Baltimore (BWI) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
2 airlines fly nonstop from Baltimore (BWI) to San Francisco (SFO): Southwest Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,452 miles (3,946 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Columbus, Denver and Indianapolis and more.
Airlines flying nonstop from BWI to SFO
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book BWI to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
BWI to SFO with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Sacramento (SMF)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)Southwest Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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BWI to SFO: common questions
Which airlines fly nonstop from BWI to SFO?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Baltimore (BWI) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Baltimore from San Francisco by plane?
Baltimore (BWI) and San Francisco (SFO) are 2,452 miles (3,946 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book BWI to SFO award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
How many miles does BWI to SFO cost?
It depends on the program: each prices the route from its own chart or dynamically. The Award Flight Pricer compares 30+ programs for BWI to SFO with taxes and fees.
Where can I connect between Baltimore and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Columbus (CMH), Denver (DEN), Indianapolis (IND), Salt Lake City (SLC) and Pittsburgh (PIT). On 24 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Denver.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.