Los Angeles to Baltimore (LAX–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
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 4h 16m. Beyond nonstop, 113 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 21 | 737, 738, B38M | 4h16-5h | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: NZ, SQ, VA | 14 | 7M8, 7M9 | 5h06-5h08 | Star Alliance | NZ, SQ, VA | |
| AN Advanced Air | 1 | – | – | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Baltimore from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→BWI | SNA→BWI | ONT→BWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 63 | – | 7 |
| Flight time | 4h 16m | 4h 34m | 4h 45m |
| Departure OTP | 76% | – | – |
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 Advanced Air, United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 63 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
LAX to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from LAX to BWI ranges from 4 hours 16 minutes to 5 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,324 miles (3,740 km). There are approximately 63 weekly flights outbound and 73 return, totaling 136 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
113 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via MKC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Ontario (ONT) and San Bernardino (SBD).