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$122+ Cheap flights from Maryland to San Francisco (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 8/21. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — SFO
Aug 19 — Aug 261
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Cheap flight deals from Maryland to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Maryland to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$262
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$122
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$532 or less

Good one-way deal

$258 or less
From Maryland to San Francisco
One-way flight from Maryland to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 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 August 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Maryland to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Maryland to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Maryland to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Maryland to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 8/164:07 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 21mFrontier
Mon 8/2510:29 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop20h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/13$262
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 8/137:30 amIAD - SFO
1 stop16h 51mFrontier
Wed 8/208:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop19h 30mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$263
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/271:00 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops37h 14mFrontier
Tue 9/26:50 amSFO - DCA
1 stop26h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Tue 8/199:30 amIAD - SFO
2 stops14h 51mFrontier
Fri 9/511:57 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 05mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 9/71:00 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops13h 48mFrontier
Sat 9/1310:49 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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.
Sun 10/56:10 amIAD - SFO
2 stops19h 52mFrontier
Wed 10/88:00 amSFO - IAD
2 stops37h 11mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$265
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/84:55 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 19mJetBlue
Mon 11/109:45 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 02mJetBlue
Deal found 8/12$265
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/288:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 9/36:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/13$266
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/31:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop12h 33mFrontier
Sun 9/76:29 amSFO - DCA
1 stop26h 41mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/309:50 amIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 37mDelta
Wed 10/811:25 amSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Deal found 8/13$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/244:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 41mDelta
Fri 11/712:35 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Deal found 8/13$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/14. 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 8/288:00 amIAD - SFO
2 stops18h 14mFrontier
Wed 9/36:50 amSFO - IAD
2 stops11h 49mFrontier
Deal found 8/14$268

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Maryland 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maryland to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Maryland

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

6:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

12:15 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/27

7:45 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

5:20 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$264

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/25

6:40 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

5:20 am-5:40 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$264

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/25

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

5:20 am-6:20 pm

2 stops10h 00m

$264

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/30

11:40 am-5:35 pm

2 stops8h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 11/3

6:10 am-6:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$264

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/1

9:50 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-5:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

9:50 am-2:27 pm

1 stop7h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

11:25 am-11:01 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

6:16 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

12:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/23

3:35 pm-10:25 pm

2 stops9h 50m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

5:15 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 35m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

1:30 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$268

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Best time to book a flight from Maryland to San Francisco

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Maryland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 MD to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Maryland 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 August 14, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Maryland to San Francisco as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Maryland to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Maryland to San Francisco. 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 August 14, 2025.

The most flights from USMD to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Maryland 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 airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Maryland?

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Maryland to San Francisco. It is only a 11.8 mi journey from San Francisco (SFO) to San Francisco’s city center.

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $122. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Maryland to San Francisco for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Maryland to San Francisco?

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

    Consider Southwest (82%), ANA (80%) or Virgin Australia (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Maryland to San Francisco.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $132. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $217 on average our data indicates $1,165 when flying from Maryland to San Francisco.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Maryland to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 Maryland to San Francisco

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Maryland to San Francisco. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$274Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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