Reagan-National

$91+ 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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DCA
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in November or May, booked 62 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

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 December 28, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/292:13 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/36:00 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$589
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:10 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines
Thu 1/16:30 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 27mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/26$659
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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.
Tue 12/3012:30 pmSMF - DCA
2 stops8h 25mSouthwest
Thu 1/13:20 pmDCA - SMF
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/26$683
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. 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 12/299:05 amSMF - DCA
2 stops8h 40mSouthwest
Sat 1/31:35 pmDCA - SMF
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 12/26$704
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/27. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/306:15 amSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Sun 1/46:30 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 12/27$839

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 December 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$299
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$91
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

January

Cheapest in

November

Average price

$445
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flights.
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. 9% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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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

Fri 4/10

7:17 am-9:00 pm

1 stop10h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/14

5:00 pm-11:17 am

1 stop21h 17m

$308

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/29

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/6

8:59 am-6:31 pm

1 stop12h 32m

$308

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/28

9:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/30

8:59 am-2:23 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$308

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/29

9:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

8:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

$308

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/20

7:08 am-9:02 pm

1 stop10h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/24

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

$308

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/20

7:00 am-7:13 pm

1 stop9h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

4:11 pm-9:03 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$309

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 3/12

6:10 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/17

5:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 25m

$309

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/11

10:42 am-8:59 pm

1 stop7h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/16

3:30 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop10h 09m

$309

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/28

6:25 am-9:55 pm

2 stops12h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

4:40 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$310

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/2

7:08 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop17h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/19

6:59 pm-2:00 pm

2 stops22h 01m

$312

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/26

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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 December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice 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 eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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

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Estimated round-trip price
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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 December 26, 2025.

Booking 62 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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.

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 December 28, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

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 0 outbound flights 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 $308, Alaska Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from Sacramento in 10h 43m. 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 Delta and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $264 and $289, respectively. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 40% 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?

    $85 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 December 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$234Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$289Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$308Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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