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Cheapest round-trip
$137
Typical prices: $380-$551
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SMF - BWI • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$387
Typical prices: $412-$527
Southwest
Sat 9/26Sat 10/3
SMF - BWI • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $368 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 6h 48m (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

Tue, Nov 17 - Sat, Dec 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:30 am - 5:40 am
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15h 10m
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6:11 pm - 10:02 am
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18h 51m
1 stop
$137Alaska Airlines
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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7:00 am - 5:40 am
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19h 40m
1 stop
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6:12 pm - 10:36 am
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19h 24m
1 stop
$137Alaska Airlines
Wed, Sep 9 - Sat, Sep 12
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8:03 am - 6:30 am
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19h 27m
1 stop
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7:15 pm - 9:19 am
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17h 04m
1 stop
$137Alaska Airlines
Tue, Sep 22 - Tue, Sep 29
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8:00 pm - 6:35 am
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7h 35m
1 stop
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8:25 am - 11:05 am
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5h 40mnonstop
$307Southwest
Tue, Nov 3 - Sat, Nov 7
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11:30 am - 7:20 pm
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4h 50mnonstop
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6:25 am - 11:00 am
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7h 35m
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$307Southwest
Wed, Oct 7 - Wed, Oct 14
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1:00 pm - 11:10 pm
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7h 10m
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11:55 am - 2:50 pm
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5h 55mnonstop
$307Southwest
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6
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9:00 am - 7:40 pm
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7h 40m
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8:00 am - 3:01 pm
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10h 01m
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$317United Airlines
Sat, Oct 10 - Wed, Oct 14
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5:10 pm - 5:45 am
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9h 35m
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7:00 am - 12:19 pm
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8h 19m
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$317Delta
Sat, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
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9h 35m
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2:59 pm - 8:26 pm
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8h 27m
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$317Delta
Sat, Oct 3 - Tue, Oct 6
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:34 pm
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8h 34m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
12:10 pm - 7:37 pm
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10h 27m
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$322United Airlines
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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 November.

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.

Flights to Baltimore from Sacramento usually cost between $320 and $641 in November.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $137 on Alaska Airlines (Nov 3-Nov 7).

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 Tuesday, 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 Saturday and avoiding Sundays 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 February, where tickets cost $406 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are July and August, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $588 and $561 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 19% 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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KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on BWI

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 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.

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Low season

August

Cheapest flight

$69
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 18% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 2% lower on average.
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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 $69 for a one-way ticket and $137 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?

    JetBlue, and American Airlines 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 9 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 $502 and an overall rating of 8.0, 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 7.8.

  • 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 $223 or less one-way and $519 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.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Baltimore? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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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!

Southwest continues to do less for more money. Flight attendants used to be fun and friendly. But now it’s like they don’t even see you. Such a shame.

I liked it better when you were truer to your roots Am paying more for less fun

We had a 5 hour delay on the tarmac in Baltimore

Long layover between flights to Long Island from BWI - need better coordination between flights

The last 3 flights between BWI and BDL canceled the beverage service mid- way. Just say up front that the fight is too short. Thanks!

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

The cabin was quiet for the redeye flight. The area was clean. The staff was great. The 787 Max was in good condition. Drawbacks were that the seat widths were tight for some passengers. The seat padding was at best average and for a long flight uncomfortable.

The flight took off late, which really stressed me out for 5 hours worrying about my connection. We started boarding late... not sure why. There was a long line for preboard of folks that needed assistance or were in wheelchairs and not enough attendants to help. There was one lady who seemed to hold up regular boarding bc she needed to consolidate her 3 bags into 2. I'm wondering why we all had to wait for her and not board around her. Crew on board was great! So funny, so helpful and very nice. They reassured me my connecting flight would wait... and it dead. Seems it was waiting on several connecting flights, so it took off late too. Overall a very long trip but I'm glad I didn't have to spend the night in the Baltimore airport. And why are SW terminals so far from each other. I had to haul from the end of one terminal to the end of different terminal to catch my flight.

2 hours late leaving… had to fly to Florida to then fly back to ny… bad

Delta is always late. Ruined our first day of a short vacation. Timing is important. We pay to stay on an itinerary

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.

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!

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

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

DTW line is too long. The flights from DTW to BWI are always delayed for unknown reasons.

There was a security issue at the airport and we were unable to land. We circled endlessly and then landed at another airfield for fuel. We then circled the airport again, almost landed but didn’t fully touch down before circling again. I am thankful to the crew for keeping us safe- the issue was the airline and staff at the airport getting us seats on our connecting flights. That part was hours of searching for someone and getting in double my steps.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

Service was good for such a short flight. Small plane but smooth flight.

Could not hear any of the announcements. The speakers seemed out of service. I wish the entertainment system would allow me to watch on my own iPad than the airplane ‘s old display.

Baggage claim signs were not updated with my flight information, so I had to guess. The app wasn't updated either.

I had a cancelled flight because of technical issues going to my destination, and a delayed flight coming home. All told it wasn’t a total bust.

Women boarding passengers at the gate was absolutely rude and disrespectful of passengers. The flight attendant was absolutely delightful! Smiling and connected with the passengers. So happy. The seats are cramped and uncomfortable but I guess that’s just the way it is Communication regarding flight was excellent

Not being stranded in Chicago for her airport to 11:30 tomorrow morning the 3rd

Everything was great. Only thing that could’ve made it better was buy on board options for hot food, but the snacks were decent. The flight attendants were great. I had no complaints. I was able to make it to my destination safely

David went above and beyond to make our flight the best that it could be

The crew and flight was amazing. I haven't flown United in years but plan to switch to you being my main airline

Wouldn’t let me check in said couldn’t find a ticket had to wait very long Time

Seat cushions were worn down and it hurts as I seated under 5 hours of the plane ride.

I wish I had another choice. Domestic flight in the USA is atrocious.

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