Flights from BWI to SFO

2 airlines fly nonstop from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to San Francisco International Airport. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Washington, D.C.) to San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco).

Distance
2,451 mi
Nonstop flight
Varies
Time difference
−3h
Nonstop airlines
2

Fares from BWI to SFO

Checking today’s fares with the airlines.

Nonstop flights

AirlineFromTo
Southwest AirlinesBWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall AirportSFO San Francisco International Airport
United AirlinesBWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall AirportSFO San Francisco International Airport

Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.

Getting from the airport into San Francisco

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

12 miles (19 km) from the city centre. 54.5 million passengers in 2025

HowRouteTimeCost
TrainBART Yellow or Red Line from the International Terminal to downtown San Francisco stationsabout 30mregular BART fare plus a $5.51 airport surcharge

Before you go

Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C.. San Francisco uses the US dollar (USD).

Read the San Francisco guide: when to go, weather, airports and tips

Frequently asked questions

How long is the flight from BWI to SFO?

Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.

Which airlines fly nonstop from BWI to SFO?

As of October 2026, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.

How far is SFO from BWI?

About 2,451 miles (3,944 km) between the airports.

What is the time difference?

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C..

What ID do I need to fly to San Francisco?

Domestic travel within the United States: no passport or visa is needed, but adults must show a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID at airport security.

How do I get from San Francisco International Airport into San Francisco?

BART Yellow or Red Line from the International Terminal to downtown San Francisco stations, about 30 minutes, regular BART fare plus a $5.51 airport surcharge.

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Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.