Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
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Today’s best flight deals from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
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July 28 - August 12
SMF - Washington, D.C.
$325
$228
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August 12 - August 30
SMF - Washington, D.C.
$308
$233
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July 28 - August 19
SMF - Washington, D.C.
$329
$234
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August 12 - August 19
SMF - Washington, D.C.
$337
$234
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August 12 - August 31
SMF - Washington, D.C.
$307
$234
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October 6 - October 14
SMF - Washington, D.C.
$399
$238
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August 8 - August 12
SMF - Washington, D.C.
$400
$246
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August 5 - August 11
SMF - Washington, D.C.
$351
$248
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August 5 - August 12
SMF - Washington, D.C.
$350
$248
Round trip
September 1 - September 29
SMF - Washington, D.C.
$275
$249
Round trip
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Insights for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
How much is a round trip from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
Regular price: $277 - $462
Prices are currently below the regular range.
The regular price range for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. is typically between $277 and $462. The current lowest deal is $228 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jul 28-Aug 12.
now $228
Low $277
High $462
The cheapest time to fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Washington is January, with a median price of $165. The most expensive month is October, with a median price of $519. Prices are generally lower from January to December.
January
Flights from $165
October
Flights from $519
Direct flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
United Airlines
Last-minute flights going from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
Wed, Jun 17
SMF - Washington, D.C.
Sacramento (SMF) - Washington, D.C. (DCA)
Frontier Airlines
$616
$437
One-way
Thu, Jun 18
SMF - Washington, D.C.
Sacramento (SMF) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$573
$496
One-way
Sun, Jun 21
SMF - Washington, D.C.
Sacramento (SMF) - Washington, D.C. (BWI)
Deutsche Luft Hansa
$581
$498
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
SMF - Washington, D.C.
Sacramento (SMF) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Frontier Airlines
$361
$251
One-way
Wed, Jul 1
SMF - Washington, D.C.
Sacramento (SMF) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Frontier Airlines
$373
$312
One-way
Tue, Jul 7
SMF - Washington, D.C.
Sacramento (SMF) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)
Frontier Airlines
$341
$307
One-way
Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
Dec 1 - Dec 8
$510 → $329
35%
Dec 7 - Dec 14
$509 → $329
35%
Dec 5 - Dec 12
$509 → $329
35%
Jun 17 - Jun 20
$616 → $437
29%
Popular Airports to fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
Sacramento - Washington, D.C. route insights
💸 Price insights
Recent fares are above the typical level
Recent fares for Sacramento to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level.
📅 Best time to fly
January is historically cheapest
Historically, January is the cheapest month to fly from Sacramento to Washington, D.C., with a median price of $165.
⏱️ Flight duration
Typically 16h 23m
Flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. typically take 16h 23m, with most routes having 2 stopovers.
✈️ Airlines & availability
Connecting flights are dominant
Connecting flights are dominant on this route, with deals appearing frequently.
🏆 Airline highlight
Frontier Airlines has a recent deal for $228
Frontier Airlines offered a recent deal for $228 from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
🎯 Booking tip
Good prices are uncommon
Historically, only 11% of recent fares for this route were considered good deals.
Sacramento main airports to depart from
Sacramento International (SMF)
Sacramento International Airport offers flights to Washington, D.C., and is the cheapest option from Sacramento.
📍 ~15 km from Sacramento (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$228
Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at
Washington Dulles International (IAD)
Washington Dulles International Airport is a good option for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
📍 ~40 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$228
Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)
Baltimore–Washington International Airport serves the Washington, D.C. area for flights from Sacramento.
📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$248
Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is a convenient arrival choice for flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.
📍 ~5 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$238
Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative
Philadelphia International (PHL)
Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity and often serves as a viable alternative.
📍 ~200 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by high-speed Amtrak rail service)
💸 Flights from ~$240
Richmond International (RIC)
Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the immediate D.C. metro area with a strong domestic network.
📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (requires a 2-hour drive south)
💸 Flights from ~$342
Harrisburg International (MDT)
Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland.
📍 ~170 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$400
Norfolk International (ORF)
Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and carrier variety with good flight availability.
📍 ~290 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$363
Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)
Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs and an efficient terminal experience.
📍 ~160 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)
💸 Flights from ~$479
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Washington, D.C., United States
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Washington, D.C., United States
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Washington, D.C., United States
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Washington, D.C., United States
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