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$89+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento (SMF)

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 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SMF
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 57 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento (SMF). 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 December 18, 2024.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$194
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One-way from

$89
(FlightHub)

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$533
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/296:30 amDCA - SMF
1 stop10h 03mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/72:45 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$377
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/253:10 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Mon 1/612:42 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 40mDelta
Deal found 12/18$383
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/257:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop14h 48mFrontier
Wed 1/17:38 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop13h 30mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$388
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/185:10 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 48mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/76:00 amSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/16$393
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 12/186:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 27mDelta
Tue 1/75:30 pmSMF - DCA
2 stops12h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/16$402
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Fri 12/208:44 amBWI - SMF
1 stop12h 51mSpirit Airlines
Tue 1/77:30 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop24h 16mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/16$403
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/253:10 pmBWI - SMF
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Wed 1/15:19 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Deal found 12/18$498
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/255:55 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/65:10 amSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 29mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/18$514
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Sun 12/296:21 amIAD - SMF
1 stop10h 12mAmerican Airlines
Tue 1/74:23 pmSMF - IAD
2 stops13h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$533
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/183:30 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop10h 27mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/242:13 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$548
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/183:45 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Tue 12/249:45 amSMF - IAD
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$553
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Mon 12/306:10 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Fri 1/35:35 amSMF - DCA
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$564

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento 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 December 18, 2024.

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BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 1/15

10:37 am-3:46 pm

1 stop8h 09m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/21

4:41 pm-5:00 am

1 stop9h 19m

$194

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/9

5:25 pm-10:45 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/14

6:00 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 23m

$268

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/8

7:20 am-12:30 pm

1 stop8h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/15

12:42 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 40m

$276

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/7

5:10 pm-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 41m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 1/14

6:10 am-6:04 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$276

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 2/28

5:55 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/3

8:10 am-4:04 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$289

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/7

9:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/13

12:24 pm-9:56 pm

1 stop6h 32m

$293

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/10

6:06 am-1:35 pm

1 stop10h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/15

2:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 00m

$303

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/9

5:04 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop8h 53m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 1/12

7:33 pm-8:41 am

2 stops10h 08m

$313

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/19

6:40 pm-9:25 am

1 stop17h 45m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/25

3:08 pm-4:15 pm

2 stops22h 07m

$314

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/2

6:00 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop27h 48m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/6

7:48 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop13h 13m

$338

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star

*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 Washington, D.C.-Sacramento flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Sacramento flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Sacramento flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Sacramento 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 Washington, D.C.-Sacramento 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 Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 13, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 57 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 Sacramento?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 SMF?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2024.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in the morning. By choosing this option you can save up to 19% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

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

Rainfall in Sacramento by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Sacramento 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 Sacramento when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Sacramento by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Sacramento, 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 Sacramento

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Sacramento. 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 Sacramento. Reviews last updated December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Southwest, Spirit Airlines and Frontier from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento, you will be flying into Sacramento Intl. Sacramento Intl (SMF) is just 9.4 mi from the center of the city. Sacramento Intl is the only Sacramento airport and it handles 1 inbound flight from Washington, D.C. per day. 6 airlines have flights to Sacramento Intl from Washington, D.C. on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is Spirit Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $194 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at $268 and $276 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 55% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $89. Frontier flights start at $91 while deals on Delta start at $138 one-way.

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

    The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl. You may also consider Baltimore/Washington - Sacramento Intl or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Sacramento Intl.

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is generally $792, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $281. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $268 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento 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 Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento (average of $284). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in June is currently the most expensive (average of $451). 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 Sacramento

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$240FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$242Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$262Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$303Average$610FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$303Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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