San Francisco to Baltimore (SFO–BWI) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
SFO–BWI is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines and United Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,451 miles in approximately 5h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WN Southwest Airlines | 14 | 73H, B38M | 5h05-5h17 | – | – | |
| UA United Airlines Also: VA | 12 | 739, B38M | 5h24-5h29 | Star Alliance | VA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach Baltimore from San Francisco
| Metric | SFO→BWI | OAK→BWI | SJC→BWI |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SFO | – | 11 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 4 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 38 | 1 | 13 |
| Flight time | 5h 24m | 4h 40m | 5h 5m |
| Departure OTP | 62% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SFO: PDT · BWI: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in San Francisco, it's 9:00 PM in Baltimore.
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
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SFO to BWI
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. With 38 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
SFO to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SFO to BWI is about 5 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,451 miles (3,944 km). There are approximately 38 weekly flights outbound and 52 return, totaling 90 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via St. Louis Lambert, Chicago Midway and Pittsburgh. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Jose (SJC) and Sacramento (SMF).