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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco from $86

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8:26 pm - 3:26 pmBWI-SMF
22h 00m1 stop
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1:03 pm - 7:19 pmSMF-BWI
27h 16m1 stop
$179
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Wed, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 17
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8:26 pm - 3:26 pmBWI-SMF
22h 00m1 stop
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1:03 pm - 7:19 pmSMF-BWI
27h 16m1 stop
$181
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Wed, Nov 12 - Mon, Nov 17
United Airlines Logo
8:30 am - 1:50 pmBWI-SMF
8h 20m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
7:00 am - 5:14 pmSMF-BWI
7h 14m1 stop
$185United Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
United Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 11:54 amBWI-SMF
8h 39m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
6:05 am - 7:21 pmSMF-BWI
10h 16m2 stops
$190United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
Southwest Logo
4:40 pm - 9:55 pmIAD-SMF
8h 15m1 stop
Southwest Logo
5:10 am - 4:50 pmSMF-IAD
8h 40m1 stop
$260Southwest
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Wed, Dec 24 - Wed, Jan 7
Southwest Logo
11:40 am - 7:10 pmDCA-SMF
10h 30m1 stop
Southwest Logo
7:25 am - 6:25 pmSMF-DCA
8h 00m1 stop
$260Southwest
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Tue, Nov 11 - Sat, Nov 15
American Airlines Logo
2:18 pm - 9:50 pmIAD-SMF
10h 32m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 4:47 pmSMF-IAD
7h 47m1 stop
$261American Airlines
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Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 1
American Airlines Logo
8:52 am - 6:43 pmIAD-SMF
12h 51m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
10:55 pm - 8:41 amSMF-IAD
6h 46m1 stop
$266American Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 10:31 amIAD-SMF
7h 26m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:23 pm - 12:40 amSMF-IAD
8h 17m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Sat, Oct 11
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 10:31 amBWI-SMF
7h 31m1 stop
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2:00 pm - 11:49 pmSMF-BWI
6h 49m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Fri, Oct 10

United Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flight tickets
United Airlines
Nov 12
BWI8:30 amBaltimore/Washington
8h 20m
1 stop
SMF1:50 pmSacramento Intl
Nov 18
SMF7:00 amSacramento Intl
7h 14m
1 stop
BWI5:14 pmBaltimore/Washington
$185
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United Airlines
Nov 11
BWI6:15 amBaltimore/Washington
8h 39m
1 stop
SMF11:54 amSacramento Intl
Nov 15
SMF6:05 amSacramento Intl
10h 16m
2 stops
BWI7:21 pmBaltimore/Washington
$190
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United Airlines
Oct 29
BWI4:12 pmBaltimore/Washington
9h 33m
1 stop
SMF10:45 pmSacramento Intl
Nov 1
SMF10:38 amSacramento Intl
9h 19m
2 stops
BWI10:57 pmBaltimore/Washington
$224
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Spirit Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

Our best Spirit Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flight tickets
Spirit Airlines
Sep 26
BWI7:02 pmBaltimore/Washington
15h 38m
1 stop
SMF7:40 amSacramento Intl
Sep 30
SMF8:35 amSacramento Intl
19h 26m
2 stops
BWI7:01 amBaltimore/Washington
$201
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 26
BWI7:02 pmBaltimore/Washington
15h 38m
1 stop
SMF7:40 amSacramento Intl
Oct 1
SMF6:30 amSacramento Intl
8h 27m
1 stop
BWI5:57 pmBaltimore/Washington
$209
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Spirit Airlines
Sep 30
BWI8:16 amBaltimore/Washington
16h 25m
1 stop
SMF9:41 pmSacramento Intl
Oct 1
SMF6:30 amSacramento Intl
8h 27m
1 stop
BWI5:57 pmBaltimore/Washington
$223
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
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Depart

Return

Price

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

8:26 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

1:03 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop27h 16m

$179

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

8:26 pm-3:26 pm

1 stop22h 00m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 11/17

1:03 pm-7:19 pm

1 stop27h 16m

$181

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 11/12

8:30 am-1:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

Sacramento Intl

Tue 11/18

7:00 am-5:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$185

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 11/11

6:15 am-11:54 am

1 stop8h 39m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/15

6:05 am-7:21 pm

2 stops10h 16m

$190

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/24

4:40 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Sacramento Intl

Wed 1/7

5:10 am-4:50 pm

1 stop8h 40m

$260

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

DCA - SMF

DCASMF

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/11

11:40 am-7:10 pm

1 stop10h 30m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/15

7:25 am-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$260

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

2:18 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop10h 32m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 11/1

6:00 am-4:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$261

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

8:52 am-6:43 pm

2 stops12h 51m

Sacramento Intl

Mon 1/12

10:55 pm-8:41 am

1 stop6h 46m

$266

Washington, D.C.Sacramento

IAD - SMF

IADSMF

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/8

6:05 am-10:31 am

1 stop7h 26m

Sacramento Intl

Sat 10/11

1:23 pm-12:40 am

1 stop8h 17m

$277

BaltimoreSacramento

BWI - SMF

BWISMF

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/8

6:00 am-10:31 am

1 stop7h 31m

Sacramento Intl

Fri 10/10

2:00 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop6h 49m

$277

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

What is the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento?

The month of January is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Sacramento from Washington, D.C., with most prices found around $389. If you are unable to visit Sacramento during the month of January, then departing from Washington, D.C. during the month November is also very affordable. Most momondo users find prices during this month for around $389.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Sacramento?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $432. Flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento on a Monday will generally be more expensive and average around $627. Keep in mind that these prices on both days could fluctuate depending on the season and the demand.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Sacramento?

According to our data, the cheapest time of day to fly to Sacramento is in the morning. momondo users have found flights departing from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in the morning for as low as $395. Keep in mind that these prices may fluctuate based on what airline you choose and the time of year you plan to travel. Try not to purchase tickets in the afternoon because they tend to be around $486. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Sacramento?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Sacramento from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Sacramento for around $436 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Sacramento from Washington, D.C. for as low as $308 on momondo.

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

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

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

As of September 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flights are approximately 20% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

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

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Best Price Found

$193

Fastest flight time

5h 36m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Sacramento

1 airport
The best one-way flight to Sacramento from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $193. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $362.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento takes 5h 36m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento every day.
There is 1 airport near Sacramento: Sacramento Intl (SMF)
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. to Sacramento Intl by plane?

    A flight from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento Intl will travel around 2370.0 mi. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 5h 36m.

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

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Sacramento Intl Airport?

    The travel and health documents you'll need for your trip to Sacramento Intl Airport may differ based on your itinerary and personal situation. Typically, you should have several documents on hand, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months after your intended arrival at Sacramento Intl Airport. It is always advisable to seek advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

  • What is the most popular airline from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento?

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

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Free Cancellation
Price
Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $183Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,015 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $233Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $267Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $289Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From Washington, D.C. to Sacramento

    Southwest flies from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento around 10 times per week, with 4,242 momondo users rating the airline 8.0/10. The cheapest Southwest deal from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in the last 72 hours was $296 (round-trip), much lower than the average airfare cost of $479 for Southwest flights on this route.

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

    United Airlines (7.4/10 from 8,929 reviews) operates around 9 flights from Washington, D.C. to Sacramento in any given week. The average United Airlines airfare for this route is around $494, with deals from around $289 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip Washington, D.C. to Sacramento flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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