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$62+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento (SMF)

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WAS — SMF
Jan 26 — Feb 21
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento Intl are usually found in August or January, booked 60 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(Mytrip)

One-way from

$62
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$394
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-Sacramento Intl flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento Intl
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Sacramento Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price ($9 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2025

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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 January 21, 2025.

This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Wed 2/510:37 amBWI - SMF
1 stop12h 28mSpirit Airlines
Tue 2/114:41 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop9h 19mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/20$177
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/185:18 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 28mAlaska Airlines
Thu 2/206:37 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$269
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/187:35 amIAD - SMF
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Mon 3/2410:00 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 15mDelta
Deal found 1/21$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/185:10 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 43mDelta
Mon 3/2410:00 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 1/21$277
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/207:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 27mFrontier
Sun 3/231:22 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop19h 41mFrontier
Deal found 1/21$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/285:55 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/86:25 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 51mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/254:35 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 4/112:50 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop6h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$300
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/234:35 pmIAD - SMF
2 stops10h 56mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/47:42 amSMF - IAD
2 stops13h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$305
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 7/226:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 00mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/167:28 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$309
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/198:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop16h 00mAlaska Airlines
Tue 2/253:08 pmSMF - DCA
2 stops22h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$315
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/136:25 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 34mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/185:30 amSMF - DCA
2 stops10h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$344
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/106:59 pmBWI - SMF
1 stop17h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/164:20 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop9h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$375

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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 January 21, 2025.

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BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 2/5

10:37 am-8:05 pm

1 stop12h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 2/11

4:41 pm-5:00 am

1 stop9h 19m

$177

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/18

5:18 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop8h 28m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/21

6:37 pm-5:32 am

1 stop7h 55m

$269

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

7:35 am-12:30 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/24

10:00 pm-9:15 am

1 stop8h 15m

$277

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

6:00 am-11:10 am

1 stop8h 10m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 3/19

12:20 pm-11:40 pm

1 stop8h 20m

$277

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/20

7:00 am-12:27 pm

1 stop8h 27m

Sacramento Intl

Sun 3/23

1:22 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop19h 41m

$290

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

Sat 3/8

6:25 pm-5:16 am

1 stop7h 51m

$299

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/25

4:35 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/1

12:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop6h 05m

$300

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/23

4:35 pm-12:31 am

2 stops10h 56m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 3/4

7:42 am-11:53 pm

2 stops13h 11m

$305

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/1

2:00 pm-7:29 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/8

5:30 am-4:01 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$309

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/17

6:13 am-1:32 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 2/24

10:15 pm-9:40 am

1 stop8h 25m

$314

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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.

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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 January 17, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento, you should look to book at least 60 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 January 21, 2025.

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 January 21, 2025.

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 January 21, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Spirit Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest 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.
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Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

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 $177 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Alaska Airlines and Delta, starting at $269 and $277 round-trip. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 60% 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 $62. Frontier flights start at $87 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $138 one-way.

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

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is generally $402, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $204. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Sacramento Intl), you can expect to pay $277 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

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$156Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$242Average$474FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$267Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$303Average$599FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$305Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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