Dulles Intl

$99+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SMF — IAD
Aug 18 — Aug 251
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in February or August, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Thursday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 August 13, 2025.

Round-trip from

$284
(Delta)

One-way from

$99
(Southwest)

Popular in

October

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$389
From Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles 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. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 13, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 10/1111:21 amSMF - IAD
1 stop10h 19mDelta
Sat 10/181:00 pmIAD - SMF
2 stops12h 46mDelta
Deal found 8/12$284
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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.
Fri 9/268:15 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Sun 9/287:24 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/13$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Wed 8/276:20 amSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/25:52 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop7h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/10$292
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/13. 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 9/1711:28 amSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 38mDelta
Sun 9/216:00 amIAD - SMF
1 stop7h 18mDelta
Deal found 8/13$294
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 12/47:39 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop18h 46mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/96:55 pmIAD - SMF
2 stops22h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$296
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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.
Wed 8/276:20 amSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 27mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/36:09 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop19h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/12$298
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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.
Fri 9/268:15 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 9/308:30 amIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 20mUnited Airlines
Deal found 8/10$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 8/291:30 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Mon 9/16:50 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 8/12$301
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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.
Mon 9/157:51 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Fri 9/195:52 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 58mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 8/11$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/11. 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 8/291:30 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop6h 20mSouthwest
Sun 8/316:05 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop7h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 8/11$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/10. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/276:30 amSMF - IAD
1 stop21h 00mMultiple Airlines
Tue 9/29:30 amIAD - SMF
2 stops15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/10$305
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/12. 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 9/1111:30 amSMF - IAD
1 stop9h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 9/156:09 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 38mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 8/12$308

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

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/3

4:45 pm-5:55 am

1 stop10h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/9

6:00 am-1:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

$284

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/1

4:50 pm-6:01 am

1 stop10h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/8

10:11 am-8:16 pm

2 stops13h 05m

$284

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/13

11:28 am-11:26 pm

1 stop8h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

1:00 pm-11:16 pm

2 stops13h 16m

$284

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/11

11:21 am-12:40 am

1 stop10h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/18

1:00 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$284

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/17

7:03 pm-6:01 am

1 stop7h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/23

6:00 am-1:55 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$284

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/26

5:20 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

4:55 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/10

6:20 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/12

6:09 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/11

8:00 am-4:03 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

7:19 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/13

8:00 am-4:03 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/14

7:19 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/26

8:15 am-4:19 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/1

7:24 pm-10:00 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$289

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 56 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $302). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 SMF to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 13, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 38% on flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on August 10, 2025.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Dulles Intl. 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 August 13, 2025.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated August 13, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

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

    For a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, you will be flying from 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 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. 7 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Sacramento Intl on a regular basis.

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

    Delta, at $284, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Delta is currently priced 34% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is $196. On average you can expect to pay $833. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $164.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $302). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Dulles Intl. 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 August 13, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$174Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$218Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$243Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$338Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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