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$67+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento (SMF)

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 5/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SMF
May 5 — May 121
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 81 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 April 30, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$125
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$67
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$432
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Sacramento Intl flights.
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($19 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 30, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 5/297:17 amBWI - SMF
1 stop9h 27mSpirit Airlines
Sat 5/317:37 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/28$125
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/227:25 amIAD - SMF
1 stop13h 42mFrontier
Mon 5/266:27 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/29$280
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Fri 6/65:24 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop7h 38mDelta
Tue 6/105:09 pmSMF - IAD
2 stops13h 03mDelta
Deal found 4/29$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/2512:10 pmDCA - SMF
2 stops10h 35mDelta
Mon 6/3011:15 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/28$282
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/76:30 amIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 34mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/91:18 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop14h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/29$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 6/36:30 amIAD - SMF
1 stop10h 30mAlaska Airlines
Thu 6/512:56 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/29$285
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 5/135:00 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/197:39 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 57mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/29$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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 6/35:55 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines
Tue 6/106:33 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 42mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/29$299
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Wed 5/285:44 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 6/410:34 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 31mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/28$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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.
Thu 8/285:45 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Mon 9/15:00 amSMF - DCA
1 stop10h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 4/28$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/28. 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 6/164:45 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines
Wed 6/2511:59 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/28$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/29. 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.
Tue 7/2911:49 amIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 57mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/117:27 pmSMF - IAD
2 stops11h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/29$314

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

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Washington, D.C.

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Sacramento

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/29

7:17 am-1:44 pm

1 stop9h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 5/31

7:37 pm-6:10 am

1 stop7h 33m

$125

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/22

7:25 am-6:07 pm

1 stop13h 42m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/26

6:27 pm-5:55 am

1 stop8h 28m

$280

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/6

5:24 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/9

4:50 pm-9:00 am

2 stops13h 10m

$282

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/25

12:10 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops10h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 7/1

10:30 pm-9:09 am

1 stop7h 39m

$282

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

6:30 am-2:00 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/19

7:39 pm-7:36 am

1 stop8h 57m

$285

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

5:14 pm-10:43 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/27

12:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 03m

$289

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/9

7:40 am-5:21 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/12

6:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$294

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

5:55 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 6/7

2:11 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 19m

$299

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

5:44 pm-11:06 pm

1 stop8h 22m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/4

10:34 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$300

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/16

4:45 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop8h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/25

11:59 pm-10:56 am

1 stop7h 57m

$309

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 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 Washington, D.C.-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Sacramento 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 Washington, D.C.-Sacramento 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 Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Sacramento from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on April 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 81 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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 WAS to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 30, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 23% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flight should consider departing on Tuesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. 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 April 30, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (5 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

Plan your trip to Sacramento by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated April 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

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

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Sacramento from Washington, D.C.?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento, you will be flying into Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Sacramento Intl is the only Sacramento airport and it handles 3 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. per day. 6 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

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

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $125 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Frontier and Delta, starting at $280 and $282 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 70% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $67. Delta flights start at $139 while deals on Frontier start at $140 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is generally $386, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $273. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $233 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento 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 Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $420). 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 Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$227FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$329Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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