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

• Earliest: departs at 6:35 am and lands at 11:26 am
• Latest: departs at 9:55 pm and lands at 2:46 am.

The flight takes about 4h 51m.

Only Economy Class is available on flights from Sacramento to Baltimore.

A nonstop flight from Sacramento to Baltimore takes 4h 51m, 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 Sacramento to Baltimore range from $405 to $592, with an average of $482 over the past 12 months. Anything below $405 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 25% above the $482 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $385 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $581 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.

One-way fares from Sacramento to Baltimore are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $162, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $72 for economy cars. Top options include:

• NextCar
• Hertz
• Dollar
• Budget
• Thrifty

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

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 13% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Sacramento to Baltimore. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $418 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $571, a difference of $153.

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 Sacramento and Baltimore.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 28m, compared with 7h 36m via Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) and 7h 52m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

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

Some of the most popular sights in Baltimore are M&T Bank Stadium, National Aquarium Baltimore and Oriole Park At Camden Yards. These are among the most viewed places in Baltimore on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Sacramento to Baltimore 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 in Economy Class class

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

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.

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.

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.

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.