Chico

$97+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chico, CA

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WAS — SMF
Apr 9 — Apr 161
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Chico

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$191
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$97
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$423
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chico
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Chico
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($18 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Chico. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 4, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/207:17 amBWI - SMF
1 stop14h 25mSpirit Airlines
Tue 5/277:37 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 4/3$191
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/2. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/295:00 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 44mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/812:58 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/2$275
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/11:00 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop25h 06mFrontier
Sun 5/411:56 amSMF - DCA
1 stop26h 03mFrontier
Deal found 4/4$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 5/37:25 amIAD - SMF
1 stop11h 28mDelta
Mon 5/510:00 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 18mDelta
Deal found 4/3$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 4/295:10 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Thu 5/111:05 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 31mDelta
Deal found 4/3$277
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/225:00 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 44mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 4/3012:58 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/4$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/55:38 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 59mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/78:00 amSMF - DCA
1 stop10h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/3$286
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/4. 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.
Thu 5/15:55 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/58:00 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/4$289
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/67:30 amIAD - SMF
1 stop13h 23mFrontier
Mon 6/96:48 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 4/3$300
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Wed 6/48:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 00mMultiple Airlines
Wed 6/1112:13 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/4$303
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/215:45 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Mon 8/251:45 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 4/3$304
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/3. 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.
Fri 5/94:37 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 08mUnited Airlines
Sun 5/1111:59 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 57mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/3$309

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Chico that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Chico

Route

Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/20

7:17 am-6:42 pm

1 stop14h 25m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/27

7:37 pm-6:10 am

1 stop7h 33m

$191

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

5:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/8

12:58 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 25m

$275

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/1

1:00 pm-11:06 am

1 stop25h 06m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/4

11:56 am-4:59 pm

1 stop26h 03m

$275

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/3

7:25 am-3:53 pm

1 stop11h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 5/5

10:00 pm-9:18 am

1 stop8h 18m

$277

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

5:10 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/1

11:05 pm-8:36 am

1 stop6h 31m

$277

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

5:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

12:58 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$283

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/5

5:38 pm-11:37 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

8:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$286

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

5:55 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop5h 58m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/4

8:00 am-3:59 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$289

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/6

7:30 am-5:53 pm

1 stop13h 23m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 6/9

6:48 pm-5:58 am

1 stop8h 10m

$300

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/4

8:00 am-2:00 pm

1 stop9h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 6/11

12:13 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

$303

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico. Price data was last updated on April 4, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico, you should look to book at least 81 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico (average of $284). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 WAS to CH1?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chico. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 4, 2025.

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

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Chico. Price data was last updated on June 30, 2024.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Chico. 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 April 4, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CH1 are scheduled on a Monday (3 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Chico ranges from 0.0 - 3.6 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 3.6 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Chico when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Chico by month

Plan your trip to Chico by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Chico, 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 75.2 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 46.4 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Chico

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Chico. 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 Chico. Reviews last updated April 4, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to Chico 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

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $97 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Alaska Airlines from $141 one-way.

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl) can be booked for $257 on average our data indicates $320 when flying from Washington, D.C. to Chico.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Chico (average of $284). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Chico in June is currently the most expensive (average of $433). 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 6 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Chico

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$600FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$384FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$633FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$301Average$549FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$368Average$550FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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