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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. 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.

Recent round-trip flight deals from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

KAYAK's recommended round-trip deals from the most popular airlines that fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C..
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7:37 pm - 6:10 amSMF-BWI
7h 33m1 stop
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7:17 am - 1:44 pmBWI-SMF
9h 27m1 stop
$122Spirit Airlines
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Wed, May 28 - Thu, May 29
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2:40 pm - 6:10 amSMF-BWI
12h 30m1 stop
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7:17 am - 1:44 pmBWI-SMF
9h 27m1 stop
$160Spirit Airlines
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Thu, May 29 - Sat, May 31
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:59 pmSMF-DCA
8h 59m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:15 pm - 11:39 pmDCA-SMF
9h 24m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, May 21 - Mon, May 26
Delta Logo
12:20 pm - 11:42 pmSMF-IAD
8h 22m1 stop
Delta Logo
5:20 pm - 10:50 pmIAD-SMF
8h 30m1 stop
$277Delta
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Fri, Jul 11 - Mon, Jul 14
United Airlines Logo
2:11 pm - 12:30 amSMF-IAD
7h 19m1 stop
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5:55 pm - 8:39 pmIAD-SMF
5h 44mnonstop
$299United Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Sun, Jun 1
United Airlines Logo
11:45 pm - 10:27 amSMF-DCA
7h 42m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 11:28 amDCA-SMF
8h 03m1 stop
$309United Airlines
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Tue, May 27 - Tue, Jun 3
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:22 pmSMF-DCA
7h 22m1 stop
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9:29 am - 1:58 pmDCA-SMF
7h 29m1 stop
$310American Airlines
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Sat, Jun 7 - Tue, Jun 10
Southwest Logo
6:20 am - 8:55 pmSMF-DCA
11h 35m1 stop
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6:55 am - 5:15 pmDCA-SMF
13h 20m1 stop
$320Southwest
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Mon, Oct 20 - Fri, Oct 24
Southwest Logo
5:35 am - 5:55 pmSMF-IAD
9h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 6:40 pmIAD-SMF
14h 15m2 stops
$320Southwest
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Wed, Oct 22 - Mon, Oct 27
American Airlines Logo
11:23 am - 11:18 pmSMF-DCA
8h 55m1 stop
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6:00 am - 10:33 amDCA-SMF
7h 33m1 stop
$339American Airlines
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Thu, May 22 - Mon, May 26
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flights

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

What is the cheapest Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight route?

The cheapest price for flight routes found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks for round-trip flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C..

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. cost $327 and was between Sacramento (SMF) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD). On average, the best prices are found if you fly from Sacramento (SMF) to Baltimore (BWI). The average price for a return flight for this route is $327.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington, D.C. on a Thursday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

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., 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. is August, where tickets cost $289 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $512 and $470 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $933, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

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., 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., you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 22 weeks before departure.

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Low seasonFebruary
High seasonMay
Cheapest flight$67
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 1% increase in price.
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FAQs for booking flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

  • Where can I relax at SMF before my flight?

    While waiting for your flight at SMF, you can unwind at one of two highly rated Escape Lounges. The lounges, located in Terminal A just before Gate 10 and Terminal B just after the security checkpoint, have comfortable seats, a TV, free Wi-Fi, clean restrooms, and excellent food bars. These lounges can be accessed by paying at the door regardless of flight class or airline.

  • Does DCA have a pet relief area?

    DCA has several designated pet relief areas if you are traveling with a four-legged companion. The relief zones are located in Terminal A next to Door 5, Terminal B just after the South Metrorail Station entrance and Terminal C directly across from the North Metrorail entrance. These pet relief zones are only open during airport hours.

  • Where is the information desk at SMF located?

    The Information desk at SMF is located on the 1st floor of Terminal B near the Baggage Claim area. Be sure to find any assistance you need at the airport at this information desk, as it is manned by well-trained professionals. In addition, volunteers are stationed throughout the airport to assist anyone who becomes stranded.

  • Does DCA have a USO military lounge?

