{ "response": { "Key": "BWI-STX", "orig": { "code": "BWI", "type": "airport", "city": "Baltimore", "fullCity": "Baltimore, Maryland", "airport": "Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "STX", "type": "airport", "city": "Saint Croix", "fullCity": "Saint Croix, U.S. Virgin Islands", "airport": "Henry E. Rohlsen" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Baltimore to Saint Croix?", "answer": "There is no scheduled nonstop service between Baltimore and Saint Croix, so the trip requires a connection. With a layover, the total travel time is typically around 7 to 9 hours, depending on the routing. The distance between the airports is about 1,650 miles.", "methodology": "Flight times and distances come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time across all carriers on the route, computed the same way in both directions so the difference reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in method. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two airports, so the actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Baltimore to Saint Croix?", "answer": "Average fares from Baltimore to Saint Croix bottom out around $430 in late September, the cheapest stretch of the year. September and October are the cheapest months overall, averaging about $448 and $450, while late December is the most expensive period at roughly $591. December, July, and June are the priciest months, with averages between $542 and $555.", "methodology": "Seasonal fares come from Priceline's own air booking-summary archive, analysed in-house and refreshed monthly. For each day of the year we take a representative round-trip fare, a blend of the 25th-percentile and average ticket price over the route's bookings, and smooth the series into a seasonal curve; the half-month low and high and the monthly figures quoted here are averages of that curve. Thin and international routes borrow their seasonal shape from the nearest busy routes, with the price level anchored to the route's own bookings.", "toolsUsed": [ "seasonal_prices" ] }, "q5": { "question": "How far in advance should I book tickets from Baltimore to Saint Croix?", "answer": "For flights from Baltimore to Saint Croix, the optimal booking window is roughly 6 to 9 weeks before departure, with the absolute lowest fares around 50 days out at about $425. Booking much earlier than 100 days or waiting until the last two weeks tends to push prices above $500, so aim for that two-month lead time for the best value.", "methodology": "Booking-window guidance comes from the same monthly in-house analysis of Priceline's own air booking-summary archive. We aggregate the route's bookings by how many days before departure they were made, from about 180 days out to the day of travel, smooth the curve, and highlight the stretch of lead times with the lowest average fare. Thin and international routes borrow the curve shape from the nearest busy routes, anchored to the route's own price level. It reflects current fares and is refreshed monthly.", "toolsUsed": [ "booking_timing" ] }, "q6": { "question": "Are overnight (red‑eye) flights available from Baltimore to Saint Croix?", "answer": "No overnight red‑eye flights are available from Baltimore (BWI) to Saint Croix (STX) — neither nonstop nor connecting itineraries with a red‑eye long leg appear in the schedule.", "methodology": "Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg.", "toolsUsed": [ "redeye_flights" ] }, "q7": { "question": "Which airlines usually operate this route from Baltimore to Saint Croix?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Baltimore to Saint Croix. American Airlines offers connecting flights via Miami, with a typical layover around three hours and about four daily departures. Other carriers may also serve this route with one-stop itineraries, but American is the main operator found in the schedule.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies come from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a typical fare is shown for a carrier, it is the median of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines" ] }, "q8": { "question": "If I need a connection, what are common layover cities between Baltimore and Saint Croix?", "answer": "Common layover cities for Baltimore to Saint Croix include Miami, Charlotte, and Atlanta. These hubs offer frequent connections, efficient transfers, and keep total travel time competitive. As a U.S. territory, no passport is required for U.S. citizens, making transit straightforward." }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Saint Croix?", "answer": "December through April offers dry, sunny weather with comfortable temperatures and avoids the hurricane season crowds." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Baltimore to Saint Croix?", "answer": "For travel to the U.S. Virgin Islands, a Real ID or passport is required for domestic flights; no visa is needed for U.S. citizens, but non-citizens should carry proof of status. Bring payment for baggage and any required health documents, though vaccination certificates are generally not required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Saint Croix?", "answer": "Henry E. Rohlsen Airport is the only commercial airport on Saint Croix, serving all scheduled flights to and from the island." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Baltimore, the fastest and most popular way to reach BWI is the MARC train from Penn Station, taking about 30 minutes to the BWI Rail Station, where a free shuttle connects to the terminal. The Maryland Transit Administration's Light Rail also serves BWI from various city stops, though it takes longer. Taxis and ride‑share services like Uber and Lyft offer door‑to‑door convenience at a higher cost, while driving yourself is an option with several parking garages and lots available at the airport.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dc", "title": "Washington, DC | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:30Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/flights/air-traffic-map", "title": "Air Traffic Map | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-02-05T14:00:15Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI_Marshall_Airport_Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI%20Marshall%20Airport%20Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-and-from-bwi/transportation/regional-destinations/washington-dulles-international-airport", "title": "Washington Dulles International Airport | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2024-12-30T17:00:44Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Saint Croix airport?", "answer": "Henry E. Rohlsen Airport (STX) has no on-site hotels, capsule hotels, or sleeping pods, and the terminal closes nightly from 11:00 PM to 5:30 AM, so overnight stays are not possible. Nearby hotels off-airport provide the only sleeping options, though none are connected by an airport shuttle.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/st-croix-airport-guide.htm", "title": "St. Croix Airport Guide (STX) - Sleeping in Airports", "favicon": "https://www.sleepinginairports.net/nitropack_static/oBWrHkPujHTPIaVWqdDSDhClXUyrYhhb/assets/images/optimized/rev-b853180/www.sleepinginairports.net/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/cropped-sia-logo-180x180.png", "time_published": "2026-05-07T20:27:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Henry_E._Rohlsen_Airport", "title": "Henry E. Rohlsen Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-07-20T15:37:30Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Baltimore to Saint Croix?