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

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2,290 mi airlines 41/wk
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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
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Baltimore
1 carrier, 41 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 41 Flights/wk 2,290 mi 4h 45m nonstop +3h ahead 54 1-stop hubs

SAN–BWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,290 miles in approximately 4h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 54 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SAN–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 41 738, 73H, 7M8 4h45-5h 96%
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (41 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, SAN to BWI direction.
Mon
7
flights
Tue
5
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
7
flights
Fri
7
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
7
Nonstop flights
41
Outbound / wk
47
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
54
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,718
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
SAN → BWI
96%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
96%
Arriving
79%
Return
BWI → SAN
36%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
36%
Arriving
91%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SAN delays → BWI delays →

Other ways to reach Baltimore from San Diego

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric SAN→BWI SNA→BWI SBD→BWI
Distance from SAN 76 mi 94 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 1 1
Weekly flights 41 2
Flight time 4h 45m 4h 9m 4h 34m
Departure OTP 96%
Airports within 200 miles of SAN with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in San Diego, it's 9:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
2,290 mi / 3,686 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 45m to 5h 0m.

SAN–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance2,290 mi / 3,686 km
Flight time4h 45m to 5h
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights41 out / 47 return
1-stop connections54 hubs
Origin: SAN
IATA / ICAOSAN / KSAN
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr25.6M
Elevation17 ft / 5 m
Destination: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SAN to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from San Diego International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 4h 45m to 5h. The route covers 2,290 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 41 nonstop flights per week from SAN to BWI. The return direction has about 47 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CGF, TEB, RDU, IAD, DWH, BED, CHS, BZN, APF, DCA, BFI, OPF, TMB, PBI, OAK, SJC, PTY, SLC, SMF, SAT, ATL, SFO, MCO, EWR, CLT, BOS, DEN, BNA, MCI, MSP, LAX, HOU, MDW, PHX, CMH, LAS, DAL, MIA, DTW, PIT, ORD, AUS, TPA, FLL, LHR, ABQ, STL, IAH, MSY, DFW, MKE, IND, SEA and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baltimore is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Yes, return flights from BWI to SAN are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include SNA, SBD and ONT. 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 SAN to BWI

San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 41 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SAN to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to BWI ranges from 4 hours 45 minutes to 5 hours 0 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,290 miles (3,686 km). There are approximately 41 weekly flights outbound and 47 return, totaling 88 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

54 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via CGF. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), San Bernardino (SBD) and Ontario (ONT).