SMF - DCA

$103 Find Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport

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These are the airlines KAYAK users have selected most often from within our search results in flight searches from Sacramento to Washington, D.C., as well as popular online travel agencies
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Cheapest round-trip
$293
Overall average: $423
Southwest
Wed 4/1Tue 4/7
SMF - DCA • 2 stops
Cheapest one-way
$103
Typical prices: $204-$357
Southwest
Wed 3/4
SMF - DCA • 1 stop
Top airlines
Southwest
Cheapest • from $293 (round-trip)
Alaska Airlines
Best reviews • 8.0 score
Airline reviews
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 27% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
November
Cheapest • 20% price drop
April
Most popular
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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National (SMF-DCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Reagan-National

Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
Southwest Logo
9:10 pm - 8:25 am
SMF
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DCA
8h 15m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
1:10 pm - 8:10 pm
DCA
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SMF
10h 00m
1 stop
$293Southwest
Fri, Feb 27 - Sun, Mar 1
Frontier Logo
10:53 am - 9:59 pm
SMF
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DCA
8h 06m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 11:13 am
DCA
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SMF
30h 13m
1 stop
$297Frontier
Thu, Apr 9 - Mon, Apr 13
Southwest Logo
9:05 pm - 8:50 am
SMF
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DCA
8h 45m
2 stops
Southwest Logo
7:45 pm - 12:05 am
DCA
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SMF
7h 20m
1 stop
$298Southwest
Wed, Apr 29 - Mon, May 4
United Airlines Logo
11:35 am - 10:14 pm
SMF
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DCA
7h 39m
1 stop
United Airlines Logo
4:34 pm - 10:18 pm
DCA
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SMF
8h 44m
1 stop
$299United Airlines
Sun, Mar 8 - Sat, Mar 14
Frontier Logo
4:41 pm - 1:02 pm
SMF
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DCA
17h 21m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:00 pm - 11:06 am
DCA
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SMF
24h 06m
1 stop
$301Frontier
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
Southwest Logo
1:00 pm - 10:55 pm
SMF
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DCA
6h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
4:00 pm - 9:50 pm
DCA
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SMF
8h 50m
2 stops
$302Southwest
Thu, Mar 5 - Wed, Mar 11
Delta Logo
12:25 pm - 10:33 pm
SMF
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DCA
7h 08m
1 stop
Delta Logo
2:40 pm - 11:42 pm
DCA
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SMF
12h 02m
2 stops
$304Delta
Mon, Mar 2 - Thu, Mar 5
Frontier Logo
10:53 am - 1:15 pm
SMF
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DCA
23h 22m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:00 pm - 11:06 am
DCA
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SMF
24h 06m
1 stop
$307Frontier
Tue, Apr 14 - Tue, Apr 21
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 8:30 pm
SMF
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DCA
11h 30m
2 stops
Delta Logo
2:55 pm - 11:14 pm
DCA
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SMF
11h 19m
2 stops
$309Delta
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 15
Southwest Logo
11:55 pm - 11:05 am
SMF
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DCA
8h 10m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
6:00 am - 1:20 pm
DCA
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SMF
10h 20m
2 stops
$312Southwest
Booking Insights

KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Reagan-National flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is November, where tickets cost $308 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are February and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $487 and $423 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 27% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 23 weeks before departure.

Good to know

Low seasonSeptember
Cheapest flight$103
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 6% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 7% increase in price.
Flight from Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Sacramento to Reagan-National

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Sacramento to Reagan-National based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs for booking Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport flights

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $103 for a one-way ticket and $293 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Reagan Washington National Airport?

