Baltimore to Sacramento (BWI–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

BWI Airport Page →
2,389 mi airlines charter/private 8/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 53m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators.
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
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WN236
WN Southwest
73H
9:50 AM
EDT
12:25 PM
PDT
5h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
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WN463
WN Southwest
73H
10:30 AM
EDT
1:05 PM
PDT
5h 35m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN4476
WN Southwest
B38M
12:27 PM
EDT
2:57 PM
PDT
5h 30m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN1171
WN Southwest
737
5:25 PM
EDT
8:05 PM
PDT
5h 40m
46%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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WN3622
WN Southwest
7M8
9:40 PM
PDT TB
5:35 AM+1
EDT
4h 55m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices

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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
SLC Salt Lake City 7h 5m DLKEWN → AMDLVS Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
DEN Denver 7h 9m UAWN → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 20m WN → F9WNY4 Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
DTW Detroit 7h 27m AFAMDL → DL Detroit (DTW) to Sacramento flights
MSP Minneapolis 7h 29m AMDLKE → AFDLVS Minneapolis (MSP) to Sacramento flights
ONT Ontario 7h 35m WN → WN Ontario (ONT) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 38m 8CAFAM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
MDW Chicago 7h 40m WN → WN Chicago (MDW) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 7h 40m WN → ASJLUA San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 48m CANZSQ → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Baltimore to Sacramento
1 carrier, 8 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,389 mi 5h 35m nonstop -3h behind

BWI–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,389 miles in approximately 5h 35m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

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All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Baltimore flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop BWI–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 8 737, 73H, B38M 5h30-5h40 74% – –
Aircraft on this route
737 Boeing 737-700 – WN
73H Boeing 737-800 (Winglets) – WN
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (8 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, BWI to SMF direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
2
flights
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
4
Nonstop flights
8
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
37
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~28h
Longest
MKC ~7h 1m SLC ~7h 5m DEN ~7h 9m LAS ~7h 20m DTW ~7h 27m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,958
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
BWI → SMF
74%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
74%
Arriving
95%
Return
SMF → BWI
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
83%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. BWI delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Baltimore

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric BWI→SMF IAD→SMF
Distance from BWI – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 8 14
Flight time 5h 35m 5h 45m
Departure OTP 74% –
Dulles (IAD) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of BWI with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Baltimore.
BWI: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Baltimore, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,389 mi / 3,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 35m gate to gate.
Facts

BWI–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,389 mi / 3,845 km
Flight time5h 35m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights8 out / 7 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: BWI
Full nameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about BWI to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 5h 35m gate to gate. The route covers 2,389 miles.
1 airline operates flights from BWI to SMF: Southwest Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Salt Lake City, Denver and Harry Reid.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Baltimore.
Yes, return flights from SMF to BWI are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include IAD. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from BWI to SMF

Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 8 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

BWI to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to SMF is about 5 hours 35 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,389 miles (3,845 km). There are approximately 8 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 15 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Salt Lake City, Denver and Harry Reid. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).