Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX) flights
An economy award from Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX): Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,324 miles (3,740 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 54 ways to fly it with one stop, through Kansas City, Saint Louis and Indianapolis and more.
How many miles BWI to LAX costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 22,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from BWI to LAX
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book BWI to LAX with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
BWI to LAX with one stop
54 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Southwest Airlines, then Delta Air Lines
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
+3 - Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines, then American Airlines and United Airlines
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines, United Airlines and 1 more the whole way+1
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines and American Airlines
- Via Phoenix (PHX)Southwest Airlines the whole way+2
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines and American Airlines the whole way
BWI to LAX: common questions
How many miles does BWI to LAX cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from BWI to LAX?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Baltimore (BWI) to Los Angeles (LAX).
How far is Baltimore from Los Angeles by plane?
Baltimore (BWI) and Los Angeles (LAX) are 2,324 miles (3,740 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BWI to LAX award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Baltimore and Los Angeles?
The most direct connections are through Kansas City (MCI), Saint Louis (STL), Indianapolis (IND), Cincinnati (CVG) and Columbus (CMH). On 33 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Southwest Airlines through Kansas City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.