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$124 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Baltimore

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Cheapest round-trip
$248
Typical prices: $474-$344
Southwest
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SMF - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$356
Typical prices: $586-$432
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Tue 9/1Sat 9/5
SMF - BWI • Non-stop
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Cheapest • from $272 (round-trip)
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Cheapest • Avg $322 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 40m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Baltimore (SMF-BWI)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Baltimore that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Baltimore

Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:15 pm - 6:30 am
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9h 15m
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12:50 pm - 6:10 pm
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8h 20m
1 stop
$248Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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8:10 pm - 6:30 am
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7h 20m
1 stop
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2:20 pm - 6:55 pm
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7h 35m
1 stop
$272Southwest
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 16
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6:20 pm - 6:30 am
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9h 10m
1 stop
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8:25 am - 11:05 am
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5h 40mnonstop
$280Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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10:40 pm - 6:40 am
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5h 00mnonstop
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1:45 pm - 5:40 pm
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6h 55m
1 stop
$305Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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7:20 am - 5:05 pm
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6h 45m
1 stop
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12:25 pm - 6:35 pm
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9h 10m
2 stops
$317Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Wed, Sep 9
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6:56 am - 5:51 pm
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7h 55m
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3:00 pm - 8:19 pm
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8h 19m
1 stop
$318Delta
Thu, Aug 6 - Wed, Aug 26
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7:18 pm - 6:20 am
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8h 02m
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6:05 am - 12:09 pm
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9h 04m
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$321Delta
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27
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7:25 pm - 5:45 am
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7h 20m
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4:40 pm - 9:35 pm
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7h 55m
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$335Southwest
Tue, Sep 1 - Sat, Sep 5
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6:56 am - 5:51 pm
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7h 55m
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7:39 am - 12:18 pm
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7h 39m
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$338Delta
Mon, Oct 19 - Tue, Oct 27
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7:25 pm - 5:45 am
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7h 20m
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3:25 pm - 9:35 pm
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9h 10m
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$340Southwest
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Baltimore flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Baltimore to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Baltimore?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore departing in September.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Baltimore?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Baltimore clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Baltimore on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Baltimore. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Friday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Baltimore?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Baltimore, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Baltimore is September, where tickets cost $403 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and July, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $543 and $513 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to Baltimore?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $547, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Baltimore, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Baltimore, you should book around 3 weeks before departure, which saves you about 15% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 14 weeks before departure.

Expert advice

Expert advice for your flight from Sacramento to Baltimore

 
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Bill Fink

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Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

Good to know

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$124
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 5% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 3% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to Baltimore

When to book flights from Sacramento to Baltimore

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Baltimore based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Baltimore

  • How can I get from IAD to Baltimore on public transportation?

    You can take the subway from the Silver Line Center Platform at IAD to Union Station. At the Amtrak platform, you can board a train bound for Baltimore Penn Station. Subways depart every 15 minutes and Amtraks depart hourly. Once-daily buses are also available from IAD to Baltimore Downtown Bus Terminal, with one change at Union Station.

  • What are some common layover cities on a cheap flight from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    Denver is one of the most popular connection cities for cheap flights from Sacramento to Baltimore that have one stop. Another common connection city is Seattle. You can also find flights that stop in Las Vegas, Salt Lake City, Atlanta, and Charlotte. On two-stop flights, Las Vegas is often paired with Orlando, Miami, or Tampa.

  • Is a cheap ticket from Sacramento to Baltimore worth it if I have to self-transfer?

    Cheap tickets can be a great bargain if you've got the time. But before you buy such a ticket, make sure that the duration of the connection where you need to make the self-transfer leaves you enough time to deplane, collect any baggage, possibly get to another terminal for the next leg of your flight, check-in, and go through security again.

  • Do any cheap flights from Sacramento to Baltimore allow me to bring a lot of luggage?

