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$62+ Cheap flights from Baltimore (BWI) to California

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$138
(Booking.com)

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$62
(FlightHub)
From Baltimore/Washington to California
One-way flight from Baltimore/Washington to California

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Mon 2/2410:28 amBWI - SJC
1 stop9h 17mSpirit Airlines
Tue 3/45:40 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop8h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$138
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Sun 2/28:08 amBWI - LAX
Nonstop6h 06mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/712:19 pmLAX - BWI
Nonstop4h 55mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$139
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 3/13:44 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 51mFrontier
Thu 3/206:30 amLAX - BWI
1 stop26h 00mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$144
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Sat 2/153:44 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 2/225:55 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$150
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/1012:30 pmBWI - ONT
1 stop14h 39mFrontier
Sun 3/1612:59 amONT - BWI
1 stop7h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$150
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Mon 3/310:28 amBWI - LAS
Nonstop5h 34mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/512:59 amLAS - BWI
1 stop8h 41mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$161
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/156:27 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop8h 27mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/179:55 pmLAS - BWI
Nonstop4h 23mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$162
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Sat 2/158:45 amBWI - SNA
1 stop15h 16mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/222:46 pmSNA - BWI
1 stop11h 32mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$168
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Thu 2/610:37 amBWI - SMF
1 stop8h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/127:33 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$168
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Thu 4/1012:05 pmBWI - LAS
1 stop14h 40mFrontier
Mon 4/147:30 amLAS - BWI
1 stop9h 26mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$170
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Sat 2/1510:28 amBWI - BUR
1 stop7h 50mSpirit Airlines
Sat 2/224:17 pmBUR - BWI
1 stop10h 01mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/16$174
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Thu 3/137:00 amBWI - OAK
1 stop12h 57mSpirit Airlines
Mon 3/247:00 pmOAK - BWI
1 stop7h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$177

Find flights from Baltimore to California within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Baltimore to California that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

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BaltimoreSan Jose

BWI - SJC

BWISJC

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/24

10:28 am-4:45 pm

1 stop9h 17m

San Jose

Tue 3/4

5:40 pm-5:18 am

1 stop8h 38m

$138

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/2

8:08 am-11:14 am

Nonstop6h 06m

Los Angeles

Fri 2/7

12:19 pm-8:14 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$139

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 3/1

3:44 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Los Angeles

Thu 3/20

6:30 am-11:30 am

1 stop26h 00m

$144

BaltimoreLos Angeles

BWI - LAX

BWILAX

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/15

3:44 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 51m

Los Angeles

Sat 2/22

11:18 pm-9:33 am

1 stop7h 15m

$150

BaltimoreOntario

BWI - ONT

BWIONT

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/10

12:30 pm-12:09 am

1 stop14h 39m

Ontario

Sun 3/16

12:59 am-11:30 am

1 stop7h 31m

$150

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/3

10:28 am-1:02 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Wed 3/5

12:59 am-12:40 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$161

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/15

6:27 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Tue 2/18

11:24 pm-4:10 pm

1 stop13h 46m

$162

BaltimoreLas Vegas

BWI - LAS

BWILAS

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/17

11:32 am-9:47 pm

1 stop13h 15m

Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-5:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$164

BaltimoreSanta Ana

BWI - SNA

BWISNA

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/15

8:45 am-9:01 pm

1 stop15h 16m

Santa Ana J. Wayne/Orange Cnty

Sat 2/22

2:46 pm-5:18 am

1 stop11h 32m

$168

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/6

10:37 am-3:46 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/12

7:33 pm-5:18 am

1 stop6h 45m

$168

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Travel insights for flights from Baltimore to California

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Baltimore to California including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Baltimore to California?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to California (average of $246). Flying from Baltimore to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from BWI to CA?

Find hourly flight availability from Baltimore to California. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 16, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Baltimore to California as you normally would.

Rainfall in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in California ranges from 0.0 - 3.4 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit California when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in California by month

Plan your trip to California by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to California, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 73.4 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing California

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to California. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to California. Reviews last updated January 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Baltimore to California, such as United Airlines, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
8,965 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Baltimore to California. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airports serve Baltimore to California flights?

    Airports that serve flights from Baltimore to California include Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport located in Baltimore, Maryland. This airport is one of the three major airports that serve the Washington D.C. region. While there is only the main airport from Baltimore, California has a multitude of airports to choose from such as Los Angeles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport. Los Angeles International Airport is the fifth busiest airport in the world, while San Francisco International Airport is the seventh busiest airport in North America.

