Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport, with about 33 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,329-mile flight takes about 5h 35m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,329 mi · 3,748 km
- Flight time
- 5h 35m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 81%
Airlines flying BWI to LAX
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 20 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 150,077 | 5h 35m |
| United Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-900ER, Boeing 737 MAX 8 | 73,503 | 5h 37m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321 | 12,768 | 5h 21m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
BWI to LAX flight schedule
11 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 1 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 6:35am and the last at 8:15pm. Times are local and can change; check with the airline before you book.
| Flight | Departs | Arrives | Days flown in August 2026 | On time (12 months) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN 1483Southwest Airlines | 6:35am | 9:00am | 12 | 100% |
| WN 2347Southwest Airlines | 6:40am | 9:05am | 4 | n/a |
| UA 1591United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:35am | 21 | 81% |
| UA 2318United Airlines | 7:00am | 9:29am | 10 | 85% |
| WN 1003Southwest Airlines | 9:05am | 11:25am | 12 | 58% |
| WN 4161Southwest Airlines | 2:35pm | 5:00pm | 12 | 50% |
| WN 2367Southwest Airlines | 3:15pm | 5:40pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 489Southwest Airlines | 3:40pm | 6:05pm | 8 | n/a |
| UA 1546United Airlines | 5:44pm | 8:20pm | 18 | 66% |
| WN 4698Southwest Airlines | 8:10pm | 10:35pm | 12 | 58% |
| WN 4323Southwest Airlines | 8:15pm | 10:40pm | 16 | 40% |
Is BWI to LAX on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 73% of 1,670 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 1.3% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 8am were the most punctual (88%), those around 3pm the least (58%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (38%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,046 | 66% | 18 min | 1.5% |
| United Airlines | 578 | 83% | 14 min | 0.9% |
| Spirit Airlines | 46 | 91% | 3 min | 2.2% |
Airlines as sold: flights operated by regional partners count under the airline on the ticket. Average delay is across all completed flights, early arrivals counted as zero.
On-time arrivals by departure time
| Scheduled departure | Flights | On time, relative | On time |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5am to 6am | 46 | 91% | |
| 6am to 7am | 235 | 86% | |
| 7am to 8am | 274 | 86% | |
| 8am to 9am | 190 | 88% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 58 | 57% | |
| 2pm to 3pm | 60 | 62% | |
| 3pm to 4pm | 174 | 58% | |
| 6pm to 7pm | 165 | 68% | |
| 7pm to 8pm | 231 | 60% | |
| 8pm to 9pm | 132 | 59% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 168 | 25,559 | |
| September 2025 | 168 | 24,535 | |
| October 2025 | 164 | 24,741 | |
| November 2025 | 134 | 17,179 | |
| December 2025 | 122 | 18,250 | |
| January 2026 | 100 | 12,651 | |
| February 2026 | 109 | 11,589 | |
| March 2026 | 141 | 18,323 | |
| April 2026 | 141 | 18,751 | |
| May 2026 | 142 | 20,332 | |
| June 2026 | 146 | 22,121 | |
| July 2026 | 144 | 22,317 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.