San Francisco Bay Area

$89+ Cheap flights from Baltimore (BWI) to San Francisco Bay Area

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BWI — SFO
Jul 1 — Jul 81
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Cheap flight deals from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated June 26, 2025.

Round-trip from

$183
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$89
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$473
From Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco Bay Area
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($28 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

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Cheapest flights from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 26, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/156:15 pmBWI - SJC
1 stop8h 39mSpirit Airlines
Sat 7/193:34 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop11h 31mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/25$174
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/156:15 pmBWI - OAK
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
Thu 7/1712:42 pmOAK - BWI
1 stop14h 23mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/25$187
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Sun 8/36:15 pmBWI - OAK
1 stop17h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/175:39 pmOAK - BWI
1 stop14h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/24$265
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/22. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/45:20 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop10h 04mFrontier
Fri 7/116:37 amSFO - BWI
1 stop6h 54mFrontier
Deal found 6/22$286
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Thu 8/710:49 amBWI - SFO
1 stop15h 07mSun Country Air
Thu 8/1411:59 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop8h 24mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/24$299
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 9/247:00 amBWI - SJC
1 stop10h 21mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/296:30 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop8h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/25$306
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/285:20 pmBWI - SJC
1 stop20h 58mMultiple Airlines
Thu 7/104:22 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop10h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$312
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/23. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/82:59 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop22h 26mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/146:17 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/23$314
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 12/35:04 amBWI - SJC
2 stops10h 09mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/99:51 amSJC - BWI
2 stops11h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/25$317
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 9/105:40 amBWI - SJC
2 stops11h 57mDelta
Sat 9/136:45 amSJC - BWI
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 6/25$320
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/25. 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.
Wed 9/177:00 amBWI - SFO
1 stop10h 04mDelta
Mon 9/2210:45 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop6h 49mDelta
Deal found 6/25$333
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/24. 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.
Tue 11/47:15 amBWI - OAK
1 stop8h 09mDelta
Wed 11/125:05 pmOAK - BWI
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Deal found 6/24$337

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area 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 June 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

Fly from

Baltimore

Fly to

San Francisco Bay Area

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSan Jose

BWI - SJC

BWISJC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/15

6:15 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Jose

Sat 7/19

3:34 pm-6:05 am

1 stop11h 31m

$174

BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/15

6:15 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 18m

Oakland

Thu 7/17

12:42 pm-6:05 am

1 stop14h 23m

$187

BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 8/3

6:15 pm-8:28 am

1 stop17h 13m

Oakland

Sun 8/17

5:39 pm-11:23 am

1 stop14h 44m

$265

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/8

2:59 pm-10:25 am

1 stop22h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 7/12

6:37 am-4:31 pm

1 stop6h 54m

$288

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/7

10:49 am-10:56 pm

1 stop15h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 8/14

11:59 pm-11:23 am

1 stop8h 24m

$299

BaltimoreSan Jose

BWI - SJC

BWISJC

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/24

7:00 am-2:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

San Jose

Mon 9/29

6:30 pm-5:33 am

1 stop8h 03m

$306

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/16

6:22 pm-7:44 pm

1 stop28h 22m

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

11:20 am-6:05 am

2 stops15h 45m

$308

BaltimoreSan Jose

BWI - SJC

BWISJC

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/4

3:20 pm-8:10 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Jose

Thu 8/7

8:55 pm-5:00 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$315

BaltimoreSan Jose

BWI - SJC

BWISJC

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/3

5:04 am-12:13 pm

2 stops10h 09m

San Jose

Tue 12/9

9:51 am-12:28 am

2 stops11h 37m

$317

BaltimoreSan Jose

BWI - SJC

BWISJC

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/10

5:40 am-2:37 pm

2 stops11h 57m

San Jose

Sat 9/13

6:45 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$320

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Deals found on 6/23

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Best time to book a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 BWI to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 26, 2025.

When flying from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated June 26, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Most people fly from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) if they book a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area. Baltimore/Washington is conveniently located just 8.5 mi from Baltimore’s city center.

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

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. Frontier flights start at $143 while deals on Southwest start at $149 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area are ANA (90%), Southwest (90%) and Virgin Australia (87%).

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

    While on average a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $1,254, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $175. When looking at the most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $295 for that flight.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $360). 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 8 airlines flying from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Baltimore to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 June 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$276FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$212Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$551FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$455FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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