{ "response": { "Key": "BWI-IAH", "orig": { "code": "BWI", "type": "airport", "city": "Baltimore", "fullCity": "Baltimore, Maryland", "airport": "Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport" }, "dest": { "code": "IAH", "type": "airport", "city": "Houston", "fullCity": "Houston, Texas", "airport": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, "faq": { "q0": { "question": "What is the typical flight duration from Baltimore to Houston?", "answer": "The flight from Baltimore to Houston is about 1,230 miles and typically takes 3 hours 15 minutes nonstop. The return leg is slightly shorter at 3 hours 8 minutes, with the difference due to prevailing winds.", "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" ] }, "q1": { "question": "Are there any direct flights from Baltimore to Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines flies nonstop from Baltimore (BWI) to Houston (IAH) with three daily departures — at 6:00 AM, 2:54 PM, and 3:05 PM — every day of the week. The flight takes about 3 hours and 15 minutes, and typical fares run around $217 one-way.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q3": { "question": "What are the ground transportation options in Houston?", "answer": "From George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) to downtown Houston, you have several solid options: taxis and ride-share apps like Uber and Lyft are available 24/7 at Terminals A, C, and E; rental cars are housed in a consolidated Rental Car Center about five minutes from the terminals by shuttle; and public transit via METRO includes the 500 IAH Downtown Direct, a nonstop bus to the George R. Brown Convention Center for just $4.50 one way, running daily from 5:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. every 30 minutes. Hotel shuttles, off-airport parking shuttles, and limousines/sedans are also available. The 500 Downtown Direct is the fastest and most affordable public-transit option, while ride-share and taxis are the most-used choices for door-to-door convenience.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation", "title": "Ground Transportation | Airport Taxi, Uber, Lyft, Shuttle & Rent Car Houston" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/shuttles-and-buses", "title": "IAH Airport Shuttle & Bus Service | Houston Ground Transportation", "time_published": "2026-05-02T07:23:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/ground-transportation/metro-downtown-direct", "title": "Downtown Direct" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q4": { "question": "When is the cheapest time to fly from Baltimore to Houston?", "answer": "Flights from Baltimore to Houston are cheapest in early February, when average fares bottom out around $238. Overall, the cheapest months to fly are September, January, and February, with averages of $242, $248, and $249 respectively. The most expensive period is late December, when average fares climb to about $333.", "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 Houston?", "answer": "For Baltimore to Houston, the best time to book is roughly 4 to 7 weeks before departure, when average fares drop to around $169. The single cheapest day to buy is about 40 days out at $166, while booking at the last minute (0 days) costs nearly double at $309. For summer and holiday travel, you'll want to book even earlier — often 2 to 3 months ahead — since demand pushes prices up and the optimal window shifts left.", "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 Houston?", "answer": "No nonstop red-eye flights operate from Baltimore to Houston, but a connecting overnight itinerary exists: American Airlines offers a red-eye leg from Chicago O'Hare (ORD) to Houston (IAH) departing at 9:15 PM and arriving at 11:58 PM the same night, with a connecting flight from Baltimore to Chicago and a 1-hour-15-minute layover at ORD.", "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 Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines flies nonstop from Baltimore to Houston, with 21 weekly flights departing daily at 6:00 AM, 2:54 PM, and 3:05 PM. The typical fare on this route is around $430. Other carriers may serve the route with connecting itineraries, but United is the main nonstop operator.", "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 Houston?", "answer": "Common layover cities include Atlanta, Charlotte, and Dallas. These hubs offer frequent connections, efficient transfers, and help keep overall travel time competitive." }, "q9": { "question": "How reliable are on‑time arrivals on this route from Baltimore to Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines operates this route with an on-time arrival rate of 83.2% and a cancellation rate of 0.4%. United is the most reliable carrier on this route.", "methodology": "On-time arrival 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; a flight counts as on time when it arrives within 15 minutes of schedule. Carriers are ranked by arrival on-time rate on this route, and the carrier list itself comes 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).", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q10": { "question": "Which months have the best weather for traveling to Houston?", "answer": "March to April and October to November are ideal, with pleasant temperatures and fewer tourists." }, "q11": { "question": "What documents should I bring with me to the airport when flying from Baltimore to Houston?", "answer": "For domestic U.S. flights, bring a Real ID or passport, ensure the name matches your ticket and carry payment for baggage; no visa or vaccination certificates are required." }, "q12": { "question": "Which airport should I use in Houston?