Direct flights from San Francisco to Baltimore SFO → BWI
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI), several times daily. The flight takes about 5h 33m and covers 2,451 miles (3,944 km). Round-trip fares typically run around $483, with recent bookable fares from $357. Arrivals run on time 64.6% at SFO and 78.4% at BWI — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule. Fares last checked 30 August 2026.
60-day flexibility overview based on 376 recent fares across the next 60 days
What flexibility is worth here
Flying in October rather than August typically saves $188 on SFO → BWI.
Typical round-trip fare by departure month, across the 6 months we currently track.
How long you stay changes it too
Staying 17+ nights typically costs $193 less than 1–5 nights.
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Frequently asked questions
Is there a direct flight from San Francisco to Baltimore?
Yes, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI).
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Baltimore?
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines operate nonstop flights from San Francisco to Baltimore.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Baltimore?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco to Baltimore takes ~5h 33m (approximately 3944 km).
How often do direct flights operate from San Francisco to Baltimore?
Nonstop flights from San Francisco to Baltimore operate multiple daily — 24 flights per week (~3 per day).
What is the on-time performance for flights from San Francisco to Baltimore?
Arrivals run on time 64.6% at SFO and 78.4% at BWI — BTS data for the last three months, counting arrivals within 15 minutes of schedule.
What days of the week are there direct flights from San Francisco to Baltimore?
Direct flights from San Francisco to Baltimore operate every day of the week. United Airlines flies daily and Southwest Airlines flies daily.
How much is a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Baltimore?
Round-trip flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI) start at $291, with a typical fare around $483. Based on 376 recent fare combinations.
What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Baltimore?
Across the 6 departure months we currently track, October 2026 is the cheapest month to fly round trip from San Francisco to Baltimore, with typical fares around $473 — versus about $661 in August 2026, the most expensive.
Does trip length change the round-trip fare from San Francisco to Baltimore?
Typical round-trip fares from San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI) by trip length: a short trip (1–5 nights) about $550, a week away (6–9 nights) about $489, around two weeks (10–16 nights) about $384, and a longer stay (17+ nights) about $357. Medians from 376 recent fare combinations.
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