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Alaska Airlines Logo
4:40 pm - 6:06 amSMF-IAD
10h 26m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:37 pm - 10:59 pmIAD-SMF
8h 22m1 stop
$289Alaska Airlines
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Fri, Dec 5 - Tue, Dec 9
Frontier Logo
2:09 pm - 5:00 pmSMF-DCA
23h 51m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 1:13 pmDCA-SMF
8h 13m1 stop
$290Frontier
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
Delta Logo
6:30 am - 11:03 pmSMF-BWI
13h 33m2 stops
Delta Logo
2:41 pm - 11:47 pmBWI-SMF
12h 06m2 stops
$294Delta
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Tue, Dec 9 - Sat, Dec 13
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:35 pmSMF-IAD
7h 35m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
5:55 pm - 8:50 pmIAD-SMF
5h 55mnonstop
$295United Airlines
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Thu, Jan 15 - Sun, Jan 18
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 2:58 pmSMF-IAD
4h 58mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 12:36 pmIAD-SMF
9h 36m1 stop
$299United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
Delta Logo
6:15 am - 6:03 pmSMF-DCA
8h 48m1 stop
Delta Logo
4:55 pm - 11:47 pmDCA-SMF
9h 52m1 stop
$307Delta
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Thu, Dec 4 - Tue, Dec 9
American Airlines Logo
10:27 pm - 11:00 amSMF-DCA
9h 33m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:30 am - 1:42 pmDCA-SMF
10h 12m1 stop
$324American Airlines
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Mon, Dec 8 - Wed, Dec 10
Southwest Logo
8:55 am - 10:40 pmSMF-DCA
10h 45m2 stops
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12:40 pm - 11:30 pmDCA-SMF
13h 50m2 stops
$325Southwest
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Wed, Dec 3 - Sun, Dec 7
Southwest Logo
1:35 pm - 11:50 pmSMF-DCA
7h 15m1 stop
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4:10 pm - 10:55 pmDCA-SMF
9h 45m2 stops
$328Southwest
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Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
American Airlines Logo
6:21 am - 10:08 pmSMF-BWI
12h 47m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
5:00 am - 12:17 pmBWI-SMF
10h 17m2 stops
$349American Airlines
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Alaska Airlines flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Dec 5
SMF4:40 pmSacramento Intl
10h 26m
1 stop
IAD6:06 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 9
IAD5:37 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 22m
1 stop
SMF10:59 pmSacramento Intl
$289
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Alaska Airlines
Dec 24
SMF6:00 amSacramento Intl
21h 13m
1 stop
IAD6:13 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 1
IAD6:29 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 30m
1 stop
SMF11:59 pmSacramento Intl
$306
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Alaska Airlines
Nov 17
SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl
7h 13m
1 stop
IAD5:13 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 9
IAD7:34 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 10m
1 stop
SMF1:44 pmSacramento Intl
$308
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Southwest flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

Our best Southwest deals on Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
Dec 3
SMF8:55 amSacramento Intl
10h 45m
2 stops
DCA10:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Dec 7
DCA12:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
13h 50m
2 stops
SMF11:30 pmSacramento Intl
$325
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Southwest
Dec 2
SMF6:50 amSacramento Intl
7h 15m
1 stop
IAD5:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Dec 11
IAD7:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 15m
2 stops
SMF4:55 pmSacramento Intl
$328
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Southwest
Dec 16
SMF6:55 amSacramento Intl
6h 55m
1 stop
DCA4:50 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 2
DCA6:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 00m
2 stops
SMF1:00 pmSacramento Intl
$330
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SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Fri 12/5

4:40 pm-6:06 am

1 stop10h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/9

5:37 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 22m

$289

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/15

2:09 pm-5:00 pm

1 stop23h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

8:00 am-1:13 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$290

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Tue 12/9

6:30 am-11:03 pm

2 stops13h 33m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 12/13

2:41 pm-11:47 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$294

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/15

7:00 am-5:35 pm

1 stop7h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/18

5:55 pm-8:50 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$295

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - IAD

SMFIAD

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/3

7:00 am-2:58 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$299

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 12/4

6:15 am-6:03 pm

1 stop8h 48m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/9

4:55 pm-11:47 pm

1 stop9h 52m

$307

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Mon 12/8

10:27 pm-11:00 am

1 stop9h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/10

6:30 am-1:42 pm

1 stop10h 12m

$324

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/3

8:55 am-10:40 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 12/7

12:40 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops13h 50m

$325

SacramentoWashington, D.C.

SMF - DCA

SMFDCA

Sacramento Intl

Thu 1/15

1:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

4:10 pm-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$328

SacramentoBaltimore

SMF - BWI

SMFBWI

Sacramento Intl

Wed 12/10

6:21 am-10:08 pm

2 stops12h 47m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 12/14

5:00 am-12:17 pm

2 stops10h 17m

$349

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between Sacramento and Washington, D.C.?

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

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento, with most prices found around $386. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in January, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. during February average around $389.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $477. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. for around $648.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $490. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $560. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

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

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around $424 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento for as low as $369 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

How have Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 32% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap Sacramento to Washington, D.C. (SMF to WAS) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$187

Fastest flight time

4h 40m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from Sacramento in the past 72 hours is $187. The best round-trip flight deal from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $376.
The fastest flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 40m
Direct flights go from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports near Washington, D.C.: Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)
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  • How far is Sacramento Intl to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    The distance between Sacramento Intl and Washington, D.C. is about 2370.0 mi. 4h 50m is a normal flight duration for this route.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Sacramento Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

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  • How old do you have to be to fly from Sacramento Intl Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Sacramento Intl Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $174Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,799 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $185Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,112 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,116 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $234Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,237 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $243Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,002 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $279Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $284Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,237 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

    Southwest flight deals from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. start from $284 round-trip. Over the 3 Southwest flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $480 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • United Airlines Flights From Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

    United Airlines (7.4/10 from 8,998 reviews) operates around 13 flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in any given week. The average United Airlines airfare for this route is around $443, with deals from around $279 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Sacramento to Washington, D.C. flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 22.4 mi from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport