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

• Earliest: departs at 8:05 am and lands at 2:02 pm
• Latest: departs at 2:35 pm and lands at 8:32 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 57m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Baltimore to Sacramento:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Baltimore to Sacramento takes 5h 57m, covering 2,388 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 Baltimore to Sacramento range from $402 to $603, with an average of $485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $402 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 13% above the $485 route average. Book 17 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $325 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $595 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$90 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Baltimore to Sacramento flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

One-way fares from Baltimore to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $161, which is 36% below the typical average for this route.

Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $59 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Payless

Flights from Baltimore to Sacramento usually depart from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 34% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 18% of one-stop connections
• San Diego (SAN) - 11% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 17% on flights from Baltimore to Sacramento. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $456 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $548, a difference of $92.

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

Only Southwest operates flights between Baltimore and Sacramento.

Flying via Lambert-St Louis (STL) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 57m, compared with 7h 05m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) and 7h 10m via Ontario (ONT).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Baltimore to Sacramento flights:

• 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:

• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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