Travelling from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX): what you need to know
Hop on a direct flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours 35 minutes.
Los Angeles is three hours behind Washington DC and follows the UTC-7 timezone.
Flights from BWI to LAX start from 06:00 — the earliest with United Airlines. The last service of the day is at 23:53 with Spirit Airlines. Overall, you can choose from 36 weekly Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flights.
For a stress-free journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to board your BWI to LAX flight.
Flying during a peak time such as July? Major public holidays and other high seasons can mean longer queues at security. Play it safe and arrive up to four hours before an international flight and two hours before domestic departures.
With direct flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport available from numerous airlines, getting to Los Angeles (and then other destinations in United States) is easy. You can travel nonstop with:
Spirit Airlines tops the list for bookings on this route.
With a dependable 89.71% of services landing on schedule, Spirit Airlines is the most punctual carrier for BWI to LAX flights.
If you want to split up your journey, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. Here are the top stopovers between BWI and LAX:
Lambert-St. Louis International Airport
Nashville International Airport
Chicago Midway International Airport
How to find the cheapest flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The cheapest price we've found for a one-way Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight is 46 €. A return fare right now is 92 €. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares could change.
Score cheap tickets from BWI to LAX by booking at least six months ahead. According to our research, that's the sweet spot for finding the biggest deals.
Organise your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. If you're flexible with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfare across every month.
Spend less time searching for cheap flights from BWI to LAX by setting up a Price Alert. We'll send you an email or notification through the app when a lower fare pops up.
Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport.
Handy information about Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
77.13% of flights leaving from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport make it to their destination on time.
To get to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport from central Washington DC, it takes around 50 minutes if you're travelling by car. Of course, this depends on traffic conditions. It's approximately 48 kilometres from the airport to the city centre.
Expect a journey time of about 1 hour 30 minutes on public transport.
Have an early flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport? Avoid the last-minute rush to the terminal (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these hotels near BWI:
Arriving at Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
The last thing you need is a lengthy journey to your hotel if you're landing late on a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport flight. Stay at one of these accommodation options near LAX instead:
Grab a Los Angeles International Airport rental car and explore Los Angeles and beyond with your own set of wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Hertz are popular providers you can book with here.
Booking your vehicle from Los Angeles International Airport around one week ahead gives you the best chance of locking in a great deal.
Getting from Los Angeles International Airport (LAX) to central Los Angeles
The address for LAX is One World Way.
From Los Angeles International Airport, Los Angeles is approximately 32 kilometres away. It takes around 30 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Travelling to the centre by public transport takes about 55 minutes.
When to fly to Los Angeles International Airport (LAX)
It's time to plan your travel dates for your flight from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport. July is the busiest month to visit Los Angeles. If you like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.
The warmest month in Los Angeles is August, with the temperature ranging between 16ºC (61ºF) and 32ºC (90ºF). Book your flights from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Los Angeles International Airport in this month if this is the kind of weather you like.
Search for cheap tickets from BWI to LAX in February if you like cooler conditions. Temperatures are at their lowest then, ranging between 6ºC (43ºF) and 26ºC (79ºF) on average.
Explore more of United States
San Diego is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored once you've seen the sights of Los Angeles. Around 177 kilometres away to the south-east, well-known attractions include San Diego Zoo, USS Midway Museum and SeaWorld San Diego.
San Jose is another favourite destination in United States and is around 499 kilometres north-west of Los Angeles. No trip is complete without visiting Winchester Mystery House, Rosicrucian Egyptian Museum and San Jose Museum of Art.