Baltimore to San Diego (BWI–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,290 mi airlines 47/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN200
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3401
WN Southwest
B38M
6:35 AM
EDT
9:06 AM
PDT
5h 31m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1876
WN Southwest
7S7
6:45 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1301
WN Southwest
7M8
8:45 AM
EDT
11:30 AM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3778
WN Southwest
B38M
9:50 AM
EDT
12:35 PM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2685
WN Southwest
738
11:40 AM
EDT
2:25 PM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1304
WN Southwest
73H
4:20 PM
EDT
6:55 PM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1742
WN Southwest
73H
4:47 PM
EDT
6:50 PM
PDT
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1306
WN Southwest
7S7
7:40 PM
EDT
10:25 PM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2308
WN Southwest
7M8
8:35 PM
EDT
11:25 PM
PDT
5h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1320
WN Southwest
7M8
6:20 AM
PDT T1
2:20 PM
EDT
5h
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3517
WN Southwest
738
6:40 AM
PDT T1
2:35 PM
EDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2767
WN Southwest
738
11:30 AM
PDT T1
7:20 PM
EDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2114
WN Southwest
7M8
12:00 PM
PDT T1
7:55 PM
EDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN277
WN Southwest
73H
1:45 PM
PDT T1
9:30 PM
EDT
4h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2743
WN Southwest
7M8
3:40 PM
PDT T1
11:30 PM
EDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3245
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 PM
PDT T1
5:30 AM+1
EDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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Baltimore to San Diego
1 carrier, 47 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 47 Flights/wk 2,290 mi 5h 3m nonstop -3h behind 58 1-stop hubs

BWI–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,290 miles in approximately 5h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 58 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–SAN service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 47 738, 73H, 7M8, 7S7, B38M 5h03-5h50 79%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
7S7 Boeing 737 MAX 7 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (47 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to SAN direction.
Mon
8
flights
Tue
6
flights
Wed
6
flights
Thu
8
flights
Fri
8
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
6
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
10
Nonstop flights
47
Outbound / wk
41
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
58
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,697
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BWI → SAN
79%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
79%
Arriving
97%
Return
SAN → BWI
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
56%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → SAN delays →

Other ways to reach San Diego from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to San Diego International Airport.
Metric BWI→SAN DCA→SAN IAD→SAN
Distance from BWI 30 mi 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 6
Weekly flights 47 7 36
Flight time 5h 3m 5h 12m 4h 14m
Departure OTP 79%
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to San Diego International Airport.

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
San Diego is 3 hours behind Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · SAN: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
Distance & Flight Time
2,290 mi / 3,686 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 3m to 5h 50m.

BWI–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,290 mi / 3,686 km
Flight time5h 3m to 5h 50m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights47 out / 41 return
1-stop connections58 hubs
Origin: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to SAN flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to San Diego International Airport take approximately 5h 3m to 5h 50m. The route covers 2,290 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 47 nonstop flights per week from BWI to SAN. The return direction has about 41 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through SDF, SCF, IAD, OMA, GSP, YYZ, SGR, VNY, TEB, BFI, RDU, SUA, BHM, BZN, APF, MRY, PBI, PHL, JFK, SJD, ELP, MKE, EWR, DTW, ATL, MSP, MDW, DEN, PHX, ORD, HOU, LAS, DAL, AUS, MCI, SAT, BNA, SLC, SFO, CLT, CMH, STL, ABQ, LAX, SJC, LHR, IAH, DFW, IND, MIA, BOS, MCO, TPA, SMF, FLL, MSY, SEA and PTY. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
San Diego is 3 hours behind Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from SAN to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include DCA, IAD and PHL. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BWI to SAN

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 47 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

BWI to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to SAN ranges from 5 hours 3 minutes to 5 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,290 miles (3,686 km). There are approximately 47 weekly flights outbound and 41 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

58 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via SDF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Dulles (IAD) and Philadelphia (PHL).