Washington, D.C.

$86+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 3/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — WAS
Mar 6 — Mar 131
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or September, booked 67 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Wednesday and return on a Friday

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
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 February 4, 2026.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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.
Tue 3/311:31 am
SMF
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BWI
1 stop8h 28m
American Airlines
Tue 3/106:52 am
BWI
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SMF
1 stop10h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$201
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/181:05 pm
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Mon 2/234:45 pm
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop8h 46m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/177:46 pm
SMF
-
BWI
2 stops11h 46m
Delta
Tue 2/242:58 pm
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop9h 00m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$262
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1212:25 pm
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop9h 10m
Delta
Tue 2/176:00 am
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop8h 14m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$267
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 2/141:05 pm
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop7h 39m
Delta
Tue 2/246:00 am
BWI
-
SMF
2 stops11h 08m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/45:00 am
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop7h 07m
United Airlines
Wed 3/114:03 pm
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop7h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/31:07 pm
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop7h 18m
United Airlines
Tue 3/106:13 am
BWI
-
SMF
2 stops12h 53m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/3$280
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/1. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2611:59 pm
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop7h 20m
United Airlines
Sat 5/306:17 am
BWI
-
SMF
1 stop8h 30m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/1$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/610:40 pm
SMF
-
BWI
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Sat 2/146:05 am
BWI
-
SMF
2 stops13h 13m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$282
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/311:15 am
SMF
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BWI
2 stops10h 20m
Delta
Tue 3/105:40 am
BWI
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SMF
2 stops10h 49m
Delta
Deal found 2/3$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/3. 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 2/511:35 am
SMF
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BWI
1 stop8h 43m
American Airlines
Tue 3/106:52 am
BWI
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SMF
1 stop10h 41m
American Airlines
Deal found 2/3$287
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/2. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/124:41 pm
SMF
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DCA
1 stop26h 18m
Frontier
Sat 3/142:00 pm
DCA
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SMF
1 stop24h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 2/2$289

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 February 4, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$201
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$86
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$391
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 1% potential increase in price ($5 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 0% potential price decrease ($2 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2026

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. 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 February 4, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/1

5:14 pm-6:00 am

1 stop9h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/5

5:27 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops9h 03m

$262

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/14

7:05 am-8:11 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-11:14 am

1 stop8h 14m

$267

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Sat 2/14

5:46 pm-9:23 am

2 stops12h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 2/23

4:45 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop8h 46m

$272

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/4

5:00 am-3:07 pm

1 stop7h 07m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/11

4:03 pm-8:51 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$275

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Sat 3/7

7:00 am-2:53 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/10

5:55 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/27

7:00 am-2:54 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/3

2:36 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$299

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

7:05 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 55m

$303

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 6/18

7:00 pm-6:03 am

1 stop8h 03m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 7/3

4:39 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$307

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/6

11:59 pm-10:04 am

1 stop7h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/13

6:15 am-11:49 am

1 stop8h 34m

$307

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/13

5:05 pm-5:45 am

1 stop9h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/16

4:51 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop9h 03m

$307

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Compare providers for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 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. 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. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Sacramento-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Sacramento-Washington, D.C. 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. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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.?

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 January 30, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. is 26 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. (average of $118). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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?

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 February 4, 2026.

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. as you normally would.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. 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 February 4, 2026.

The most flights from SMF to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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.

Las Vegas (LAS) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% 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.?

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.

Las Vegas (LAS) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $278.

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.

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.?

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.

Flights via Chicago (ORD) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 17m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated February 4, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 3 outbound flights 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 7h 07m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Frontier to get the fastest option. There are 2388 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 $168. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $174, and Alaska Airlines, from $234. Frontier is currently priced 59% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $74 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $114 and Alaska Airlines from $134 one-way.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $742 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $165 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $263.

  • 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. (average of $118). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $238). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$157Average$225FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$168Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$174Average$317FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$234Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$259Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$264Average$351FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$284Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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