    A cheap flight aboard Southwest allows one carry-on and two checked bags for every Wanna Get Away ticket, Southwest's basic economy ticket. A Southwest carry-on must be within 24 x 16 x 10 inches. There is no specific weight restriction. Each checked bag must weigh no more than 50 lb and be within total dimensions of 62 inches.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore was $124 for a one-way ticket and $272 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Baltimore?

    No

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    American Airlines, JetBlue, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Baltimore flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 8 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Baltimore flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Baltimore, with SkyTeam being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to Baltimore on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Baltimore, Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Baltimore are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $499 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $435 and an overall rating of 7.9.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Baltimore.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Baltimore from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Baltimore with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and BWI can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Baltimore from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Baltimore

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $238 or less one-way and $472 or less round-trip.
  • The Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is a hub for the regional airline West Air. The Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is a hub for Southwest, AirTran Airways, Metro Jet, and others. You can find some of the cheapest tickets from SMF to BWI aboard Southwest Airlines.
  • If you can't find exactly the ticket you're looking for from SMF to BWI or you want to fly non-stop, consider landing at the Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), which is located a little over an hour's drive southwest of Baltimore. IAD is a hub for United, an airline that offers some of the cheapest flights from Sacramento.
  • If you are interested in relaxing in an exclusive lounge as you wait for your flight to Baltimore, you are in luck. The Sacramento International Airport features the Escape Lounge, located in both terminals, airside. Any ticketed passenger can access this lounge by paying an entrance fee at the door.
  • Delta Air Lines offers Unaccompanied Minor service on flights from SMF to BWI with one stop in Salt Lake City (SLC). Because there is a connection, your child will have to be at least 8 years old to fly alone on this flight. In SLC, Unaccompanied Minors can enjoy waiting in the Delta Sky Zone, a supervised lounge designed for kids flying alone.
  • To rent a car at BWI, you can board a complimentary bus that departs from the arrivals curb about every 10 minutes, bound for the Rental Car Facility. If you will be driving with children younger than 8 or shorter than 4 feet 9 inches tall in your BWI rental in Mayland, remember to reserve an add-on child safety seat.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Baltimore?

 
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Reviews of the top 3 airlines serving from Sacramento to Baltimore

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Baltimore. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
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7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4235 reviews
8.1Boarding
8.6Crew
7.0Food
8.0Comfort
7.5Entertainment
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

2.0 MediocreDawn, Jun 2026
BUF - BWI
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Flight coming out of Buffalo was delayed, so we had to be rescheduled on another flight from Baltimore to Phoenix which means we had a long layover and got home 3.5 hours late. Shuttle to parking stopped at 10pm, so we had to pay for an Uber to the parking lot and got charged an extra day of parking since it was after midnight. Not the best experience. Long day!

Was fine, delayed and feels like southwest is always late

The entire experience from boarding to landing was amazing! The crew were very friendly. Will definitely be back.

Delayed flight, lack of information, boarding process is a mess as is the carryon luggage causing issues when leaving the plane….just a poor experience.

Comfortable. Easy. No problems. Just wish they had gf options for snacks.

The crew was very kind and made going to Hawaii relaxing and fun to look forward to! Thank you Southwest for a pleasant flight!

Terrible all around. Left prior review detailing massive delay/cancellation to then rebook travel. Topping on the cake was lost luggage even after travel to ultimate destination was secured on a new plane(s).

Terrible. Even though there’s assigned seating now, they are still the slowest boarding airline of anyone.

It was good from LAX to Phoenix, But the connection in Phoenix to Tulsa was not that great. The staff on both flights were great. The choice of free entertainment was ok nothing to brag about. The 45 min delay because of some electrical issue wasn't great from Phoenix to Tulsa. We sat there with hardly any air, The seat I had was between windows so the side of the plane pushed in on you. My being a bigger man it then made the seating area uncomfortable. The seats on the plane had no power to connect to recharge your phone or anything. I would recommend that they should look into a slot or clamp to hold your phone to enjoy while watching the entertainment choices hands-free. Also make it possible to raise the inner seat by the window be able to raise the arm rest up to make more room for larger people to set more comfortably. I would also say other then that stop price gouging the airfare or nickel and diming everything. Not fair for people having to fly for emergencies and be paying for higher prices due to the season or holidays. Your making your money either way and the cost of flying is still going to be the same regardless if there's 100 people or 200 people.

