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Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento (WAS-SMF)

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

Mon, Jun 30 - Wed, Jul 9
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6:00 am - 12:14 pmBWI-SMF
9h 14m1 stop
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12:01 pm - 7:39 amSMF-BWI
16h 38m2 stops
$204Spirit Airlines
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Wed, Jul 2 - Wed, Jul 9
Spirit Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 6:49 pmBWI-SMF
15h 49m1 stop
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12:01 pm - 7:39 amSMF-BWI
16h 38m2 stops
$211Spirit Airlines
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Mon, Aug 18 - Sat, Aug 23
Southwest Logo
4:30 pm - 9:20 pmIAD-SMF
7h 50m1 stop
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5:05 am - 4:20 pmSMF-IAD
8h 15m1 stop
$239Southwest
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Wed, Jul 23 - Fri, Jul 25
Delta Logo
7:30 am - 4:00 pmIAD-SMF
11h 30m1 stop
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4:45 pm - 5:57 amSMF-IAD
10h 12m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, Jul 30 - Fri, Aug 15
Delta Logo
5:10 pm - 11:20 pmDCA-SMF
9h 10m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:27 am - 10:59 pmSMF-DCA
8h 32m1 stop
$277Delta
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Mon, Jul 7 - Thu, Jul 17
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 9:29 pmIAD-SMF
5h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:05 am - 3:56 pmSMF-IAD
4h 51mnonstop
$289United Airlines
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Thu, Aug 14 - Tue, Aug 19
Southwest Logo
5:45 pm - 10:20 pmDCA-SMF
7h 35m1 stop
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6:15 am - 6:00 pmSMF-DCA
8h 45m1 stop
$292Southwest
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Wed, Jul 2 - Mon, Jul 14
United Airlines Logo
6:45 pm - 9:29 pmIAD-SMF
5h 44mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
8:35 pm - 7:19 amSMF-IAD
7h 44m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Tue, Jul 1 - Mon, Jul 7
American Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 1:58 pmDCA-SMF
9h 58m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 7:00 amSMF-DCA
8h 36m1 stop
$299American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 24 - Wed, Jul 9
American Airlines Logo
6:43 pm - 12:04 amIAD-SMF
8h 21m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
7:24 pm - 8:33 amSMF-IAD
10h 09m2 stops
$304American Airlines
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flights

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

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

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

Our data shows that the cheapest route for a return flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento cost $289 and was between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and Sacramento (SMF). On average, the best prices are found if you fly this route. The average price for a return flight for this route is $289.

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

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

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Fridays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Tuesdays and the most expensive ones on Fridays.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento, 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 Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is August, where tickets cost $360 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and April, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $560 and $447 respectively.

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

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 $1,072, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento, 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 Washington, D.C. to Sacramento, you should book around 1 week before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 8 weeks before departure.

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High seasonJuly
Cheapest flight$91
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 0% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
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When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento 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 flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

  • What is the luggage allowance on Southwest Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

    Southwest Airlines allows each passenger to check in up to two bags free of charge, as long as the bags do not exceed 50 lbs and 62 inches in size. One carry-on bag and one personal item, such as a handbag or laptop bag, are also permitted for travelers to bring on board. Liquids, aerosols, gels, creams, and pastes brought in carry-on bags must be packed in one quart-sized bag and limited to 3.4 oz or less per item.

  • How do I get from Sacramento Airport (SMF) to the city center?

    SMF Airport express shuttle bus, SacRT's Route 142, runs between the airport and downtown Sacramento every 20-30 minutes and takes about 20-30 minutes. Alternatively, taxi services are available at the airport, with fares varying depending on the taxi company and distance traveled. The ride to the city center typically takes around 15-20 minutes, depending on traffic.

  • What seat selection options are available on Allegiant Air flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

    Allegiant Air offers several seat selection options for passengers on flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. All of Allegiant's flights have assigned leather seats, and passengers are given a seat number when they check-in. Passengers can choose their preferred seat by paying a fee, which varies depending on the type of seat and the location of the seats in the plane. Allegiant offers Giant Seats which are larger seats with more legroom. These seats are available for an additional fee.

  • What services does Alaska Airlines offer for first-class passengers on flights from Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Sacramento (SMF)?

    Alaska Airlines offers several services and amenities for its first-class passengers on flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. First-class seats have four inches of additional recline and extra legroom. Passengers are also provided with a seatback tablet preloaded with premium movies, TV shows, and music and can pre-order meals online. First-class passengers also get to board the aircraft first.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento was $91 for a one-way ticket and $204 for a round-trip.

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

    No, a passport isn't needed to fly from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. However, local authorities might ask for an official ID.