    No

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Star Alliance, oneworld, and SkyTeam are the airline alliances operating flights between Sacramento and Reagan Washington National Airport, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C., Southwest or Alaska Airlines?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Alaska Airlines. With an average price for the route of $431 and an overall rating of 8.0, Southwest is the most popular choice. Alaska Airlines is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $403 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Reagan Washington National Airport from Sacramento is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline. Booking your flights between Sacramento and DCA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Reagan Washington National Airport from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Reagan-National

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Sacramento to Reagan-National? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
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Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 11882 reviews
8.1Boarding
7.1Food
8.5Crew
7.0Entertainment
7.8Comfort
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The plane not having any overhead bin space was inconvenient. Anytime my luggage has to be checked it ends up covered in scratches and that’s not covered by the airlines for replacement/repair. The WiFi did not work or was not offered for the flight from Seattle to Vancouver.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, Feb 2026
SMF - SEA
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The plane not having any overhead bin space was inconvenient. Anytime my luggage has to be checked it ends up covered in scratches and that’s not covered by the airlines for replacement/repair. The WiFi did not work or was not offered for the flight from Seattle to Vancouver.

The seats were spacious and comfortable. Even in basic economy. However, the flight boarded 30 minutes late.

I think Alaska should start including free meals on these longer trips.

Departed on time and had an efficient boarding process. The inflight wifi was not working on one of the flights.

The flights were all late and they would not refund my money

The seats were not very comfortable and there were no TV screens. Boarding was pretty fast because there were so few people on such a small plane and I appreciated that they still gave us our snack and drinks, however I really wish they would come up with a good gluten-free snack.

Comfort level was below par. Food selection was non-existent. Paying $35 for 1st bag is never appreciated. I will not fly them again. I am actually trying to change my return flight.

Again Alaskan and Hawaiian need to consolidate check-in, allow seat reservations on both flights. I wound up in last row because I couldn’t reserve better seat.

I recently traveled with my service animal, and before boarding, a gate agent kindly arranged for me to have an empty seat next to me to give my dog more space. However, once on board, a male crew member spoke to me in a rude and loud tone, insisting my dog stay on the floor or my lap—even after I explained what the gate agent had approved. His tone and behavior were unprofessional and made me feel uncomfortable in front of other passengers. I understand and respect airline policies, but I would appreciate if this could be reviewed to ensure better awareness and sensitivity toward passengers traveling with service animals. Thank you for your understanding.

Seattle airport terminal was a nightmare to navigate. Coming g off a cruise boat etc. Lack of convient Restrooms a major issue. Once able to get to boarding Alaska Air it was good experience.

The charges were ridiculous for an hour flight and the turbulence was very scary.

The seats are now more narrow. I paid for front row the seats in the front are even more narrow than before.

The wifi on the plane is great. The only issue that I have is that I prefer an aisle seat and on my trips this week, I was either in the middle or window. If we can work to secure aisle seating, I will be thrilled. Nice trip.

Great flight but super high price. Glad it was a business trip and not personal

3 hour delay. Had to change plans and was still delayed.

We got exit row seats both flights. Everything was running on time

The boarding and seat assignment system no longer works for me, but I know it is being replaced. Otherwise, I am good with the overall experience.

The lead steward kept singing about "San Francisco" and hotel California---more annoying than humorous....needs work. Flight was smooth and on time.

San Diego airport is brand new, spacious, airy and very smooth checkin at SW baggage drop.

Crew could have been friendlier, maybe I'm spoiled by SW crews. In flight wifi was good. Would be nice to have more food offerings on a 4 plus hour flight

The plane was an older model, so it wasn’t as comfortable as others. The flight attendants were not helpful during onboarding. It was a full flight so there was chaos finding space for baggage.

Awesome! On time flight, early arrival, and a complimentary upgrade!

It was nt delta. It was aeromexo. Service was awful. They served a very small drink and NO snack for a 3hr and 35min flight. Then for the first 30 min of the flight is was talk and talk over head interruption the movie/ show i picked to watch.

Delta One is extraordinary. I fly business when somebody hires me. I just wonder why there is such a chasm between business class and the insanely inhumane and nonsensical coach. The seats are not large enough to fit even my tiny wife. We fly 10% of what we did because we don’t want to pay 5-10 k but for $400 it’s unbearable. It seems like the accountants took over and made stupid decisions. Screw in 20 extra seats and make it so unbearable that people fly 90% less. Just put the damn price up and put some proper chairs in. But business, yay.

Delta’s staff is unmatched. From the gate agents, to the pilots, to the flight attendants… all top of the industry.

