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$100+ Cheap flights from California to Maryland

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BWI
Feb 7 — Feb 141
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Cheap flight deals from California to Maryland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Maryland flight deals. Data was last updated January 8, 2026.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$201
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$100
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$334

Good round-trip deal

$266 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
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From California to Maryland
One-way flight from California to Maryland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price ($49 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($10 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Maryland.
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Cheapest flights from California to Maryland
Explore the most affordable flight options available from California to Maryland. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 8, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 1/292:06 pmONT - BWI
1 stop17h 37mFrontier
Mon 2/26:00 amBWI - ONT
2 stops21h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$201
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Sun 1/2512:46 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Mon 2/26:00 amBWI - LAX
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$215
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 1/217:07 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop12h 20mSpirit Airlines
Sat 1/241:00 pmBWI - LAX
1 stop12h 56mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/5$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Fri 2/277:18 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop12h 09mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1011:30 amBWI - LAX
1 stop10h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$217
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 1/292:06 pmONT - BWI
1 stop17h 37mFrontier
Wed 2/47:10 amBWI - ONT
2 stops34h 17mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 3/510:45 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop12h 39mFrontier
Sat 3/76:05 amBWI - LAX
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$218
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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 3/95:30 amLAX - BWI
1 stop9h 06mFrontier
Thu 3/196:05 amBWI - LAX
1 stop10h 14mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$219
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/7. 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.
Thu 3/2611:21 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop13h 22mFrontier
Thu 4/28:17 amBWI - LAX
1 stop12h 46mFrontier
Deal found 1/7$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Tue 3/36:33 pmLAX - BWI
2 stops13h 44mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/1011:30 amBWI - LAX
1 stop10h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$221
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/8. 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.
Sat 1/1710:45 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop7h 24mFrontier
Wed 1/217:10 amBWI - LAX
1 stop8h 40mFrontier
Deal found 1/8$222
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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.
Thu 2/52:06 pmONT - BWI
1 stop17h 37mFrontier
Wed 2/116:00 amBWI - ONT
2 stops30h 34mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$223
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 2/157:18 pmLAX - BWI
1 stop12h 09mSpirit Airlines
Sun 3/110:06 amBWI - LAX
1 stop16h 44mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/6$223

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Customize your flight search to find flights from California to Maryland 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 8, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Maryland that are best for you.

Fly from

California

Fly to

Maryland

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - IAD

ONTIAD

Ontario

Tue 2/3

1:53 pm-12:59 am

1 stop8h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/10

4:11 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$237

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - IAD

ONTIAD

Ontario

Tue 4/7

10:30 am-11:40 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/14

6:20 am-10:15 am

1 stop6h 55m

$242

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

8:25 am-4:56 pm

Nonstop5h 31m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/21

12:40 pm-6:43 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$243

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 3/18

10:05 am-10:59 pm

1 stop9h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

3:55 pm-12:47 am

1 stop11h 52m

$255

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

9:40 am-5:56 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/16

6:59 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$256

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

10:35 pm-6:47 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

4:15 pm-7:24 pm

Nonstop6h 09m

$256

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 2/4

7:43 am-3:33 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/9

4:38 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop6h 07m

$257

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

9:40 am-5:56 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/1

6:56 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles

Wed 1/28

7:43 am-3:33 pm

Nonstop4h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

4:38 pm-7:45 pm

Nonstop6h 07m

$257

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles

Thu 1/29

5:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

5:30 pm-10:00 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$257

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Best time to book a flight from California to Maryland

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Everything you need to know about your flight from California to Maryland

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maryland (average of $93). Flying from California to Maryland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 CA to MD?

Find hourly flight availability from California to Maryland. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from California to Maryland in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 39% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from California to Maryland?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from California to Maryland. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their California to Maryland flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from California to Maryland

Explore weekly flight availability from California to Maryland. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated January 8, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to USMD are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Maryland

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Maryland. 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 Maryland. Reviews last updated January 8, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from California to Maryland by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from California to Maryland. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • How popular is this California to Maryland flight route?

  • How long is the flight from California to Maryland?

    A quick flight from California to Maryland can take about 8h 06m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $237. The distance between California and Maryland is about 2236 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    $50 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and American Airlines, with prices starting from $65 and $91, respectively.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from California to Maryland 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 California to Maryland?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maryland (average of $93). Flying from California to Maryland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $179). 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 California to Maryland

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from California to Maryland. 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 8, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$98Average$231FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$127Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$140Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$159Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$185Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$186Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$214Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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