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

    There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C. (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.) and only 1 airport in Sacramento (Sacramento Intl). The cheapest flights are generally found on the Washington Dulles Airport to Sacramento Intl flight route.

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

    Alaska Airlines, and Hawaiian Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flight route.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento are Delta and Southwest. With an average price for the route of $376 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 $532 and an overall rating of 8.0.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. to Sacramento.

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

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

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

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

    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 Sacramento from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $249 or less one-way and $488 or less round-trip.
  • Small dogs and cats are permitted to fly in the cabin with passengers on Sun Country Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Sacramento (SMF). Pets are accepted as carry-on or checked baggage, with carrier guidelines that include measurements of no more than 16" L x 11" W x 8" H.
  • Frontier Airlines offers special services for families traveling with kids on flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. For example, travelers who need extra time or assistance, including families with young children under three, are eligible to board earlier.
  • Delta Air Lines has taken several steps to reduce carbon emissions, including fleet renewal, with plans to retire older, less fuel-efficient aircraft and replace them with newer, more efficient models including for flights from Washington, D.C. (IAD) to Sacramento (SMF).
  • Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) is a hub for United Airlines. United Airlines operates from a number of terminals at IAD including the Main Terminal Building Concourse Z, A, C, and Concourse D, each of which has multiple gates.
  • JetBlue Airways provides services to people with reduced mobility on flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento. The airline provides Mobility Assistance to help accommodate unique travel needs, including wheelchair assistance and passenger security screening for travelers with reduced mobility and medical conditions.

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

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

 
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7.1Food
8.2Boarding
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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!

Boarding process, crew were good. But the seats were so uncomfortable that was all I could focus on. I literally had to sit forward so that all 3 of us could fit in row. I will try to avoid Southwest in the future for any flights over 60 minutes.

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

Great experience flying Southwest. The crew was really kind and helpful, and very friendly with our toddler.

Plane late from DC to Austin 30 minutes. Crew made up much of the time enroute to San Diego.

Fine, but how to board on SW versus othrr airlines, is just lame. Goood staff though and all was solid otherwise.

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

I will be flying again Southwest Airlines. Friendly crew, comfortable and affordable.

The plane arrived 25 minutes late, and the Wi-Fi was slower than it usually is.

5 hours of delay that could've been much shorter if Delta had taken the 1 hour delay they imposed on the flight before boarding to run any of the plane checks required for flight to find the hydraulic issue that required nearly 3 hours to fix. $24 of meal credit buys a sandwich and a soft drink. Poor communication within the terminal about what gate we'd be re-boarding from and when we'd be re-boarding.

The entertainment and wifi mostly didn't work on this flight.

Terrible entertainment system - kept freezing and audio kept cutting out. Snacks were mediocre at best for a 5 hour flight.

I am still upset that my bag was lost on a recent trip to Rome ; we were inconvenienced and out €150 Euros ; delta has refused to reimburse us

This had nothing to do with Delta… The flights were on time and flawless. The service was excellent. We purchased seats in (aisle/middle) comfort plus since this was a cross country flight. Unfortunately, the woman seated at the window was 300+ pounds and, as might be expected, covered up about a third of the middle seat also. there was absolutely nothing that Delta could have done about that… I just don’t know what the answer should be. If you purchase a seat, you should should be able to use the entire seat and not just the portion that someone else is not sitting/oozing in. Disappointing…there should be something that could be done….I'm just not sure what solution could be.

Delayed take-off. Very small plane so very scary with lots of bumps during the flight. Would never fly Delta on short flights in small 80 seaters plane again! Felt relieved when landed.

Seats are much much more comfortable than United, which is what I usually fly

Inexpensive, got an exit row aisle aeat with no middle passenger, bought a great breakfast sandwich, flight comfortable & arrived ahead of schedule.

If I pay extra for "comfort+" I expect leg room where I can stretch my legs. I was seated with an attendant's seat blocking my feet. Knee space was fine but my feet had less room than the non-"comfort+" seats. Also, don't go cheap on food when you have flights of 3+ hours. It's insulting.

Only one side of the heafphone jack work. Crew was friendly and helpful.

Boarding was mayhem. Late boarding by 15 minutes because of lack of staff (missing 1 flight attendant. We had to wait for an arrival of another plane before we could board). Flight was a little rough, but cannot blame on airlines.

Great experience…left a bit behind schedule but made up fir that in the air and landed 10 minutes early 😁

United out of SFO is having issues with catering so none of our meals were loaded on the plane and no offer of compensation for our tickets purchased was offered.

I fly UAL 7-8 times per year. This flight was not up to snuff because it boarded very late "due to unexpected delays in restocking the plane" and yet Flight Aware showed the plane had landed some 10 hours earlier--so I think they could have planned accordingly. The FA's were nice but harried. The video system had to be rebooted 3-4 times. The food service was rather abrupt; they forgot my row and when I asked for my meal, they brought it with some impatience. Overall, the flight was fine, but the little details made it feel somewhat mundane and hurried.

