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 $187. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $282, and Alaska Airlines, from $284. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 54% 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 $86 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Alaska Airlines from $140 one-way.

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 $935 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $218 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 38% 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 81% 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 $484 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 $432 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.

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.

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jue. 8/77:26 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop7h 39mSpirit Airlines

sáb. 8/168:09 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$187

jue. 7/316:59 pmSMF - DCA

2 stops10h 32mDelta

lun. 8/45:28 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 43mDelta

Deal found 7/1

$282

jue. 8/78:39 pmSMF - IAD

2 stops11h 53mDelta

sáb. 8/166:00 amIAD - SMF

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$282

mié. 7/166:00 amSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines

sáb. 8/95:25 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop9h 18mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$284

vie. 8/158:05 amSMF - IAD

Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines

mar. 8/267:19 pmIAD - SMF

Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$289

mié. 7/25:00 amSMF - DCA

1 stop8h 02mHawaiian Airlines

mié. 7/95:02 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 43mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$298

mié. 8/611:55 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines

lun. 8/115:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$309

mié. 8/68:30 amSMF - DCA

2 stops10h 45mSouthwest

lun. 8/115:45 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$310

lun. 7/2811:55 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 8/26:35 amIAD - SMF

2 stops12h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$314

vie. 8/2211:55 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

lun. 8/257:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 10mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$321

vie. 8/229:50 amSMF - IAD

2 stops10h 00mSouthwest

lun. 8/257:35 amIAD - SMF

2 stops14h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$325

dom. 8/242:41 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop12h 49mFrontier

jue. 8/288:19 pmIAD - SMF

2 stops17h 51mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$332

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jue. 8/77:26 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop7h 39mSpirit Airlines

sáb. 8/168:09 amBWI - SMF

1 stop16h 25mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$187

jue. 7/316:59 pmSMF - DCA

2 stops10h 32mDelta

lun. 8/45:28 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 43mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$282

mié. 7/166:00 amSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines

mar. 7/295:25 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop8h 24mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$284

vie. 8/158:05 amSMF - IAD

Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines

mar. 8/267:19 pmIAD - SMF

Nonstop5h 36mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$289

mié. 9/246:45 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 05mSouthwest

dom. 9/285:45 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop8h 20mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$304

mié. 8/611:55 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines

lun. 8/115:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$309

vie. 8/2211:55 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 04mFrontier

lun. 8/257:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 10mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$321

mié. 7/236:00 amSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 59mHawaiian Airlines

mié. 8/65:25 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop9h 18mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$333

vie. 8/226:30 amSMF - IAD

3 stops27h 34mMultiple Airlines

lun. 8/255:40 pmIAD - SMF

3 stops28h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$372

jue. 8/78:39 pmSMF - IAD

2 stops11h 53mDelta

sáb. 8/166:00 amIAD - SMF

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$282

lun. 7/2811:55 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines

sáb. 8/26:35 amIAD - SMF

2 stops12h 01mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$314

jue. 7/173:44 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop11h 50mFrontier

jue. 7/317:30 amIAD - SMF

1 stop11h 41mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$324

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vie. 7/46:00 amSMF - DCA

1 stop11h 59mAlaska Airlines

mié. 7/95:43 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop8h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$298

mar. 7/810:15 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop9h 45mDelta

mié. 7/305:10 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 10mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$288

mar. 7/810:15 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 04mDelta

mar. 7/296:20 amIAD - SMF

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$288

mié. 7/96:00 amSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines

mar. 7/295:25 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop8h 24mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$284

jue. 7/108:05 amSMF - IAD

Nonstop4h 51mUnited Airlines

sáb. 7/126:45 pmIAD - SMF

Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$469

jue. 7/1012:59 amSMF - DCA

1 stop10h 00mAmerican Airlines

lun. 7/145:11 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 48mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$489

jue. 7/1011:30 amSMF - IAD

2 stops9h 00mSouthwest

dom. 7/135:50 amIAD - SMF

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$494

vie. 7/117:26 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop7h 39mSpirit Airlines

lun. 7/146:15 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop19h 51mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$282

vie. 7/116:41 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 53mFrontier

jue. 7/247:30 amIAD - SMF

1 stop11h 41mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$336

vie. 7/116:41 pmSMF - DCA

2 stops14h 23mFrontier

lun. 7/147:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 16mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$394

vie. 7/116:41 pmSMF - BWI

2 stops18h 50mFrontier

jue. 7/247:20 amBWI - SMF

2 stops11h 51mFrontier

Deal found 7/2

$463

dom. 7/133:44 pmSMF - DCA

2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines

mar. 7/155:02 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$475

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mié. 9/108:45 pmSMF - BWI

2 stops9h 17mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$86

jue. 7/245:30 amSMF - DCA

1 stop8h 16mDelta

Deal found 7/3

$139

jue. 7/241:56 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop6h 29mDelta

Deal found 7/2

$139

lun. 8/117:38 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop20h 21mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/1

$140

mié. 9/178:38 amSMF - DCA

1 stop10h 06mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$149

mié. 7/97:46 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 41mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$149

jue. 9/1812:06 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 53mFrontier

Deal found 7/3

$155

lun. 8/115:53 amSMF - IAD

1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/3

$156

sáb. 8/236:30 amSMF - DCA

2 stops12h 29mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/2

$158

mié. 7/305:00 amSMF - DCA

2 stops13h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/3

$165

dom. 8/178:50 amSMF - IAD

2 stops13h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 7/2

$165

vie. 8/86:41 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 53mFrontier

Deal found 7/1

$167

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SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

jue. 8/7

7:26 pm-6:05 am

1 stop7h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 8/16

8:09 am-9:34 pm

1 stop16h 25m

$187

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

jue. 7/31

6:59 pm-8:31 am

2 stops10h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 8/4

5:28 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$282

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

jue. 8/7

8:39 pm-11:32 am

2 stops11h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 8/16

6:00 am-10:17 am

1 stop7h 17m

$282

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

mié. 7/16

6:00 am-6:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 8/9

5:25 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$284

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

vie. 8/15

8:05 am-3:56 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 8/26

7:19 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 36m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

mié. 9/24

6:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 9/28

5:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$304

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

mié. 8/6

11:55 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 8/11

5:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

$309

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

lun. 7/28

11:55 pm-10:59 am

1 stop8h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 8/2

6:35 am-3:36 pm

2 stops12h 01m

$314

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

vie. 8/22

11:55 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 8/25

7:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$321

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

jue. 7/17

3:44 pm-6:34 am

1 stop11h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 7/31

7:30 am-4:11 pm

1 stop11h 41m

$324

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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 $309). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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.

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

The most flights from SMF to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

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.

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

4,266 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

7,982 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

7.8

Good

2,545 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

8,861 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.
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 $187. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $282, and Alaska Airlines, from $284. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 54% 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 $86 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Alaska Airlines from $140 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 $935 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $218 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 $309). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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$219	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$154	Average$247	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$174	Average$317	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Delta	Cheapest$203	Average$368	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$230	Average$325	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
American Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$289	Average$472	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$333	Average$507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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

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