Flight Time: Baltimore (BWI) to San Diego (SAN)

Nonstop flight time: ~5 hours 40 minutes (2,270 mi / 3,650 km).

Variables

• Wind: Westbound flights face headwinds (+20–40 min); eastbound shorter.
• Route: Great circle over Midwest/Rockies.
• Aircraft: 737, A320, 757 typical.
• Taxi/hold: +15–45 min at each end.

Airlines (Nonstop)

• Southwest (multiple daily)
• Alaska (seasonal)

Connecting Options

Via Dallas (DFW), Phoenix (PHX), Denver (DEN), Chicago (ORD) – 7–10 hrs total.

BWI advantages: easy parking, Southwest hub, often cheaper than DCA/IAD.