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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Houston to Baltimore:

• Earliest: departs at 5:15 am and lands at 8:16 am
• Latest: departs at 9:35 pm and lands at 12:36 am.

The flight takes about 3h 01m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Houston to Baltimore:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Houston to Baltimore takes 3h 01m, covering 1,244 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Houston to Baltimore range from $167 to $391, with an average of $258 over the past 12 months. Anything below $167 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 34% above the $258 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop and layover fares are close on average, with nonstop at $260 round-trip and layover options via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) at $259.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Houston to Baltimore flights, with 43% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 29%, evening flights for 28%, and night flights for 0%.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Houston to Baltimore route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:

• NextCar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget

Flights from Houston to Baltimore may depart from several airports in Houston area, including Houston Hobby (HOU) and Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH). Flights usually arrive at Baltimore/Washington (BWI).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Houston to Baltimore route, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 30m.

One-stop flights from Houston to Baltimore most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 74% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 10% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 5% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Houston to Baltimore. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $254 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $354, a difference of $100.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

3 airlines operate flights between Houston and Baltimore. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• United Airlines
• Frontier

Flying via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 5h 31m, compared with 6h 27m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) and 6h 53m via Fort Lauderdale (FLL).

Baltimore is 1 hour ahead of Houston (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Baltimore are M&T Bank Stadium, National Aquarium Baltimore and Oriole Park At Camden Yards. These are among the most viewed places in Baltimore on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Houston to Baltimore flights:

• Frontier: offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• Frontier: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.