A bit rush for transit. Food and entertainment are not available

I didn’t get on plane. Passport being processed by consulate with visa application. Tried to cancel through underpricer after purchasing cacelling for any reason. No dice, they are thieves.

When I booked it on Kayak it aaid that I wasn't allowed hamd luggage. I called United Airlines and it took them 6 minutes to figure out if I was allowed free hand luggage. Surely something that simple they should be able to tell me instantly.

The gate was too far away for the connecting flight

We were delayed in Toronto on the tarmac for THREE hours with no clear indication as to why except that it was not a safety hazard. Pilot did apologize more than once but even he was unable to explain why exactly we were delayed. I overheard the stewards saying that the captain was very frustrated with the situation as well because he was not able to explain why except it had something to do with water supply or system on the aircraft and now we needed to wait for an engineer to approve the aircraft for flight. It was very frustrating and distressing as a passenger and we should have been given complimentary meals at the very least.

Flight was cramped with every seat taken. The food was fine, nothing crazy to write home about. The plane felt dated and needing some TLC, the button for the window shade didn't work and there were no AC outlets to use. When communicating with staff all except one nice lady never seemed happy to help me almost like I was bothering them when asked for things like a glass of water or a snack. The flight was overall fine. It did what was needed which is get me from point A to point B. But it certainly was not special. I don't expect much in economy but I believe economy on a host of other airlines is more memorable and better experience.

Honestly, I haven’t flown American in years, probably due to the pandemic and my being unable to travel for certain periods in the last two years, but it was a good experience to dig out or obtain a new American Airlines account after many years of traveling for business with American in the past.

Long 5 hour and 45 min flight and only one drink service and cookie snack

Pitch was very small. Knees were on the seat back in front of me.

Wonderful as usual except for other guests that were unruly and not kept in check by the Crew.

The flight was initially delayed, then cancelled. American Airlines says the cancellation was weather related, though the actual weather was not bad in both Washington and Providence and between. There were very few cancellations that day. In fact, AA2120 from Washington, DC to Boston flew with a minor delay at about the same time. So, the weather somehow affected only this particular flight AA5230. The next available flight was the following morning. The American Airlines refused to reimburse accommodation (hotel at DCA)

One bottle of water and a package of cookies for comfort plus. We had to literally beg a flight attendant for an extra bottle of water later in the flight due to feeling dehydrated.

Fine. On time, cabin service was fine, bag arrived. All good. Flying into DCA so did not collide with any helicopters, which is also good. Horrid incident that could have and should have been prevented.

Good experience but the snacks are not gluten free, so I cannot eat them.

Flight boarded from Gate 39 at OGG, the farthest gate in the terminal. There were no Hawaiian themed amenities for the flight. The first class service was mediocre at best; I received not special welcome or recognition as an executive platinum member of American Advantage program. The flight attendants were more concerned with their cell phones than saying "thank you" to the passengers as we disembarked. Fortunately, the flight arrived at LAX a few minutes early.

Standard. No different than a discount carrier on a short trip.

Boarding was a breeze, however, two of the flights that I boarded with Spirit did not have Wi-Fi available.

Very good. Nothing more or less than expected. No complaints.

My experience with the spirit as a first time it was OK, but the seats need a little cushion, the problem I had the most impacted me was when checking in the scales were so off and wrong. It will tell that you would have more weight, which was not true. The scale was say that it had Thirty Eight Pounds, when get in the labels when we send the luggage into the band. It says that it was overweight. I really really dislike that because the scales are not accurate. If I use Spirit and I have that issue again. That will be my last time flying with the spirit, even though I like so much to service the planes, and everything else

hahaha we are delayed for one hour plus.. but thx we arrived San Diego safe

Worst airline ever! The guy weighing my bag had his foot on the metal plate and when I called him out on it, I got this stupid little smirk. La is a scam and so is Spirit Airlines. All the flight attendants looked like they hated our flight just as much as we did.

Unclear pricing; ended up being charged an extra $52 just to get onboard

Spirit is awful. Too expensive for what you get. Stop nickel and diming.

would be great to get basic water, soda at least and stop charging for carry ons

Your crew is a representation of your Standards and Values. The crew from Seattle to LAX, was very disappointing. The crew was more interested in hanging out at the lobby area. Talking, laughing loudly and eating all the snacks. They did not do regular rounds to see if customers needed anything. This was a huge disappointment. I will no longer be flying with your airlines moving forward.

- flight attendants not very friendly. - Paid for WiFi and plane didn’t have it working , never got a refund.

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