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$139+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to Sacramento (SMF)

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IAD — SMF
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Sacramento Intl are usually found in February or April, booked 45 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to Sacramento

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$269
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$454
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price ($51 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 5% potential price decrease ($22 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 29, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:09 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/206:20 amSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 10/216:18 amIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 32mDelta
Tue 10/2811:21 amSMF - IAD
1 stop10h 19mDelta
Deal found 7/27$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
Sat 8/237:19 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Sat 8/308:00 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Fri 8/228:00 amIAD - SMF
1 stop12h 41mFrontier
Sun 8/242:41 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/26. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/55:40 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sun 9/217:25 pmSMF - IAD
2 stops11h 42mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/26$314
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/285:52 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop7h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/26:20 amSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/27$337
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/287:35 amIAD - SMF
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Tue 9/26:05 amSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/27$344

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

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Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

6:09 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/20

7:51 pm-7:33 am

1 stop8h 42m

$269

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

6:18 am-12:50 pm

1 stop9h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/28

11:21 am-12:40 am

1 stop10h 19m

$277

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/17

7:48 pm-11:28 am

1 stop18h 40m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/30

7:33 pm-5:13 pm

1 stop18h 40m

$284

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

7:19 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/30

8:00 am-4:03 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$289

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/22

8:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/24

2:41 pm-6:30 am

1 stop12h 49m

$298

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/5

5:40 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/21

7:25 pm-10:07 am

2 stops11h 42m

$314

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/29

6:50 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/2

6:05 am-5:15 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$339

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

$139

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/13

5:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$149

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/22

8:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$155

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento trip
Airports
IAD

For quick check-in, locate your airline’s counter on either side of the main terminal’s first row, as counters form an island.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
SMF

Use SacRT Route 142 for a quick 30-minute express bus ride from SMF to downtown Sacramento, running hourly until 10:33 pm.

Read more about SMFby Matt Meltzer
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Matt Meltzer

Matt Meltzer has been a travel writer for over a decade, covering U.S. domestic locations and hotels for Thrillist, Fifty Grande, Matador Network, Conde Nast Traveler, and other top publications. He's won multiple travel journalism awards from the Society of American Travel Writers and North American Travel Journalists Association, and currently resides in South Florida.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to Sacramento

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 45 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 IAD to SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 July 29, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the morning could potentially save you up to 21% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from IAD to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

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 July 29, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

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 into for flights to Sacramento from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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 1 inbound flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. 5 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Hawaiian Airlines, at $269, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and Alaska Airlines. Users have found that Hawaiian Airlines is 38% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $149 and $155 on Alaska Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento is $299. On average you can expect to pay $386. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl), can usually be booked for $267.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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 Dulles Intl to Sacramento

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl to Sacramento. 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 July 29, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$386FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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