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Direct flights are typically not offered between San Diego and Baltimore. Instead, you can plan on having either one or two layovers. If you have one layover, your flight will typically be operated by Frontier or Delta. Your layover may take place in a city such as Atlanta or Las Vegas.

If you choose to drive from the city center to San Diego International Airport, you can expect the journey to last around 10 to 15 minutes unless there is extra congestion on the roads. Public transit is also an option, like bus line 992, which will bring you to the airport in approximately 15 to 20 minutes.

You can always drive from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to the city center, a trip that will take you around 25 to 30 minutes in total. Otherwise, you can opt for public transit, including bus line 75 and the MARC tram, which will bring you to central Baltimore in approximately 50 minutes.

If you would like access to your own vehicle, you can rent a car directly from ​​Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport. The rental car companies are located in a separate facility near the airport that can be reached by a free shuttle. Some of the companies in this facility include Avis, Budget, and Enterprise.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Baltimore flights:

• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

Only Southwest operates flights between San Diego and Baltimore.

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

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

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

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

Only Economy Class is available on flights from San Diego to Baltimore.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $299 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $425 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$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 Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

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

• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Los Angeles Los Angeles (LAX) - 13% of one-stop connections
• Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) - 12% of one-stop connections

Charlotte Douglas (CLT) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 19% on the San Diego to Baltimore route. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $404 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $497, a difference of $93. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

Some of the most popular sights in Baltimore are Inner Harbor, M&T Bank Stadium and Oriole Park At Camden Yards. These are among the most viewed places in Baltimore on KAYAK.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Baltimore takes 4h 57m, covering 2,289 miles.

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

• Earliest: departs at 6:15 am and lands at 11:12 am
• Latest: departs at 10:40 pm and lands at 3:37 am.

The flight takes about 4h 57m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 14% above the route average of $422. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

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.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $258 to $2,242. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Baltimore are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $143, which is 42% below the typical average for this route.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 13m, compared with 7h 28m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 41m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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

Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $25 for economy cars. Top options include:
· NextCar
· Hertz
· Dollar
· Thrifty
· Budget

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Baltimore range from $340 to $520, with an average of $422 over the past 12 months. Anything below $340 counts as a good deal.

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