2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (Washington, D.C.).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Southwest Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
| United Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | BWI Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
31 miles (50 km) from the city centre. 27.1 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route |
|---|---|
| Train | MARC Penn Line or Amtrak from BWI Rail Station (free shuttle bus from terminal) to Washington Union Station |
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. Washington, D.C. uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Southwest Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 2,451 miles (3,944 km) between the airports.
Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
MARC Penn Line or Amtrak from BWI Rail Station (free shuttle bus from terminal) to Washington Union Station.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.