Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport before your holiday officially begins. These stays are expecting you:
Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport has a solid reputation for punctual service. 82.57% of flights taking off from here arrive right when they're supposed to.
You'll find PHX at 3400 Sky Harbour Boulevard.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport (AZA)
If you're travelling to AZA from the centre of Phoenix, it takes around 40 minutes to arrive by car. The journey is roughly 56 kilometres.
Rest a little longer, move a little slower, and still make your Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight with plenty of time to spare. These hotels near Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport make departure day a breeze if you're setting off early:
The on-time performance rate of AZA is 78.65%. In other words, that's how often flights departing this airport arrive at their final stop as planned.
Phoenix-Mesa Gateway Airport is located at 6033 S. Sossaman Rd..
About Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Reserve a hotel near BWI if you have a late flight from Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Select one of these options and be under the covers in no time flat:
Pick up a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car and explore Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular outlets to choose from here.
To secure the lowest price, book your ride around two weeks in advance of your Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight.
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is around 40 kilometres from central Washington DC. How long it'll take to get there by cab or car hire will depend on the time of day. Do a little research before your trip.
When travelling by public transport, expect a journey time of roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Currently, $121 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is $243. Keep in mind fares may change due to availability at the time of booking.
Don't wait until the last minute. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Phoenix to BWI if you book ahead. Airlines often have some amazing early bird rates.
Cheap Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport tickets are easier to find when your travel dates are flexible. Use the 'Whole month' search function to compare fares across every month and then fly out on the cheapest day.
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The best time to fly from Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
July is when most people book flights from Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Visit Washington DC in May if you'd rather be there when it's quieter.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF). Book your Phoenix to BWI plane ticket then if that's your idea of comfortable weather.
January sees temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Look for cheap tickets from Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport around that time if you'd rather travel in cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
Once you've booked your flight from Phoenix to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, find a hotel that puts you in a great location. Make one of these options your base for exploring Washington DC:
Your trip to Washington DC won't be complete without checking out the sights. Big-name attractions that should be on your list include Smithsonian, Lincoln Memorial and The White House.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC is easy to fall in love with, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be explored. Around 153 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to Philadelphia will keep you busy. Start with popular sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
If there's time to check out another side of the United States, consider Virginia Beach, about 274 kilometres south of Washington DC. Virginia Beach Oceanfront, Virginia Beach Boardwalk and Resort Beach are highlights.