Award flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI)
Award space from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI)
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AwardTool saw award space on 4 airport pairs between Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT) and Baltimore (BWI) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on LAX–BWI (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on LAX–BWI (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on LAX–BWI (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- LAX–BWI · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 61,200 pts + $5.60
- LAX–BWI · SkyMiles
- Lowest business class
- 25,500 pts + $5.60
- LAX–BWI · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- LAX–BWI · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on LAX–BWI: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on SNA–BWI. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,500 miles + $5.60, about 3.2 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI) on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–BWI (seen on 76 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 76 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 10,600 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 28 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 11 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 330 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 58 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 15,750 pts + $30.86 | LAX–BWI | 9 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.98 | LAX–BWI | 62 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 17,600 pts + $11.20 | LAX–BWI | 12 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 19,000 pts + $9.40 | LAX–BWI | 226 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 20,700 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 13 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $44.10 | LAX–BWI | 6 |
| GOL Smiles | 45,200 pts + taxes not reported | LAX–BWI | 12 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI) on points: 61,200 miles + $5.60 with Delta SkyMiles on LAX–BWI (seen on 23 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| Delta SkyMiles | 61,200 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 23 |
Business Class
Lowest business class from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI) on points: 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–BWI (seen on 61 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,500 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 61 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | LAX–BWI | 189 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 12 |
| Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $55.58Mixed cabin | LAX–BWI | 10 |
| GOL Smiles | 83,400 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | LAX–BWI | 12 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI) on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on LAX–BWI (seen on 76 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 76 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | LAX–BWI | 330 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.24Mixed cabin | LAX–BWI | 2 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | LAX–BWI | 11 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 45,800 pts + $5.60 | LAX–BWI | 28 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI) at a glance
- From
- Los Angeles (LAX, BUR, SNA, ONT)
- To
- Baltimore (BWI)
- Programs with award space seen
- 12 of 13 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,278–2,324 miles (3,666–3,740 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to Baltimore (BWI)
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Los Angeles and Baltimore (BWI), with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore (BWI) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 76 dates | 61,200 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 23 dates | 25,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 61 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 76 dates |
| Burbank (BUR) to Baltimore (BWI) | 9,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 17 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 17 dates |
| Orange County (SNA) to Baltimore (BWI) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 15 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 15 dates |
| Ontario (ONT) to Baltimore (BWI) | 9,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 20 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 20 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI)
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore (BWI) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 76 dates.
- Premium Economy: 61,200 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore (BWI) with Delta SkyMiles, which showed premium economy award space there on 23 dates.
- Business Class: 25,500 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore (BWI) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 61 dates.
- First Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Los Angeles (LAX) to Baltimore (BWI) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 76 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | LAX–BWI | American Airlines AAdvantage | 9,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | LAX–BWI | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | LAX–BWI | Delta SkyMiles | 61,200 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–BWI | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | LAX–BWI | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 43,600 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | SNA–BWI | American Airlines AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–BWI | Air Canada Aeroplan | 30,000 pts + $33.24Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | LAX–BWI | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on LAX–BWI, which showed nonstop space there on 326 dates (5 programs had nonstop space).
- First class: nonstop from 68,100 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on LAX–BWI, which showed nonstop space there on 325 dates.
Best months to fly from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI) on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 4 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9,500 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + $5.60 (5 dates)SkyMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (16 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | 61,200 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)SkyMiles | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (19 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (22 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (12 dates)AAdvantage | 76,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)SkyMiles | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (11 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (12 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)AAdvantage | 78,500 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)SkyMiles | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)MileagePlus | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 9,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)AAdvantage | — | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (20 dates)MileagePlus | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | 85,400 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | — | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (8 dates)MileagePlus | 73,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | |
| 9,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 70,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)SkyMiles | 43,600 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 10,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | — | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (17 dates)MileagePlus | 25,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 15,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus | — | 80,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)MileagePlus | 74,700 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)MileagePlus |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
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Questions about Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI) award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI)?
In business class, LAX–BWI with 25,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, LAX–BWI with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Los Angeles and Baltimore (BWI) had award space?
LAX–BWI (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), BUR–BWI (economy and first class), SNA–BWI (economy and first class) and ONT–BWI (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI)?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 76 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:42 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 61 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 06:42 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI)?
12 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 76 dates, business class 61 dates, first class 76 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 62 dates, first class 2 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 11 dates, first class 11 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 58 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 12 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 28 dates, premium economy 23 dates, first class 28 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 6 dates, business class 10 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 12 dates, business class 12 dates) and 4 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI) on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI)?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $44.10 with Etihad Guest (28,000 miles + $44.10); in business class from $5.60 with AAdvantage (25,500 miles + $5.60) to $55.58 with Etihad Guest (45,000 miles + $55.58 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). GOL Smiles did not report taxes for its lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI) on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (12 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 25,500 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (11 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Los Angeles to Baltimore (BWI)?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days, Air Canada Aeroplan about 355 days and 7 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 7, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.