I am very please with the service received from Southwest. Although there was a refuel stop in Fl before we got the Baltimore. The service and kindness of the staff was excellent.

Flight delayed four separate times. I’m now one hour hours late to landing.

Checkin was good, fllight ws good. Onlly complaint is lack of foot on 6 hour flight from Seattle to Boston. Snacks were flimsy - chips and cookies. could have offered something more substantial for such a long flight. I know you can buy food in airport but for the price you pay for a ticket, they should step up for the passengers.

Long story short, it was one of the better flight experiences I've had in some time when compared with other airlines.

While they turned off most cabin lights to allow people to sleep, I was bothered by how bright the side lights still were. It was still quite bright for me in a window seat, when I wish I could have slept!

Generally on time departures and arrivals, clean planes, sky miles membership provides great benefits (complimentary upgrades, etc).

N Everything was perfect from boarding to assistance to baggage in Tampa

Loved the crew! Sucks that we went from 1 hour and 8 minute layover to a 3 hour layover. But weather sucks like that.

Fast, lovely scenery, great info on the Delta flight screen about landmarks we were flying over. Great landing!

Long flight but comfortable and not freezing as I have experienced on Hawaiian flights to the islands. They gave us blankets just in case. Nice touch.

I took seat 15A in anticipation of window seat, there is no window.

Service was professional and quick. Premium economy seat was comfortable given the class

The staff was extremely helpful and friendly at all times! They went above and beyond to get us into an earlier flight in San Diego to make our connection in SFO possible, because our original flight did actually not make it! I did so much appreciate the UA team and how they made this possible. We also didn’t have seats together on the long flight to Singapore, but they found us seats together last moment with no additional cost! Nobody sat next to us, so that we were able to sleep! Thanks to UA for improving their service and Underpricer for booking this trip! Please be careful: 1,5 hrs for transfer in San Francisco might not be enough time in the future

Over 2.5 hour maintenance delay on first morning flight with no acknowledgement, compensation or even gesture of good will. Aircraft had overnighted at airport so issue should have been addressed prior to boarding. Over 3.5 hours before first slow and deliberate beverage service.

Horrifying Almost 2 million miles. Bring your own food and drink. One coffee or drink every three hours. Have to order meals on app more than 24 hours ahead Tiny and dirty bathrooms

Flight was delayed but more than 90 minutes. This caused me to miss my available windows for pick-up by a friend. I had to pay $125 for an uber back home from the airport which was an added expense that I had not budgeted for my trip. Staff was friendly.

Seat pitch is horrible especially on the 15 hour flight. Gate crew at SFO was Outstanding. The flight crew was also great.

My service dog and I were asked to deplane just before they closed the door - clearly very last minute they couldn’t find the documentation that I have filled out many many times before that is for flying service animals. I purposely purchase 3seats (a whole row) since he is large and not all passengers want to sit next to a dog on a cross country flight. The plane departed with my husband on it!!! They made me fill out a hard copy of the same form and had to reschedule me on a later flight where they could find 3 seats together!! I’ve done this so many times before - clearly the error was on their part in a technology glitch - but really people - do better!! Very traumatic - and my husband had to wait for us when he landed ….so bad. Poor pup was confused and tired.

Late plane. Only one crew on the ground so we b had to wait for Denver flight to come in, board, and depart. At 78 yrs of age I was not pleased trying to get my connection. What really made me angry was the notification you sent me to hurry up or I would miss my connection. Why tell me to hurry up when you got me in late. It was not a good way of treating customers.

No screens or meal options. Freezing cold. Dirty seats. Left late.

Booked through Kayak Business, had a seat in middle and towards back due to booking rate, not comfortable.

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