    DCA does have a USO military lounge. The lounge is located in Terminal A opposite Lost and Found and is exclusively open to serving members of the US military and their dependents. The lounge features free snacks, a seating area, Wi-Fi, a TV, and free magazines.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. was $67 for a one-way ticket and $122 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Sacramento and Washington, D.C.?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

    When flying out of Sacramento you will be using Sacramento Intl. You will be landing at one of these airports: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight route: JetBlue, Air Canada, Alaska Airlines, Delta, United Airlines, American Airlines, and SWISS.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Sacramento and Washington, D.C..

  • On which days can I fly direct from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

    There are nonstop flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $315 and an overall rating of 8.0, Delta is the most popular choice. Southwest is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $467 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to Sacramento with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. from Sacramento up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $179 or less one-way and $392 or less round-trip.
  • When flying from Sacramento to Washington, DC, you can choose to land at either Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), or Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). Of the three, DCA is by far the closest to downtown Washington and has good access to the DC metro system. In contrast, BWI and IAD handle fewer planes, making it considerably simpler to get around the airports than at DCA.
  • On the day you are set to fly to Washington DC from Sacramento International Airport (SMF), it is in your best interest to arrive at the airport at least 1h 30min before your flight. Arriving at the airport this early will allow you enough time to go through all the long queues at the airport's security checkpoints. This will also give you enough time to check out some of the airport's attractions.
  • Travelers Aid, a non-profit organization, has partnered with DCA to assist distressed or stranded passengers at the airport. The volunteers assist with general airport and destination questions such as where to get a taxi, lost or stolen money, and where to find emergency housing. Travelers' Aid has a desk near the baggage claim area in Terminal B.
  • Take advantage of the airport's Quiet Room if you want a quiet environment to relax and reflect before your flight out of SMF. The room, which is located on the upper level of Terminal A, Landside, provides the best environment for relaxation as it is equipped with a sound masking system and is free of all airport noise.
  • Nursing mothers can relax knowing SMF has designated nursing rooms where they can breastfeed and change their babies' diapers. The nursing rooms, located in Terminal A just after Gate A10 and Terminal B next to Gate B15, provide breastfeeding mothers with much-needed privacy while breastfeeding or pumping. Each room has a seating area, electrical outlets, and a changing table.

Prefer to fly direct from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from Sacramento Intl Airport to Washington, D.C., which days they fly and book direct flights.

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Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C.

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Washington, D.C. to Sacramento Intl

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Tuesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Top 5 airlines serving from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

 
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SouthwestOverall score based on 4294 reviews
7.6Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.2Boarding
7.1Food
8.0Comfort
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

10.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Apr 2025LGB - SMF
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It was a perfect flight in all aspects! Both legs!

Great flight, 47 passengers on a 180 seat plane. Stewardess was pleasant and cheerful.

I liked the crew member who gave flight instructions on "in case of a problem:. The seats are so small that only a young teenager could sit in middle seat.

Great flight staff. Ease of boarding. Overall, very uneventful and easy trip.

Employees were kind and funny, as always! Flight was late but no announcements were made for people with tight connections to help them transition quickly. No service due to turbulence.

I recently flew Southwest from San Jose to Honolulu. I was very impressed with the flight crew, especially the flight attendant in charge of the front of the plane. She came through the aisle at least five times for drinks and water, and two times for snacks. I have not seen such service since I flew first class. Also, for the first time, they gave us the correct baggage claim number, and the luggage came out quickly. I can't wait for Southwest to have assigned seating! I absolutely hate the Cattle Call boarding procedure and the mad dash to get seats and overhead bins. However, the boarding was efficient.

We had a nice flight. Boarding was easy, our seats were comfortable and the on board service was pleasant.

Service was great, boarding and exiting went smoothly, and the flight was very pleasant.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a not a great airport.

Was as expected. Crowed planes. Too many carryons delaying takeoff. But the ride only took an hour and saved me a lot of time SFO is a hell hole of an airport. It is the new LaGuardia. Everything Cobbled together. Security gates closed. Terri directional signage

Delta flight was on time, seats were comfortable, and crew was nice.

