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Cheapest round-trip
$363
Typical prices: $381-$609
Frontier
Wed 11/14Sat 11/24
IAD - SMF • 2 stops
Cheapest non-stop
$399
Typical prices: $397-$631
United Airlines
Mon 10/29Sun 11/4
IAD - SMF • Non-stop
Nonstop flights
Every day
You can fly direct with United Airlines. Average duration is 5h 57m
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When to book
26 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travelers who book at least 26 weeks in advance save around 48% compared to booking last minute.
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January
Cheapest • 22% price drop
July
Most popular
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Top layover airports
San Diego (SAN)
Cheapest • Avg $341 (round-trip)
Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW)
Shortest trip • 7h 24m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to Sacramento (IAD-SMF)

 

Cheap flights from Dulles Intl to Sacramento with top airlines, updated regularly. Compare round-trip, one-way, direct and last-minute deals.

Sat, Nov 14 - Tue, Nov 24
Frontier Logo
11:16 am - 11:09 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
26h 53m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
11:00 am - 5:10 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 10m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$363Frontier
Mon, Dec 14 - Tue, Dec 22
Frontier Logo
10:24 pm - 11:35 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
40h 11m2 stops Orlando Denver Intl
Frontier Logo
7:57 pm - 7:27 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 30m1 stop Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
$367Frontier
Mon, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 9
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:46 pm - 10:02 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
18h 16m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
4:48 pm - 5:40 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 52m1 stop San Diego
$379Alaska Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:46 am - 1:56 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
9h 10m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
11:31 am - 5:44 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 13m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$379Alaska Airlines
Thu, Oct 29 - Wed, Nov 4
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 11:19 amIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
8h 19m1 stop Los Angeles
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 3:48 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 48m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$379American Airlines
Thu, Jan 7 - Tue, Jan 12
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:02 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
10h 02m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
American Airlines Logo
11:06 am - 10:55 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 49m1 stop Dallas/Fort Worth
$379American Airlines
Wed, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 11
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 9:52 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 57mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:58 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 58mnonstop
$399United Airlines
Thu, Nov 19 - Tue, Nov 24
United Airlines Logo
6:55 pm - 9:52 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
5h 57mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:00 am - 3:58 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4h 58mnonstop
$399United Airlines
Wed, Oct 28 - Wed, Nov 11
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 10:46 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
18h 41m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
7:15 am - 12:20 amSMF  Sacramento Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 05m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$403Delta
Tue, Jan 5 - Thu, Jan 14
Delta Logo
7:05 am - 5:55 pmIAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SMF Sacramento Intl
13h 50m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Delta Logo
11:10 am - 11:51 pmSMF  Sacramento Intl-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 41m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
$403Delta

Price, demand and travel trends for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flights

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How much is a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento typically range from $381 to $609. The lowest price found in the past 5 days was $363, on Frontier.

What's the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

Based on deals KAYAK users found in the last 12 months, Tuesday is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento. It’s 13% cheaper than the average day, while Monday is the most expensive, with prices 25% higher.

What’s the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

•January is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento at $379 round-trip.
•July ($564) and October ($555) are the most expensive months.
•The price difference between flying in the cheapest and most expensive months is 48% on average.
This is based on KAYAK aggregated and averaged internal data over the past 12 months.

When are flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento the cheapest?

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento are cheapest 26 weeks before departure. Booking in this window typically costs about 48% less than the average last-minute fare (within 2 weeks of the flight), based on KAYAK data.

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Expert advice for your flight from Dulles Intl to Sacramento

 
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Bill Fink

Bill Fink

Expert on SMF

Bill is an award-winning travel writer with extensive credits covering airlines and the aviation industry for publications including AARP, AFAR, The Points Guy and Yahoo. Based in Portland, Oregon, Bill has traveled to more than 75 countries - and been late for his flight in most of them. He once achieved top-level frequent flier status for all of American, Delta and United Airlines during a single year.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or on the sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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Key details for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flights

Low season

October

Cheapest flight

$129
Beat the crowds with an average 27% drop in travelers.
The most popular month to fly with an average 59% increase in travelers.
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to Sacramento

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Your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flight questions, answered

Find helpful answers about this route, including flight times, airports, airlines and booking tips.

  • What are the earliest and latest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento:

    • Earliest: departs at 6:00 pm and lands at 11:57 pm
    • Latest: departs at 6:55 pm and lands at 12:52 am.

    The flight takes about 5h 57m.

  • What cabin classes can I book on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento:

    • Economy Class
    • First Class

  • How long is a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento takes 5h 57m, covering 2,351 miles.

  • Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

  • How much should I expect to pay for a Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flight?

    Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento range from $381 to $609, with an average of $487 over the past 12 months. Anything below $381 counts as a good deal.

  • How expensive are last-minute Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flights?

    Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 24% above the $487 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

  • How much can I save by taking a layover when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $341 round-trip via San Diego (SAN), compared to $512 for nonstop.

  • What is the standard checked-bag allowance on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

  • Which aircraft model is used most often on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 8 variants.

  • How are flight departures from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento spread across the day?

    Evening is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

  • Have flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento changed much recently?

    Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $363 to $2,487. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

  • How are flight prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento looking right now?

    One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $180, which is 41% below the typical average for this route.

  • What car rental options are available at Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)?

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

    • Thrifty
    • Dollar
    • Budget
    • Hertz
    • Payless

  • Which airports can I use when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at Sacramento Intl (SMF).

  • Which airports do connecting flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento pass through?

    One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento most commonly connect through:

    • Denver Intl (DEN) - 31% of one-stop connections
    • Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 30% of one-stop connections
    • San Diego (SAN) - 15% of one-stop connections
    • Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 6% of one-stop connections

  • Can I save money by using flexible dates for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 31% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento. Tuesday is the cheapest departure day at $427 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $611, a difference of $184.

    KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

  • What airlines fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Sacramento.

  • How much time can I save by choosing a different layover airport from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento?

    Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 24m, compared with 7h 36m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 41m via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX).

  • What is the time difference between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and Sacramento?

    Sacramento is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

  • What popular places can I visit in Sacramento?

    Some of the most popular sights in Sacramento are Golden 1 Center, UC Davis Medical Center and Sacramento Capitol Park. These are among the most viewed places in Sacramento on KAYAK.

  • Which airlines offer extra legroom and free seat selection on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flights?

    Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flights:

    • United Airlines: offers free seat selection

    Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

  • Which airlines include bags at no extra cost on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flights?

    Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

    • United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

    Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Your guide to booking Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento flights

Get tips on when to book, when to fly and what to know before your trip.
  • If your dates are flexible, aim for a Tuesday departure and avoid flying on Monday. On this route, Tuesday flights average $427, about $184 less than Monday fares (30% savings) based on the last 12 months.
  • For the best chance at a low fare, aim to book around 26 weeks before you fly. On this route, that window historically saves about 48% versus last-minute pricing (KAYAK booking data, last 12 months).
  • If you can choose when to travel, plan your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to Sacramento trip for January. Fares historically average $379 round-trip in that month - typically $185 less than the most expensive month, which is July (based on the last 12 months).
  • If you have the time, taking a 1-stop flight through San Diego Airport (SAN) can be cheaper than flying direct. The cheapest layover option averages $341 round-trip on this route - about $171 less than direct flights (based on the last 12 months).

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to Sacramento Intl

Monday

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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

United Airlines

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Sunday

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Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

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Tuesday

United Airlines

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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