domestic · 4h 10m · 2,992 km
Salt Lake City to Baltimore
2 airlines · 2 aircraft ranked
In economy, Southwest's Economy (open seating) (737-800) edges out the field with a 3.9/10.Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.
Quick pick
Fly Southwest. It has 2 more inches of legroom.
If prices are similar, go with this one.
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Data verified June 2026
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Flying with family
- Seatback screens on Delta. Southwest: bring your own device.
- Most legroom: Southwest (32"). Least: Delta (30"). That 2" difference matters with kids.
Route insights
- In economy, Southwest's Economy (open seating) (737-800) edges out the field with a 3.9/10.
- Delta is the only carrier offering first class on this route, scoring 2.8/10.
Frequently asked
Which is better in economy: Southwest or Delta on SLC-BWI?
Economy (open seating) (Southwest Airlines, 737-800) edges out Main Cabin (Delta Air Lines, 737-900ER) in economy, scoring 3.9/10 vs 3.5. The deciding factor: 32" of pitch vs 30". Delta Air Lines fights back on entertainment.
What are the best seats in Southwest Economy (open seating) on SLC-BWI?
Best: 16A and 16F have the most legroom (no seat in front, behind exit row). Row 12 exit row seats also have extra legroom. Avoid: Last row (row 29) is narrower, restricted recline, near galley/lavatory noise. Seats 10A, 11A, 11F lack windows. Single-class cabin. Assigned seating launched Jan 2026. Extra legroom rows at front have ~34 inch pitch. Older 737-800s lack power outlets; newer retrofits have USB-A and USB-C in seatbacks. Streaming entertainment via personal devices only. Exit row seats on the 737 offer extra legroom but do not recline. The row immediately before the exit also has limited recline due to clearance requirements.
What are the best seats in Delta Delta First Class on SLC-BWI?
Best: Row 1 bulkhead has the most legroom. 1A and 1D for window-seat privacy. Avoid: Row 5 is closest to the Comfort+ cabin. B and C seats are more exposed. Pre-retrofit 737-900ER with older recliner seats. Smaller 9-inch seatback IFE screens. AC outlet and USB-A at every seat. Delta Sync free WiFi. Same meal service as other domestic First Class.
What are the best seats in Delta Main Cabin on SLC-BWI?
Best: Comfort+ rows 10-14 (27 seats) offer 33-34 inches of pitch with complimentary beer/wine/spirits. Row 10 bulkhead for the most legroom. Avoid: Last rows near rear lavatory. Middle seats (B, E) throughout. Row 37 does not recline. 27 Comfort+ seats in rows 10-14 with 33-34-inch pitch; 133 Main Cabin seats in rows 15-37 with 30-31 inches. Older slimline seats with 9-inch seatback screens. USB-A at most seats; AC outlets inconsistent — some rows have them, others do not. Delta Sync free WiFi. Some 737-900ER sub-variants (73J, 73R) may lack seatback IFE or WiFi.