Travelling from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI): what you need to know
The average duration of a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport is 5 hours.
Washington DC's timezone is UTC-4, which makes Washington DC three hours ahead of Sacramento.
Your SMF to BWI flight won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport on time. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead for international travel.
During popular months such as August, you'll want to get to the airport earlier than usual. Plan to arrive two hours before a domestic departure and four hours ahead of an international flight whenever you're flying during a peak period in general.
Spirit Airlines is your gateway to exploring Washington DC (and maybe even some other great corners of United States!). Check out the direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport offered by this airline.
The airline most travellers prefer to fly with on this route is Spirit Airlines.
If you want to explore another city along the way, just deselect 'Direct flights only' when searching for your ticket from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. Here are the top stopovers between SMF and BWI:
Denver International Airport
O'Hare International Airport
Harry Reid Airport (formerly McCarran Airport)
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
Right now, Rs43,555 is the cheapest price we've found for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight. The best price for a return ticket is Rs88,287. Keep in mind that fares may change due to availability when booking.
To get cheap tickets from SMF to BWI, book your trip six months before your planned departure.
Schedule your trip for May. That's the cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. If you have flexibility with your dates, try out the 'Whole month' tool to find the lowest airfare across each month.
Save time searching for cheap flights from SMF to BWI by setting up a Price Alert. You'll get an email or push notification on the app when a new discounted fare appears.
Choose your ideal arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is located at 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Sacramento International Airport maintains a strong on-time record, reducing your chances of a delayed flight. Departures from SMF arrive at their destination as scheduled 82.15% of the time.
Sacramento International Airport is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take 15 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.
Planning to take public transport? Expect a journey time of around 25 minutes.
Spending the night in a hotel can take the stress out of reaching the airport on time. If you need somewhere to stay before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, check out Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. It's a short ride from SMF.
Arriving at Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
The last thing you want is a lengthy trip to your hotel if you're landing late on a Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport flight. Check in to one of these accommodation options near BWI instead:
Pick up a Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport rental car and discover Washington DC and beyond with your own wheels. Dollar, Thrifty and Budget are popular providers to choose from here.
Lock in the best possible rate by reserving your ride from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport around two weeks ahead of your trip.
Getting from Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to central Washington DC
From Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Washington DC is approximately 48 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to reach the centre by car.
Getting there by public transport takes about 1 hour 30 minutes.
When to fly to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)
It's time to plan your trip dates for your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport. July is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you like a more low-key vibe, go in May.
When reserving your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Baltimore/Wash International Thurgood Marshall Airport, consider the type of weather you enjoy. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with temperatures ranging from 19ºC to 33ºC.
January sees average temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from SMF to BWI around that time if you want to travel in cooler conditions.
Explore more of United States
New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be discovered after you've experienced Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, well-known attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.
Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. Experience this destination's highlights firsthand at Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.