Cheap flights from Baltimore-Washington to Dallas/Fort Worth from $169
Updated 2026-05-28
1215 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 2h 51m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW). Cheapest fares are usually in Jun (around $169 return), with peak prices in Jun (around $507). Departures on a Tuesday tend to undercut weekend prices on this corridor.
Flying from Baltimore-Washington
Baltimore-Washington Thurgood Marshall is Southwest Airlines' largest East Coast hub and one of the cheapest US airports for domestic travel. The MARC Penn Line and Amtrak both serve BWI Rail Station — a 12-minute light rail shuttle ride from the terminal — with onward service to Washington Union Station in 30 minutes ($8 MARC, $20+ Amtrak). Limited international long-haul (BA to London, Condor to Frankfurt seasonally); the focus is heavy short-haul Southwest and ULCC capacity.
Arriving in Dallas
Dallas/Fort Worth International is 17 miles northwest of downtown Dallas. DART's Orange Line runs from Terminal A directly to downtown in around 50 minutes for $2.50. Fares spike around the Texas State Fair (late September–October) and the Cotton Bowl. American Airlines hub presence keeps fares to DFW competitive year-round; January and August are typically the cheapest months for inbound leisure travellers.
Who flies BWI to DFW?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 2h 51m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 2h 51m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 2h 51m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 2h 51m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 2h 51m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 2h 51m | Economy |
6 carriers fly direct on this corridor. Frequencies vary by season — summer and winter holiday peaks see additional flights.
Best time to fly BWI→DFW
Aggregated from 12 months of Travelpayouts fare data. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Source: Travelpayouts route data, refreshed every 30 days. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Baltimore to Dallas FAQs
Direct flights from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) take approximately 2h 51m for the 1215-mile journey, plus 30–60 minutes of taxi, climb and descent. Total airport-to-airport time depends on cruise winds and air-traffic queueing on approach.
Jun is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $169. Jun is the peak — expect prices 2–3× higher. Book 4–8 weeks ahead for best fares; last-minute prices on this corridor rise sharply inside two weeks of departure.
6 carriers operate direct service from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW): Southwest Airlines, Spirit Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and 1 more. Frequencies vary by season and carrier — Southwest Airlines typically operates the highest weekly count on this corridor.
No — United States is domestic travel for US citizens. A US passport is not required for the 50 states, DC or US territories (Puerto Rico, US Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, Northern Mariana Islands), though Real ID-compliant ID is required at TSA from May 2025.
Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) is the primary international airport for Dallas. Allow 30–60 minutes for the ground transfer by train, express bus, taxi or rideshare depending on traffic and time of day. See the airport's official website for current train and shuttle timetables.