Reagan-National

$129+ 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 9/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DCA
Aug 18 — Aug 251
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in October or July, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap 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 August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$281
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$129
(Priceline)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$390
From Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 August 13, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Wed 9/311:23 amSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Tue 9/96:00 amDCA - SMF
2 stops10h 55mDelta
Deal found 8/13$284
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/812:06 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop25h 53mFrontier
Thu 9/117:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/12$288
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/2612:06 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop21h 04mFrontier
Mon 9/297:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 8/10$290
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Thu 9/118:38 amSMF - DCA
1 stop10h 06mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/168:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/11$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/312:16 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Sun 9/76:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 17mDelta
Deal found 8/11$294
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/1512:06 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 53mFrontier
Fri 9/197:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 13mFrontier
Deal found 8/11$295
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/712:06 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop21h 04mFrontier
Thu 9/117:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 8/11$296
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/2111:55 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Sun 8/246:00 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop20h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/10$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Wed 9/106:45 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Sun 9/146:05 amDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 8/10$304

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/18

12:06 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

7:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

$281

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/3

12:16 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

9:40 am-6:15 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$284

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/3

11:23 am-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 36m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$284

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/8

12:06 pm-4:59 pm

1 stop25h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/11

7:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

$288

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/26

1:45 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/30

6:05 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 35m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/5

7:56 pm-9:05 am

2 stops10h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/11

5:15 pm-11:41 pm

2 stops9h 26m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/3

12:06 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/6

7:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

$290

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/26

12:06 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop21h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/29

7:00 am-11:13 am

1 stop7h 13m

$290

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

8:10 am-9:55 pm

1 stop10h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/7

8:00 am-3:43 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$292

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/27

12:11 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 48m

$129

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

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 57 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 SMF to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $267.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 12m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 17m.

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 August 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines 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.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Entertainment

7.5

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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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 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 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.

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

    Currently priced at $281, Frontier will fly you from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Check Cheapflights for deals on Delta for as low as $284. Users have found that Frontier is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Sacramento to Reagan-National

Discover the top 6 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$230Average$336FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$260Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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