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Cheapest round-trip
$228
Typical prices: $415-$190
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BWI - LAX • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$305
Typical prices: $371-$155
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Tue 9/1Sat 9/5
BWI - LAX • Non-stop
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Cheap Flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles (BWI-LAX)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles 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.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Baltimore to Los Angeles

Thu, Jul 2 - Sat, Jul 4
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8h 41m
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$228Frontier
Thu, Jul 2 - Thu, Jul 9
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$230Frontier
Sat, Aug 1 - Mon, Sep 28
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$235Frontier
Sat, Aug 8 - Tue, Aug 18
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$241Frontier
Wed, Jul 1 - Sat, Jul 4
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Fri, Jul 3 - Sat, Jul 4
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Thu, Jul 9 - Thu, Jul 16
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Baltimore to Los Angeles flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles 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 Los Angeles?

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 Los Angeles departing in July.

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

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

For Baltimore to Los Angeles, Thursday is the cheapest day to fly on average and Sunday is the most expensive. Flying from Los Angeles back to Baltimore, the best deals are generally found on Friday, with Sunday being the most expensive.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Baltimore to Los Angeles?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles is October, where tickets cost $274 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $537 and $430 respectively.

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

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 $482, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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 Los Angeles, 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 Los Angeles, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 23% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonJanuary
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Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 2% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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FAQs for booking flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles

  • Can I fly nonstop from Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

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

  • What are my parking options at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)?

    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.

  • Do any Baltimore and Washington-area trains stop at Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)?

    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.

  • Can I get to downtown Los Angeles from LAX using public transportation?

    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.

  • What amenities are available for travelers with limited mobility at Baltimore Marshall Airport?

    Baltimore Marshall Airport provides a complimentary shuttle service with wheelchair lifts and parking spaces for travelers with limited mobility. The airport also offers accessible restrooms and a TSA checkpoint that is specifically intended for travelers with limited mobility and has a dedicated screening lane and an accessible metal detector that passengers just walk through.

  • Are there nursing stations at Baltimore Marshall Airport?

    Yes, BWI provides breastfeeding stations for traveling mothers. They can be found all across the Upper Level, notably on the landside close to the C Gates entry and on the airside at gates A6, B2, C7, D2, and D16. These stations are made to give nursing mothers a cozy place to pump or nurse befoe boarding their flight.

  • Where can I relax at Baltimore Marshall Airport (BWI) as I await departure?

    There is a meditation area at BWI in Concourse E. The meditation area provides guests with a tranquil, quiet setting in which to unwind, think, and meditate. The space has a peaceful environment, plush chairs, and gentle lighting. It is accessible all throughout the day.

  • Can I rent a car at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    Yes, you can rent a car at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX). Many car rental companies have locations at the airport, such as Enterprise, Hertz, Budget, Fox, and Avis. The car rental offices at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) are located away from the main building near the parking lot marked C.

  • What business facilities are available at Los Angeles Airport (LAX)?

    LAX offers a variety of business facilities and services. These include cell phone rentals, fax and photocopy services, Wi-Fi, internet kiosks, and a 24-hour business center. In addition, there are airport lounges available for travelers looking for a comfortable and quiet place to work or relax.

  • Which nearby cities can I get to from Los Angeles Airport?

    Some of the nearby cities you can get to from LAX include El Segundo, Lennox, Inglewood, Hawthorne, Manhattan Beach, Lawndale, Culver City, and Downtown Los Angeles. The airport also offers transit options to other nearby cities via numerous bus lines and shuttle services, making it easy to travel to various destinations in the region.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles?

    In the last 7 days, the lowest price for a flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles was $144 for a one-way ticket and $228 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Baltimore and Los Angeles?

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Baltimore to Los Angeles. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Baltimore to Los Angeles?

    Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, JetBlue, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Baltimore to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Baltimore to Los Angeles?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Baltimore to Los Angeles flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles?

    SkyTeam, oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Baltimore and Los Angeles, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Baltimore to Los Angeles?

    There are nonstop flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $427 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $393 and an overall rating of 7.9.

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

    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 Los Angeles.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Los Angeles from Baltimore 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 Los Angeles?

