For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Aerotrain to navigate between terminals efficiently, especially during busy afternoon and evening hours.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $300 (Delta) |
One-way from | $77 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | January |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $447 |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Thu 1/22
6:05 am-2:22 pm
2 stops11h 17m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 1/22
10:40 pm-9:23 am
1 stop7h 43m
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Thu 5/28
4:10 pm-8:47 pm
1 stop7h 37m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 5/31
6:20 pm-5:19 am
1 stop7h 59m
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Fri 5/29
6:31 pm-11:28 pm
1 stop7h 57m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 6/1
6:20 pm-5:19 am
1 stop7h 59m
Washington, D.C.Sacramento
DCA - SMF
DCASMF
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mon 2/9
6:10 am-11:20 am
1 stop8h 10m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 2/15
5:30 am-6:00 pm
1 stop9h 30m
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Thu 2/26
2:58 pm-8:58 pm
1 stop9h 00m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 3/12
6:10 am-6:05 pm
1 stop8h 55m
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Fri 2/6
4:10 pm-9:03 pm
1 stop7h 53m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 2/8
6:00 am-5:26 pm
1 stop8h 26m
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Fri 2/27
2:58 pm-8:58 pm
1 stop9h 00m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 3/12
11:06 pm-10:30 am
1 stop8h 24m
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Thu 2/26
2:58 pm-8:58 pm
1 stop9h 00m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 3/11
11:06 pm-10:30 am
1 stop8h 24m
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Fri 2/27
2:58 pm-8:58 pm
1 stop9h 00m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 3/10
6:10 am-6:05 pm
1 stop8h 55m
Washington, D.C.Sacramento
DCA - SMF
DCASMF
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Tue 1/6
8:59 am-2:24 pm
1 stop8h 25m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 1/22
9:00 am-9:59 pm
1 stop9h 59m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
|---|---|---|
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars |
To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 31 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.
Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento (average of $102). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in September is currently the most expensive (average of $234). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 6% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 67% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento on Cheapflights.
Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $212.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 40m.
Flights via Los Angeles (LAX) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 42m.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$199 | Average$240 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time65% | |
| Cheapest$266 | Average$359 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$267 | Average$373 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$289 | Average$458 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$296 | Average$461 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% | |
| Cheapest$308 | Average$395 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% |