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

• Earliest: departs at 5:30 am and lands at 10:42 am
• Latest: departs at 10:57 pm and lands at 4:09 am.

The flight takes about 5h 12m.

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

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Baltimore takes 5h 12m, 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 San Francisco to Baltimore range from $428 to $634, with an average of $525 over the past 12 months. Anything below $428 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 9% above the $525 route average. Book 9 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $251 round-trip via Orlando (MCO), compared to $542 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 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Night is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Baltimore flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 0%, and evening 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 $372 to $2,288. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from San Francisco to Baltimore are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $167, which is 37% below the typical average for this route.

Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $27 for economy cars. Top options include:

• NextCar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty

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

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while night departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Francisco to Baltimore route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 16m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 44% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 15% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Minneapolis St Paul (MSP) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 20% on flights from San Francisco to Baltimore. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $466 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $579, a difference of $113.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

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

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 23m, compared with 7h 36m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 51m via Salt Lake City (SLC).

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

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

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Baltimore flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: 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 in Economy Class class

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

Yes. Passengers accompanied by furry friends can access the outdoor and indoor pet relief areas on the Airside of Terminal 1B and 1C. The areas are open 24h a day and feature complimentary waste bags and hydration points. Remember to bring along a kennel for your pet to travel in. Only service animals are allowed into the terminals.

SFO passengers can access short-term parking services in the domestic and international car parking garages directly linked to the terminals. There are also long-term parking services north of the terminals at the remote parking lot.

Yes. Before heading out, you can stretch your muscles after a long flight at BWI airport. You can enjoy a guided yoga stretch or work out using the Technogym cardio equipment at the roam fitness near Gate D1 of Concourse D. You can also opt for BWI Cardio Trail on the designated paths on the loop around the terminal.

BWI airport hosts USO Lounge which provides free services to active US military members traveling with their families. This lounge is located adjacent to Baggage Claim 14. The Chesapeake Club Lounge in Concourse E only serves British Airways Club World passengers and The Club at BWI in Concourse D permits passengers to purchase a day pass entry.