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental is the primary international hub. William P. Hobby Airport is closer to downtown and serves mainly domestic low‑cost and Southwest flights." }, "q13": { "question": "How do I get to Thurgood Marshall Intl Airport from the city center?", "answer": "From downtown Baltimore, the Maryland Transit Administration Light Rail runs directly to BWI Marshall Airport from the lower level of the terminal, offering the most affordable public transit option. Free airport courtesy shuttles connect the terminal to the Amtrak/MARC rail station, and app-based ride services and taxis pick up at the terminal curbs. Driving and parking are available via several on-airport lots and garages served by free shuttles, while ride-share and taxis are generally the fastest door-to-door choices.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/", "title": "Transportation | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2024-10-25T17:56:17Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/taxis", "title": "Taxis | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2026-04-17T17:52:19Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/shuttles/bwi-courtesy-shuttles", "title": "BWI Courtesy Shuttles | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2025-10-16T18:55:30Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/BWI_Marshall_Airport_Shuttle", "title": "BWI Marshall Airport Shuttle", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2025-05-30T22:29:49Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/to-from-bwi/transportation/transit/mta-light-rail/", "title": "MTA Light Rail | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2023-10-26T19:28:37Z" } ] }, "q14": { "question": "Are there hotels or sleeping facilities at Houston airport?", "answer": "Houston George Bush Intercontinental Airport has an on-site hotel, the Houston Airport Marriott at George Bush Intercontinental, which is accessible from all terminals via the free underground tram service. Inside the secure area, travellers can use Minute Suites in Terminal C near Gate C14, which offers private suites for resting or sleeping. Several nearby hotels with free shuttles are also available, including Hampton Inn & Suites, SpringHill Suites, Courtyard by Marriott, Spark by Hilton, and La Quinta Inn & Suites.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://hilton.com/en/locations/usa/texas/houston/iah-george-bush-intercontinental-airport/extended-stay/homewood-suites", "title": "Homewood Suites Extended Stay Hotels near George Bush Intercontinental Airport, Houston, TX - Find Hotels - Hilton", "favicon": "https://www.hilton.com/modules/assets/img/brand/HW/favicon_HW.svg" }, { "url": "https://sleepinginairports.net/guides/houston-airport-guide.htm", "title": "Houston Airport Guide (IAH) - 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": "2018-08-25T14:40:18Z" } ] }, "q15": { "question": "Are there currency exchange offices, prayer rooms and Wi‑Fi at George Bush Intercontinental Airport?", "answer": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport (IAH) has currency exchange services in Terminals B, C, D and E. A prayer room is located in Terminal D near Gate D15, and free Wi-Fi is available in every terminal including the parking garages. These amenities are available to passengers arriving from Baltimore.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/hotels/", "title": "IAH Houston Airport | George Bush Intercontinental", "time_published": "2026-08-04T15:12:56Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/visitor-information/services/", "title": "Services" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/visitor-information/traveling-with-kids", "title": "Traveling with Kids" }, { "url": "https://www.fly2houston.com/", "title": "Houston Airport System", "time_published": "2026-04-02T20:31:01Z" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport", "favicon": "https://en.wikipedia.org/static/apple-touch/wikipedia.png", "time_published": "2026-08-28T04:59:46Z" } ] }, "q16": { "question": "Are there accessible services or children's facilities at the Baltimore and Houston airports?", "answer": "Both BWI and IAH offer comprehensive accessibility services: BWI participates in the Hidden Disabilities Sunflower program, provides wheelchair assistance via Prospect Airport Services (call 410-859-8010 for Southwest, Copa, Frontier, Sun Country, and United passengers) or Prosegur for American Airlines, and has family restrooms, adult changing stations, nursing rooms, and a Children's Play Area in the D/E Connector. IAH offers wheelchair assistance through your airline, a Sensory Room, Sunflower Lanyard support, Aira for blind/low vision travelers, accessible parking and taxis, and TSA Cares screening assistance (request at least 72 hours ahead). For mobility help at either airport, contact your airline directly; at BWI you can also call the service provider, while at IAH call the accessibility line at (281) 233-1786.