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$68+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chico, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 9/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SMF
Aug 5 — Aug 121
Tue 8/5
Tue 8/12
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chico

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Round-trip from

$153
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$68
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$394
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Chico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 31, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/218:15 amBWI - SMF
1 stop10h 07mSpirit Airlines
Sat 10/254:22 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop9h 08mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/29$153
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:09 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/207:51 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$269
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/247:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Thu 8/2811:55 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$275
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/18:59 amDCA - SMF
1 stop10h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 11/88:15 amSMF - DCA
1 stop10h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/29$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/216:18 amIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Sat 10/257:00 amSMF - IAD
1 stop6h 57mDelta
Deal found 7/31$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/249:59 amDCA - SMF
1 stop12h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/306:35 amSMF - DCA
1 stop12h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/267:45 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Tue 9/26:55 pmSMF - DCA
2 stops11h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/29$282
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/256:09 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/297:51 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:19 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/258:00 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/31$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/117:30 amIAD - SMF
1 stop13h 16mFrontier
Thu 8/212:56 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop12h 34mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/316:27 amIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 54mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/76:48 pmSMF - IAD
2 stops13h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/31$314
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/186:00 amDCA - SMF
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Fri 8/226:00 amSMF - DCA
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/28$314

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Chico

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/30

8:09 am-2:23 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

$154

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

6:09 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/15

7:51 pm-7:33 am

1 stop8h 42m

$269

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/24

7:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/28

11:55 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$275

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

8:59 am-4:57 pm

1 stop10h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/8

8:15 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 44m

$276

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

12:27 pm-7:56 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/25

7:00 am-7:26 pm

1 stop9h 26m

$277

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/24

9:59 am-6:59 pm

1 stop12h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/30

6:35 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 24m

$277

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/26

7:45 am-12:53 pm

1 stop8h 08m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/2

6:55 pm-9:14 am

2 stops11h 19m

$282

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

6:09 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/29

7:51 pm-7:33 am

1 stop8h 42m

$284

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

7:19 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/25

8:00 am-4:03 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$289

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/22

8:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/24

2:41 pm-6:30 am

1 stop12h 49m

$298

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico (average of $284). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to CH1?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chico?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Chico. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Chico flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chico

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chico. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated July 31, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CH1 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Chico?

Reviews of airlines servicing Chico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chico. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Chico. Reviews last updated July 31, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Chico have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,246 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,981 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,611 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,900 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Chico flight route?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico have been viewed 2 times in the past calendar month.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Chico one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $68 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Hawaiian Airlines from $141 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Chico?

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Chico is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Sacramento Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Sacramento Intl.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $165. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $269 on average our data indicates $367 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chico.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Chico flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico.

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    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chico by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico (average of $284). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chico

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$183Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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