Reagan-National

$137+ 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 6/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DCA
May 20 — May 271
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in August or October, 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 May 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Mytrip
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$408
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. 8% potential increase in price ($40 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 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 May 15, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Thu 6/1910:30 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Tue 6/245:29 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 5/14$277
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/1511:00 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/207:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 26mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 5/15$279
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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.
Mon 8/2512:11 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 48mFrontier
Fri 8/297:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Deal found 5/15$290
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Tue 9/168:38 amSMF - DCA
1 stop10h 06mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/275:06 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 5/14$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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.
Sat 9/2011:59 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop9h 18mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/212:00 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/14$299
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 5/3111:23 amSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 55mAmerican Airlines
Thu 6/57:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/14$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 9/36:45 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 05mSouthwest
Wed 9/1010:45 amDCA - SMF
2 stops11h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 5/14$340
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/15. 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 10/2211:00 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 10/298:30 amDCA - SMF
2 stops16h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 5/15$360
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/289:33 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop9h 08mJetBlue
Thu 7/3110:30 amDCA - SMF
1 stop13h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 5/14$363

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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 7/24

11:15 pm-8:36 am

1 stop6h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/29

2:53 pm-8:34 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$277

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/15

11:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/20

7:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop7h 26m

$279

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/25

12:11 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/29

7:00 am-11:26 am

1 stop7h 26m

$290

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

8:38 am-9:44 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/27

5:06 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$291

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

11:59 pm-12:17 pm

1 stop9h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/21

2:00 pm-6:31 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$299

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/8

5:00 am-6:10 pm

2 stops10h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/11

5:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$310

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

6:13 am-4:14 pm

1 stop7h 01m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/30

5:09 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$313

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/22

11:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/29

8:30 am-9:48 pm

2 stops16h 18m

$360

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/17

9:33 pm-9:41 am

1 stop9h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/21

12:40 pm-8:38 pm

1 stop10h 58m

$378

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 6/8

2:40 pm-12:00 pm

2 stops18h 20m

$137

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National

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 May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice 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 Mytrip to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Mytrip >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 Mytrip the most. Mytrip 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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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 May 9, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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 May 15, 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.

Weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Reagan-National. 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 May 15, 2025.

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

Rainfall in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 May 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 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 $277, Delta will fly you from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $290 and $291, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 33% 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?

    $139 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $140 and $148, 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, 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $342). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$230Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$435FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$333Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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