The Dekta Rep that checked us in was great. She's very personable, pleasant, and can tell she enjoys her job.

Thank you for not flipping the plane on the run way. You guys get a 5 star rating for the flight!!!

Boarding is, as it always is… horrible. Gate lice. Slow moving zones. Too many people with carry ons

It was terrible, if they ran flights on time it would make a big difference.

Delta seems to be improving in many areas, except they are super bad with the food available. Bring back normal food service on long flights.

I actually received a notification from kayak on email but not one by text from Delta when my departure gait changed and I almost missed my flight

New boarding doesn't make sense. Filling front first is slow.

Delta flight was great from the check in all the way to arrival. However, I had a very bad experience. I requested a wheelchair and the wheelchair employee that went to pick me up from the plane in Boston to bring me to the baggage claims told me I have to pay him. I was under the impression that it was a free service and I usually give tips but the person forced me to pay and since I said no because I was upset with his demand when my daughter walked in to pick me up he demanded payment from my daughter who paid him thinking maybe now it is a charged service.

Horrible. Grateful to be alive but spent 13 hours at airport only to return back to my familys house and flight changed to next day. They tried to fix a part on plane, had no back up plane and after 10 hours , reattempted the flight and it STILL wasn't fixed. We got a meal voucher and rescheduled flight but there should be some other compensation for the 15 hours spent in airport

Mostly the experience was good except for the flight changes made by UA which meant longer layover in DC

Terrible. First of all we were delayed 4 3/4 hours departing Honolulu. As we had to leave our condo and the rental car had to be returned we had to go to the airport. Even though we had a business class boarding pass to Washington, since we did not have business class to Montreal we could not access the lounge without paying a $59 fee each. This does not make sense to us. Since we could not meet our original connection United booked us to Montreal via New York LaGuardia on Air Canada. In Washington a further delay got us into LaGuardia too late to make our connection to Montreal so we were booked on another Air Canada flight 3 hours later. We were originally scheduled to arrive in Montreal at 10:40 and arrived at 19:55. A totally exhausting day, United did not offer a meal voucher or any type of compensation. Air Canada did give us a digital meal voucher. The food in United business class is poor among all meals offered. The pods look nice but are not that confortable. Overall would not fly on United again.

Change cabin crew assisting business class. Not taking care, ignoring requests and calls. Never had such an experience in business class.

United left one of our bags back in SFO but that’s not my real complaint. The complaint is how it all went down. So we checked in the day before online and were told we could use the quick drop for luggage. So the next day I used baggage quick drop curbside at SFO. The agent mistakenly didn't tag my bag as he put my bag on the conveyor belt untagged. We immediately alerted him he had not tagged the bag. I walked with him to the baggage service office to find my bag and tag it. We waited outside the office for 10 mins. He came out and said everything was ok and the bag was going to be tagged and on my flight. We received a text that one of our bags was on the flight but the other was not. I alerted my first class flight attendant immediately upon boarding the flight. She was helpful and said she’d get it sorted out right away. She called over the gate agent. The gate agent used my bag number and looked over information on her device. She said my bag was on the flight. The flight attendant was standing with her, looking at the device, and also said “yep it’s on the flight”. During the flight the flight attendant made reference to how reassuring it must feel knowing the bag was on the flight. Upon arriving to IAD we received a text that my bag was not on my flight. The text said my bag would arrive to my final destination LIS 24 hrs late. I understand that mistakes happen. I was totally ok with my bag mistakenly not getting tagged at the quick drop. I was fine with walking down to baggage services to tag my bag. But, what I am not ok with is that the United staff said they fixed the mistake two different times, assuring me twice that my bag would be/was on the plane…and it wasn’t. I expected better attention by the employees, for them to do what they said they were going to do. We also spent extra money to upgrade our seats to first class, including the entire return leg from Lisbon to San Francisco because we wanted a smoother and more relaxing travel experience. Our money was not well spent. We will not be using United for travel going forward.

