San Francisco to Baltimore (SFO–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

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2,451 mi airlines 34/wk
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UA2664
UA United
7M8
9:09 AM
PDT T3
5:20 PM
EDT
5h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4209
WN Southwest
73H
9:15 PM
PDT T2
5:30 AM+1
EDT
5h 15m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA453
UA United
7M8
9:25 PM
PDT T3
6:00 AM+1
EDT
5h 35m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN4427
WN Southwest
73H
10:06 PM
PDT T2
6:07 AM+1
EDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2861
UA United
7M8
11:05 PM
PDT T3
7:19 AM+1
EDT
5h 14m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2192
UA United
738
6:05 AM
EDT
9:16 AM
PDT
6h 11m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN8802
WN Southwest
B38M
7:00 AM
EDT
9:56 AM
PDT
5h 56m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA794
UA United
7M8
8:31 AM
EDT
11:55 AM
PDT
6h 24m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN3693
WN Southwest
73H
6:25 PM
EDT
9:25 PM
PDT
6h
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA504
UA United
7M8
6:27 PM
EDT
9:36 PM
PDT
6h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1293
WN Southwest
73H
7:58 PM
EDT
9:59 PM
PDT
5h 1m
M T W T F S S
Prices
TWY109
TWY TWY
8:49 PM
EDT
11:26 PM
PDT
5h 37m
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 Francisco to Baltimore
2 carriers, 34 flights/week nonstop.
2 Airlines 34 Flights/wk 2,451 mi 5h 1m nonstop +3h ahead 73 1-stop hubs

SFO–BWI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Southwest Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,451 miles in approximately 5h 1m. Beyond nonstop, 73 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SFO–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines 20 7M8 5h11-5h35 91% Star Alliance
WN Southwest Airlines 14 73H 5h01-5h15 91%
Aircraft on this route
73H Boeing 737-800 – WN
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (20 flights/wk, 59%)
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 41%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SFO to BWI direction.
Mon
5
flights
Tue
4
flights
Wed
5
flights
Thu
5
flights
Fri
5
flights
Sat
5
flights
Sun
5
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
5
Nonstop flights
34
Outbound / wk
37
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SFO to BWI.
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One-Stop Connections
73
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~35h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
3,383
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
SFO → BWI
91%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
91%
Arriving
20%
Return
BWI → SFO
30%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
30%
Arriving
89%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SFO delays → BWI delays →

Other ways to reach Baltimore from San Francisco

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric SFO→BWI OAK→BWI SJC→BWI
Distance from SFO 11 mi 30 mi
Nonstop airlines 2 1 1
Weekly flights 34 14
Flight time 5h 1m 5h 4m 4h 55m
Departure OTP 91%
Airports within 200 miles of SFO 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 Francisco.
SFO: PDT · BWI: EDT

When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
2,451 mi / 3,944 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 1m to 5h 35m.
Getting to SFO

BART (Bay Area Rapid Transit) runs from downtown San Francisco (Embarcadero, Powell St.) to the SFO station and then a free AirTrain shuttle to all terminals (30–40 min from Embarcadero, $10.45). BART also connects Oakland and Berkeley; useful for East Bay travelers. Trains run from ~4am to midnight.Taxis from downtown San Francisco cost $40–60. Ride-hails (Uber, Lyft) pick up in the designated area in the garage and are often $30–50 depending on surge pricing. SamTrans buses serve Peninsula cities. Highway 101 and I-280 are heavily congested during commute hours; BART is faster than driving at those times.

SFO–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the San Francisco to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance2,451 mi / 3,944 km
Flight time5h 1m to 5h 35m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)2
Weekly flights34 out / 37 return
1-stop connections73 hubs
Origin: SFO
IATA / ICAOSFO / KSFO
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr52.3M
Elevation13 ft / 4 m
Destination: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SFO to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 5h 1m to 5h 35m. The route covers 2,451 miles.
2 airlines operate nonstop service: United Airlines and Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 34 nonstop flights per week from SFO to BWI. The return direction has about 37 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through BZN, MEM, CVG, SJC, TEB, IAD, HPN, BFI, SYR, BTV, ASE, TYS, SGR, SNA, SBD, DCA, PSM, HOU, YUL, EWR, BED, BCT, APF, SUA, PBI, OPF, PWM, SMF, SXM, BZE, MDW, KEF, CMH, SLC, SJO, SAT, ATL, BNA, ONT, PIT, DUB, DEN, CLT, IND, MSP, STL, AUS, MCI, SAN, RDU, LAS, ORD, TPA, LAX, PHX, CUN, IAH, BOS, DTW, MCO, FLL, MSY, MIA, LHR, CLE, ABQ, RSW, SEA, DFW, DAL, LIR, PTY and PHL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baltimore is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
Yes, return flights from BWI to SFO are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SJC and SMF. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SFO to BWI

San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Southwest Airlines. With 34 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.

SFO to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SFO to BWI ranges from 5 hours 1 minutes to 5 hours 35 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,451 miles (3,944 km). There are approximately 34 weekly flights outbound and 37 return, totaling 71 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

73 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via BZN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).