Direct flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles BWI → LAX
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX), several times daily. The flight takes about 5h 18m and covers 2,324 miles (3,740 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $452. Arrivals run on time 78.4% at BWI and 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 885 recent fares across the next 60 days
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Flying in October rather than December typically saves $135 on BWI → LAX.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 5 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $118 less than 6–9 nights.
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Typical weekly schedule · 31 flights per week (~4 per day) · Updated 51d ago
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
Yes, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX).
Which airlines fly direct from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles takes ~5h 18m (approximately 3740 km).
How often do direct flights operate from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
Nonstop flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles operate multiple daily — 31 flights per week (~4 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
Arrivals run on time 78.4% at BWI and 80.9% at LAX — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
Direct flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles operate every day of the week. United Airlines flies Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday and Southwest Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
Round-trip flights from Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX) start at $317, with a typical fare around $452. Based on 885 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
Across the 5 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from Baltimore to Los Angeles, with typical fares around $409 — versus about $544 in December 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
Typical round-trip fares from Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX) by trip length: a week away (6–9 nights) about $457, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $352, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $339. Medians from 885 recent fare combinations.
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