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$88+ 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 9/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SMF
Jul 8 — Jul 151
Tue 7/8
Tue 7/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$180
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$88
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$392
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento Intl
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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 July 3, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/238:09 amBWI - SMF
1 stop9h 14mSpirit Airlines
Sat 8/303:18 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop10h 57mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 6/30$180
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 10/215:25 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 31mDelta
Sat 11/110:25 amSMF - IAD
2 stops9h 35mDelta
Deal found 7/1$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Sat 8/236:10 amDCA - SMF
2 stops9h 20mDelta
Sat 8/3012:16 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Deal found 6/30$282
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Thu 7/105:25 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 24mAlaska Airlines
Wed 7/236:00 amSMF - IAD
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/1$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 9/107:19 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Wed 9/248:00 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/2$289
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/217:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Sun 8/2411:55 amSMF - DCA
1 stop26h 04mFrontier
Deal found 7/3$297
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Mon 8/115:45 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Tue 8/198:55 amSMF - DCA
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 7/2$310
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/166:27 amIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 52mAmerican Airlines
Mon 9/17:27 pmSMF - IAD
2 stops11h 26mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/2$314
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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 8/75:25 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 8/126:00 amSMF - IAD
1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/30$316
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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 8/218:00 amIAD - SMF
1 stop11h 47mFrontier
Sun 8/242:41 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$329
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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.
Fri 8/15:15 amIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 25mSouthwest
Wed 8/66:05 amSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/1$339
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Thu 12/41:15 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop12h 20mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/82:42 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$356

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated July 3, 2025.
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

Sat 8/23

8:09 am-2:23 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/30

3:18 pm-5:15 am

1 stop10h 57m

$180

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

5:25 pm-10:56 pm

1 stop8h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

10:25 am-11:00 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$282

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

6:10 am-12:30 pm

2 stops9h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/30

12:16 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$282

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

5:52 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/29

7:51 pm-7:33 am

1 stop8h 42m

$284

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/10

7:19 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/24

8:00 am-4:03 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$289

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 8/21

7:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 8/24

11:55 am-4:59 pm

1 stop26h 04m

$297

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/3

7:00 am-6:59 pm

2 stops14h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/8

7:51 pm-7:33 am

1 stop8h 42m

$301

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/31

1:19 pm-8:58 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/6

11:55 pm-10:58 am

1 stop8h 03m

$309

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/11

5:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 8/19

8:55 am-8:40 pm

2 stops8h 45m

$310

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/4

7:30 am-5:46 pm

1 stop13h 16m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/11

6:41 pm-6:34 am

1 stop8h 53m

$324

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

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

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

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
SMF

Upon arrival at SMF, take the SacRT Route 142 express bus to downtown Sacramento; it runs hourly and takes about 30 minutes.

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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Expert on IAD

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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 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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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 June 27, 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 $397). 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 July 3, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 20% 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 June 29, 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 July 3, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SMF are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, 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. 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 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,266 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,982 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,545 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,861 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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 2 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 $180 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Delta and Hawaiian Airlines, starting at $282 and $284 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 57% 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 $88. Frontier flights start at $133 while deals on Delta start at $139 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Sacramento Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Sacramento Intl.

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is generally $364, 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 $269 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 $397). 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

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$249FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$233Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$377FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$504FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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