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Overview: San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD flight

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Flights from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD depart on average 53 times per day, taking around 8h 25m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $219 (€175) but you can travel from only $171 (€137) by bus.

There are 2 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:08, the last at 23:55. The fastest flight covers the 2451 miles (3945 km) distance in 5h 14m. May is the cheapest month to fly.

Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $171 (€137)
Distance
2451 miles (3945 km)
Average flight duration
8h 25m
Cheapest ticket price
$219 (€175)
Flights per day
53
Direct flights
2
Fastest flight
5h 14m
First flight
12:08 AM
Last flight
11:55 PM
Cheapest Month
May
Cheapest Day
Tue
High Season
Jan - Mar
Low Season
Apr - Jun
Best time to book
35 days
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
Cheapest alternative travel mode
Bus from $171 (€137)

The cheapest and fastest flights from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD

Showing times and prices for May 03

Cheapest price

$239

Average price

$439

Fastest journey

5 h 14 m

Average duration

6 h 51 m

Flights per day

3

Distance

3945 km

Cheap tickets

The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.

The average ticket from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD will cost around $439 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $239.

Fast flights

Of the 3 flights that leave San Francisco, CA for Baltimore, MD onSun, May 03, 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.

On Sun, May 03 the direct flights cover the 3945 km distance in an average of 6 h 51 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 14 m .

On Sun, May 03 the longest flights will take 7 h 59 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.

  • American Airlines
    7:59 AM7h59
    San Francisco, CA
    3:58 PMBaltimore, MD
    $2391One-way
    0 transfers
  • United
    5:00 AM5h14
    San Francisco, CA
    10:14 AMBaltimore, MD
    $5251One-way
    0 transfers
  • American Airlines
    4:00 PM7h20
    San Francisco, CA
    11:20 PMBaltimore, MD
    $5541One-way
    0 transfers

Travel Information

Compare bus, train, and flight for San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $219. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 8h 25m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $219, and a train costs an average of $231.

Distance: 2451 miles (3945 km)

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Train

$344

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$404

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$726

Average price

11h 25m

Average total duration

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8h 25m

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Additional time*

67h 42m

Average total duration

67h 12m

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70h 58m

Average total duration

70h 28m

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Live departures

San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD flight times

The table below shows live departures for San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD flights for today, Friday, May 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.

