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

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 11:44 am
• Latest: departs at 10:15 pm and lands at 3:59 am.

The flight takes about 5h 44m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles takes 5h 44m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles range from $253 to $519, with an average of $386 over the past 12 months. Anything below $253 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 6% above the $386 route average. Book 11 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $156 round-trip via Chicago Midway (MDW), compared to $416 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$92 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% of flights 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, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $284 to $1,890. 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 $158, which is 27% below the typical average for this route.

Los Angeles Airport (LAX) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $4 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, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

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, 17% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 15m.

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

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 26% on flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $361 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $484, a difference of $123.

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 nonstop flights on this route include:

• Southwest
• United Airlines

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 47m, compared with 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 always check the fare details before booking.

Yes, Amtrak and the MTA’s MARC commuter trains serve the MARC/Amtrak station near BWI Airport. MARC’s Penn Line runs between Baltimore’s Penn Station and Union Station in Washington, D.C. BWI Airport offers a free 24/7 shuttle bus for the 10-minute trip between the MARC/Amtrak station and the terminals. The MTA Light Rail Service also stops at the airport and serves Baltimore, Timonium and Hunt Valley. The BWI Airport Light Rail station is on the lower level of the terminal outside Concourse E.

Yes. The LAX FlyAway bus offers nonstop service from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to LA Union Station. The one-way ride takes an estimated 30 to 60 minutes and buses depart about every 30 minutes for much of the day, with hourly service early in the morning. Another option is the airport's free Metro Connector Shuttle (M), which runs from the LAX terminals to the LAX/Metro Transit Center. Passengers can connect to the Metro's C Line at Aviation/Century or LAX/Metro Transit Center, depending on service.

Yes, car rentals are available at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) and many rental companies have locations there. The rental offices are off airport and away from the airline terminals. Arriving travelers can find rental-car shuttle pickup under the purple "Rental Car Shuttles" signs on the Lower/Arrivals Level outside baggage claim.

Travelers can reach Culver City and Downtown Los Angeles from LAX by public transit, including Culver City Bus Lines and the FlyAway service to Union Station. LAX also offers bus lines and shuttle services to other destinations in the region.

Yes, BWI provides breastfeeding stations for traveling mothers. Private nursing rooms are located near gates A1, A4, A12, B3, B8, C2, C9, D11, D23 and E6, while Mamava lactation stations are available near Gate D4 and in the Children’s Play Area within the D/E Connector. These stations provide nursing mothers a place to pump or nurse before boarding their flights.

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) provides a complimentary shuttle service with wheelchair lifts and parking spaces for travelers with limited mobility. BWI also offers accessible restrooms.

BWI has four parking options, plus a Cell Phone Lot. The Hourly Garage is the closest option, with covered parking and the fastest access to the terminal. The Daily Garage, Express Parking and Long Term Parking A and B are connected to the terminals by the airport shuttle bus, which runs about every 10 to 15 minutes. The Daily Garage offers covered parking, Express Parking has 8 covered bus-shelter stops and Long Term Parking A and B are the least expensive option.

Los Angeles International Airport offers a variety of business facilities and services. These include SIM cards sold at ICE Currency Exchange booths and free Wi-Fi in all departure-level public areas and baggage claim. In addition, there are airport lounges available for travelers looking for a comfortable and quiet place to work or relax.