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$143+ Cheap flights from San Francisco to Baltimore (SFO - BWI)

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SFO — BWI
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mar. 6/17
mar. 6/24
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Baltimore

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$270
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$143
(Sun Country Air)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$417
From San Francisco to Baltimore/Washington
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Baltimore
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Baltimore. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on junio 12, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/126:00 amSFO - BWI
1 stop9h 04mFrontier
dom. 9/146:49 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop8h 25mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$270
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 8/166:25 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop13h 58mSun Country Air
dom. 8/2412:23 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop13h 28mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/268:00 amSFO - BWI
1 stop13h 08mAmerican Airlines
sáb. 8/306:00 amBWI - SFO
1 stop16h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 9/311:12 amSFO - BWI
2 stops15h 21mAlaska Airlines
mié. 9/107:00 amBWI - SFO
1 stop11h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/9$332
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
dom. 7/2711:57 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
jue. 7/312:50 pmBWI - SFO
2 stops35h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/10$349
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/410:55 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
lun. 8/116:42 amBWI - SFO
Nonstop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$405
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mar. 8/1212:35 amSFO - BWI
1 stop7h 08mDelta
jue. 8/141:35 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop9h 50mDelta
Deal found 6/9$415
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/46:05 amSFO - BWI
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
lun. 8/115:30 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$420

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Baltimore that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Baltimore that are best for you.

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San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

vie. 9/12

6:00 am-6:04 pm

1 stop9h 04m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 9/14

6:49 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 25m

$270

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

sáb. 8/16

6:25 pm-11:23 am

1 stop13h 58m

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 8/24

12:23 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop13h 28m

$280

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

mar. 8/26

8:00 am-12:08 am

1 stop13h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 8/30

6:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop16h 00m

$301

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

mié. 9/3

11:12 am-5:33 am

2 stops15h 21m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 9/10

7:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop11h 52m

$332

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

dom. 7/27

11:57 pm-11:29 am

1 stop8h 32m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 7/31

2:50 pm-10:53 pm

2 stops35h 03m

$349

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

lun. 8/4

10:55 pm-10:03 am

1 stop8h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 8/11

6:42 am-9:28 am

Nonstop5h 46m

$405

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

sáb. 8/9

9:05 pm-5:15 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 8/21

5:25 pm-8:10 pm

Nonstop5h 45m

$414

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

mar. 8/12

12:35 am-10:43 am

1 stop7h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 8/14

1:35 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$415

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

vie. 7/11

11:59 pm-11:23 am

1 stop8h 24m

$143

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

mié. 10/29

6:00 am-9:02 pm

1 stop12h 02m

$145

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Baltimore

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Baltimore

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Baltimore?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Baltimore. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Francisco to Baltimore, you should look to book at least 36 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Baltimore?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Baltimore (average of $241). Flying from San Francisco to Baltimore in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to BWI?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Baltimore. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

Unlike in the morning, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 23% on flights from San Francisco to Baltimore by exploring options for tickets at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Baltimore?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Baltimore. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Baltimore flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Baltimore

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Baltimore. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to BWI are scheduled on a Wednesday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Rainfall in Baltimore by month

Plan your trip to Baltimore by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Baltimore ranges from 2.9 - 4.1 inches per month. July is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.1 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Baltimore when rainfall is around 2.9 in.

Temperature in Baltimore by month

Plan your trip to Baltimore by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Baltimore, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 77.0 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 33.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Baltimore

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Baltimore. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Baltimore. Reviews last updated junio 12, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Baltimore. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,287 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,946 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,494 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,790 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Baltimore. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airports do I use to fly from San Francisco to Baltimore?

    To fly from San Francisco to Baltimore, you need to book a flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore/Washington (BWI). Nonstop flights to Baltimore/Washington from San Francisco take 5h 00m on average. When it comes time to book airfare, you have a few options: there are 9 outbound flights from San Francisco to Baltimore/Washington offered by 7 different airlines.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to Baltimore flight route?

    The San Francisco to Baltimore/Washington flight path was viewed by 9 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Baltimore round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($270), Sun Country Air ($280), and American Airlines ($301) offers the cheapest pricing from San Francisco to Baltimore. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Baltimore for 38% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Baltimore one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $143. American Airlines flights start at $156 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $161 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Baltimore?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Baltimore on time: Virgin Australia (85%), United Airlines (85%), Air New Zealand (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Baltimore?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco to Baltimore? While on average our users pay $797, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $125. The most popular route (San Francisco - Baltimore/Washington), is priced around $280.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Baltimore?

    San Francisco to Baltimore flights have a layover in Denver most of the time. Atlanta sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Baltimore flights.

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and Larimer Square are the most popular attractions in Denver if you're in need of something to do during your layover. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre and Larimer Square are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.9 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers can book a car rental at Denver Intl for about $54 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Atlanta?

    Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola are currently the most popular points of interest in Atlanta at the moment. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and World of Coca-Cola can be visited by traveling about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Those on a layover in Atlanta in need of a rental car can book one at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $52.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Baltimore flights?

    San Francisco to Baltimore flights have a layover in Charlotte the least frequently.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Baltimore that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Baltimore flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Baltimore?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Baltimore.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Baltimore?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Baltimore by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Baltimore?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Baltimore (average of $241). Flying from San Francisco to Baltimore in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Baltimore

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Baltimore. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated junio 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$145Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$296Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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