How popular is this Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight route?

Within the past month, 17 users have taken a look at flights from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C..

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 $187. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $277, and Frontier, from $280. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 54% 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 $68 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Alaska Airlines from $141 one-way.

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

When deciding which route to take from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. consider Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Sacramento Intl - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

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

On average you can expect to pay $327 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $144 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $228.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

When booking a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Delta or Spirit Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

Users have found that leaving on a Wednesday can be a cost-effective option. It’s possible to save up to 27% on your flight compared to booking on days when demand is much higher.

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. at least 31 days early can save you up to 45% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 31 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. for as little as $415 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $621 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to Washington, D.C.. Flights to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento in February are about $448 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $157.

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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.

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.

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.

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Average price	$448

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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 April 11, 2025.

Wed 5/77:37 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines

Mon 5/127:17 amBWI - SMF

1 stop9h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$187

Wed 10/221:25 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 06mDelta

Fri 10/315:15 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Fri 10/2411:05 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 48mDelta

Fri 10/313:00 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop10h 56mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Thu 5/227:02 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop7h 53mFrontier

Mon 5/267:25 amIAD - SMF

1 stop13h 07mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$280

Fri 4/2512:58 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/305:00 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop8h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$283

Tue 10/288:10 amSMF - DCA

1 stop10h 45mAlaska Airlines

Thu 10/308:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop10h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$289

Sun 5/1111:56 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 03mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/149:59 amDCA - SMF

1 stop11h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$294

Wed 5/2812:56 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/87:30 amIAD - SMF

1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$295

Wed 5/2812:40 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/315:55 pmIAD - SMF

Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$299

Tue 5/1311:23 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/216:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$309

Fri 5/2312:13 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 46mFrontier

Mon 5/267:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/9

$325

Sat 4/261:17 pmSMF - BWI

2 stops18h 13mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/306:20 amBWI - SMF

2 stops29h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$332

Best flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Wed 5/77:37 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines

Mon 5/127:17 amBWI - SMF

1 stop9h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$187

Wed 5/216:00 amSMF - DCA

1 stop8h 59mDelta

Sun 5/256:32 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 17mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Thu 5/227:02 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop7h 53mFrontier

Mon 5/267:25 amIAD - SMF

1 stop13h 07mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$280

Fri 4/2512:58 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 25mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/305:00 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop8h 44mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$283

Sun 5/1111:56 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 03mMultiple Airlines

Wed 5/149:59 amDCA - SMF

1 stop11h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$294

Wed 5/2812:40 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 54mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/315:55 pmIAD - SMF

Nonstop5h 44mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$299

Tue 5/1311:23 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 52mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/216:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 33mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$309

Wed 5/1412:35 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 30mSouthwest

Mon 8/115:45 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 35mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$334

Sun 5/255:00 amSMF - DCA

1 stop8h 00mHawaiian Airlines

Mon 6/25:00 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop9h 37mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/11

$402

Wed 5/71:58 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop6h 36mDelta

Mon 5/125:24 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop7h 38mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Wed 5/2812:56 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 03mMultiple Airlines

Sun 6/87:30 amIAD - SMF

1 stop13h 24mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$295

Fri 5/2312:13 pmSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 46mFrontier

Mon 5/267:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/9

$325

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Discover last-minute flight deals from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated April 11, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Wed 4/166:41 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop8h 05mSpirit Airlines

Thu 4/179:39 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop13h 54mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$232

Wed 4/1610:00 amSMF - DCA

1 stop8h 59mHawaiian Airlines

Fri 4/185:55 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop8h 46mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$468

Wed 4/169:45 amSMF - IAD

2 stops9h 50mSouthwest

Thu 4/175:35 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop8h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$494

Wed 4/166:15 amSMF - DCA

1 stop6h 40mSouthwest

Thu 4/1712:00 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$524

Wed 4/165:30 amSMF - BWI

2 stops9h 10mSouthwest

Thu 4/176:15 amBWI - SMF

2 stops9h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$639

Thu 4/177:00 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 57mAlaska Airlines

