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$62+ 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 3/25. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
BWI — SMF
Jan 21 — Jan 281
Tue 1/21
Tue 1/28
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The best prices from Baltimore/Washington to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 84 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Friday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Baltimore to Sacramento

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 January 16, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$168
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$62
(FlightHub)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$316
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Cheapest flights from Baltimore to Sacramento
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 January 16, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/610:37 amBWI - SMF
1 stop8h 09mSpirit Airlines
Wed 2/127:33 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop6h 45mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/15$168
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 4/25:18 pmBWI - SMF
1 stop22h 14mFrontier
Sun 4/61:32 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop18h 55mFrontier
Deal found 1/15$245
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/184:45 pmBWI - SMF
1 stop9h 24mDelta
Tue 3/255:10 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 1/15$373
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
Tue 4/298:00 amBWI - SMF
1 stop11h 24mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/22:48 pmSMF - BWI
2 stops11h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/16$386
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
Wed 2/126:59 pmBWI - SMF
1 stop17h 16mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/1910:02 amSMF - BWI
1 stop28h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/15$396
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/293:00 pmBWI - SMF
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Fri 5/29:55 pmSMF - BWI
Nonstop4h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$419

Find flights from Baltimore to Sacramento within your budget

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 January 16, 2025.

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BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 2/6

10:37 am-3:46 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/12

7:33 pm-5:18 am

1 stop6h 45m

$168

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/2

5:18 pm-12:32 pm

1 stop22h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/6

1:32 pm-11:27 am

1 stop18h 55m

$245

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/1

8:00 am-11:56 pm

2 stops18h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/4

11:46 am-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 39m

$321

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/18

4:45 pm-11:09 pm

1 stop9h 24m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/25

5:10 pm-5:59 am

1 stop9h 49m

$373

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/12

6:59 pm-9:15 am

1 stop17h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 2/19

10:02 am-5:56 pm

1 stop28h 54m

$396

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/4

8:30 am-2:20 pm

1 stop8h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/10

9:55 pm-5:50 am

Nonstop4h 55m

$407

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/25

7:01 am-7:40 pm

1 stop15h 39m

$62

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/10

12:30 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop26h 57m

$75

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/18

11:15 am-2:10 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$177

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/12

3:00 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$187

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Baltimore to Sacramento in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 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 Baltimore-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Baltimore-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Baltimore-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Baltimore-Sacramento 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 Baltimore-Sacramento 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 Baltimore to Sacramento

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Travel insights for flights from Baltimore to Sacramento

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Baltimore to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 10, 2025.

Booking 83 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 $451). 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 January 16, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Baltimore to Sacramento in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 22% 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 December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 January 16, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest and Spirit Airlines from Baltimore to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

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 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 $168. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Delta, with the lowest prices starting at $245 and $373, respectively. Spirit Airlines is priced at 59% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $62. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from Baltimore to Sacramento for a low price.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Baltimore to Sacramento?

    The cheapest flight price from Baltimore to Sacramento is $437. On average you can expect to pay $642. The most popular route, (Baltimore/Washington - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $168.

  • 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 $451). 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 January 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$159Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$355Average$574FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$356Average$555FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$390Average$514FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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