Reagan-National

$139+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 7/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — DCA
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in August or October, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Sacramento to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Sacramento (SMF) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$282
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$428
From Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

Find flight deals from Sacramento to Reagan-National

Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/316:59 pmSMF - DCA
2 stops10h 32mDelta
Mon 8/45:28 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 43mDelta
Deal found 7/1$282
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/25:00 amSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 7/95:02 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/1$298
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 8/611:55 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Mon 8/115:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/3$309
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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.
Wed 8/68:30 amSMF - DCA
2 stops10h 45mSouthwest
Mon 8/115:45 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$310
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Fri 8/2211:55 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 04mFrontier
Mon 8/257:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$321
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Wed 10/18:38 amSMF - DCA
1 stop10h 06mAlaska Airlines
Thu 10/98:59 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/2$333

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

Sacramento

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/31

6:59 pm-8:31 am

2 stops10h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/4

5:28 pm-10:11 pm

1 stop7h 43m

$282

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 9/24

6:45 am-4:50 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/28

5:45 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$304

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 8/6

11:55 pm-12:41 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/11

5:00 am-9:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

$309

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 8/22

11:55 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/25

7:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop7h 10m

$321

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 10/1

8:38 am-9:44 pm

1 stop10h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/9

8:59 am-2:42 pm

1 stop8h 43m

$333

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 7/16

10:30 am-9:27 pm

1 stop7h 57m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/20

6:25 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 21m

$397

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 7/24

5:30 am-4:46 pm

1 stop8h 16m

$139

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 9/9

8:38 am-9:44 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$149

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 9/18

12:06 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 53m

$155

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Sat 8/23

6:30 am-9:59 pm

2 stops12h 29m

$158

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

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Best time to book a flight from Sacramento to Reagan-National

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

Booking 57 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the afternoon tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 46% on airfare.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to help guide your decision. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

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

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

    Sacramento Intl (SMF) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from Sacramento Intl; the airport handles an average of 0 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 6 airlines have flights from the Sacramento airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. 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. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    Currently priced at $282, Delta will fly you from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Southwest and American Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $304 and $309, respectively. Users have found that Delta is 29% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    $139 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $149 and $155, respectively.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Sacramento to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Sacramento to Reagan-National 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. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $335). 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 Sacramento to Reagan-National

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$230Average$322FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$258Average$343FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$273Average$430FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$333Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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