Baltimore-Washington to New York JFK
183 miles great-circle distance, typically flown in 46m with 6 airlines operating direct service from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to New York JFK (JFK). Cheapest fares are usually in January (around $79 return), with peak prices in August (around $237). 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 New York
New York's John F. Kennedy is 15 miles southeast of Manhattan, with the AirTrain feeding into LIRR at Jamaica or the A train at Howard Beach for total transfer times of 50–75 minutes for $13.75. Domestic fares to JFK peak in November–December (Thanksgiving and Christmas) and again in late June; January through mid-March is consistently the cheapest window. Most of New York's transatlantic capacity routes through JFK rather than LGA or EWR.
Who flies BWI to JFK?
| Airline | IATA | Flight time | Cabin |
| Southwest Airlines | WN | 46m | Economy |
| Spirit Airlines | NK | 46m | Economy |
| Frontier Airlines | F9 | 46m | Economy |
| American Airlines | AA | 46m | Economy |
| Delta Air Lines | DL | 46m | Economy |
| United Airlines | UA | 46m | 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→JFK
Synthesised from 12-month price aggregates. Cheapest months in green, peak in red.
Estimated baseline. Prices update on a 30-day cadence as Travelpayouts data refreshes. Cheapest day-of-week typically Tuesday.
Baltimore to New York FAQs
Direct flights from Baltimore-Washington (BWI) to New York JFK (JFK) take approximately 46m for the 183-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.
January is typically the cheapest month on this route, with one-way fares from $79. August 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 New York JFK (JFK): 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.
New York JFK (JFK) is the primary international airport for New York. 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.