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

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2,389 mi airlines 14/wk
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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
WN1794
WN Southwest
7M8
9:50 PM
PDT TB
5:45 AM+1
EDT
4h 55m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN2325
WN Southwest
B38M
9:55 PM
PDT TB
5:45 AM+1
EDT
4h 50m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN510
WN Southwest
7M8
5:50 PM
EDT
8:35 PM
PDT
5h 45m
M T W T F S S
Prices
WN1774
WN Southwest
7M8
7:16 PM
EDT
9:45 PM
PDT
5h 29m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Sacramento to Baltimore
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,389 mi 4h 50m nonstop +3h ahead 36 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 50m. Beyond nonstop, 36 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 14 7M8, B38M 4h50-4h55 71%
Aircraft on this route
7M8 Boeing 737 MAX 8 – WN
B38MWN
Alliance coverage
Unaffiliated: WN (14 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, SMF to BWI 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

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for SMF to BWI.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
36
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~23h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
1,809
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.

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
SMF → BWI
71%
Moderate delays possible. Allow buffer time.
Departing
71%
Arriving
53%
Return
BWI → SMF
38%
Frequent delays expected. Consider flexible booking.
Departing
38%
Arriving
79%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. SMF delays → BWI delays →

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 1 3
Weekly flights 14 34
Flight time 4h 50m 5h 4m 5h 1m
Departure OTP 71%
Airports within 200 miles of SMF with service to Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.

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 50m to 4h 55m.

SMF–BWI Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Sacramento to Baltimore route.
Route details
Distance2,389 mi / 3,845 km
Flight time4h 50m to 4h 55m
Time difference+3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections36 hubs
Origin: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
Destination: BWI
IATA / ICAOBWI / KBWI
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.4M
Elevation146 ft / 45 m

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 50m to 4h 55m. The route covers 2,389 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: Southwest Airlines.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from SMF to BWI. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through ILN, CGF, IND, CVG, IAD, MCI, SNA, SBD, OAK, TYS, EWR, BFI, MIA, MDW, IAH, MSP, DTW, ONT, CLT, BNA, SLC, MCO, ORD, ATL, DAL, SFO, STL, DEN, LAS, PHX, LAX, DFW, SAN, SEA, HOU and AUS. 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.
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 SMF to BWI

Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) are connected by nonstop service from Southwest Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

SMF to BWI Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from SMF to BWI ranges from 4 hours 50 minutes to 4 hours 55 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

36 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ILN. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Oakland (OAK), San Francisco (SFO) and San Jose (SJC).