Dulles Intl

$105+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

SMF — IAD
Nov 29 — Dec 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in February or January, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Saturday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Dulles Intl

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Dulles Intl

Tue 12/12:16 pm -
2 stops24h 23m
Thu 12/36:42 pm -
1 stop18h 34m
Deal found 10/27$374
Thu 11/197:00 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Tue 12/16:42 pm -
1 stop26h 06m
Deal found 10/28$376
Mon 11/1612:01 pm -
1 stop6h 55m
Sat 11/216:55 pm -
Nonstop5h 57m
Deal found 10/26$377
Thu 12/247:48 pm -
1 stop7h 36m
Thu 12/316:00 pm -
Nonstop6h 06m
Deal found 10/28$380
Thu 12/1710:58 am -
1 stop27h 53m
Tue 12/297:05 am -
1 stop19h 53m
Deal found 10/29$381
Mon 12/2110:03 am -
1 stop17h 04m
Tue 12/298:51 pm -
1 stop15h 14m
Deal found 10/29$382
Thu 12/31:03 pm -
1 stop7h 12m
Wed 12/96:00 pm -
Nonstop5h 57m
Deal found 10/25$384
Mon 11/236:26 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Mon 11/3010:47 pm -
2 stops20h 29m
Deal found 10/26$385
Mon 11/236:26 pm -
1 stop7h 44m
Tue 12/18:57 pm -
2 stops17h 43m
Deal found 10/28$387
Mon 12/711:45 am -
1 stop7h 12m
Wed 12/166:00 pm -
Nonstop5h 57m
Deal found 10/28$389

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Dulles Intl

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$374
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$105
(Frontier)

Popular in

August

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$515
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl flights.
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. 7% potential increase in price ($38 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 October 2026

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SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 11/18

1:06 pm-11:15 pm

1 stop7h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$175

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/18

6:30 pm-5:19 am

1 stop7h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$175

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/19

7:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$200

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/6

12:27 pm-7:01 pm

1 stop27h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$205

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 11/26

7:41 am-9:12 pm

1 stop10h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$210

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/30

7:48 pm-6:24 am

1 stop7h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$235

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Sun 12/20

6:41 am-5:51 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/22

8:27 pm-7:03 am

1 stop7h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$260

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 11/6

6:56 pm-5:44 am

1 stop7h 48m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$285

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF Sacramento Intl - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Sun 11/15

7:00 am-5:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/31

12:00 am-9:00 pm

Nonstop0h 00m

$308

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Deals found on 10/25

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Dulles Intl

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Dulles Intl in October.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 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 Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Sacramento-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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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?

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 81 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $350). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $539). 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?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport as you normally would.

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights typically cost between $395 and $564 in December.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $374 on Alaska Airlines (Dec 1-Dec 3).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta 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.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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

  • How long is the flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Airlines like United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in about 7h 32m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 1h 59m. The distance between Sacramento and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is about 2351 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Frontier, at $198, was found to be the cheapest airline from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. Frontier is currently priced 57% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Frontier ($86), Southwest ($93), and American Airlines ($98).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Brussels Airlines (95%), United Airlines (95%) and SWISS (95%).

  • 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 $275. On average you can expect to pay $827. The most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $289.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $350). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in August is currently the most expensive (average of $539). 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 Sacramento to Dulles Intl

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$198Average$302FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$258Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$298Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
DeltaCheapest$308Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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