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$154+ 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 1/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — SFO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
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The best prices from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco are usually found in January or February, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 November 20, 2024.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

January

Round-trip from

$292
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$154
(United Airlines)
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 11/284:09 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Sun 12/2911:59 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$290
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/106:13 amBWI - SFO
1 stop9h 45mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/111:58 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Thu 12/126:00 amBWI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Mon 12/167:25 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/18$308
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/117:00 amBWI - SFO
1 stop12h 16mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/128:00 amSFO - BWI
1 stop18h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$311
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Mon 12/912:56 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop9h 54mMultiple Airlines
Fri 12/137:00 amSFO - BWI
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$326
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/65:25 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop8h 43mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/1510:52 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/139:40 amBWI - SFO
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Mon 12/166:15 amSFO - BWI
2 stops13h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$332

Find flights from Baltimore to San Francisco within your budget

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 2/15

6:13 am-12:47 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 2/18

12:32 am-10:34 am

1 stop7h 02m

$292

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/21

6:15 am-9:39 am

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

Tue 1/28

5:14 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$294

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/24

12:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 1/30

2:33 pm-12:38 am

1 stop7h 05m

$308

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 1/6

2:16 pm-12:21 am

1 stop13h 05m

San Francisco

Thu 1/9

6:00 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

$309

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 12/11

7:00 am-4:16 pm

1 stop12h 16m

San Francisco

Thu 12/12

8:00 am-5:30 am

1 stop18h 30m

$311

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/13

12:56 pm-7:50 pm

1 stop9h 54m

San Francisco

Sat 12/28

11:47 pm-11:24 am

1 stop8h 37m

$321

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 12/13

9:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 12/16

6:15 am-10:55 pm

2 stops13h 40m

$332

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/22

6:00 am-12:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$154

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 1/4

3:20 pm-9:01 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$159

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/16

7:35 am-5:13 pm

2 stops12h 38m

$162

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Justfly.comPrice 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

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Travel insights for flights from Baltimore to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Baltimore to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 15, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Baltimore to San Francisco is 90 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Baltimore to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 November 20, 2024.

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 afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 32% on airfare.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Baltimore to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Baltimore to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Baltimore to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Baltimore 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from BWI to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (6 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Thursday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

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 November 20, 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Baltimore to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Frontier and Delta. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 45m for a nonstop flight. There are 4 flights from Baltimore/Washington to San Francisco per day from 8 airlines.

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

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

    Currently priced at $292, American Airlines will fly you from Baltimore to San Francisco and back. In addition to American Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $294 and $308, respectively. American Airlines is 33% 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 United Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $154. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, 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 United Airlines (93%), Virgin Australia (91%) or Air New Zealand (91%) 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 $208. While the most popular route (Baltimore/Washington - San Francisco) can be booked for $196 on average our data indicates $1,248 when flying from Baltimore to San Francisco.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Baltimore to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    The majority of Denver visitors spend their time at Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Denver can rent one for about $60 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Charlotte?

    If you're on a layover in Charlotte and looking for things to do, consider visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or Ovens Auditorium. Those on a layover in Charlotte interested in visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or Ovens Auditorium can do so by traveling 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas. Those looking to explore during their layover in Charlotte can rent a car from Charlotte Douglas for about $52 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Baltimore to San Francisco flights?

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Baltimore to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Baltimore 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$101Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$194FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$249Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Sun Country AirCheapest$306Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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