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

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8:35 PM
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7M8
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10:27 PM
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Baltimore to Sacramento
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,389 mi 5h 37m nonstop -3h behind 35 1-stop hubs

BWI–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,389 miles in approximately 5h 37m. Beyond nonstop, 35 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

Also explore BWI Routes SMF Routes BWI Live Flights SMF Live Flights BWI Delays SMF Delays
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 14 7M8 5h37-5h45 46% – –
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 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
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for BWI to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
35
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~25h
Longest
CVG ~7h 15m IAD ~7h 29m MEM ~7h 41m RIL ~8h 0m MCI ~8h 15m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,837
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
46%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
46%
Arriving
76%
Return
SMF → BWI
73%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
73%
Arriving
57%
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 1
Weekly flights 14 8
Flight time 5h 37m 5h 2m
Departure OTP 46% –
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 37m to 5h 45m.
Facts

BWI–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Baltimore to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,389 mi / 3,845 km
Flight time5h 37m to 5h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections35 hubs
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 approximately 5h 37m to 5h 45m. The route covers 2,389 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from BWI to SMF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through CVG, IAD, MEM, RIL, MCI, VNY, OKC, JFK, PBI, SJD, AUS, DTW, EWR, ATL, MSP, CLT, BNA, DEN, SEZ, MDW, DAL, SLC, LAS, PHX, ORD, SAN, IAH, STL, LAX, DFW, SFO, MCO, SEA, ONT and HOU. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

BWI to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from BWI to SMF ranges from 5 hours 37 minutes to 5 hours 45 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,389 miles (3,845 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

35 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 7 hours via CVG. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD).