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$94+ Cheap flights from Sacramento to Baltimore (SMF - BWI)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — BWI
Aug 26 — Sep 21
Wed 8/26
Wed 9/2
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Baltimore/Washington are usually found in February or October, booked 69 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Saturday

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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 27, 2026.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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.
Thu 8/272:58 pm
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop21h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 9/27:15 pm
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop17h 02m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$186
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/282:58 pm
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop21h 42m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 8/314:43 pm
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop21h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$197
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/183:02 pm
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop21h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Fri 9/257:15 pm
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop19h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23$207
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/112:52 pm
SMF
-
BWI
2 stops14h 38m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 9/107:15 pm
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop17h 04m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23$225
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/306:55 pm
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop17h 45m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 10/66:15 pm
BWI
-
SMF
2 stops23h 00m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/22$230
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/158:12 am
SMF
-
BWI
2 stops19h 18m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 9/177:50 am
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop9h 15m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/26$235
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/307:00 am
SMF
-
BWI
2 stops19h 20m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 11/26:12 pm
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop19h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$250
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/110:47 am
SMF
-
BWI
2 stops16h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 9/87:15 pm
BWI
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SMF
2 stops23h 25m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23$264

Find 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 27, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$186
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$94
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

July

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$588
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Baltimore that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 27, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Baltimore that are best for you.

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Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/30

9:50 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/2

6:40 am-12:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$397

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/20

9:50 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/26

3:00 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$397

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/2

7:45 am-6:55 pm

2 stops8h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 11/9

8:30 am-2:30 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$412

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/21

5:10 pm-3:40 pm

2 stops19h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/24

4:43 pm-10:54 am

1 stop21h 11m

$415

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/27

5:30 am-5:15 pm

2 stops8h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/29

12:25 pm-6:35 pm

2 stops9h 10m

$431

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/2

10:40 pm-6:40 am

Nonstop5h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/9

8:25 am-11:05 am

Nonstop5h 40m

$435
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/27

10:40 pm-6:40 am

Nonstop5h 00m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/31

10:05 am-12:35 pm

Nonstop5h 30m

$435

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/4

2:58 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop21h 42m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/6

7:15 pm-9:17 am

1 stop17h 02m

$443

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/24

12:25 pm-12:26 am

1 stop9h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/31

12:15 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$458

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/5

9:50 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/8

6:20 am-11:45 am

1 stop8h 25m

$466

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Baltimore in July.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Baltimore flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Baltimore flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Baltimore flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Baltimore flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Baltimore flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Baltimore is 68 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore (average of $406). Flying from Sacramento to Baltimore in July is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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 27, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to Baltimore as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Baltimore?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sacramento to Baltimore flights typically cost between $320 and $641 in August.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $186 on Alaska Airlines (Aug 27-Sep 2).

The best insider tips for Sacramento to Baltimore flights

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on BWI

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer

Expert on SMF

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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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 27, 2026.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Sacramento to Baltimore, such as Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joseph,Sep 2023

LAX - BWI

The plane departure and arrival were on time. The crew was entertaining and professional at the same time. Baggage claim was efficient. Glad I flew on Southwest airlines.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joseph,Sep 2023

LAX - BWI

The plane departure and arrival were on time. The crew was entertaining and professional at the same time. Baggage claim was efficient. Glad I flew on Southwest airlines.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,483 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joseph,Sep 2023

LAX - BWI

The plane departure and arrival were on time. The crew was entertaining and professional at the same time. Baggage claim was efficient. Glad I flew on Southwest airlines.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
10,042 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,229 reviews

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Joseph,Sep 2023

LAX - BWI

The plane departure and arrival were on time. The crew was entertaining and professional at the same time. Baggage claim was efficient. Glad I flew on Southwest airlines.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Baltimore. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 is 1 flight from Sacramento Intl (SMF) to Baltimore/Washington (BWI) per day to choose from. Flights to Baltimore from Sacramento Intl are available from 3 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?

    Within the past month, 20 users have taken a look at flights from Sacramento Intl to Baltimore/Washington.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    For as low as $397, Southwest can have you in Baltimore from Sacramento in 4h 55m. There are 2388 mi between Sacramento and Baltimore. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Baltimore round-trip?

    United Airlines, at $276, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Baltimore.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Southwest. You may be able to fly from Sacramento to Baltimore for 41% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Baltimore one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Delta, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $100. United Airlines flights start at $141 while deals on Southwest start at $175 one-way.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Baltimore?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (Sacramento Intl - Baltimore/Washington) can be booked for $187 on average, our data indicates $443 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Baltimore (average of $406). Flying from Sacramento to Baltimore in July is currently the most expensive (average of $588). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Sacramento to Baltimore

Discover the top 3 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 27, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$307Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$337Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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