Fri 4/185:55 pmDCA - SMF

1 stop8h 46mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$332

Thu 4/176:30 amSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 29mAlaska Airlines

Fri 4/185:30 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$384

Thu 4/1710:55 amSMF - BWI

1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/225:07 pmBWI - SMF

1 stop8h 25mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$579

Fri 4/1812:11 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 17mDelta

Fri 4/2512:29 pmIAD - SMF

1 stop10h 09mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$353

Fri 4/188:05 amSMF - IAD

Nonstop4h 59mUnited Airlines

Fri 4/255:50 pmIAD - SMF

Nonstop5h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$509

Sun 4/205:45 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 15mDelta

Fri 4/256:00 amDCA - SMF

1 stop8h 01mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$408

Sun 4/2010:09 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines

Fri 4/254:52 pmIAD - SMF

2 stops10h 34mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$557

One-way flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated April 11, 2025.

Tue 5/137:37 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop7h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$68

Sat 5/36:15 amSMF - DCA

1 stop9h 48mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$139

Wed 5/216:00 amSMF - IAD

1 stop9h 03mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$139

Wed 5/287:37 pmSMF - IAD

2 stops12h 27mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$140

Tue 4/296:00 amSMF - IAD

1 stop7h 38mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$141

Wed 4/308:00 amSMF - DCA

1 stop10h 59mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$148

Fri 4/2512:58 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 25mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$148

Sun 4/201:32 pmSMF - BWI

1 stop18h 55mFrontier

Deal found 4/11

$156

Fri 4/187:00 amSMF - DCA

1 stop7h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$168

Sun 6/86:49 pmSMF - IAD

1 stop8h 21mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$180

Tue 5/139:55 pmSMF - BWI

Nonstop4h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 4/10

$180

Tue 4/152:06 pmSMF - DCA

2 stops18h 58mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$185

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Price

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

7:37 pm-6:10 am

1 stop7h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 5/12

7:17 am-1:44 pm

1 stop9h 27m

$187

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/25

6:32 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop7h 17m

$277

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/7

1:58 pm-11:34 pm

1 stop6h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/12

5:24 pm-10:02 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$277

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 5/22

7:02 pm-5:55 am

1 stop7h 53m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/26

7:25 am-5:32 pm

1 stop13h 07m

$280

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 4/25

12:58 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

5:00 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$283

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Sun 5/11

11:56 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

9:59 am-6:12 pm

1 stop11h 13m

$294

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

12:56 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/8

7:30 am-5:54 pm

1 stop13h 24m

$295

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 5/28

12:40 pm-12:34 am

1 stop8h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

5:55 pm-8:39 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

$299

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Tue 5/13

11:23 am-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

$309

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Fri 5/23

12:13 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop6h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/26

7:00 am-11:23 am

1 stop7h 23m

$325

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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 April.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FareScan	Price Accuracy-	Trust 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.

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.

Estimated round-trip price

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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.?

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 $241). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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?

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.?

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.

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

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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

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.

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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

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

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

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

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

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

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,911 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

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

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,365 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

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

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,636 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

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

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.
How popular is this Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight route?
Within the past month, 17 users have taken a look at flights from Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C..
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 $187. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $277, and Frontier, from $280. Spirit Airlines is currently priced 54% 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 $68 on Spirit Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from $139 and Alaska Airlines from $141 one-way.
What are the most popular routes from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?
When deciding which route to take from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. consider Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Sacramento Intl - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.
What are the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?
On average you can expect to pay $327 for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $144 while the most popular route, (Sacramento Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $228.
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 $241). Flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$122	Average$235	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$137	Average$228	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Delta	Cheapest$204	Average$390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$238	Average$460	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$267	Average$381	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$289	Average$492	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$308	Average$507	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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