Baltimore to Los Angeles (BWI–LAX) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
BWI–LAX is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines, Southwest Airlines and Spirit Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,324 miles in approximately 5h 28m. Beyond nonstop, 127 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: CA, NZ, SQ, VA | 24 | 738, 7M8 | 5h29-5h53 | Star Alliance | CA, NZ, SQ, VA | |
| WN Southwest Airlines | 21 | 73H, 7M8, B38M | 5h28-5h50 | – | – | |
| NK Spirit Airlines | 0 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Los Angeles from Baltimore
| Metric | BWI→LAX | DCA→LAX | IAD→LAX |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from BWI | – | 30 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 8 | 15 |
| Weekly flights | 73 | 91 | 172 |
| Flight time | 5h 28m | 5h 39m | 5h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
BWI: EDT · LAX: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 3:00 PM in Los Angeles.
LAX has no direct rail link to downtown. The closest option is the free LAX Shuttle G to the Metro C Line station at Aviation/Century Blvd (fare $1.75 to Union Station, 40–50 min). Taxis use a meter; expect $35–55 to downtown and $30–45 to Santa Monica. Ride-shares cost $20–45 depending on destination and surge pricing.Rental car facilities are a short shuttle ride from terminals. FlyAway buses run to Union Station, Van Nuys, Hollywood, and Westwood ($9.75–11.25). For LAX Connect (the new people mover to Inglewood), check if it has opened at time of travel.
Mediterranean climate. Summers are warm and dry (24–30°C) with low humidity and almost no rain. Winters are mild (10–18°C) with occasional rain from November through March. Fog ("June Gloom") is common from late May through July, blanketing mornings until noon and causing departure delays.
Santa Ana winds occur in fall and spring, sometimes grounding departures briefly. Heat waves in September–October can push temperatures above 38°C inland, though LAX itself stays cooler near the coast.
BWI–LAX Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from BWI to LAX
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are connected by nonstop service from Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 73 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
BWI to LAX Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from BWI to LAX ranges from 5 hours 28 minutes to 6 hours 6 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,324 miles (3,740 km). There are approximately 73 weekly flights outbound and 63 return, totaling 136 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
127 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via SUA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL).