How long is the flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in 6h 53m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or Frontier to get the fastest option. There are 2374 mi between Sacramento and Washington, D.C.. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $137. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $174, and Alaska Airlines, from $230. Frontier is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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

When deciding which route to take from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. consider Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Sacramento Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

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

On average you can expect to pay $769 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $196 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $269.

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

When booking a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 48% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. at least 29 days early can save you up to 92% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 29 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. for as little as $494 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $629 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in December. For low rates, September can be a great choice for travel to Washington, D.C.. Flights to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento in September are about $427 on average during September, but can be found for as low as $160.

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Sacramento airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Sacramento Intl (SMF) from Sacramento’s city center.

Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

Wed 9/176:30 amSMF - BWI

1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/247:02 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$143

Wed 9/33:47 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/98:16 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$151

Tue 9/169:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/238:16 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$169

Sun 9/79:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/107:02 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$171

Sat 9/66:30 amSMF - BWI

2 stops13h 03mSpirit Airlines

Sat 9/138:16 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$175

Tue 9/99:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Thu 9/117:02 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$186

Wed 10/16:30 amSMF - BWI

1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines

Wed 10/157:50 amBWI - SMF

1 stop11h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$189

Mon 9/1512:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 53mFrontier

Wed 9/171:00 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop25h 21mFrontier

Deal found 8/18

$279

Sat 9/134:50 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop10h 11mDelta

Sat 9/206:15 amIAD - SMF

1 stop9h 40mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$279

Fri 9/1212:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 53mFrontier

Thu 9/187:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 21mFrontier

Deal found 8/15

$284

Sat 10/1111:21 amSMF - IAD

1 stop10h 19mDelta

Sat 10/181:00 pmIAD - SMF

2 stops12h 46mDelta

Deal found 8/18

$284

Thu 8/2111:55 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

Sun 8/247:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 10mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$285

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Wed 9/176:30 amSMF - BWI

1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/247:02 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$143

Tue 11/1110:31 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 34mAlaska Airlines

Sat 11/155:00 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$279

Fri 9/1212:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 53mFrontier

Thu 9/187:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 21mFrontier

Deal found 8/15

$284

Sat 9/132:05 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 34mDelta

Sat 9/206:00 amDCA - SMF

2 stops9h 55mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$284

Thu 9/258:15 amSMF - IAD

Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines

Mon 9/297:24 pmIAD - SMF

Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$289

Wed 10/86:05 amSMF - DCA

1 stop9h 15mSouthwest

Wed 10/294:00 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 8/16

$292

Wed 9/33:47 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/98:16 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$151

Tue 9/169:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/238:16 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$169

Sun 9/79:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/107:02 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$171

Sat 9/66:30 amSMF - BWI

2 stops13h 03mSpirit Airlines

Sat 9/138:16 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$175

Mon 9/229:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Sun 9/287:02 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$179

Wed 10/112:12 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 05mDelta

Sat 10/181:00 pmIAD - SMF

2 stops12h 46mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$284

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Thu 8/2111:55 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

Sun 8/247:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 10mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$285

Wed 9/33:47 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/98:16 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$151

Fri 9/56:30 amSMF - BWI

2 stops13h 03mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/98:16 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$191

Sat 9/66:30 amSMF - BWI

2 stops13h 03mSpirit Airlines

Sat 9/138:16 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$175

Sun 9/79:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/107:02 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$171

Tue 9/99:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Thu 9/117:02 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$186

Fri 9/1212:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 53mFrontier

Thu 9/187:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 21mFrontier

Deal found 8/15

$284

Sat 9/138:25 pmSMF - IAD

2 stops11h 53mDelta

Sat 9/206:00 amIAD - SMF

1 stop7h 18mDelta

Deal found 8/16

$284

Mon 9/1512:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 53mFrontier

Wed 9/171:00 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop25h 21mFrontier

Deal found 8/18

$279

Mon 9/1512:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 53mFrontier

Mon 9/227:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 13mFrontier

Deal found 8/18

$288

Tue 9/169:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Tue 9/238:16 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$169

Wed 9/176:30 amSMF - BWI

1 stop8h 27mSpirit Airlines

Wed 9/247:02 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 36mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$143

One-way flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
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Wed 9/179:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$58

Tue 9/169:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/15

$63

Mon 9/229:33 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 57mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/18

$71

Sat 10/115:12 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$85

Wed 9/33:47 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop10h 28mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/16

$86

Tue 10/215:12 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$87

Tue 11/45:12 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$89

Thu 10/235:12 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop8h 18mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 8/17

$92

Sun 9/2112:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop25h 53mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$100

Mon 9/1512:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 53mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$116

Thu 9/2512:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 53mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$124

Fri 9/2612:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 53mFrontier

Deal found 8/16

$126

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SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/17

6:30 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/24

7:02 pm-8:38 am

1 stop16h 36m

$143

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/3

3:47 pm-5:15 am

1 stop10h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/9

8:16 am-9:41 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$151

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/16

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 9/23

8:16 am-9:41 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$169

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Sun 9/7

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/10

7:02 pm-8:38 am

1 stop16h 36m

$171

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/6

6:30 am-10:33 pm

2 stops13h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 9/13

8:16 am-9:41 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$175

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 9/22

9:33 am-4:30 am

1 stop15h 57m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/28

7:02 pm-8:38 am

1 stop16h 36m

$179

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/11

10:31 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/15

5:00 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 44m

$279

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/12

12:06 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/18

7:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

$284

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 9/13

2:05 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop6h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

6:00 am-12:55 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$284

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/1

12:12 pm-11:17 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/18

1:00 pm-10:46 pm

2 stops12h 46m

$284

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

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

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. is 55 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. (average of $302). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. 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 WAS?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

San Diego (SAN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 35% of 1-stop itineraries from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $265.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via Chicago (ORD) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 12m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

Flights via San Diego (SAN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 0h 49m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,981 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,925 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

American Airlines

7.2

Good

10,000 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Spirit Airlines

6.3

Okay

8,038 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,246 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0

Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Related info for your journey

What airport do you fly from for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?
Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento Intl; the airport handles an average of 1 outbound flight to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 8 airlines have flights from the Sacramento airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 9.4 mi journey to Sacramento Intl (SMF) from Sacramento’s city center.
How long is the flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?
There are many flights that can get you from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in 6h 53m. Fly via Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines, or Frontier to get the fastest option. There are 2374 mi between Sacramento and Washington, D.C.. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $137. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $174, and Alaska Airlines, from $230. Frontier is currently priced 67% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.
What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?
When deciding which route to take from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. consider Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Sacramento Intl - Baltimore/Washington or Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.
What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?
On average you can expect to pay $769 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $196 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $269.
Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.
How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?
After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C..
Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?
Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. 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.?
Currently, July is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. (average of $302). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. 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 8 airlines flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$137	Average$274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$165	Average$248	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$174	Average$452	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$230	Average$350	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$243	Average$421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$364	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
United Airlines	Cheapest$289	Average$479	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$308	Average$503	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$58+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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

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

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What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SMF to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on August 17, 2025.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

What’s the fastest layover option from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.