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Cheap Flights from Baltimore to California

Cheapest round-trip prices found by our users on KAYAK in the last 72 hours
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$334
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$327
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$187
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$264
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$381
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$264
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo2 stops$364
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$364
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$598
Redding
Redding1 stop$562
Merced
Merced2 stops$895
Reno
Reno2 stops$323
Los Angeles
Los Angelesnonstop$334
San Francisco
San Franciscononstop$327
San Diego
San Diego1 stop$187
San Jose
San Jose2 stops$264
Palm Springs
Palm Springs1 stop$381
Fresno
Fresno2 stops$264
San Luis Obispo
San Luis Obispo2 stops$364
Bakersfield
Bakersfield1 stop$364
Arcata
Arcata1 stop$598
Redding
Redding1 stop$562
Merced
Merced2 stops$895
Reno
Reno2 stops$323

Book Cheap Baltimore to California Plane Tickets

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Baltimore to California that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
Discover the best prices for you by selecting your travel dates on KAYAK.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Baltimore to California

Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 22
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 2:06 pm
BWI
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SMF
9h 16m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 6:30 am
SMF
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BWI
10h 19m
1 stop
$181Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 23 - Tue, Sep 29
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 2:05 pm
BWI
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SMF
9h 15m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:11 pm - 6:30 am
SMF
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BWI
10h 19m
1 stop
$187Alaska Airlines
Thu, Sep 17 - Mon, Sep 21
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:50 am - 5:13 pm
BWI
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SAN
12h 23m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:35 pm - 6:30 am
SAN
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BWI
8h 55m
1 stop
$187Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 8 - Fri, Sep 11
Frontier Logo
1:24 pm - 7:01 pm
BWI
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ONT
8h 37m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:55 pm - 4:12 pm
ONT
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BWI
22h 17m
2 stops
$239Frontier
Mon, Aug 17 - Mon, Aug 24
Frontier Logo
4:44 pm - 7:01 pm
BWI
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ONT
29h 17m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:33 am - 8:37 pm
ONT
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BWI
8h 04m
1 stop
$242Frontier
Fri, Sep 25 - Tue, Sep 29
United Airlines Logo
5:43 pm - 11:57 pm
BWI
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LAS
9h 14m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
10:50 am - 9:02 pm
LAS
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BWI
7h 12m
1 stop
$264United Airlines
Fri, Aug 28 - Mon, Aug 31
Southwest Logo
3:00 pm - 6:20 pm
BWI
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LAS
6h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
3:45 pm - 11:25 pm
LAS
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BWI
4h 40mnonstop
$265Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Tue, Aug 25
Southwest Logo
5:40 pm - 9:35 pm
BWI
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LAS
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:00 pm - 6:30 am
LAS
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BWI
4h 30mnonstop
$269Southwest
Mon, Aug 17 - Wed, Aug 26
Delta Logo
4:56 pm - 9:13 pm
BWI
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LAS
7h 17m
1 stop
Delta Logo
5:50 am - 4:49 pm
LAS
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BWI
7h 59m
1 stop
$270Delta
Wed, Nov 4 - Tue, Nov 17
Delta Logo
12:15 pm - 9:59 pm
BWI
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BUR
12h 44m
2 stops
Delta Logo
5:05 pm - 6:00 am
BUR
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BWI
9h 55m
1 stop
$408Delta
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Baltimore to California flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Baltimore to California to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Baltimore to California?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Baltimore to California departing in August.

What is the cheapest Baltimore to California flight route?

Data is based on round-trip flight searches on KAYAK over the past month.

The cheapest ticket to California from Baltimore found in the last 5 days was to Los Angeles, at $292 round-trip. The most popular route is from Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX), and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 5 days was $292.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to California?

The average price for all round-trip flights from Baltimore to California depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to California is generally at night, when round-trip flights cost $458 on average. Morning departures are around 6% more expensive than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to California is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $587.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Baltimore to California?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $475, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Baltimore to California?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Baltimore to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Baltimore to California is October, when tickets cost $375 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $523 and $509 respectively.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Baltimore to California?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Baltimore to California clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

When flying from Baltimore to California, you should consider leaving on a Thursday and avoid Mondays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Baltimore, you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Sundays.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Baltimore to California?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Baltimore to California, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Baltimore to California, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 20% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 9 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low season

January

Cheapest flight

$93
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 15% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% lower on average.
Flight from Baltimore to Sacramento

FAQs - booking California flights

  • What are the common layovers for flights from Baltimore to California?

    If you aren’t able to book a non-stop flight to California, prepare to make at least one stop on the way to the West Coast. Those heading to CA might have to stop at Minneapolis–Saint Paul International Airport (MSP), Boston Logan International Airport (BOS), Charlotte Douglas International Airport (CLT), Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport (DFW) or Harry Reid International Airport (LAS).

  • Which airport should I fly to in California to visit Disneyland?

    Those visiting California to go to Disneyland will most likely want to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). It’s only about a 1.5-hour drive from Los Angeles International Airport to Disneyland.

  • What cabin classes can I choose from when flying from Baltimore to California?

    Some of the airlines that offer the cheapest flights from Baltimore to California, like Frontier and Spirit Airlines, won’t have multiple cabin classes to choose from. On the other hand, airlines like American Airlines will often let you pick between first-class, business-class, premium economy-class, and economy-class seats.

  • What can I do to make a flight from Baltimore to California sustainable?

    To increase the sustainability of a long flight from Baltimore to California, plan to pack light. You should also attempt to fly with an airline like American Airlines that has committed to reducing its carbon emissions to net zero by 2050. The airline is working toward this goal by upgrading its fleet with fuel-friendly planes and limiting the plastic used during flights.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Baltimore to California?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Baltimore to California.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Baltimore to California?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Baltimore to California is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Baltimore to California?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly from Baltimore to California with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Baltimore to California?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying from Baltimore to California up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to California

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found tickets from Baltimore to the following destinations at these prices or less: Los Angeles $224 one-way - $477 round-trip; San Francisco $270 one-way - $553 round-trip
  • To get from Baltimore to California, you’ll need to start by catching a flight from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier, Spirit Airlines, and United Airlines all have flights that can take you to California. However, these airlines don’t all travel to the same airports, so you will need to decide where you want to land. Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), San Francisco International Airport (SFO), and Ontario International Airport (ONT) will all be options.
  • Many of the airlines that fly from Baltimore to California, including American Airlines and Frontier, will stop at least one time on the way. However, Spirit has a slew of direct flights that leave from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and fly right to Los Angeles International Airport.
  • If you fly with a budget airline like Spirit Airlines or Frontier, you won’t be able to enjoy a true first-class experience, since they don’t offer it as an option on most flights. If you would like to be more comfortable on your flight from Baltimore to California, you might want to explore flying first class with American Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines, as they can all provide you with the extra legroom that will come along with sitting in first class in addition to more meal and in-flight entertainment options.
  • Regardless of which airline you choose to fly with, you will most likely be subjected to baggage fees unless you are sitting in first class. To avoid them, you should think about only bringing a carry-on bag. American Airlines, Delta, Frontier, and most of the other airlines that travel between Baltimore and California will charge you to check any other bags.
  • Stretch your legs out at one of the lounges available to passengers in Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport before the flight. The Club is a great option since it’s available to all passengers passing through the airport.

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