The flight was delayed, it took longer than anticipated because of weather, and they broke my luggage.

Horrifying! And I am almost 2 million miles with United. Late by 3 1/2 hours. Worst: after two hours on the plane waiting, they decided that one of the tires had been damaged and then decided to change it. Another hour and a half to change the tire!!!!! NO EXCUSE FOR THIS. The crew didn't even offer a glass of water until we had been on the plane for FIVE hours. This is the worst airline in the world. I'm simply stuck because they fly on the only routes I need.

Gate got changed about 4 times. Very confusing and very crowded. If you don’t have wifi to help get updates, you can be in deep trouble.

Attendants zipped through cabin so fast hardly anyone got the water they told us we could have in the short flight. Nothing else was offered.

Sucks ! All three flights I was on this trip were delayed.

Plane left & arrived early- 5 Crew great. Wi fi - paid for 2, only 1 worked - so so. Waste of $. Coolie was good

Very helpful ground crew after an earlier flight delay and being rebooked on a different flight.

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

Great experience. Flight boarded easily. Departed early. Smooth flight. Great arrival in DC--almost no taxing! Almost direct to gate from runway. Crew was terrific. Same cookies and beverages in main cabin. I did not use the entertainment system on this flight.

Flight delayed on both ends - have a gate ready at DCA, don't make us sit for 30min after being late to take off as well.

AA can't control the weather. But the airplane was hot and stuffy while stuck on the runway with a broken entertainment system.

very bare bones flight no entertainment screen, download shows prior to boarding to watch on phone or tablet.

It was good. It’s been a long time since my wife and I fly any where and things have changed. Our trip was to see our new grandson. We fly economy and that was not good for my bad back. It was a quick flight but uncomfortable.

Service in first class no longer exists on American Airlines .

Flight was delayed by 11 hours. Flight agent finally had to rebook us, but did not rebook fully correctly. We had to pay out of pocket to get to the hotel they booked us and couldn’t check in the next day online because the next day’s agent said they didn’t complete the process the night before.

The flight got canceled last minute with no explanation or refund, I had to rebook for a different day

terrible service, no room for a dog underfoot, a broken chair that is impossible to sit on and all this costs a lot of money

It was fast but uncomfortable seats. Had to pay a bit extra not sure why? Maybe in selection of all my 4 tix together ? Just knew I had a balance before getting boarding pass online when departing from satx ? And flight was delayed..

Last minute 2-3 hr delay in flight schedule; no explanation Unexpected extra $52 charge What's the benefit of choosing a cheap airline if you trick people last minute and force them to pay extra last minute? Did not appreciate being cornered.

Seats are uncomfortable and too close together. Also, you missed my connection in Vegas on the way back and I ended up sleeping in the airport, flying back to Burbank instead of LAX and I got home 12 hours late.

Surprising everything went well. Nice attendants and fast getting on and off the plane. Overall, was happy with the experience.

Non-professional acting crew, Very uncomfortable seats…!! Very bad pricing with all the add-ons for seat choice, luggage fees, etc….soon you’ll charge extra for oxygen. The ticket price means Nothing because in the end, the actual amount i paid, i could have and will in the future continue to fly on a real airline…

With this price, I shouldn't complain on anything. I understand I have to pay for every services they provide. The plane could smell a little better. Advise them to use frebeeze to freshen up the interior a little bit.

Terrible. 1st and last flight on Spirit. Check in process was a nightmare. Despite arriving 1.6 hours before flight we had to be pulled from the ridiculously long line to “self check” our bags which took 10 min and required assistance. Seats are very uncomfortable , don’t move, no pockets, no entertainment, no wifi Basically like taking a time capsule back to the 70s. No thank you.

They kept delaying us and not providing any information which cost us hundreds of dollars . We had an event to get to and missed our even that we had paid for along with lots of wasted time and money booking nee flights.

It’s ridiculous to pay for carry-on luggage. I also wasn’t given an option to specify I have carry on bag at time of ticket purchase. I also could not specify I have carry on luggage at time of online check-in.

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