Travelling from Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI): What you need to know
Washington DC is two hours behind Rio de Janeiro. Baltimore Washington International Airport is located in Washington DC, which follows the UTC-5 timezone.
To ensure you get on your flight from Rio de Janeiro to BWI, allow plenty of time for things like check-in and baggage drop. Turning up two hours ahead of international departures and an hour before domestic flights is the general travel rule.
Flying during a peak month such as January? Public holidays and other high seasons can lead to longer queues and delays at security. Be extra cautious and get there up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours before a domestic departure.
Airports in Rio de Janeiro
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG)
Stopovers are the ideal opportunity to break up your trip and perhaps even explore a different city. When searching for cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to BWI leaving from Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport (GIG), deselect the 'Direct flights only' box to find out where you can stop along the way. Popular options include:
Dallas Fort Worth International Airport (DFW)
New York John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK)
Panama City Tocumen International Airport (PTY)
Located around 19 kilometres from central Rio de Janeiro, GIG can be reached in about 30 minutes by car (depending on traffic). The journey on public transport will take roughly 1 hour.
Want a relaxed start to your trip? Stay near Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport. Whether you've booked an early flight from Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport or prefer not to feel hurried, these hotels have you covered:
Rio de Janeiro Galeao International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 80% of flights that take off from GIG land on time.
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport (SDU)
You can reach SDU from central Rio de Janeiro in about 10 minutes by car (depending on traffic conditions). The journey on public transport will take roughly 20 minutes to cover the 5 kilometres or so.
Got an early start? Think about checking in to one of these hotels near Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport the day before your Rio de Janeiro to BWI flight:
Rio de Janeiro Santos Dumont Airport has an on-time performance of 79%. This figure provides insight into how frequently flights departing from this airport arrive on time.
About Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
Reserve a hotel close to BWI if you're catching a late flight from Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Settle into one of these options and skip the long transfer:
Get the best deal by reserving your vehicle around two weeks ahead of your Rio de Janeiro 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 reach the city centre by car.
Travelling on public transport takes roughly 50 minutes.
How to find the cheapest flights from Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way ticket from Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport is $408. For a return flight on this route, the best price is $787. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares could change.
Don't leave everything to the last moment. You're more likely to find cheap flights from Rio de Janeiro to BWI if you book in advance. Airlines often have some fantastic early bird discounts.
The 'Whole month' search tool shows you the cheapest Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport tickets throughout the entire month. It's an easy way to snap up a bargain if your plans aren't set in stone.
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Filters make it easier to find a bargain for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport. Choose the airlines, flight times and stops that check all your boxes. Then sort the results by 'Cheapest' to find the lowest price right away.
The best time to fly from Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI)
It's time to figure out your travel dates for your flight from Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport (BWI). July is the peak month for travel to Washington DC. If crowds aren't your thing, go in December.
When booking your Rio de Janeiro 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 Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport in January if you'd rather travel during 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 Rio de Janeiro to Baltimore Washington International Airport, find a hotel that's got location and comfort covered. Make one of these accommodation options your base for exploring Washington DC:
There are plenty of fantastic things to do in Washington DC when you're ready to sightsee. Kick things off at Lincoln Memorial followed by The White House and Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of the United States
Washington DC has plenty going for it, but there are so many other parts of the United States waiting to be discovered. Around 153 kilometres northeast of Washington DC, a visit to Philadelphia will keep you on the go. Start with leading sights like Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art.
Virginia Beach is another sought-after destination in the United States and is around 274 kilometres south of Washington DC. No journey is complete without visiting Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.
