San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI): 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.
How many miles SFO to BWI costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 22,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SFO to BWI
- Southwest AirlinesNot in an allianceWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to BWI 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
SFO to BWI with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)United Airlines and Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Cleveland (CLE)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Sacramento (SMF)United Airlines, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then Southwest Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Southwest Airlines the whole way
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SFO to BWI: common questions
How many miles does SFO to BWI cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to BWI?
Southwest Airlines and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore (BWI).
How far is San Francisco from Baltimore by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Baltimore (BWI) 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 SFO to BWI 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.
Where can I connect between San Francisco and Baltimore?
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.