Chico

$95+ 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 7/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SMF
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chico

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Chico flight deals. Data was last updated June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$204
(Booking.com)

One-way from

$95
(Mytrip)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$401
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chico
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chico

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 June 12, 2025.

This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/306:00 amBWI - SMF
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Wed 7/912:01 pmSMF - BWI
2 stops16h 38mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/10$204
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 9/255:52 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/297:51 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/9$283
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/299:40 amIAD - SMF
2 stops9h 32mDelta
Tue 8/56:59 pmSMF - IAD
2 stops11h 00mDelta
Deal found 6/10$287
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 7/299:39 amDCA - SMF
2 stops9h 33mDelta
Tue 8/56:59 pmSMF - DCA
2 stops10h 37mDelta
Deal found 6/10$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Mon 7/76:45 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/178:05 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Thu 8/288:00 amIAD - SMF
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Sun 8/312:41 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 8/145:45 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Tue 8/196:15 amSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/308:38 amSMF - DCA
1 stop10h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$296
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Mon 6/1611:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop10h 36mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/191:09 amSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/12$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Fri 8/16:00 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Thu 8/75:30 amSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$303
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 6/176:27 amIAD - SMF
2 stops12h 04mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/191:09 amSMF - IAD
1 stop6h 51mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/11$304
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Tue 10/75:47 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop29h 03mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/167:35 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop18h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/11$305

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Chico

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 6/30

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/9

12:01 pm-7:39 am

2 stops16h 38m

$204

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

5:52 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/29

7:51 pm-7:32 am

1 stop8h 41m

$283

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/29

9:40 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

6:59 pm-8:59 am

2 stops11h 00m

$287

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/29

9:39 am-4:12 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/5

6:59 pm-8:36 am

2 stops10h 37m

$287

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/7

6:45 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/17

8:05 am-3:56 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

$289

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/28

8:00 am-4:47 pm

1 stop11h 47m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/31

2:41 pm-6:30 am

1 stop12h 49m

$290

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/14

5:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/19

6:15 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$292

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

8:38 am-9:44 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$296

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/1

7:00 am-1:58 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/7

7:24 pm-7:00 am

1 stop8h 36m

$299

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/1

6:00 pm-12:10 am

1 stop9h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 8/7

5:30 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$303

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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 June 9, 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 $401). 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 June 12, 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 June 30, 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.

Rainfall in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chico ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Chico when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chico, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

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 June 12, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Chico to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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?

  • 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 $95 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from $140 and Frontier from $141 one-way.

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $172. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $239 on average our data indicates $411 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chico.

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  • 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 $401). 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$155Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$290Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$329Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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