  • Which airlines fly directly from Baltimore to California?

    United Airlines handles many flights from Baltimore to California by flying out from Baltimore/Washington International Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Alaska Airlines is another airline that has flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to San Francisco International Airport. The prices for these locations for Alaska Airlines can vary. Delta Airlines is another possible airlines that will provide flights from Baltimore to California with flights.

  • What are the stopover options between Baltimore to California?

    Stopover options vary on flights from Baltimore to California depending on the location in California. Some flights when connecting from Baltimore to San Francisco have a stopover in Los Angeles International Airport with the time extending to 9h. Some flights from United have stopovers at Denver International Airport for a total of 7h 23m. Stopovers and prices can vary on your choice of airline and flight time. With short to no stopovers travelers will have to pay more while if a longer stopover is chosen the price will go down depending on the airline.

  • Do I need a passport or visa to fly from Baltimore to California?

    When flying from Baltimore to California you will not need a visa because the flight will be a domestic flight still within the United States and therefore a visa will be unnecessary for the trip. What will be necessary is photo identification such as a driver’s license or a valid passport to show proper identification and board the aircraft.

  • How can passengers determine the sustainability of an airline?

    To discover more about a carrier's sustainability efforts, read and evaluate their yearly Environmental, Social, and Governance assessment (ESG). Alaska Airlines, for instance, flies over this region. To determine if an airline's activities and operations are ecological, the IATA Environmental Assessment for Airports and Ground Service Providers (IEnVA) analyzes the ecological impact of airports, ground workers, and airplanes. On the other hand, you should check the fleet expenditures, corporate sustainability records, and efficient enhancement tracking in the airport and airline yearly reports for Jetblue Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

  • In which ways can passengers reduce carbon emissions during flights?

    When traveling from Baltimore to California, passengers have a variety of options for reducing their carbon footprint. For instance, a guest might think about bringing little clothing. You may ensure that the plane weighs less and consumes less fuel by loading it lighter. Because they utilize less fuel, airplanes produce less carbon dioxide during flight. Additionally, if you wish to lessen the carbon footprint of your flight, you can reserve an economy-class seat. Last but not least, since direct flights consume a lot less fuel than connecting ones, you should pick them over connecting flights.

  • Are there airports in California that contribute to sustainability services?

    In 2021, the San Francisco International Airport (SFO) released its annual Zero Annual Report, which highlighted ongoing initiatives toward "triple-zero"—zero waste traveling to landfills, zero carbon operations, and zero net energy facilities. In order to stop the production, use, and disposal of 4 million plastic water bottles, SFO has been implementing SFO's Zero Waste Concessions Program. In an effort to take the initiative on issues like Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF), decarbonization of building materials, carbon reduction, carbon neutral vehicles and water efficiency innovations, SFO is actively implementing the following methods.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Baltimore to California?

    For a flight from Baltimore to California, you will be flying from Baltimore/Washington. Baltimore/Washington (BWI) is just 8.5 mi from the center of the city.

  • How popular is this Baltimore to California flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Baltimore to California one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Baltimore to California are Spirit Airlines ($62), Frontier ($65), and Delta ($139).

  • What are the most popular routes from Baltimore to California?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Baltimore to California?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Baltimore to California consider choosing Spirit Airlines (91%), Singapore Airlines (90%) or Air China (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Baltimore to California?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $60. While the most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl) can be booked for $129 on average our data indicates $834 when flying from Baltimore to California.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Baltimore to California that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Baltimore to California flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Baltimore to California?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Baltimore to California.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Baltimore to California?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Baltimore to California by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Baltimore to California?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to California (average of $246). Flying from Baltimore to California in March is currently the most expensive (average of $344). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from Baltimore to California

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Baltimore to California. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$218FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$133Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$165Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$205Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$214Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Sun Country AirCheapest$306Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%

Helpful tips for your next trip to California

Get useful tips and recommendations to enhance your travel experience on your next trip to California. Learn about must-visit attractions, local customs, transportation options, weather conditions, and other valuable tips to make your trip more enjoyable and hassle-free.
  • You can check the sustainability of an airport before purchasing airline tickets from Baltimore to California. A certification program with institutional support and a list of authorized airports is the Airport Carbon Accreditation.
  • Delta Airlines, which flies this route, has long-running initiatives to improve recycling and cut waste. The airline is looking for alternatives to single-use plastics onboard as well as employing more green materials.
  • Baltimore Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) in Baltimore is implementing the use of renewable technology to reduce its environmental impacts. It is also monitoring its carbon emissions and implementing sustainable ground transportation options.
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