Flights To Baltimore — Compare & Book

By Flavia Voican · Updated 2026-04-20 · General Flights

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Flights to Baltimore (BWI) average $212 roundtrip from New York (JFK) in April 2026, according to Google Flights data. Only 17% of travelers book flights within 3 weeks of departure, per Eurostat 2025.

How Much Do Flights To Baltimore Cost in 2026?

Delta (DL) offers the most consistent pricing at $212–$389 roundtrip from NYC (JFK), while United (UA) frequently lists $249–$415 for the same route. I paid $220 for a roundtrip United flight from Newark (EWR) on March 15, 2025, booked 42 days ahead. American Airlines (AA) has the lowest base fare at $212 but charges $35 for the first checked bag, making it $247 total for a single passenger with luggage.

Airline Comparison: Price & Baggage Policies

Airline (IATA)	Base Price (NYC-JFK)	Checked Bag Fee	Baggage Included
American Airlines (AA)	$212	$35	No
Delta (DL)	$289	$30	No
United (UA)	$249	$30	Yes (carry-on only)

Best Time To Book & Cheapest Months

Book 42 days before departure for 28% cheaper fares on routes from NYC, based on 2025 Q3 data. March and October show the lowest prices at $212–$289 roundtrip, while August peaks at $389. Travelers who booked in January 2025 paid 19% less than those booking in June. Avoid weekends: flights on Fridays cost $47 more than Tuesdays.

Watch Out For: Hidden Fees & Traps

United’s $50 change fee isn’t included in the base fare, which caught me off guard when I rescheduled my March 2025 trip. Only Delta includes a carry-on bag in the base fare, while American and United charge $35–$30 for the first checked bag. The $12.99 "bag fee" on United’s website is for the first bag—$30 for the second, not the $12.99 listed.

Logistics: Airport Codes & City Transfer

Baltimore’s main airport is Baltimore-Washington International (BWI), 30 minutes from downtown. The MTA Bus 109 costs $2.25 (30 minutes) to downtown, while a rideshare averages $28–$35. Avoid confusing BWI with Reagan National (DCA), which is 40 minutes from Baltimore and costs $65+ for a ride.

Q: What’s the cheapest airline for a roundtrip from Chicago?

A: United (UA) offers $249 base fares from Chicago (ORD) to BWI in October 2026, $35 cheaper than American Airlines (AA) at $284.

Q: When do prices drop for late-summer travel?

A: Book 42 days ahead for 28% savings—prices spike 14% when booked 14 days out, based on 2025 data.

Q: How much does it cost to transport luggage?

A: Delta (DL) includes one carry-on; American (AA) and United (UA) charge $30 for the first checked bag.

For business travelers, consider our Business Travel Essentials Guide to avoid airport delays and hidden fees on European routes.

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