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ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesTransfers
Tickets
unitedUA60412:45 AM San Francisco International Airport
7h51
11:36 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport0 transfersDirect
american_airlinesAA3070 · AA193012:59 AM San Francisco International Airport
11h05
3:04 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1479 · UA13625:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
7h06
3:06 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2168 · UA17205:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
8h33
4:33 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1198 · AA19275:20 AM San Francisco International Airport
10h07
6:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1459 · AA1051 · AA19275:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h57
6:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA1459 · AA1990 · AA31705:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
11h04
7:34 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA2000 · UA23295:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
8h58
5:28 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2614+envoy_airAA35025:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h30
6:00 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1459 · AA1011+envoy_airAA35045:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
10h52
7:22 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA6029 · UA5370 · UA7096:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
14h27
11:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA6029 · UA10936:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
8h08
5:08 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA369+envoy_airAA40966:15 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h31
6:46 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2476 · UA1710 · UA4506:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
11h32
9:02 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA2091 · UA23296:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
7h58
5:28 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2091 · UA56036:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h39
7:09 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1315 · UA2865 · UA56036:45 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h24
7:09 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
alaska_airlinesAS416 · AS7637:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
19h44
5:44 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1960 · AA31707:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h34
7:34 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2904 · AA2528 · AA28558:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
11h06
10:06 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2904 · AA19278:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
7h27
6:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA444 · UA1710 · UA4508:14 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h48
9:02 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA5937 · UA657 · UA26828:27 AM San Francisco International Airport
11h17
10:44 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA5937 · UA421 · UA7098:27 AM San Francisco International Airport
12h00
11:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA5937 · UA1937 · UA7098:27 AM San Francisco International Airport
12h00
11:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA2348 · UA617 · UA4508:30 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h32
9:02 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA26648:45 AM San Francisco International Airport
5h33
5:18 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport0 transfersDirect
unitedUA2498 · UA26828:55 AM San Francisco International Airport
10h49
10:44 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2414 · AA1685 · AA22519:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
11h09
11:09 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2414 · AA3272 · AA22519:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
11h09
11:09 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
alaska_airlinesAS1476 · AS7639:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
17h44
5:44 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2414 · AA1986 · AA28559:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
10h06
10:06 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA2414 · AA2047 · AA22519:00 AM San Francisco International Airport
11h09
11:09 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA487 · AA28559:08 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h58
10:06 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA487 · AA31709:08 AM San Francisco International Airport
7h26
7:34 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1949 · AA225110:06 AM San Francisco International Airport
10h03
11:09 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1949 · AA2747 · AA131810:06 AM San Francisco International Airport
10h50
11:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
unitedUA565 · UA70910:11 AM San Francisco International Airport
10h16
11:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1954 · UA45010:25 AM San Francisco International Airport
7h37
9:02 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS656 · AS76310:25 AM San Francisco International Airport
16h19
5:44 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA643 · UA1937 · UA70910:38 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h49
11:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport2 transfers
american_airlinesAA1253+republic_airlinesAA450210:42 AM San Francisco International Airport
10h14
11:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1706 · UA268210:50 AM San Francisco International Airport
8h54
10:44 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1604 · UA70911:10 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h17
11:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1557+republic_airlinesAA450211:52 AM San Francisco International Airport
9h04
11:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1671 · UA70912:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
8h27
11:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA1175 · AA225112:06 PM San Francisco International Airport
8h03
11:09 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS580 · AS76312:26 PM San Francisco International Airport
14h18
5:44 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA2121 · UA70912:45 PM San Francisco International Airport
7h42
11:27 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2814 · AA13181:16 PM San Francisco International Airport
7h40
11:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
american_airlinesAA2418+republic_airlinesAA45021:28 PM San Francisco International Airport
7h28
11:56 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS1340 · AS7632:00 PM San Francisco International Airport
12h44
5:44 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1754 · UA16054:15 PM San Francisco International Airport
9h49
5:04 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
alaska_airlinesAS758 · AS7635:31 PM San Francisco International Airport
9h13
5:44 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer
unitedUA1427 · UA16056:25 PM San Francisco International Airport
7h39
5:04 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport1 transfer

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FAQs: San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD Flight

Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD by flight. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest flight, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Baltimore, MD, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

