San Francisco

$166+ Cheap flights from Baltimore to San Francisco (BWI - SFO)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 6/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — SFO
May 9 — May 161
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco are usually found in April or May, booked 31 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from Baltimore to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Baltimore to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 9, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Tue 6/26:25 pm
BWI
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 00m
Southwest
Tue 6/92:15 pm
SFO
-
BWI
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$322
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Tue 6/26:25 pm
BWI
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 00m
Southwest
Mon 6/810:50 pm
SFO
-
BWI
1 stop7h 50m
Southwest
Deal found 4/5$323
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 6/93:35 pm
BWI
-
SFO
2 stops9h 40m
Southwest
Thu 6/115:10 am
SFO
-
BWI
2 stops9h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$324
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Mon 4/137:22 pm
BWI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 32m
Delta
Tue 4/2110:55 pm
SFO
-
BWI
1 stop7h 16m
Delta
Deal found 4/4$325
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/179:59 pm
BWI
-
SFO
1 stop15h 30m
Frontier
Tue 6/238:51 pm
SFO
-
BWI
1 stop21h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 4/6$326
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/7. 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.
Tue 5/53:10 pm
BWI
-
SFO
1 stop7h 45m
Southwest
Tue 5/129:15 pm
SFO
-
BWI
Nonstop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/7$327
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 8/48:55 am
BWI
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 40m
Southwest
Wed 8/1210:30 pm
SFO
-
BWI
Nonstop5h 05m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$328
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Fri 6/52:50 pm
BWI
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 40m
Southwest
Mon 6/89:10 pm
SFO
-
BWI
Nonstop5h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 4/6$329
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/6. 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.
Tue 4/218:02 am
BWI
-
SFO
2 stops10h 23m
American Airlines
Sat 4/257:00 am
SFO
-
BWI
1 stop9h 34m
American Airlines
Deal found 4/6$330
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Thu 4/168:57 am
BWI
-
SFO
1 stop11h 37m
Frontier
Sun 4/1910:38 pm
SFO
-
BWI
1 stop10h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$331
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Wed 5/205:17 pm
BWI
-
SFO
2 stops20h 21m
Frontier
Wed 5/2710:15 pm
SFO
-
BWI
1 stop21h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 4/5$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/5. 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.
Mon 5/46:04 am
BWI
-
SFO
1 stop14h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 5/611:59 pm
SFO
-
BWI
2 stops20h 30m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 4/5$333

Find flight deals from Baltimore to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Baltimore (BWI) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 April 9, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$322
(Southwest)

One-way from

$166
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$435
Provider with most accurate pricing for Baltimore/Washington-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Baltimore/Washington-San Francisco flights.
From Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco
One-way flight from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 1% potential price rise
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($4 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Baltimore to San Francisco 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 April 9, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Baltimore to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/2

6:25 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

10:50 pm-9:40 am

1 stop7h 50m

$323
Quickest round-trip

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/30

6:05 am-9:15 am

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

10:46 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$353

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/28

8:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

7:15 pm-5:20 am

1 stop7h 05m

$363

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 7/1

7:10 pm-12:32 am

1 stop8h 22m

San Francisco

Sun 7/5

10:40 pm-7:10 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$367

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/9

2:40 pm-9:20 pm

2 stops9h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

6:20 am-6:20 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$367

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/29

8:45 am-1:45 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

9:15 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$386

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 6/19

5:55 pm-12:10 am

2 stops9h 15m

San Francisco

Sat 6/20

11:40 pm-10:00 am

1 stop7h 20m

$393

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/11

6:00 am-1:07 pm

1 stop10h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

2:00 pm-12:38 am

1 stop7h 38m

$398

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/8

8:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

1:15 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$402

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/26

4:17 pm-9:01 am

1 stop19h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 6/3

9:57 am-6:28 am

2 stops17h 31m

$408

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Compare providers for flights from Baltimore to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Baltimore to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Baltimore-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Baltimore-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Baltimore-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Baltimore-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Baltimore-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Baltimore with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Baltimore to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on April 3, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Baltimore to San Francisco is 31 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco (average of $127). Flying from Baltimore to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Baltimore to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 9, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Baltimore to San Francisco is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the evening tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 50% on airfare.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Baltimore to San Francisco?

The best insider tips for Baltimore to San Francisco flights

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Our travel experts
Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on BWI

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated April 9, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Baltimore to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Baltimore to San Francisco. 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 Baltimore to San Francisco?

    If you book a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco, you will be flying from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco (SFO) from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) take 5h 40m for a nonstop flight. There are 7 flights from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco per day from 7 airlines.

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

  • How long is the flight from Baltimore to San Francisco?

    Departing from Baltimore to San Francisco will take you 6h. The distance between Baltimore and San Francisco is about 2449 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Currently priced at $118, Frontier will fly you from Baltimore to San Francisco and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Sun Country Air and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $142 and $263, respectively. Frontier is 75% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $92. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Sun Country Air, as they are both options that can get you from Baltimore to San Francisco for a low price.

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

    Consider ANA (100%), Virgin Australia (89%) or United Airlines (87%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Baltimore to San Francisco.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - San Francisco) can be booked for $244 on average, our data indicates $1,169 when flying from Baltimore to San Francisco.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco (average of $127). Flying from Baltimore to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$118Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$263Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$287Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$316Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$317Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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