    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 to Los Angeles with an airline and back to Baltimore with another airline. Booking your flights between Baltimore and LAX can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

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

    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 to Los Angeles from Baltimore up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $254 or less one-way and $463 or less round-trip.
  • BWI Airport has one main passenger terminal with five concourses (Concourses A-E). After passing through security, passengers can travel freely between Concourses A, B, and C, which are used primarily for domestic flights. Concourses D and E are for international flights.
  • The MTA Commuter Bus #201 runs hourly between Gaithersburg Park in Montgomery County and BWI’s MARC/Amtrak station, with stops in Rockville, Olney, Burtonsville, Hanover, and Concourses A and E at the terminal. The 1.5h trip costs about $1.90 (up to two children ride for free with an adult), and the buses are fully accessible and equipped with restrooms.
  • Traveling with kids? Let them play in one of BWI’s play areas before the flight. The play area for domestic flights is located after security in the Observation Gallery, near the B/C checkpoint.
  • At Baltimore/Washington Airport, get in a workout before your flight using one of the two 20min BWI Cardio Trails. One of the 1k loops circles the public areas of the terminal’s upper level and the other 1k loop takes you around Concourses A and B.
  • Using a rideshare company after arriving at LAX? The pickup for your Taxi, Lyft, Opoli, or Uber ride will be in the LAX-it lot next to Terminal 1. Walk from any of the terminals in about 19min or less or pick up a free LAX-it shuttle in front of your terminal, near baggage claim.
  • It is advisable for travelers to aim to arrive at least 90 minutes before their flight's departure at Baltimore Marshall Airport (BWI). This approach will ensure that you have enough time to navigate the unpredictable security checkpoints and other quintessential check-in procedures, minimizing the risk of issues like missed flights or any unexpected delays.
  • If you need assistance carrying your luggage at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX), luggage carts are available for use. These carts can be found throughout the airport, including near baggage claim areas, parking garages, and transportation stations.
  • There is a dedicated ADA section at Los Angeles International Airport that provides assistance to passengers with mobility impairments. The forms of assistance offered include wheelchair assistance, transport boarding, luggage assistance, and security check point aid.

Prefer to fly direct from Baltimore to Los Angeles?

 
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Thursday

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Baltimore to Los Angeles

 
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Not having a five hour delay with little notice! The crew was very kind, though, and just as tired as we passengers were. The flight didn't depart until nearly 1 am...and no reason was ever given.

This leg was much better, but we did have to have a 3 hour lay o er after coming from a very exhausting hiccup with our flight from BNA to Den

The entire travel day was a disaster from beginning to end. Woke up at two in the morning to make it to San Juan airport in time for a 5:30 am flight to Milwaukee which connected in Baltimore. Massive delays lead to me missing original connection out of Baltimore. Sixteen hours of delays/rebooking/layover time later, arrived in Milwaukee to find that only one of two checked bags made it there (despite the fact that Southwest brought another 737 jet to San Juan to fly us out to our original Baltimore connection—-not squeezed into another booked flight). The flight from Baltimore to Milwaukee was barely half full, so there was no logical reason to ship my bags out of Baltimore on a different flight to Chicago to then ship to Milwaukee. Southwest decided that my bags should not have been on the same connecting flight I WAS ON to Milwaukee, and then proceeded to accidentally leave my larger bag with the important items in Chicago. Terrible logic and support all around. Extremely angered and disappointed with SW. What a clownish operation your company has become!

The Air hostess were very rude on my flight from Houston to Austin . Their regular communication itself felt a they are shouting at people.

Love them will get a Southwest card to track my points and keep flying with them. My family and I were pleased with the services.

Boarding was easy. The seats are small and fairly uncomfortable

The problem with the seat assignments is that there were a lot of rows in the front that were empty but my row at the back was full. Just not so pleasant.

Uncomfortable plastic seats even in premium economy. No free wifi. Even paid wifi was spotty to nonexistent. Bad food. Much worse than economy on foreign carriers like Qantas.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

6 1/2 hours from Tampa to SFO on a Boeing 737. Cramped. No Service. No real food. One pass for coffee at the beginning and a second pass THREE hours later. And check-in in Tampa was nasty even by United standards. And I am at almost TWO million miles on United. It's a non-stop. But terrible service.

Outstanding service, efficient & friendly crew, flight was safe, comfortable & on time

Dinner was good, but the breakfast served in the morning was horrible.

Packed in plane small uncomfortable seats elbow to elbow nobody wants to be in that situation for the money they paid

Very comfortable flight, snacks and drinks were good, good communication from crew. Could have used a little more information on timing of boarding for group 5

Terrible, if possible won't be flying again anytime soon!

I will never fly ANA again. They lost one of my large pieces of checked luggage, the heaviest one with the most valuable items in it, and they said they will not send me an email unless they can't find it, even though the paper they gave me to track the status of my lost luggage requires a code from an email they are supposed to send me so I can do baggage tracing. They claim to be an international airline, but they also insist on calling a Japanese telephone number to confirm where to send the lost baggage if they find it. It is impossible to find an actual contact email address for customer support on their website, and their AI chatbot is unhelpful, directing you to a webpage that says it is for contact information but does not have any actual email addresses or phone numbers listed on it. My seat in economy did not recline at all, even though I was not sitting in an exit row nor the very back row. I had to sit in the fully upright position for over ten hours of international travel. Awful experience overall.