FAQs
Cheap plane tickets from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD can start from as little as $219 (€175) when you book in advance. The average flight ticket price for San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD is $344 (€276) ; however, prices vary depending on the time of day and class and they tend to be more expensive on the day.
The average journey time by plane from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD is 5h 14m to travel the 2451 miles (3945 km) long route. Journey times can vary on weekends and holidays, so use our Journey Planner to search for a specific date.
The earliest flight from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD leaves at 12:08 AM. Plan your trip with the Journey Planner from Omio.
The latest flight from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD leaves at 11:55 PM.
Flights from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD generally leave from San Francisco International Airport and arrive in Baltimore/Washington International Airport.San Francisco International Airport is 0 miles (1 km) away from San Francisco, CA city centre and Baltimore/Washington International Airport is 1 miles (2 km) from Baltimore, MD city centre.
The cheapest month for a flight from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD is May.
It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between San Francisco, CA and Baltimore, MD including taking a bus, train, and flight.
Since neither San Francisco, CA nor Baltimore, MD are in the Schengen Area, passport requirements depend on the specific immigration rules of United States and United States. Entry and visa requirements can be subject to change. For the latest information, check with your destination's embassy or consulate.
There is a time difference of 3 h between San Francisco, CA and Baltimore, MD all year round.
The best events to attend in Baltimore, MD include:
  • Preakness Stakes, a prestigious horse race held annually at Pimlico Race Course, attracting thousands of spectators
  • Baltimore Book Festival, a celebration of literature featuring author readings, panel discussions, and book signings
  • Artscape, the largest free arts festival in the country showcasing local artists, live performances, and interactive art installations.
Some of the most interesting sights to explore in Baltimore, MD are:
  • Fort McHenry National Monument, a historic site known for its role in the War of 1812 and birthplace of the U.S. national anthem
  • National Aquarium, a renowned facility featuring diverse marine life exhibits and conservation programs
  • Baltimore Museum of Art, home to an extensive collection of 19th-century, modern, and contemporary art
  • Inner Harbor, a vibrant waterfront area with shops, restaurants, and attractions like the Maryland Science Center
  • American Visionary Art Museum, showcasing unique and innovative works by self-taught artists.
The best holidays to experience in Baltimore, MD include:
  • Independence Day, vibrant fireworks and festive celebrations throughout the city
  • Labor Day, pleasant weather perfect for outdoor activities and events
  • Memorial Day, honoring veterans with parades and a lively atmosphere.
The best things to do in Baltimore, MD include:
  • Walk through Fell's Point, a charming historic district with cobblestone streets, pubs, and boutiques
  • Enjoy a scenic stroll through Patterson Park, a large urban park offering beautiful views, walking trails, and a historic pagoda
  • Attend a performance at the Hippodrome Theatre, a beautifully restored venue hosting Broadway shows and concerts
  • Visit the Maryland Zoo, home to a wide variety of animals and engaging exhibits
  • Explore the Walters Art Museum, featuring a diverse collection of art from around the world.
The best season to visit Baltimore, MD is Spring or Fall. The best weather to explore Baltimore, MD is during April-May or September-October.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD among Omio's users.
For domestic flights we recommend to arrive 1.5 to 2 hours before departure. Please check the website of your departure airport if in doubt. Some airports may offer booking time slots for security checks or offer additional information on when to get there based on time of day.
Most airlines permit carry-on bags that fit within specific dimensions (e.g., 22 x 14 x 9 inches or 56 x 36 x 23 cm), including handles and wheels. Bags must fit in the overhead bin or under the seat in front of you.
Many airlines impose weight limits, commonly ranging between 7 kg (15 lbs) and 12 kg (26 lbs). Typically, passengers are allowed one carry-on bag and one personal item (for example a purse, laptop bag, or backpack). Personal items must fit under the seat in front of you. Budget Airlines (like Ryanair or Wizz Air) have stricter size and weight limits, often requiring fees for larger carry-ons. Full-Service Airlines have more lenient policies, sometimes including more spacious dimensions or higher weight limits depending on your ticket class.
The list of items prohibited on an airplane varies by country and airline, but in general, the following items are not allowed in carry-on or checked baggage: Weapons and self-defence items, sharp objects, flammable materials, explosives, toxic substances, or liquids over 100ml (except for medications and baby essentials). In checked baggage, firearms (without authorization), explosives, large lithium batteries, and hazardous chemicals are prohibited. Electronic cigarettes must be in carry-on bags, while alcohol and dry ice have restrictions. Always check with your airline for specific regulations.
The currency used in the United States is the US Dollar (USD). For travelers, using cards is generally more convenient and widely accepted, especially credit and debit cards, while cash is useful for small purchases or places that do not accept cards.
In Baltimore, MD, travelers should be cautious of pickpocketing and purse snatching, especially in crowded areas like Inner Harbor and public transit. Avoid walking alone at night in less populated neighborhoods. Common scams include overcharging by unofficial taxi drivers and distractions used to steal valuables. Staying alert, using trusted transportation, and securing personal belongings can help ensure a safer visit.
Pack lightweight, versatile clothing suitable for the destination's climate, and use secure, lockable luggage to protect belongings. Keep essential items like travel documents, medication, and valuables in a carry-on bag for easy access. Use packing organizers or cubes to maximize space and maintain order. Lastly, include a small first aid kit and personal hygiene items for added comfort during travel.

popular airports

Popular airports from San Francisco, CA to Baltimore, MD

San Francisco
Baltimore
The major airport for departures in San Francisco is San Francisco International Airport. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at San Francisco International Airport for your trip from San Francisco to Baltimore.
Amenities at airport
WifiWifi
ShoppingShopping
ParkingParking
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
ShowerShower
LoungeLounge
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information
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
US-101, exit 423A
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport.
Shopping
Shopping
  • Shops are located in all terminals, including DFS Duty-Free and Burberry.
Parking
Parking
  • Parking available in the Domestic and International Garages, approximately 1.9€ ($2) per 15 minutes.
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps, toilets.
WC
WC
  • Available throughout the airport.
Shower
Shower
  • Yes
Lounge
Lounge
  • Lounges available, including the United Club and Delta Sky Club.
Lost and Found Office
Lost and Found Office
  • Located in the main hall of the Domestic Terminal.
Public transit options for San Francisco International Airport
  • Buses: SamTrans 292, 397, 398, KX
  • Metro: BART Yellow Line

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