Direct flights from Baltimore to Los Angeles
32 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from BWI to LAX.
Flight time: about 4h38m nonstop
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in Baltimore local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest SWA4322 | 6:44a | 4h40m | Sat |
| United UAL2318 | 7:10a | 4h37m | Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat |
| United UAL2318 | 7:18a | 4h44m | Tue |
| Southwest SWA4322 | 7:30a | 4h32m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA960 | 7:33a | 4h34m | Sun |
| United UAL2318 | 7:39a | 4h45m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA4322 | 8:31a | 4h44m | Tue |
| United UAL2318 | 8:58a | 4h32m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA4322 | 9:41a | 5h | Wed |
| Southwest SWA193 | 2:17p | 4h33m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA193 | 2:38p | 4h31m | Mon |
| Southwest SWA193 | 2:57p | 4h39m | Fri |
| Southwest SWA2096 | 4:16p | 4h49m | Wed |
| Southwest SWA193 | 4:58p | 4h31m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA2779 | 7:04p | 4h37m | Sat |
| United UAL1546 | 7:18p | 4h41m | Fri |
| United UAL1546 | 7:26p | 4h40m | Wed |
| United UAL1546 | 7:41p | 4h53m | Thu |
| Southwest SWA980 | 8:03p | 4h29m | Wed |
| United UAL1546 | 8:34p | 4h39m | Mon |
| United UAL1546 | 8:40p | 4h24m | Sat |
| Southwest SWA980 | 8:50p | 4h38m | Mon, Thu, Fri |
| Southwest SWA2253 | 9:19p | 4h32m | Sat |
| United UAL1546 | 9:20p | 4h53m | Sun |
| Southwest SWA980 | 9:41p | 4h26m | Sun |
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Nonstop from Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX)
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) has 32 nonstop flights a week to Los Angeles (LAX), operated by Southwest and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of BWI and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated July 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated July 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
The nonstop flight from Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX) takes about 4h38m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
How long does it take to drive from Baltimore to Los Angeles?
Driving from Baltimore to Los Angeles takes about 39h 8m behind the wheel — roughly 2,645 miles, or about 4 days of real driving. The nonstop flight takes about 4h38m.