Flight was delayed several times. At one point, they "pulled back" 15 minutes from the delayed boarding and sent a text saying we would board sooner than previously advised. The flight then was delayed again. And when we boarded, there was an unspecified technical issue which had us waiting in the plane for about an hour.

The flight was delayed for about 2 hrs. Other than it, it was good.

I am extremely disappointed that delta internal pilot manuals now refer to the Gulf of Mexico as the “gulf of America”. You can bow down to the Orange turd on your own. I will never fly delta again

No lunch on a x-country flight scheduled for 10:50 am departure, arrived 5+ hrs later. That requires a black box label before you pay for the tickets. Worst, when I checked in online, it's specifically said that lunch was served on his flight for economy Plus passengers.

Our flight from SFO to MSP was right on time on 11/15/2025. No delays. As we approached MSP at about 8 pm, we circled in the air until 8:40 pm so I don't call that efficient for MSP. I think the captain should announce the delay and why. (as if we all don't know that we are just circling around the area, slowing down, speeding up, slowing down.) Thank you. Marilyn Fischer

Crew was great. 2 1/2 hour delay was due to staff needing "rest" was avoidable and self inflicted as United not willing to hire enough crew to keep flight on time.. Ridiculous. The crew and the passengers both suffered due to this.

Fine not above and beyond as I had a connection that was delayed due to maintenance

Bad food, bad service, cold cabin with no additional blankets when asked for (they told me they don’t provide additional blankets). I’m a frequent traveler and this is one of the worst companies I traveled with (by the way I thought that I booked my ticket with Lufthansa but I didn’t see that the flights were handled by United).

Great other than a couple very drunk guys that for a while kept bumping my seat from behind. The staff did their best to control them. Even refused serving them alcohol and allowed the gal sitting next to them to move.

Good crew. Boarding delays. Almost two hours wait for the bags in DC.

It was a pretty standard flight... until the almost hour and a half spent on the taxi way. I get that the weather has been poor but the delay had nothing to do with the weather and more to do with a plane with several issues tying up the gate. I get that that happens from time to time but this has been EVERY flight I've been on for the past 5 years and I fly 3 to 5 times a year. This isn't just United... it's American, it's Delta. It's an issue with the entire industry. I work for UPS and packages on a cargo plane get better service than people do these days. Anymore I HATE flying.

Unfortunately weather delayed our flight waiting for our plane to arrive and due to a little snow time was needed to deice the plane so departure was very delayed and I missed the connecting flight

It was great. There were some issues prior to takeoff. The weather was poor so we had to go through deicing, and we were delayed a bit by the pilots' concern about one of the engines, but that's aviation. The pilots handled everything with aplomb, and kept us apprised

The seats were comfortable and we had leg room. Great entertainment.

The flight crew where really good. Better then the crew from BNE to SFO

The flight was on time/early, attentive crew, and everything overall went smoothly. Disappointed that WIFI was not working for the flight.

It would be nice to have some low carb options in the snacks.

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

Horrible. Both legs of my flight were delayed more than 6 hours. No compensation, no screens on the plane, and the plane was not clean.

After we'd boarded , they canceled the flight. The crew didn't even know , we just all received text messages. Then after they deplaned us , AA was just like "too bad, go F your self, we sure ain't gonna help you"

Initial flight was cancelled at the time of arrival to the airport, flight alternative requires switching from direct to flight with a layover, and the plane felt like it would split apart, it was so rattle-y.

Weather delay for 2.5 hours followed by half hour crew delay, did not have ginger ale, uncomfortable seats

Eventless. It was a good flight and good crew. Can’t complaint.

It was nobody’s fault - but the plane came 4-hrs late and we were updated randomly in 20-30 mins increments which left us hostage to sit and wait expectantly. It was very long and got very late. Our plane didn’t land until nearly 1 am! Also the toilet wasn’t working. The hosts were nice enough but were clearly “about to pass out” as one told me. Lastly, there was no snack or even time for it. Just a bad experience overall.

The boarding crew was incredibly helpful getting me on an earlier flight

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