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 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,324 miles in approximately 4h 50m. Beyond nonstop, 77 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 42 | 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 | 4h55-5h05 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines | 20 | 7M8, 7M9 | 4h50-5h08 | Star Alliance | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Baltimore from Los Angeles
| Metric | LAX→BWI | SNA→BWI | ONT→BWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from LAX | – | 36 mi | 47 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 62 | – | 14 |
| Flight time | 4h 50m | 4h 9m | 4h 41m |
| Departure OTP | 70% | – | – |
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 United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 62 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 50 minutes to 5 hours 8 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,324 miles (3,740 km). There are approximately 62 weekly flights outbound and 61 return, totaling 123 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
77 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), Ontario (ONT) and San Bernardino (SBD).