Washington, D.C.

$71+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 5/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SMF — WAS
Mar 30 — Apr 61
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or January, booked 27 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Friday and return on a Tuesday

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

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$169
(FlightHub)

One-way from

$71
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$438
Provider with most accurate pricing for Sacramento Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Sacramento Intl-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flights.
From Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($37 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 March 2025

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Cheapest flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 4/257:34 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop7h 12mSpirit Airlines
Sun 4/279:39 pmBWI - SMF
1 stop13h 54mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/24$169
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/3011:56 amSMF - BWI
1 stop6h 53mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/73:29 pmBWI - SMF
1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$211
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Sun 4/136:20 amSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Fri 4/186:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 01mDelta
Deal found 3/24$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Fri 4/256:35 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Tue 5/65:23 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop7h 32mDelta
Deal found 3/24$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/1511:05 pmSMF - BWI
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Sat 4/197:05 amBWI - SMF
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Deal found 3/24$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/178:05 amSMF - IAD
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/275:50 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/24$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/25. 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 4/2512:03 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop21h 06mFrontier
Thu 5/11:00 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop25h 06mFrontier
Deal found 3/25$300
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 8/45:05 amSMF - DCA
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Thu 8/75:45 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 3/24$304
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/3010:00 amSMF - IAD
2 stops10h 58mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/76:30 amIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/24$304
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Thu 4/2412:58 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 4/286:30 amIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/24$308
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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.
Mon 4/1411:59 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
Wed 4/165:00 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$309
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/24. 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 4/2210:09 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/35:13 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/24$309

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

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Return

Price

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/25

7:34 pm-5:46 am

1 stop7h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/27

9:39 pm-8:33 am

1 stop13h 54m

$169

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

11:56 am-9:49 pm

1 stop6h 53m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/7

3:29 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$211

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 4/13

6:20 am-6:04 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/18

6:00 am-11:01 am

1 stop8h 01m

$277

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/25

6:35 pm-6:20 am

1 stop8h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

5:23 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$277

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 4/15

11:05 pm-11:52 am

1 stop9h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/19

7:05 am-12:19 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$277

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/17

8:05 am-4:04 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/27

5:50 pm-8:48 pm

Nonstop5h 58m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/25

12:03 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop21h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/1

1:00 pm-11:06 am

1 stop25h 06m

$300

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 4/30

10:00 am-11:58 pm

2 stops10h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$304

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 4/24

12:58 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

6:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop8h 34m

$308

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 4/14

11:59 pm-11:59 am

1 stop9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/16

5:00 am-10:16 am

1 stop8h 16m

$309

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FareScanPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars

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

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. is 27 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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?

Find hourly flight availability from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

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 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

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.

Explore weekly flight availability from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. 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 March 25, 2025.

The most flights from SMF to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (4 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 25, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. 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 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 3 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 7 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 $169. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $211, and Delta, from $277. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 60% 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 $71 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $106 and Delta from $139 one-way.

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

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,078 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $228 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $261.

  • 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 June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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 7 airlines flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. 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 March 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$122Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$137Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$204Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$230Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$238Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$358Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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