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

• Earliest: departs at 05:00 and lands at 09:54
• Latest: departs at 23:58 and lands at 04:52.

The flight takes about 4h 54m.

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

A direct flight from Los Angeles to Baltimore takes 4h 54m, 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 Los Angeles to Baltimore range from £210 to £396, with an average of £302 over the past 12 months. Anything below £210 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within 2 weeks of departure) run 10% above the route average of £302. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £169 return via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS), compared with £330 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£68 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 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Los Angeles to Baltimore flights, with 40% leaving in that window. Night departures account for 40%, Afternoon flights for 20%, and Evening flights for 0%.

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

One-way fares from Los Angeles to Baltimore are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £135, which is 18% below the typical average for this route.

Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates starting from around £19 for economy cars. Top options include:
• NextCar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Budget

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

Night 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 Los Angeles to Baltimore route, 15% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 1 hour 49 minutes.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 46% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) – 15% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 11% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 7% of one-stop connections

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

On the Los Angeles to Baltimore route, being flexible with your departure day can save you up to 30%. Saturday is the cheapest day at £274 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at £387 – a £113 difference. Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flying via Chicago Midway (MDW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 7h 17m, compared to 7h 17m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) and 7h 25m via Nashville Intl (BNA).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Baltimore are M&T Bank Stadium, Eutaw Place Temple, and Korean War Memorial. These are among the most viewed places in Baltimore on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Los Angeles to Baltimore 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.