Los Angeles to Baltimore (LAX–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
LAX–BWI is served by 3 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Advanced Air lead the route. The flight covers 2,324 miles in approximately 5h. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 34 | 738, 7M8, 7S7, B38M | 4h34-5h | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ, SQ, VA | 14 | 738, B39M | 5h08-5h09 | Star Alliance | NZ, SQ, VA | |
| AN Advanced Air | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Baltimore from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→BWI | LGB→BWI | SNA→BWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 17 mi | 36 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 4 |
| Weekly flights | 69 | 1 | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h | 4h 55m | 5h 29m |
| Departure OTP | 68% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
LAX: PDT · BWI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Baltimore.
FlyAway bus runs from Van Nuys and Union Station ($9.75, 30–50 min depending on traffic). LA Metro C Line connects to Aviation/LAX station; a free shuttle covers the last mile to terminals. Ride-shares cost $20–50 from downtown. Long-term parking lots A/B are walkable; remote Lot E requires a shuttle.
LAX–BWI Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from LAX to BWI
Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines, United Airlines and Advanced Air. With 69 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to BWI is about 5 hours gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,324 miles (3,740 km). There are approximately 69 weekly flights outbound and 97 return, totaling 166 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Chicago Midway, St. Louis Lambert and Phoenix Sky Harbor. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Long Beach (LGB), Santa Ana (SNA) and Ontario (ONT).