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

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Flight Schedule 13 flights Verified 48m ago
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
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
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
8:21 AM
EDT
10:39 AM
PDT
5h 18m
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

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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

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San Diego to Baltimore
2 carriers, 24 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 24 Flights/wk 2,290 mi 4h 35m nonstop +3h ahead 81 1-stop hubs

SAN–BWI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,290 miles in approximately 4h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 81 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 24 738, B38M 4h35-4h50 93%
AS Alaska Airlines 1 93% Oneworld
Aircraft on this route
738 Boeing 737-800 – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (24 flights/wk, 96%)
Oneworld: AS (1 flights/wk, 4%)
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
4
flights
Tue
3
flights
Wed
3
flights
Thu
4
flights
Fri
4
flights
Sat
3
flights
Sun
3
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
24
Outbound / wk
27
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SAN to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
81
Hubs
~5h
Fastest
~29h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,798
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 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 2 2 1
Weekly flights 24 2
Flight time 4h 35m 4h 34m 4h
Departure OTP 93%
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 35m to 4h 50m.

SAN–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Diego to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance2,290 mi / 3,686 km
Flight time4h 35m to 4h 50m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights24 out / 27 return
1-stop connections81 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 35m to 4h 50m. The route covers 2,290 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 24 nonstop flights per week from SAN to BWI. The return direction has about 27 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through AZA, CAE, STP, RIC, SCF, HPN, TEB, PDK, CGF, SGR, DWH, DCA, CHS, SDF, ORL, BED, OAK, BZN, PSM, YYZ, GRR, JCI, EWR, SAV, FAT, BFI, FXE, APF, OPF, NAS, TMB, PBI, GCM, GEG, SJD, SUA, MCI, SJO, ANC, SLC, PTY, SJC, SMF, ATL, BNA, MCO, DTW, SFO, CLT, BOS, PHX, MDW, ABQ, PIT, LAX, ORF, HOU, DAL, MSP, IAH, AMS, MIA, SEA, DEN, LAS, FLL, SAT, CMH, AUS, STL, ORD, LHR, TPA, PDX, JAX, DFW, IND, RDU, MSY, MKE and TRK. 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 Alaska Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 24 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SAN to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SAN to BWI ranges from 4 hours 35 minutes to 4 hours 50 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,290 miles (3,686 km). There are approximately 24 weekly flights outbound and 27 return, totaling 51 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

81 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 5 hours via AZA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Santa Ana (SNA), San Bernardino (SBD) and Ontario (ONT).