It was amazing. I had several upgraded seats on my flight out. Everything went smooth with no delays.

American delayed the flight for a crew rest period. The delay occurred late in the evening - the earliest i can find is 10:20 pm. With a 6 am flight anyone on the flight would have already have been asleep (unless you are insane, a vampire or on drugs) and at least for me i was already on the way to the airport at 445 am the next morning when i discovered they delayed the flight until 9 am. Given the incoming flight was in the air at 6 pm the evening before this should have been figured out a lot more timely that was there only crew to use. Just frustrating given there is no consideration for customer experience anymore in flying.

American Airlines is a miserable experience. It is predictably miserable, in the sense that every time I fly American, I brace myself for the certainty that it will be unpleasant and uncomfortable. But it is unpredictable in the sense that I never know if the flight will be on time or delayed nine hours (both happened to me this week). I never know if I will be able to sit in the seat that I selected when I purchased the ticket or if I will be told by Customer Service (!!!) that I must relocate from first class to a seat in the back of the aircraft with no explanation (both happened to me this week). Will the food be frozen and half defrosted, or scalding hot? Will the drinks be warm? Will the flight attendants be surly and mean? Will the toilets be cramped and foul? Will the seats be narrow and uncomfortable? Will there be a real electric outlet at the seat, or just an unreliable USB-2 port? Will there be enough seats in the boarding lounge or just a few? Will the boarding process be smooth and efficient, or will the gate agents mess it up and delay it needlessly for 30 or 40 minutes? Will the catering and cleaning crew be prompt or will they take an extra 30 minutes? Will the brakes on the aircraft work properly, or will the pilot delay takeoff for four hours while the ground crew attends to what can only be described as routine maintenance that should have been done the night before? I've eexperienced every one of these unpleasant things this year, 2026. The only thing I can reliably count on is that American will find a new way to make the experience of flying as miserable as they possibly can.

Wifi was spotty. Tray table was very dirty when I sat down.

Going non stop to lax like I paid for. Not stopping in MCI for gas. Too long of delays

Flight was on time. Cabin attendants made no recognition of my name or being an Advantage Executive Platinum member.

The experience at checkin for my American Airlines flight from Sacramento to LAX was very good including the assistance I received in getting my bags checked in and boarding passes printed. Was pleasantly surprised the my bags were checked through all the way to my destination at Clark International Airport in Angeles, Philippines.

The flight was significantly delayed for 6.5 hours because of snow. There was no communication once the plane returned to the gate regarding when the flight would resume. Other flights were departing while our flight was being unloaded for reasons unknown. Our flight also seemed out of the queue regarding further deicing, refueling, and waiting to Taxi to the runway.

They are always late and seats was also not having working charger

We were upgraded to Business Class. So comfortable with great service and food options

The flight was completely full. Crew was not happy. Everyone was rude and brusque. Travelling with an arm in a cast and seating in the first row of economy cabin (in front of the separation) I needed help retrieving my tray for the meal. A staff member literally threw the tray on my lap, without helping to take out the tray. Boarding was messy, with 300 people waiting in an encloses space with low ceiling. I will try to avoid AA next time I have a long flight.

Flights were canceled due to airline shutting down and haven’t received a reimbursement. Had to book last minute new flights which were expensive

The airline cancel mi flight, lost a lot of money!!!

No WiFi, no outlets to charge phones, no complimentary beverages on a 6 hour flight

Flight was delayed more than 3 hours, and the metro had stopped running by the time we got to the terminal well past midnight, so I was stranded, alone, with no way to get home until the metro started up the next morning.

My flight was cancelled I missed time at work and got a parking ticket

Got surprised by passing an additional fee when selecting seats. No snack or drink offered. Will never use spirit again.

Crew was very nice. Take off and landing were great. Economy seats are not comfortable. Extra cost for snacks.

The flight was delayed by 2 hours and we had no food or water or chargers

Horribly late because they had no crew!!! And then jet bridge didn’t work!! Then we arrived at a gate at lax miles away that we had to take a shuttle to a terminal!! I was over 3 hours late to getting the LA! Should have been here at 8:30 and at an appointment at 10:30 and arrived and left lax at 11 am!! Horrible experience!!!

Once again, the staff seem to think they are above the customers and treat everyone with disdain, belittling people.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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