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/accessibility", "title": "Accessibility | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2026-05-08T21:01:17Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/resources/", "title": "Passenger Resources | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2026-07-24T15:52:42Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/resources/customer-service", "title": "Customer Service | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2026-07-24T15:58:29Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/", "title": "Your Gateway to the Baltimore-Washington Region | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2026-09-02T19:43:54Z" }, { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/flying-with-us/about-bwi", "title": "About BWI | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2026-07-16T14:30:47Z" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility", "title": "IAH Accessibility Services | ADA Accessible Travel at Houston Airport" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/related-content/accessibility-services-at-george-bush-intercontinental-airport", "title": "Accessibility Services at George Bush Intercontinental Airport Your Complete Guide to Accessible Travel at IAH" }, { "url": "https://fly2houston.com/iah/accessibility/accessible-security-screening", "title": "IAH Accessible Security Screening | Assisted TSA Screening at George Bush Intercontinental Airport" }, { "url": "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bush_Intercontinental_Airport", "title": "George Bush Intercontinental Airport - Wikipedia", "time_published": "2026-03-12T23:18:47Z" } ] }, "q17": { "question": "What aircraft are typically used on flights from Baltimore to Houston?", "answer": "United operates the nonstop flights from Baltimore to Houston, using Boeing 737 family and Airbus A320 family aircraft. No other carriers are listed for this route.", "methodology": "Aircraft types 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). For U.S. routes the type is grounded in the tail number that actually operated the flight; elsewhere it comes from the airline's filed equipment code. Where the source does not commit to a specific variant we name the aircraft family (for example Airbus A320 family) rather than guess, and where no reliable type is on file the aircraft is omitted rather than estimated. Types describe typical scheduled equipment and can vary with seasonal or day-of-week assignments and last-minute swaps.", "toolsUsed": [ "flight_schedule" ] }, "q18": { "question": "Which airline alliances serve flights from Baltimore to Houston?", "answer": "United Airlines is the only carrier flying nonstop from Baltimore to Houston, and it belongs to the Star Alliance. Other alliances may offer connecting itineraries on this route, but no other airline operates it nonstop.", "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.", "toolsUsed": [ "route_airlines", "flight_schedule" ] }, "q20": { "question": "What are the best airport lounge options when departing from Baltimore?", "answer": "The Club BWI in Concourse D near Gate 10 is a shared-use lounge open to all travelers regardless of ticket class or airline, with complimentary premium beverages, snacks, Wi-Fi, and reading materials across relaxing, resting, productivity, and replenish zones. Day passes can be purchased online or at the lounge, and it also welcomes Priority Pass, Lounge Key, and Lounge Club members. Minute Suites in Concourse C offers a rest-and-recharge option with private sleep pods rather than a traditional lounge.", "toolsUsed": [ "article_lookup" ], "references": [ { "url": "https://bwiairport.com/at-bwi/places-to-go/the-club-bwi", "title": "The Club BWI | BWI Airport", "favicon": "https://bwiairport.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/logo1.png", "time_published": "2026-04-16T16:31:23Z" }, { "url": "https://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", "favicon": "https://prioritypass.com/icon.png?icon.1k7202wk2zqql.png?dpl=1f82db4e-b1f8-481b-b911-c24ef915cc46", "time_published": "2026-08-18T11:40:12Z" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-us/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BWI", "title": "American Express Lounges at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Amex US", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://americanexpress.com/en-hk/travel/lounges/the-platinum-card/BWI", "title": "American Express Lounges at Baltimore-Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport | Amex HK", "favicon": "https://www.americanexpress.com/apple-touch-icon-152x152.png" }, { "url": "https://my.prioritypass.com:443/ko-KR/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" } ] }, "q21": { "question": "What is the baggage allowance on this route from Baltimore to Houston?", "answer": "Baggage allowance on this domestic route varies by airline and fare. Basic economy often charges for checked bags and may not include a carry‑on, while standard economy typically includes a carry‑on but charges for checked bags. Check your specific fare rules." }, "q22": { "question": "What cabin and seat options are typical from Baltimore to Houston?", "answer": "Flights from Baltimore to Houston typically offer Economy and First class with standard recliner seats; flat‑bed Business and Premium Economy are not common on this domestic route." }, "q23": { "question": "Are same‑day changes or standby possible on this route?", "answer": "Policies vary by airline and fare class; flexible tickets and premium cabins typically allow same‑day changes or standby, while restrictive fares often do not." } } } }