Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore (BWI) flights
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines fly nonstop from Los Angeles International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, with about 30 flights a week in July 2026. The 2,329-mile flight takes about 4h 48m gate to gate.
- Distance
- 2,329 mi · 3,748 km
- Flight time
- 4h 48m
- Airlines
- 2
- Seats filled
- 86%
Airlines flying LAX to BWI
| Airline | Flights a week | Aircraft | Passengers (12 months) | Flight time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 18 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737-800, Boeing 737-700 / MAX 7 | 150,935 | 4h 45m |
| United Airlines | 13 | Boeing 737 MAX 8, Boeing 737 MAX 9, Boeing 737-800 | 82,920 | 4h 54m |
| Spirit AirlinesCeased operations 2026-05-02 | n/a | Airbus A321 | 14,750 | 4h 53m |
Airlines are the operating carrier: regional airlines such as SkyWest or Horizon often fly under a larger airline's brand.
LAX to BWI flight schedule
7 flight numbers flew this route in August 2026, 3 of them almost daily. The first usually leaves at 5:05am and the last at 11:05pm. 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 2430Southwest Airlines | 5:05am | 1:05pm | 12 | 100% |
| WN 4154Southwest Airlines | 6:10am | 2:10pm | 4 | n/a |
| UA 1093United Airlines | 8:30am | 4:35pm | 31 | 89% |
| WN 4155Southwest Airlines | 9:55am | 5:50pm | 24 | 39% |
| WN 1586Southwest Airlines | 12:30pm | 8:30pm | 4 | n/a |
| WN 2333Southwest Airlines | 10:35pm | 6:30am | 28 | 70% |
| UA 1605United Airlines | 11:05pm | 7:14am | 18 | 90% |
Is LAX to BWI on time?
From September 2025 to August 2026, 81% of 1,647 flights arrived within 15 minutes of schedule and 0.8% were cancelled. Flights leaving around 6am were the most punctual (94%), those around 12pm the least (59%). Most delay time was caused by the airline (crew, maintenance, cleaning, fuelling) (41%).
| Airline | Flights | On time | Average delay | Cancelled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | 1,022 | 76% | 11 min | 1.1% |
| United Airlines | 577 | 89% | 8 min | 0.3% |
| Spirit Airlines | 48 | 77% | 10 min | 0% |
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 | 184 | 90% | |
| 6am to 7am | 124 | 94% | |
| 9am to 10am | 253 | 83% | |
| 10am to 11am | 97 | 76% | |
| 11am to 12pm | 40 | 72% | |
| 12pm to 1pm | 85 | 59% | |
| 1pm to 2pm | 148 | 66% | |
| 9pm to 10pm | 378 | 82% | |
| 10pm to 11pm | 67 | 76% | |
| 11pm to 12am | 176 | 86% |
Flights by month
| Month | Flights | Flights, relative | Passengers |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 2025 | 168 | 28,253 | |
| September 2025 | 169 | 25,576 | |
| October 2025 | 166 | 25,874 | |
| November 2025 | 134 | 19,553 | |
| December 2025 | 122 | 18,572 | |
| January 2026 | 101 | 13,374 | |
| February 2026 | 112 | 13,545 | |
| March 2026 | 140 | 20,569 | |
| April 2026 | 141 | 20,118 | |
| May 2026 | 143 | 20,280 | |
| June 2026 | 137 | 21,719 | |
| July 2026 | 136 | 21,304 |
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Source: US Department of Transportation, T-100 Segment data, August 2025 to July 2026.