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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Baltimore to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 1:17 pm
• Latest: departs at 6:50 pm and lands at 12:57 am.

The flight takes about 6h 07m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Baltimore to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Baltimore to San Francisco takes 6h 07m, covering 2,449 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Baltimore to San Francisco range from $402 to $602, with an average of $497 over the past 12 months. Anything below $402 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $497 route average. Book 8 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $232 round-trip via Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH), compared to $523 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Baltimore to San Francisco flights, with 67% of flights leaving in that window. Evening departures account for 33%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $365 to $2,041. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Baltimore to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Baltimore to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $159, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Baltimore to San Francisco usually depart from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

One-stop flights from Baltimore to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 31% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 10% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 18% on flights from Baltimore to San Francisco. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $454 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $550, a difference of $96.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

2 airlines operate flights between Baltimore and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 28m, compared with 7h 31m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 7h 35m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Baltimore (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Baltimore to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection
• JetBlue: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

If you’re looking for a place to nap, FreshenUp offers three nap rooms that are available for rent. The establishment is inside the International Terminal landside on level G in the main hall. The nap rooms have a bed, mirror, desk, and Wi-Fi. You can access shower facilities for an additional cost. If you’re looking for an overnight stay, book your place at the Grand Hyatt at SFO. The hotel offers day rooms and overnight stays and is connected to SFO via the AirTrain.

Passengers with reduced mobility will have ramps and elevators to access the terminals easily. There are also reserved parking spots, dedicated seating, wheelchair assistance, and accessible restrooms at SFO. Low-vision passengers are welcome to bring service animals to the airport. The airport has braille signage and tactile guide paths, and Aira services are also available at SFO. For hard-of-hearing passengers, SFO has video phones, TTY phones, and visual paging services.

SFO is served by the San Francisco BART, which offers easy connections to downtown, and other train services. Using the SFO BART, you can get to CalTrain trains which travel to cities neighboring San Francisco. SFO is also served by SamTrans buses which are available in Terminals 2, 3, and the International Terminal. You can also take shared-ride shuttles, but reservations are required for these services. Taxis are available outside baggage claim in all terminals and most charge between $47-$67 for a trip downtown.

Nursing rooms are provided for those traveling with infants. They are mostly airside in all terminals, except for Terminal 2, where they’re both airside and landside. If you’re looking for baby changing facilities, they are in the family washrooms around SFO. The airport also has strollers, car seats, and other baby facilities at Cloud of Good. The establishment has three kiosks at SFO, and you can rent these facilities online and pick them up at any of their three kiosks. For the older kids, SFO has play areas around Gates 22, 54A, 58B, 87A, 62, and Boarding Area F.