Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento (SMF) from $72

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
WAS — SMF
Sep 26 — Oct 31

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Saturday or Wednesday and return on a Tuesday

How to find the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento (SMF)

All the information you need to plan the best WAS to SMF flight in 2023: compare Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in Sacramento.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$302

One-way from

$109
High demand for flights, 36% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 34% potential price drop
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento Intl

WAS - SMF

Price

$302 - $567

SMF

Temperature

46.4 - 75.2 °F

SMF

Rainfall

0 - 3.6 inches

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

Flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento are found to be more expensive on Saturday. This shouldn't discourage you from searching as you can still find great deals by being flexible with your options. Use our search form to find deals on tickets to Sacramento.

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

Find a great deal and save up to 8% by booking at least 61 days prior to your desired departure date, rather than waiting until the week of travel. According to our data, there are a number of flights available from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento within the next two weeks, with the cheapest ticket starting at $540.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of February. Prices to Sacramento from Washington, D.C. average $525. You can even find prices in February for less than $525, as users have found deals to Sacramento from as low as $274. The month of June appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to Sacramento from Washington, D.C.. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 55%.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento (WAS - SMF)?

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in the evening. By choosing this option you can save up to 11% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

Cheap Frontier flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

Consider these cheap Frontier flights we've found departing from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Deals update often to give you more flight options matching your criteria

Cheap Spirit Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

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Cheap Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for WAS to SMF flights for September, October
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Washington, D.C. to Sacramento 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to Sacramento from Washington, D.C. found for this year
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Non-stop flights to Sacramento from Washington, D.C.

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Late deals on return flights to Sacramento from Washington, D.C., departing today and this week
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One-way flights to Sacramento from Washington, D.C.

The cheapest one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento
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$148 - $297

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Baltimore/WashingtonSacramento Intl

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/21

1 stop20h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/24

1 stop27h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-NationalSacramento Intl

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/21

1 stop30h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/24

1 stop16h 08m

Baltimore/WashingtonSacramento Intl

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/16

2 stops23h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/23

2 stops24h 19m

Baltimore/WashingtonSacramento Intl

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/21

1 stop20h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 10/24

2 stops17h 49m

Baltimore/WashingtonSacramento Intl

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/21

1 stop20h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/23

2 stops24h 55m

Baltimore/WashingtonSacramento Intl

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/16

1 stop26h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 10/23

2 stops24h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSacramento Intl

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/7

1 stop10h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 1/13

1 stop8h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSacramento Intl

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/18

1 stop10h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/26

1 stop11h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSacramento Intl

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/4

1 stop10h 07m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/11

1 stop7h 06m

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Deals found on 9/20

Reviews of airlines servicing Sacramento

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, Spirit Airlines and American Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Entertainment

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

Boarding staff was funny which was comforting in my time of grief. As I went to San Antonio for my dads funeral. Flight and staff were amazing. Unlike United that uses a much smaller carry on size. Seats were comfortable and the plane had a usb charger unlike United.

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flights.

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 1 inbound flight from Washington, D.C. per day. 6 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $148, but on average you can expect to pay $173.

Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is less than $548.

Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento for under $300?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento within the next 7 days for less than $300.

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 Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $148 on this airline. An additional option worth looking into is Spirit Airlines, starting at $152. Frontier is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

Consider United Airlines (82%), Scandinavian Airlines (63%) or Brussels Airlines (63%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying 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 $421, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $248. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $267 for that flight.

What does IAD to SMF mean?

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is IAD and Sacramento Intl Airport is SMF. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

Other flights from Washington, D.C.

Top 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$114Average$226FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Spirit AirlinesCheapest$184Average$313FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
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United AirlinesCheapest$199Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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DeltaCheapest$238Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$544FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

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

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