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$55+ Cheap flights from Baltimore to Sacramento (BWI - SMF)

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 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — SMF
Aug 19 — Aug 261
Tue 8/19
Tue 8/26
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Baltimore (BWI) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 August 14, 2025.

Round-trip from

$117
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One-way from

$59
(FlightHub)

Popular in

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January

Average price

$439
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Baltimore to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/98:16 amBWI - SMF
1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/169:33 amSMF - BWI
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$117
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Fri 9/127:02 pmBWI - SMF
1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines
Sat 9/209:33 amSMF - BWI
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$148
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Wed 8/278:09 amBWI - SMF
1 stop14h 11mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/99:33 amSMF - BWI
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$150
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Wed 9/38:09 amBWI - SMF
1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines
Fri 9/56:30 amSMF - BWI
1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$154
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Wed 9/178:16 amBWI - SMF
1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/249:33 amSMF - BWI
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/14$156
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Tue 10/217:50 amBWI - SMF
1 stop11h 25mSpirit Airlines
Thu 10/235:12 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$163
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Fri 9/127:02 pmBWI - SMF
1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines
Tue 9/169:33 amSMF - BWI
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$164
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/217:50 amBWI - SMF
1 stop11h 25mSpirit Airlines
Mon 10/275:12 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/13$165
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/168:16 amBWI - SMF
1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines
Wed 9/179:33 amSMF - BWI
1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 8/12$166

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Baltimore to Sacramento 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 August 14, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Baltimore to Sacramento that are best for you.

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BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/9

8:16 am-9:41 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

$117

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/12

7:02 pm-8:38 am

1 stop16h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

$148

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/27

8:09 am-7:20 pm

1 stop14h 11m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/9

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

$150

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/3

8:09 am-9:34 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/5

6:30 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

$154

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/17

8:16 am-9:41 pm

1 stop16h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/24

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

$156

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/21

7:50 am-4:15 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/23

5:12 pm-4:30 am

1 stop8h 18m

$163

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/21

7:50 am-4:15 pm

1 stop11h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/22

5:12 pm-4:30 am

1 stop8h 18m

$163

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/12

7:02 pm-8:38 am

1 stop16h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

$164

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/3

8:09 am-2:52 pm

1 stop9h 43m

$55

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/17

8:16 am-9:41 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$59

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The best insider tips for Baltimore to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Baltimore to Sacramento trip
Airports
BWI

For early morning flights, arrive 20-30 minutes early due to busy security lines, especially on weekdays.

Read more about BWIby Emily Zemler
SMF

Use SacRT Route 142 for a quick 30-minute ride to downtown Sacramento from SMF.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
Our travel experts
Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on BWI

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

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

Matt Meltzer

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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Best time to book a flight from Baltimore to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Baltimore with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Baltimore to Sacramento

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Baltimore to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

Booking 39 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Baltimore to Sacramento. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Baltimore to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 BWI to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Baltimore to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Baltimore to Sacramento in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 21% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Baltimore to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

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

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

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

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

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 80% of 1-stop itineraries from Baltimore to Sacramento on Cheapflights.

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

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Baltimore to Sacramento, 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 $301.

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

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

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 46m.

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

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

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 19m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated August 14, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Baltimore to Sacramento. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,980 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,916 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Spirit Airlines
6.3
Okay
8,045 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,244 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Baltimore to Sacramento. 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 Baltimore to Sacramento?

    If you book a flight from Baltimore to Sacramento, you will be flying from Baltimore/Washington to Sacramento Intl. Flights to Sacramento Intl (SMF) from Baltimore/Washington (BWI) take 5h 40m for a nonstop flight. There are 2 flights from Baltimore/Washington to Sacramento per day from 5 airlines.

  • How popular is this Baltimore to Sacramento flight route?

    Flights from Baltimore/Washington to Sacramento Intl have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

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

    Flying on Spirit Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Sacramento, with prices starting at $183. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Delta and American Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $256 and $314, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 55% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Baltimore to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Baltimore to Sacramento is $165. On average you can expect to pay $361. The most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $117.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Baltimore to Sacramento 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 Baltimore to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Baltimore to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Baltimore to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 5 airlines flying from Baltimore to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Baltimore to Sacramento. 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 August 14, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$183Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$314Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$331Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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