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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Baltimore to Los Angeles:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 11:46
• Latest: departs at 22:15 and lands at 04:01.

The flight takes about 5h 46m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles.

A direct flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles takes 5h 46m, covering 2,322 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Return flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles range from £191 to £392, with an average of £291 over the past 12 months. Anything below £191 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 6% above the route average of £291. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £118 return via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared with £314 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£69 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Baltimore to Los Angeles flights, with 50% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, Evening flights for 25%, and Night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £240 to £1,755. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Baltimore to Los Angeles route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Baltimore to Los Angeles are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £137, which is 16% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £3 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Ace
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles usually depart from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and arrive at Los Angeles (LAX).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Baltimore to Los Angeles route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 17 minutes.

One-stop flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 60% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 10% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 6% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) – 5% of one-stop connections

Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 26% on the Baltimore to Los Angeles route. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at £273 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £366, a difference of £93. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Baltimore and Los Angeles. The airlines offering direct flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 6h 47m, compared to 7h 06m via Chicago Midway (MDW) and 7h 15m via San Antonio (SAT).

Los Angeles is 3 hours behind Baltimore (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Los Angeles are Venice Beach, Los Angeles Convention Center, and Crypto.com Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Los Angeles on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Baltimore to Los Angeles flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so travellers should check the fare details before booking.

There are several providers who offer nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX), including Spirit, United Airlines, and Southwest.

Passengers have four options for parking at BWI. At about $22 per day, the Hourly Garage is a quick walk to the terminals via the enclosed skywalk. The other parking options are connected to the terminals by the airport shuttle bus, which runs about every 8min to 10min. The Daily Garage features covered parking at about $12 per day. The Express Parking lot costs about $10 per day, and the shuttle picks you up at your car instead of at fixed stops. The Long Term Parking A and B lots offer the least expensive option at about $8 per day.

Amtrak and the MTA’s MARC commuter trains both provide service from all surrounding counties, Baltimore City and Washington, D.C., to the MARC/Amtrak station near BWI Airport. The airport offers a free, 24/7 shuttle bus service for the 10min ride from the station to the terminals. The MTA Light Rail Service, which serves the Baltimore, Timonium, and Hunt Valley regions, also stop at the airport. The Light Rail station is on the lower level of the terminal outside of Concourse E.

The LAX FlyAway bus provides nonstop service from LAX to LA’s Union Station for about $9.75 per ticket (up to two kids 5 and under can ride free with an adult). The ride takes about 35min, and buses depart about every 30min. Alternatively, passengers can take the airport’s free “G” shuttle bus from the LAX terminals to the Aviation / LAX Station, where they can pick up the Metro’s C Line. It takes about 1h 20min to get to downtown LA by Metro at a cost of about $1.75.