What is the cheapest airline that flies from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area?

Delta, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area

How many flights depart from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area on average per day?

52 flights are operational daily from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area as of April 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 6:00PM, with 55% of flights per day taking off in the evening.

How many flights depart from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area on average per week?

As of April 2026, there are 369 flights per week flying from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area. The most common day of the week flights depart is Thu, with 18% of flights taking off on this day.

What airlines fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

United Airlines, Southwest and Frontier are the top three most popular airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Maryland according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 59% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to San Francisco Bay Area. Keep in mind that there are 8 different airlines that fly to San Francisco Bay Area on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area?

Prices for flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area?

As of April 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area.

How old do you have to be to fly from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area?

The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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12:42 pm - 8:50 pm

PHL

SFO

11h 08m

1 stop

8:51 pm - 8:56 am

SFO

PHL

9h 05m

1 stop

$290Frontier

Thu, Jul 9 - Tue, Jul 14

6:43 am - 2:05 pm

PHL

SFO

10h 22m

1 stop

8:35 pm - 1:57 pm

SFO

PHL

14h 22m

2 stops

$291Frontier

Fri, Apr 17 - Mon, Apr 20

7:00 am - 5:34 pm

PHL

SFO

13h 34m

1 stop

9:58 am - 5:37 am

SFO

PHL

40h 39m

2 stops

$295Multiple Airlines

Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4

3:55 pm - 9:45 pm

DCA

OAK

8h 50m

1 stop

11:55 pm - 11:05 am

OAK

DCA

8h 10m

1 stop

$297Southwest

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 5

5:30 pm - 10:25 pm

IAD

OAK

7h 55m

1 stop

5:00 am - 3:05 pm

OAK

IAD

7h 05m

1 stop

$297Southwest

Wed, Apr 22 - Sat, Apr 25

6:15 am - 12:09 pm

IAD

SJC

8h 54m

1 stop

10:20 pm - 9:10 am

SJC

IAD

7h 50m

1 stop

$302Delta

Sun, Aug 16 - Mon, Aug 24

6:10 am - 12:09 pm

DCA

SJC

8h 59m

1 stop

7:15 am - 7:20 pm

SJC

DCA

9h 05m

1 stop

$302Delta

Sun, Aug 16 - Sun, Aug 23

9:00 am - 11:01 pm

IAD

SFO

17h 01m

2 stops

10:15 pm - 10:12 am

SFO

IAD

8h 57m

1 stop

$302Multiple Airlines

Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

7:10 am - 1:15 pm

IAD

OAK

9h 05m

1 stop

6:46 am - 5:41 pm

OAK

IAD

7h 55m

1 stop

$309Alaska Airlines

Tue, Apr 28 - Wed, Apr 29

8:59 am - 2:08 pm

DCA

SJC

8h 09m

1 stop

10:22 am - 9:00 pm

SJC

DCA

7h 38m

1 stop

$315Alaska Airlines

Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20

JetBlue flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area

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Sep 2

DCA5:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

10h 31m

1 stop

SFO12:31 amSan Francisco

Sep 7

SFO10:17 pmSan Francisco

8h 53m

1 stop

DCA10:10 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$326

JetBlue

Jul 22

DCA2:55 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

12h 36m

1 stop

SFO12:31 amSan Francisco

Jul 26

SFO11:48 pmSan Francisco

8h 52m

1 stop

DCA11:40 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

$352

Frontier flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area

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Frontier

Apr 10

PHL12:26 pmPhiladelphia

9h 53m

1 stop

SFO7:19 pmSan Francisco

Apr 15

SFO10:38 pmSan Francisco

9h 15m

1 stop

PHL10:53 amPhiladelphia

$290

Frontier

Apr 10

PHL8:25 pmPhiladelphia

31h 03m

1 stop

SFO12:28 amSan Francisco

Apr 13

SFO10:03 pmSan Francisco

11h 49m

1 stop

PHL12:52 pmPhiladelphia

$291

Frontier

Apr 15

PHL11:58 amPhiladelphia

12h 41m

2 stops

SFO9:39 pmSan Francisco

Apr 21

SFO8:40 amSan Francisco

17h 54m

1 stop

PHL5:34 amPhiladelphia

$292

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Thu 7/9

12:42 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop11h 08m

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Tue 7/14

8:51 pm-8:56 am

1 stop9h 05m

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Fri 4/17

6:43 am-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 22m

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8:35 pm-1:57 pm

2 stops14h 22m

$291

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Philadelphia

Fri 5/1

7:00 am-5:34 pm

1 stop13h 34m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

9:58 am-5:37 am

2 stops40h 39m

$295

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

3:55 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Oakland

Tue 5/5

11:55 pm-11:05 am

1 stop8h 10m

$297

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Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/22

5:30 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Oakland

Sat 4/25

5:00 am-3:05 pm

1 stop7h 05m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/16

6:15 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San Jose

Mon 8/24

10:20 pm-9:10 am

1 stop7h 50m

$302

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/16

6:10 am-12:09 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San Jose

Sun 8/23

7:15 am-7:20 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$302

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IAD - SFO

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/6

9:00 am-11:01 pm

2 stops17h 01m

San Francisco

Sun 5/10

10:15 pm-10:12 am

1 stop8h 57m

$302

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

7:10 am-1:15 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Oakland

Wed 4/29

6:46 am-5:41 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$309

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/12

8:59 am-2:08 pm

1 stop8h 09m

San Jose

Wed 5/20

10:22 am-9:00 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$315

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How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $397. If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco Bay Area during the month of February, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $397.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area from Maryland is on a Thursday. momondo users have found tickets for Thursday departures for as low as $678. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to depart from Maryland because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $1,034.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area is at noon. Flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area during this time can be as low as $584. In contrast, the most expensive time of day to depart to San Francisco Bay Area is in the evening when prices are around $1,196.

What is the cheapest Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area flight route?

Fly from Baltimore/Washington to San Jose for the best Maryland - San Francisco Bay Area flight prices

How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Maryland when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco Bay Area for around $428 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco Bay Area from Maryland for as low as $374 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area.

Cheap Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area

Fastest flight time	5h 35m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in San Francisco Bay Area	6 airports

The fastest flight from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area takes 5h 35m

Direct flights go from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area every day.

There are 6 airports in San Francisco Bay Area. From Maryland there are direct flights to San Jose (SJC), San Francisco (SFO).

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Frequently asked questions about flying from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area

When did momondo last update prices for flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area?
Prices for flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area?
As of April 2026, there are 10 operators available to choose from for flights from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area.
How old do you have to be to fly from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area?
The minimum age a child must be to fly alone is five but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service will have their own age restrictions, including rules around flight length, timings, and stopovers. We always recommend checking with the individual airline you are booking with to travel from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?
The required travel and health documents for your San Francisco Bay Area trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at San Francisco Bay Area. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area?
momondo data reveals that the most frequently booked plane model on the route from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area is Boeing 737 MAX 8, representing 17.70% of all bookings. The subsequent popular models are Airbus A320-100/200 at 10.68%, Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) at 10.02%, and Airbus A320neo at 8.58%.

Best airlines flying from Maryland to San Francisco Bay Area

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Frontier	PriceFrom $123	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,003 reviews	Search Frontier flights
Sun Country Air	PriceFrom $142	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.8 338 reviews	Search Sun Country Air flights
Spirit Airlines	PriceFrom $159	Free Cancellation	Rating 6.3 8,578 reviews	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Delta	PriceFrom $256	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,371 reviews	Search Delta flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $287	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,532 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $308	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.1 11,548 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $316	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 12,154 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $317	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,339 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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