How popular is this Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Within the past month, 15 users have taken a look at flights from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C..

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 $215. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $276, and Delta, from $277. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 46% 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 $90 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $135 and Delta from $139 one-way.

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 $388 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $179 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, Delta or Spirit Airlines 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 36% 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 79% 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 $445 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 $628 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, February can be a great choice for travel to Washington, D.C.. Flights to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento in February are about $431 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $157.

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 2 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.

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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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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Thu 9/185:30 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 40mSpirit Airlines

Mon 9/228:00 amBWI - SMF

1 stop11h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$215

Thu 10/3010:31 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 34mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 11/28:59 amDCA - SMF

1 stop8h 18mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$276

Mon 7/2111:15 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Fri 7/255:10 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$277

Wed 7/94:45 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop10h 12mDelta

Wed 7/165:23 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$277

Wed 9/176:50 amSMF - DCA

1 stop11h 09mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/238:20 amDCA - SMF

1 stop13h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$279

Thu 10/236:01 amSMF - IAD

1 stop7h 41mAlaska Airlines

Tue 10/286:11 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$283

Fri 7/118:05 amSMF - IAD

Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/146:45 pmIAD - SMF

Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$289

Mon 8/186:41 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 53mFrontier

Fri 8/228:00 amIAD - SMF

1 stop12h 41mFrontier

Deal found 6/11

$290

Wed 8/2011:50 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Mon 8/255:45 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$292

Wed 9/38:38 amSMF - DCA

1 stop10h 06mAlaska Airlines

Sun 9/75:06 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$296

Wed 8/206:05 amSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Mon 8/252:10 pmIAD - SMF

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$302

Sat 6/147:26 pmSMF - IAD

2 stops12h 34mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/166:27 amIAD - SMF

1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$304

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Thu 9/185:30 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 40mSpirit Airlines

Mon 9/228:00 amBWI - SMF

1 stop11h 19mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$215

Thu 10/3010:31 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 34mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 11/28:59 amDCA - SMF

1 stop8h 18mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$276

Mon 7/2111:15 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 21mDelta

Fri 7/255:10 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$277

Wed 9/176:50 amSMF - DCA

1 stop11h 09mAmerican Airlines

Tue 9/238:20 amDCA - SMF

1 stop13h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/9

$279

Thu 10/236:01 amSMF - IAD

1 stop7h 41mAlaska Airlines

Tue 10/286:11 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$283

Fri 7/118:05 amSMF - IAD

Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines

Mon 7/146:45 pmIAD - SMF

Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$289

Mon 8/186:41 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 53mFrontier

Fri 8/228:00 amIAD - SMF

1 stop12h 41mFrontier

Deal found 6/11

$290

Wed 8/2011:50 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Mon 8/255:45 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$292

Sat 8/235:30 amSMF - BWI

1 stop15h 40mMultiple Airlines

Sun 8/316:42 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop19h 28mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$322

Wed 7/94:45 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop10h 12mDelta

Wed 7/165:23 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop7h 48mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$277

Wed 9/38:38 amSMF - DCA

1 stop10h 06mAlaska Airlines

Sun 9/75:06 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$296

Wed 8/206:05 amSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 10mSouthwest

Mon 8/252:10 pmIAD - SMF

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$302

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Thu 6/121:09 amSMF - DCA

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/163:25 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop8h 54mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$329

Thu 6/126:00 amSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines

Sun 6/155:25 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop8h 24mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$338

Sat 6/147:26 pmSMF - IAD

2 stops12h 34mAmerican Airlines

Mon 6/166:27 amIAD - SMF

1 stop9h 50mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/11

$304

Tue 6/176:15 amSMF - IAD

1 stop7h 58mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 8/66:30 amIAD - SMF

1 stop8h 32mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$302

Tue 6/177:44 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop6h 59mSpirit Airlines

Wed 8/66:15 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop17h 21mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$303

Tue 6/1710:19 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines

Wed 8/611:51 amIAD - SMF

1 stop9h 43mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$309

Tue 6/172:56 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop13h 31mAlaska Airlines

Wed 8/68:10 amIAD - SMF

2 stops13h 56mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$341

Tue 6/177:00 amSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 51mDelta

Wed 8/610:14 amIAD - SMF

2 stops10h 50mDelta

Deal found 6/10

$342

Wed 6/186:06 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 08mAmerican Airlines

Tue 6/245:30 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$299

Wed 6/186:15 amSMF - DCA

2 stops9h 41mDelta

Tue 6/245:10 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Deal found 6/12

$304

Wed 6/188:13 amSMF - IAD

Nonstop4h 56mUnited Airlines

Wed 6/256:48 amIAD - SMF

1 stop7h 40mUnited Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$419

Fri 6/206:48 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 42mFrontier

Fri 6/277:30 amIAD - SMF

1 stop13h 23mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$354

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Wed 7/210:19 amSMF - BWI

2 stops17h 45mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$90

Wed 7/96:00 amSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$135

Mon 7/1411:15 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop9h 19mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$139

Thu 7/1011:15 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop6h 44mDelta

Deal found 6/11

$139

Mon 8/112:56 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop25h 03mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$140

Sun 9/2812:11 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop21h 00mFrontier

Deal found 6/10

$141

Thu 8/73:44 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop11h 50mFrontier

Deal found 6/12

$141

Thu 10/168:38 amSMF - DCA

1 stop10h 21mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$145

Sat 10/2511:00 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 6/12

$146

Thu 11/65:00 amSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 6/10

$149

Wed 8/205:30 amSMF - IAD

2 stops26h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 6/10

$151

Wed 7/166:00 amSMF - DCA

2 stops11h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 6/11

$160

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SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 9/5

5:30 am-12:10 am

1 stop15h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 9/8

8:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop11h 19m

$216

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/30

10:31 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/2

8:59 am-2:17 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$276

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 7/21

11:15 pm-8:36 am

1 stop6h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 7/25

5:10 pm-11:20 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$277

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/9

4:45 pm-5:57 am

1 stop10h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/16

5:23 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$277

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/17

6:50 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/23

8:20 am-7:00 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$279

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 10/23

6:01 am-4:42 pm

1 stop7h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

6:11 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop8h 33m

$283

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 7/11

8:05 am-3:56 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/14

6:45 pm-9:29 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Mon 8/18

6:41 pm-6:34 am

1 stop8h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/22

8:00 am-5:41 pm

1 stop12h 41m

$290

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/20

11:50 am-10:45 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/25

5:45 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 35m

$292

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/3

8:38 am-9:44 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/7

5:06 pm-11:44 pm

1 stop9h 38m

$296

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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 14 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 42% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

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.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,287 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,946 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,494 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,790 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

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

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 2 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 popular is this Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight route?
Within the past month, 15 users have taken a look at flights from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C..
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 $215. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $276, and Delta, from $277. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 46% 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 $90 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $135 and Delta from $139 one-way.
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 $388 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $179 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$122	Average$230	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$137	Average$219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$174	Average$317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Delta	Cheapest$203	Average$378	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$230	Average$325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$422	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$289	Average$474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$333	Average$508	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$90+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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