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service between Baltimore and Saint Croix. Most connecting itineraries route through Miami, where the longer leg is typically a Boeing 737-800 or 737 MAX 8 operated by American Airlines, and the shorter leg into Saint Croix is a Boeing 737-800 or Embraer 175. The exact aircraft can vary by day and schedule, but these Boeing 737 family jets are the most common on this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types are taken from the equipment each operating carrier schedules on this route, drawn from published airline timetables and airline equipment schedules in our flight-schedule database. They describe typical scheduled aircraft and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute equipment swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_aircraft" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Baltimore to Saint Croix?", "answer": "There is no nonstop service from Baltimore to Saint Croix, but connecting flights are available via Miami on American Airlines, a Oneworld alliance member. No other alliances have carriers operating this route, and American Airlines is the sole major carrier, belonging to Oneworld.", "methodology": "Airlines and weekly frequencies are compiled from our flight-schedule database, which combines published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data from the Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS), and observed flight operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We count each operating carrier's scheduled weekly departures and the days it flies; where there is no nonstop service, connecting carriers are identified by linking scheduled nonstop segments through common hub airports. Where a median fare is shown for a carrier, it reflects the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. Carrier service, flight times and distances for this route come from our flight-schedule database, which draws on published airline timetables, U.S. government schedule data, and observed operations from the EUROCONTROL/OpenSky Open Performance Data Initiative (OPDI). We report the days of the week and the departure times each carrier operates. The typical flight time is the median scheduled block time, given both per carrier and across all carriers on the route; where a schedule does not publish an elapsed time, it is derived from the scheduled departure and arrival times converted to UTC. Outbound and return times are computed by the same method, so the difference between them is directly comparable and reflects prevailing winds rather than any change in derivation. Distance is the great-circle distance between the two specific airports named, so an actual flown track is typically 2-5% longer. Where shown, on-time departure and arrival rates and cancellation rates come from the U.S. Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS) Airline On-Time Performance dataset, which covers U.S. domestic routes only; where a typical fare is shown, it comes from the U.S. DOT Airline Origin and Destination Survey (DB1B), a quarterly 10% sample of tickets sold. Stop counts, connecting hubs, and per-airline prices are drawn from a large sample of the real fares Priceline users found on this route in the last 72 hours. We group those fares by number of stops, by the hub airport a connection routes through, and by operating airline, and report each group's share of the sample alongside its lowest and median price. Red-eye flights are identified from scheduled local departure and arrival times in our flight-schedule database — built from published airline timetables and official schedule data, including U.S. Department of Transportation records for domestic routes — flagging services that depart late at night and arrive the following morning; for connecting itineraries the red-eye is based on the timing of the overnight long-haul leg. Cheapest prices are determined by finding the lowest fare Priceline users have found for the requested route and date in the last 72 hours.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule", "route_options", "redeye_flights", "cheapest_flights" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Baltimore?", "answer": "At Baltimore/Washington International (BWI), the primary lounge option is The Club BWI, an independent lounge in Concourse D near gate D10, open from 4:15 AM to 10:30 PM. Access is available through Priority Pass, American Express Platinum, or by purchasing a day pass, and it features complimentary food and drinks, Wi-Fi, and dedicated relaxation and productivity zones. There are no airline-branded lounges like Delta Sky Club or United Club at BWI, though Minute Suites in Concourse C offer private sleep pods for a fee.", "toolsUsed": [], "references": [ { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com/en-GB/lounges/united-states-of-america/baltimore-washington-international-thurgood-marshall", "title": "Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI Lounges - BWI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-ca/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BWI", "title": "American Express Lounges at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Amex CA", "time_published": "2026-05-02T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.prioritypass.com/lounges/usa/baltimorewashington-md-intl/bwi21s-roam-fitness", "title": "Baltimore-Washington International/Thurgood Marshall Airport BWI Lounges - BWI Airport Guide and lounges. | Priority Pass", "time_published": "2024-11-05T00:00:00Z" }, { "url": "https://www.americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BWI/The-Club-BWI-Main-Terminal-Concourse-D-GuwkmjxsKB/?hub=in_benefits_related_pages_why_american_express", "title": "The Club BWI at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/resources/customer-service/", "title": "Customer Service | BWI Airport", "time_published": "2026-04-17T21:13:35Z" } ], "methodology": "Airport details are drawn from the sources listed with this answer, primarily the airport operator's official website along with airline, lounge-operator and transit-authority pages, collected by our research process and refreshed periodically. Only information found in those sources is used; where a source does not cover a topic it is left out rather than guessed." }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Baltimore to Saint Croix?", "answer": "Baggage rules depend on the airline and fare type. Basic economy fares usually exclude a checked bag and may limit carry‑on to a personal item only. Standard economy typically includes one checked bag and a carry‑on, plus a personal item." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Baltimore to Saint Croix?", "answer": "Flights from Baltimore to Saint Croix typically offer Economy and sometimes a larger front cabin seat, but flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare type; flexible and premium cabin tickets often allow same-day changes or standby, while Basic Economy typically does not." } } } }