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$128+ 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 4/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — SFO
Mar 28 — Apr 41
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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 February 26, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/76:41 pm
DCA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 17m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/146:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop12h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$246
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/102:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 09m
Frontier
Thu 3/126:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/23$247
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:41 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 53m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/279:00 am
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop17h 50m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/242:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Wed 4/227:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop11h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/23$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/239:41 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 53m
Frontier
Sat 5/210:38 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop16h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 2/22$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/188:00 am
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop15h 09m
Frontier
Wed 3/259:04 pm
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 2/22$250
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 3/247:00 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 04m
Delta
Wed 4/15:50 am
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 02m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$251
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Wed 4/224:39 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 58m
Delta
Sat 4/255:50 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop7h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/24$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:00 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Thu 4/239:19 pm
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops19h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 2/24$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/228:00 am
DCA
-
SFO
2 stops13h 45m
Frontier
Sat 4/256:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/22$252
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/262:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 03m
Frontier
Tue 3/106:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 2/24$253
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/176:00 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Tue 4/2111:13 am
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop15h 27m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$254

Find 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 February 26, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$246
(Expedia)

One-way from

$128
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$417

Good round-trip deal

$478 or less

Good one-way deal

$216 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-San Francisco flight deals.
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From Maryland to San Francisco
One-way flight from Maryland to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026
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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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 February 26, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Maryland to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

7:00 am-3:59 pm

1 stop11h 59m

San Francisco

Tue 5/12

6:00 am-6:43 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/24

6:37 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 5/2

10:32 am-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/8

5:32 pm-10:36 pm

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

11:59 pm-11:32 am

1 stop8h 33m

$267

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Tue 4/7

6:12 am-9:30 am

Nonstop6h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 4/12

11:35 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$289

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Fri 5/15

6:06 pm-9:24 pm

Nonstop6h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 5/26

11:20 pm-7:50 am

Nonstop5h 30m

$289

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/21

9:55 am-5:30 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 4/21

7:40 pm-8:25 am

2 stops9h 45m

$290

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/12

3:35 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop11h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 5/18

9:30 pm-9:44 am

1 stop9h 14m

$297

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

8:15 pm-7:40 am

1 stop8h 25m

$297

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Tue 4/7

1:27 pm-7:37 pm

1 stop9h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

8:40 am-5:15 pm

Nonstop5h 35m

$299

PhiladelphiaSan Francisco

PHL - SFO

PHLSFO

Philadelphia

Wed 3/18

5:00 pm-11:19 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

5:01 pm-5:41 am

1 stop9h 40m

$309

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Best time to book a flight from Maryland to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Maryland with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to San Francisco (average of $102). Flying from Maryland to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 February 26, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Maryland to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 54% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 February 26, 2026.

The most flights from USMD to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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?

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Maryland to San Francisco in 6h 18m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2513 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • 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 $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 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 Air New Zealand (80%), Virgin Australia (70%) or United Airlines (68%) 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 $138. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $222 on average, our data indicates $1,352 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Maryland to San Francisco (average of $102). Flying from Maryland to San Francisco in September is currently the most expensive (average of $289). 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 Maryland to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 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 February 26, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$105Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$286Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$292Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$308Average$357FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$308Average$589FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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