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 | $293 (Orbitz) |
One-way from | $78 (Trip.com) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | September |
Average price | $451 |
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Washington, D.C.Sacramento
IAD - SMF
IADSMF
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 1/23
5:55 pm-8:50 pm
Nonstop5h 55m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 1/28
7:00 am-5:35 pm
1 stop7h 35m
Washington, D.C.Sacramento
IAD - SMF
IADSMF
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 2/13
5:55 pm-9:05 pm
Nonstop6h 10m
Sacramento Intl
Thu 2/19
8:45 am-8:53 pm
1 stop9h 08m
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Thu 1/22
6:05 am-2:22 pm
2 stops11h 17m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 1/25
10:40 pm-11:55 am
1 stop10h 15m
Washington, D.C.Sacramento
DCA - SMF
DCASMF
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 1/28
4:05 pm-8:45 pm
1 stop7h 40m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 2/3
6:55 am-4:35 pm
1 stop6h 40m
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Wed 2/18
6:00 am-11:14 am
1 stop8h 14m
Sacramento Intl
Mon 2/23
6:25 pm-10:32 am
2 stops13h 07m
BaltimoreSacramento
BWI - SMF
BWISMF
Baltimore/Washington
Tue 2/17
4:45 pm-10:31 pm
1 stop8h 46m
Sacramento Intl
Fri 2/20
6:40 am-11:47 pm
2 stops14h 07m
Washington, D.C.Sacramento
DCA - SMF
DCASMF
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 1/21
4:05 pm-8:45 pm
1 stop7h 40m
Sacramento Intl
Sat 1/24
10:35 am-8:15 pm
1 stop6h 40m
Washington, D.C.Sacramento
IAD - SMF
IADSMF
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Fri 2/6
1:05 pm-6:41 pm
1 stop8h 36m
Sacramento Intl
Sun 2/8
7:00 am-5:35 pm
1 stop7h 35m
Washington, D.C.Sacramento
DCA - SMF
DCASMF
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 2/12
11:35 am-4:05 pm
1 stop7h 30m
Sacramento Intl
Wed 2/18
6:55 am-4:35 pm
1 stop6h 40m
Washington, D.C.Sacramento
IAD - SMF
IADSMF
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sat 2/28
7:05 am-9:11 am
1 stop29h 06m
Sacramento Intl
Tue 3/3
7:08 am-5:27 pm
1 stop7h 19m
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| 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 evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 16% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.
The most flights from WAS to SMF are scheduled on a Saturday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).
Los Angeles (LAX) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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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