Cheap flights from Baltimore to San Francisco (BWI - SFO) from $43

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/26. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
BWI — SFO
oct. 2 — oct. 91

The best prices from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco are usually found in February or January, booked 37 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Baltimore (BWI) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best BWI to SFO flight in 2023: compare Baltimore to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$43
High demand for flights, 34% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 33% potential price drop
From Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco
One-way flight from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco

BWI - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 44% on the overall cost on flights from Baltimore to San Francisco.

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

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 53 days in advance, which can save you up to 31% on flights from Baltimore to San Francisco compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 53 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $569. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $647.

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

Flights from Baltimore to San Francisco lean towards being more expensive in June. Prices are generally better when you fly from Baltimore to San Francisco in February, with the cheapest ticket starting at $237.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Baltimore to San Francisco (BWI - SFO)?

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 morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 28% on airfare.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Baltimore to San Francisco

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Cheap Baltimore to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

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One-way flights to San Francisco from Baltimore

The cheapest one-way flights from Baltimore to San Francisco
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dom. 11/19

1 stop13h 59m

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mié. 11/29

1 stop21h 47m

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BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 12/2

1 stop13h 58m

San Francisco

lun. 12/11

1 stop8h 58m

Baltimore/WashingtonSan Francisco

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BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

dom. 10/15

2 stops25h 45m

San Francisco

vie. 10/20

1 stop19h 50m

Baltimore/WashingtonSan Francisco

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BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 11/16

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

vie. 12/1

1 stop12h 22m

Baltimore/WashingtonSan Francisco

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BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 10/9

2 stops28h 43m

San Francisco

jue. 10/12

1 stop15h 50m

Baltimore/WashingtonSan Francisco

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BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 11/2

1 stop9h 46m

San Francisco

mar. 11/7

1 stop14h 56m

Baltimore/WashingtonSan Francisco

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BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 10/31

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

jue. 11/2

1 stop7h 10m

Baltimore/WashingtonSan Francisco

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BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 11/11

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

vie. 12/1

1 stop7h 31m

Baltimore/WashingtonSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 10/30

1 stop7h 29m

San Francisco

dom. 11/5

1 stop14h 15m

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Deals found on 9/27

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Baltimore to San Francisco, such as American Airlines, Delta and Frontier. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,023 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Sun Country Air
7.4
Good
94 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Baltimore to San Francisco flights.

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 47m for a nonstop flight. There are 3 flights from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco per day from 8 airlines.

Can I find flights from Baltimore to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Baltimore to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $197, but on average you can expect to pay $206.

Are there nonstop flights from Baltimore to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Baltimore to San Francisco under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Baltimore to San Francisco is less than $387.

Are there last-minute flights available from Baltimore to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Baltimore to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

How popular is this Baltimore to San Francisco flight route?

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Baltimore to San Francisco round-trip?

Currently priced at $197, 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. Frontier is 60% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Baltimore to San Francisco?

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

Consider United Airlines (82%), ANA (80%) or Air New Zealand (73%) 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 $209. While the most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - San Francisco) can be booked for $98 on average our data indicates $1,070 when flying from Baltimore to San Francisco.

What does BWI to SFO mean?

BWI stands for Baltimore/Washington Airport, while SFO stands for San Francisco Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry.

Other flights to San Francisco

Alternative routes for Baltimore to San Francisco

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Top 8 airlines flying from Baltimore to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Baltimore to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$146Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$149Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$185Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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JetBlueCheapest$199Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Sun Country AirCheapest$249Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
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DeltaCheapest$258Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$268Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from Baltimore to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from Baltimore to San Francisco
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0%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
40%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
0%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Baltimore to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Baltimore to San Francisco
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