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$105+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 4/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DCA
Apr 28 — May 51
Tue 4/28
Tue 5/5
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Reagan-National

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 29, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Tue 4/145:15 am
SMF
-
DCA
1 stop10h 05m
Southwest
Fri 4/171:05 pm
DCA
-
SMF
1 stop13h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Wed 4/297:20 pm
SMF
-
DCA
1 stop8h 40m
American Airlines
Wed 5/68:30 am
DCA
-
SMF
1 stop10h 04m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/26$296
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2311:03 am
SMF
-
DCA
1 stop7h 56m
Frontier
Sun 4/267:59 am
DCA
-
SMF
2 stops29h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$298
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 5/2011:28 am
SMF
-
DCA
1 stop7h 30m
Frontier
Tue 5/266:00 pm
DCA
-
SMF
1 stop19h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/27$301
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/511:55 pm
SMF
-
DCA
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Mon 5/115:00 pm
DCA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/3012:18 pm
SMF
-
DCA
2 stops21h 42m
Frontier
Sun 5/31:59 pm
DCA
-
SMF
1 stop24h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/26$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Tue 5/269:05 pm
SMF
-
DCA
2 stops8h 20m
Southwest
Sat 5/304:45 pm
DCA
-
SMF
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/25$311
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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.
Sat 4/1811:48 am
SMF
-
DCA
1 stop9h 09m
American Airlines
Wed 4/225:55 am
DCA
-
SMF
1 stop7h 53m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/25$312
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 5/411:55 pm
SMF
-
DCA
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Fri 5/85:00 pm
DCA
-
SMF
1 stop8h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/24$313
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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 4/2011:55 pm
SMF
-
DCA
1 stop8h 10m
Southwest
Fri 4/241:05 pm
DCA
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SMF
1 stop13h 00m
Southwest
Deal found 3/26$319

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Reagan-National (DCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 29, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$295
(Southwest)

One-way from

$105
(Frontier)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$447
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National 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 March 29, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/26

11:00 pm-12:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/30

6:10 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 55m

$311

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/4

9:25 pm-8:55 am

2 stops8h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/8

5:00 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$364

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/18

8:30 pm-8:50 am

2 stops9h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/24

1:05 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop13h 00m

$375

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 4/11

9:50 am-8:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/15

4:50 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 40m

$404

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/14

7:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/22

4:40 pm-10:51 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$409
Quickest round-trip

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/16

11:05 pm-8:37 am

1 stop6h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/21

4:39 pm-10:21 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$409

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/28

9:05 pm-8:50 am

2 stops8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/31

7:15 pm-12:10 am

1 stop7h 55m

$414

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/29

6:00 am-9:00 pm

2 stops12h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/6

8:59 am-6:31 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$421

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/25

11:00 am-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/30

5:25 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$438
Cheapest one-way

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/22

9:05 pm-8:55 am

2 stops8h 50m

$126

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Reagan-National in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Reagan-National

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reagan-National from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $187). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated March 29, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andDelta from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,134 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,359 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,509 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,521 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,331 reviews

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Comfort

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

William Drew,Nov 2025

SJC - HNL

Flight crew was amazing! Usually they're very good on Southwest, but this crew went above and beyond. I have never ever seen so many rounds of drink service on a flight before.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Sacramento Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 5 airlines have flights from the Sacramento airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Sacramento Intl (SMF) from Sacramento’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    For as low as $311, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Sacramento in 10h 20m. The distance between Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 2374 mi.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $234, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $248 and $264, respectively. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    $95 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from $119 and $138, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Reagan-National 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 Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $187). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $267). 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 5 airlines flying from Sacramento to Reagan-National

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National. 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 March 29, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$234Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$248Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$321FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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