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$61+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Baltimore (SMF - BWI)

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SMF — BWI
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Baltimore/Washington are usually found in August or September, booked 34 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Sunday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Baltimore

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Baltimore (BWI). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$145
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$61
(CheapOair)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$484
From Sacramento Intl to Baltimore/Washington
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Baltimore/Washington
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($21 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Baltimore
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Baltimore. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/169:33 amSMF - BWI
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/238:15 amBWI - SMF
1 stop16h 26mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$145

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SMF - BWI

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Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/23

8:15 am-9:41 pm

1 stop16h 26m

$145

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/23

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

$61

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Deals found on 7/28

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Baltimore

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Baltimore. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Baltimore is 34 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore (average of $241). Flying from Sacramento to Baltimore in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to BWI?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Baltimore. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Sacramento to Baltimore at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 10% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Baltimore. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Sacramento to Baltimore flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Baltimore

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Baltimore. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 29, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to BWI are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Baltimore?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sacramento to Baltimore chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Chicago (ORD) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Sacramento to Baltimore on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Baltimore?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sacramento to Baltimore, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $237.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sacramento to Baltimore?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Baltimore, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 3h 11m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sacramento to Baltimore?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Baltimore, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 22m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Baltimore

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Baltimore. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Baltimore. Reviews last updated July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Baltimore, such as Spirit Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Boarding

6.6

Entertainment

5.0

Comfort

5.9

Crew

7.0

Food

5.1

Overall

6.3

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Anonymous,Jul 2025

LAS - DTW

Was the most uncomfortable seat I have ever sat in on an airplane

Related info for your journey

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  • What airports do I use to fly from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    If you wish to fly to Baltimore from Sacramento, then you need to book flights from Sacramento Intl to Baltimore/Washington. There are 2 flights from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) per day to choose from. Flights to Baltimore from Sacramento Intl are available from 5 different airlines, which means you should have some options if you want to compare airfare deals. 4h 50m is how long a nonstop flight from Sacramento to Baltimore/Washington typically takes.

  • How popular is this Sacramento to Baltimore flight route?

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from Sacramento to Baltimore round-trip?

    Spirit Airlines, at $145, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Baltimore.. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Baltimore for 66% less than the average price by searching for this airline.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $112. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Baltimore/Washington) can be booked for $146 on average our data indicates $350 when flying from Sacramento to Baltimore.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Baltimore that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Baltimore flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Baltimore.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Baltimore by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore (average of $241). Flying from Sacramento to Baltimore in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Alternative routes for Sacramento to Baltimore

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Top 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Baltimore

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Baltimore. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$165Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$296Average$420FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$336Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$360Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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