Los Angeles to Baltimore (LAX–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,324 mi airlines 62/wk
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Flight Schedule 27 flights Verified 5h ago
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WN1961
WN Southwest
738
5:00 AM
PDT T1
12:55 PM
EDT
4h 55m
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WN345
WN Southwest
73H
6:00 AM
PDT T1
2:05 PM
EDT
5h 5m
M T W T F S S
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WN2562
WN Southwest
7M8
7:56 AM
PDT T1
3:58 PM
EDT
5h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1093
UA United
7M8
9:00 AM
PDT T7
5:08 PM
EDT
5h 8m
M T W T F S S
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UA504
UA United
7M9
9:26 AM
PDT T8
5:19 PM
EDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4339
WN Southwest
7M8
11:45 AM
PDT T1
7:40 PM
EDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2900
WN Southwest
737
12:35 PM
PDT T1
8:37 PM
EDT
5h 2m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1155
WN Southwest
7S7
12:40 PM
PDT T1
8:35 PM
EDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1057
UA United
7M8
1:00 PM
PDT T7
8:53 PM
EDT
4h 53m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1605
UA United
7M8
9:15 PM
PDT T7
5:05 AM+1
EDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2837
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 PM
PDT T1
5:45 AM+1
EDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
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WN1419
WN Southwest
7M8
11:09 PM
PDT T1
7:10 AM+1
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA278
UA United
7M8
6:13 AM
EDT
8:22 AM
PDT
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
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NK464
NK Spirit
320
6:59 AM
EDT
9:29 AM
PDT
5h 30m
M T W T F S S
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WN639
WN Southwest
B38M
8:15 AM
EDT
11:15 AM
PDT
6h
M T W T F S S
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WN1172
WN Southwest
73H
8:50 AM
EDT
11:40 AM
PDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
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WN2760
WN Southwest
73H
2:50 PM
EDT
5:30 PM
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2891
WN Southwest
73H
3:10 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
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WN187
WN Southwest
7S7
3:30 PM
EDT
5:50 PM
PDT
5h 20m
M T W T F S S
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WN2087
WN Southwest
73H
5:04 PM
EDT
7:46 PM
PDT
5h 42m
M T W T F S S
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UA1717
UA United
7M8
6:28 PM
EDT
9:21 PM
PDT
5h 53m
M T W T F S S
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WN1691
WN Southwest
7M8
6:35 PM
EDT
9:20 PM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
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UA1546
UA United
7M8
7:05 PM
EDT
9:27 PM
PDT
5h 22m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1841
WN Southwest
73H
7:45 PM
EDT
10:35 PM
PDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3581
WN Southwest
7M8
7:55 PM
EDT
10:40 PM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN499
WN Southwest
7M8
8:05 PM
EDT
11:00 PM
PDT
5h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2967
WN Southwest
B38M
10:29 PM
EDT
12:46 AM+1
PDT
5h 17m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Los Angeles to Baltimore
2 carriers, 62 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 62 Flights/wk 2,324 mi 4h 50m nonstop +3h ahead 77 1-stop hubs

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

All carriers operating nonstop LAX–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 42 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7 4h55-5h05 70%
UA United Airlines 20 7M8, 7M9 4h50-5h08 70% Star Alliance
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA, WN
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (42 flights/wk, 68%)
Star Alliance: UA (20 flights/wk, 32%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, LAX to BWI direction.
Mon
9
flights
Tue
8
flights
Wed
9
flights
Thu
9
flights
Fri
9
flights
Sat
9
flights
Sun
9
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
12
Nonstop flights
62
Outbound / wk
61
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for LAX to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
77
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~42h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,644
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
LAX → BWI
70%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
70%
Arriving
49%
Return
BWI → LAX
32%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
32%
Arriving
90%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. LAX delays → BWI delays →

Other ways to reach Baltimore from Los Angeles

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
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%
Airports within 200 miles of LAX with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
+3h
Baltimore is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
LAX: PDT · BWI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Los Angeles, it's 9:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
2,324 mi / 3,740 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 50m to 5h 8m.
Getting to LAX

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

Key statistics for the Los Angeles to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance2,324 mi / 3,740 km
Flight time4h 50m to 5h 8m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights62 out / 61 return
1-stop connections77 hubs
Origin: LAX
IATA / ICAOLAX / KLAX
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr76.6M
Elevation125 ft / 38 m
Destination: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about LAX to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 4h 50m to 5h 8m. The route covers 2,324 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 62 nonstop flights per week from LAX to BWI. The return direction has about 61 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, MKE, TEB, MKC, SAV, TTN, IAD, HPN, SGR, DSM, SNA, GSO, BED, BZN, BHM, ASE, SUA, DCA, BFI, APF, OAK, YUL, OPF, VRB, GCM, SXM, SLC, SMF, SJC, CVG, SFO, CLT, MEM, DTW, EWR, CLE, HOU, STL, DEN, MCI, MDW, BNA, SAN, DUB, DAL, PIK, ORD, LAS, MSP, MSY, AUS, FLL, PHX, SAT, IAH, MCO, IND, ATL, TPA, RDU, BOS, ABQ, MIA, LIN, CMH, DFW, LHR, PIT, SEA, SJO, RSW, PTY, PBI, CUN, BZE, LIR and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baltimore is 3 hours ahead of Los Angeles.
Yes, return flights from BWI to LAX are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, ONT and SBD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

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).