Washington, D.C.

$94+ Cheap flights from Sacramento (SMF) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SMF — WAS
Dec 23 — Dec 301
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The best prices from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. are usually found in August or February, booked 49 days in advance, depart on a Friday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

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

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

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$258
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$94
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$522
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From Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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 December 18, 2024.

This Cheapflightsfares 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:30 amSMF - BWI
1 stop14h 16mSpirit Airlines
Mon 1/68:44 amBWI - SMF
1 stop12h 51mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 12/17$272
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 12/257:38 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop13h 30mFrontier
Sat 1/41:01 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$301
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/265:30 amSMF - DCA
1 stop7h 30mDelta
Thu 1/25:10 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 45mDelta
Deal found 12/17$393
This eDestinos 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/263:07 pmSMF - BWI
3 stops19h 19mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/612:02 pmBWI - SMF
2 stops39h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$404
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/251:15 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 04mDelta
Wed 1/16:07 amIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 03mDelta
Deal found 12/17$418
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.
Mon 12/237:23 pmSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 42mAmerican Airlines
Tue 12/315:13 pmDCA - SMF
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$423
This American 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/266:10 pmSMF - IAD
2 stops11h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/65:15 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$437
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.
Tue 12/2412:25 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Sun 1/55:15 amIAD - SMF
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$473
This Alaska 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:27 pmSMF - IAD
1 stop8h 13mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/65:25 pmIAD - SMF
1 stop8h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$474
This United 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/315:10 amSMF - BWI
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/810:05 amBWI - SMF
2 stops10h 37mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$476
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 12/2511:15 pmSMF - IAD
Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/15:55 pmIAD - SMF
Nonstop6h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$504
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.
Tue 12/246:35 amSMF - DCA
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Sun 1/56:10 amDCA - SMF
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$513

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. 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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SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/16

10:25 am-5:00 am

1 stop15h 35m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 1/19

10:37 am-8:05 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$258

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/22

6:37 am-5:57 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/25

6:57 pm-9:50 am

1 stop17h 53m

$268

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/8

7:05 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/11

3:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$276

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/8

1:25 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/13

4:05 pm-9:46 pm

1 stop8h 41m

$276

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/6

7:48 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop13h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/14

9:00 am-5:29 pm

1 stop11h 29m

$279

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/15

8:00 am-4:00 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/22

5:50 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/15

2:45 pm-12:45 am

1 stop7h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/22

5:00 am-10:21 am

1 stop8h 21m

$298

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 2/7

11:11 am-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/15

5:13 pm-11:07 pm

1 stop8h 54m

$308

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 2/27

8:12 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 47m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/4

8:00 am-10:46 pm

2 stops17h 46m

$314

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Mon 3/3

7:42 am-8:30 pm

1 stop9h 48m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/10

12:30 pm-12:27 pm

1 stop26h 57m

$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
FareScanPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 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.

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Travel insights for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

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

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 December 13, 2024.

The best time to book flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. is 49 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 December 16, 2024.

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. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Delta and United Airlines 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.
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

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1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.4
Good
9,059 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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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 0 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 $258. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $268, and Delta, from $276. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 39% 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 $94 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $95 and Delta from $138 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 $1,036 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $154 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $268.

  • 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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.

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$122Average$237FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$138Average$234FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$230Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$291Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$326Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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