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

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2,290 mi airlines 27/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
WN200
WN Southwest
7M8
6:30 AM
EDT
9:05 AM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1876
WN Southwest
737
6:45 AM
EDT
9:20 AM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2270
WN Southwest
7M8
7:00 AM
EDT
9:35 AM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1301
WN Southwest
B38M
9:55 AM
EDT
12:30 PM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS9677
AS Alaska
73J
11:00 AM
EDT
1:15 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4628
WN Southwest
73H
12:10 PM
EDT
2:45 PM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1304
WN Southwest
738
4:25 PM
EDT
7:00 PM
PDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
AS9716
AS Alaska
B39M
6:12 PM
EDT
8:27 PM
PDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1306
WN Southwest
73H
7:55 PM
EDT
10:35 PM
PDT
5h 40m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1320
WN Southwest
738
6:50 AM
PDT T1
2:40 PM
EDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2114
WN Southwest
B38M
1:38 PM
PDT T1
9:13 PM
EDT
4h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2743
WN Southwest
B38M
3:39 PM
PDT T1
11:18 PM
EDT
4h 39m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4058
WN Southwest
B38M
9:40 PM
PDT T1
5:30 AM+1
EDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Baltimore to San Diego
2 carriers, 27 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 27 Flights/wk 2,290 mi 5h 15m nonstop -3h behind 88 1-stop hubs

BWI–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,290 miles in approximately 5h 15m. Beyond nonstop, 88 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 25 737, 738, 73H, 7M8, B38M 5h35-5h40 88%
AS Alaska Airlines 2 73J, B39M 5h15 88% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
73J Boeing 737-900ER – AS
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – AS
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (25 flights/wk, 93%)
Oneworld: AS (2 flights/wk, 7%)
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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
9
Nonstop flights
27
Outbound / wk
24
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to SAN.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
88
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,960
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.

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 2 2 10
Weekly flights 27 7 63
Flight time 5h 15m 5h 42m 5h 40m
Departure OTP 88%
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 15m to 5h 40m.

BWI–SAN Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to San Diego route.
Route details
Distance2,290 mi / 3,686 km
Flight time5h 15m to 5h 40m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights27 out / 24 return
1-stop connections88 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 15m to 5h 40m. The route covers 2,290 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 27 nonstop flights per week from BWI to SAN. The return direction has about 24 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through MKC, SBN, PSP, SCF, SUS, TRM, SAF, VNY, OMA, MMU, GSP, RIC, SDF, COS, HPN, EGE, FCM, JAC, IAD, SGR, DCA, OKC, TEB, CHS, BDL, OGD, BFI, YYZ, SUA, BZN, ELP, SSI, BHM, PHL, BED, FXE, SRQ, MRY, APF, JFK, SNA, MKE, OPF, PBI, SJD, GCM, ANC, DTW, ATL, IAH, MSP, DEN, MCI, HOU, SLC, ORD, RDU, DAL, LAX, ABQ, SFO, BNA, TPA, PHX, MDW, CLT, EWR, MCO, SEA, MIA, LAS, AUS, IND, LHR, BOS, SJC, PIT, FLL, SMF, CMH, STL, DFW, PDX, MSY, SAT, ORF, JAX 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 Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 27 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BWI to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to SAN ranges from 5 hours 15 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,290 miles (3,686 km). There are approximately 27 weekly flights outbound and 24 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

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