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

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WN Southwest
B38M
9:50 PM
PDT TB
5:45 AM+1
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4h 55m
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WN Southwest
73H
7:23 PM
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Sacramento to Baltimore
1 carrier, 7 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 7 Flights/wk 2,389 mi 4h 55m nonstop +3h ahead 53 1-stop hubs

SMF–BWI is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Southwest Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,389 miles in approximately 4h 55m. Beyond nonstop, 53 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop SMF–BWI service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
WN Southwest Airlines 7 B38M 4h55 100% – –
Aircraft on this route
B38M Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (7 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, SMF to BWI direction.
Mon
1
flight
Tue
1
flight
Wed
1
flight
Thu
1
flight
Fri
1
flight
Sat
1
flight
Sun
1
flight
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
1
Nonstop flights
7
Outbound / wk
7
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
53
Hubs
~4h
Fastest
~24h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,819
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.
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Baltimore from Sacramento

Nearby airports with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Metric SMF→BWI OAK→BWI SFO→BWI
Distance from SMF – 76 mi 86 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2 4
Weekly flights 7 – 40
Flight time 4h 55m 4h 13m 5h 15m
Departure OTP 100% – –
Oakland (OAK) to Baltimore flights · San Francisco (SFO) to Baltimore flights · San Jose (SJC) to Baltimore flights
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

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

When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Baltimore.
Distance & Flight Time
2,389 mi / 3,845 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 4h 55m.
Facts

SMF–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance2,389 mi / 3,845 km
Flight time4h 55m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights7 out / 7 return
1-stop connections53 hubs
Origin: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: BWI
Full nameBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about SMF to BWI flights.
Nonstop flights from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport take approximately 4h 55m. The route covers 2,389 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 7 nonstop flights per week from SMF to BWI. The return direction has about 7 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through LGA, OAK, BZN, ILN, IND, CGF, MSY, PDK, SBD, MKE, AFW, SCF, MKC, CVG, MCI, SJC, ABQ, EWR, GEG, SNA, BDL, TYS, LAL, BFI, APF, SAT, BIF, SJD, MIA, ATL, CLT, ONT, HOU, MCO, MDW, SLC, BNA, DAL, SFO, DTW, MSP, ORD, SEA, SAN, DEN, LAX, PHX, LAS, STL, IAH, DFW, AUS and PDX. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
Baltimore is 3 hours ahead of Sacramento.
Yes, return flights from BWI to SMF are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include OAK, SFO and SJC. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
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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 SMF to BWI

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.

SMF to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to BWI ranges from 4 hours 55 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,389 miles (3,845 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

53 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).