Maryland

$86+ 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 5/20. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
LAX — BWI
May 29 — Jun 51
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Cheap flight deals from California to Maryland

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 April 29, 2026.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/204:39 pm
ONT
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IAD
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Tue 5/269:12 am
IAD
-
ONT
1 stop9h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$160
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/204:39 pm
ONT
-
IAD
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Wed 5/279:12 am
IAD
-
ONT
1 stop9h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25$185
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/204:39 pm
ONT
-
IAD
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Fri 5/299:12 am
IAD
-
ONT
1 stop8h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$190
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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.
Wed 5/204:39 pm
ONT
-
IAD
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Tue 6/29:12 am
IAD
-
ONT
1 stop9h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$201
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/27. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/133:28 pm
LAX
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BWI
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Wed 6/35:17 pm
BWI
-
LAX
1 stop27h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 4/27$205
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Tue 5/123:28 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Sun 6/79:43 pm
BWI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$210
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/274:39 pm
ONT
-
IAD
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Wed 6/39:12 am
IAD
-
ONT
1 stop9h 32m
Frontier
Deal found 4/29$210
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/204:39 pm
ONT
-
IAD
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Sat 5/309:12 am
IAD
-
ONT
1 stop25h 52m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$212
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/273:28 pm
LAX
-
BWI
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:43 pm
BWI
-
LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/274:39 pm
ONT
-
IAD
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Thu 6/49:12 am
IAD
-
ONT
1 stop13h 20m
Frontier
Deal found 4/28$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/26. 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 5/233:30 pm
ONT
-
IAD
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Fri 5/299:12 am
IAD
-
ONT
1 stop8h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 4/26$216
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/53:28 pm
LAX
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BWI
1 stop13h 15m
Frontier
Sat 5/169:43 pm
BWI
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LAX
1 stop15h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 4/25$218

Find flight deals from California to Maryland

Keep the following information in mind while searching for California to Maryland flight deals. Data was last updated April 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$160
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$86
(Mytrip)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$427

Good round-trip deal

$371 or less

Good one-way deal

$193 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Los Angeles Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Los Angeles Los Angeles-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From California to Maryland
One-way flight from California to Maryland
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from California to Maryland.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from California to Maryland.

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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 April 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from California to Maryland that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - IAD

LAXIAD

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/24

11:30 pm-7:33 am

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/30

10:20 pm-12:57 am

Nonstop5h 37m

$277

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/10

10:05 pm-12:00 pm

1 stop10h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/17

6:00 am-12:30 pm

1 stop9h 30m

$287

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Sat 5/23

9:37 am-5:42 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/27

7:37 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$297

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Tue 6/30

6:35 am-6:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/7

7:55 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 15m

$318

OntarioWashington, D.C.

ONT - IAD

ONTIAD

Ontario

Thu 5/28

1:18 pm-12:45 am

1 stop8h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/2

6:30 am-12:47 pm

1 stop9h 17m

$321

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 9/23

12:25 pm-11:55 pm

2 stops8h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 9/25

1:00 pm-7:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$322

Los AngelesWashington, D.C.

LAX - DCA

LAXDCA

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Fri 6/12

6:20 pm-8:40 am

1 stop11h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/15

7:05 pm-12:50 am

1 stop8h 45m

$322

Los AngelesBaltimore

LAX - BWI

LAXBWI

Los Angeles Los Angeles

Wed 6/3

11:15 pm-7:24 am

Nonstop5h 09m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 6/6

7:00 am-9:29 am

Nonstop5h 29m

$329

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Mon 6/1

6:15 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/7

6:05 am-10:24 am

1 stop7h 19m

$337

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Fri 6/5

6:19 pm-7:34 am

1 stop10h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/9

7:37 pm-10:20 pm

Nonstop5h 43m

$337

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Best time to book a flight from California to Maryland

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Maryland from California with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from California to Maryland?

Booking 26 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from California to Maryland. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maryland (average of $55). Flying from California to Maryland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $744). 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 April 29, 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 44% 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 April 25, 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 April 29, 2026.

The most flights from USCA to USMD are scheduled on a Tuesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from California to Maryland?

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 April 29, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

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 5h 03m. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $277. The distance between California and Maryland is about 2282 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 $87 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from California to Maryland (average of $55). Flying from California to Maryland in December is currently the most expensive (average of $744). 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 9 airlines flying from California to Maryland

Discover the top 9 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 April 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$92Average$230FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$124Average$265FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$140Average$355FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$159Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$174Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$178Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$186Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$197Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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