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Cheap Flights from Sacramento to Washington & Flight Information
Origin airport IATA code
SAC
Destination airport IATA code
WAS
Number of flight options
2
Average flight time
11 hours 10 mins

Washington DCA Flight Information

Traveling From
Sacramento
Origin Airport IATA Code
SAC
Traveling To
Washington
Destination Airport IATA Code
WAS
Number of Airlines Serving
1
Available Airlines
Distance
3822 km
Direct Flight Time
14 55
Flight Price

Frequently asked questions

Is there a direct flight between Sacramento and Washington?
Your next unforgettable holiday is at your fingertips. All you’ve got to do is book your seat with one of the 1 carriers that fly direct from SMF to Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD). For a comfortable travel experience, we recommend taking to the skies with United Airlines.
How long is a direct flight from Sacramento to Washington?
Be sure to choose your preferred seat, because you’ll be in it for at least 4 hours and 52 minutes during this trip of 2,400 miles. But nonstop services from Sacramento to Washington ordinarily take around 4 hours and 54 minutes.
What are the best airports for Sacramento to Washington flights?
As there are many ways to fly from Sacramento to Washington, we thought you might be curious to find out which routes are the most frequently flown:

  • Sacramento, CA (SMF-Sacramento Intl.) to Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) - 308 flights per week
  • SMF to Washington, DC (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) - 238 flights per week
  • SMF to Dulles Intl. Airport - 218 flights per week

What are some of the most popular airlines flying from Sacramento to Washington?
Superb service, food quality and good benefits are some factors that differentiate an airline from another. While you’ll find multiple carriers operating flights from Sacramento to Washington, these are some of the most popular picks:

  • United Airlines with 1,076 flights every month.
  • Southwest Airlines with 889 flights every month.
  • American Airlines with 577 flights every month.
  • Delta with 555 flights every month.
  • Alaska Airlines with 151 flights every month.
  • Spirit Airlines with 30 flights every month.

How many flights are there from Sacramento to Washington?
With roughly 44 flights running between Sacramento and Washington daily, it’s never too late to book a fun-filled getaway to Washington.
What are the cheapest days to book a flight?
This is one is easy to remember: Ticket Thursdays. We found that tickets booked on a Thursday resulted in the best deal on average in 2021. However, Friday can be the worst day to purchase plane tickets, as it was the day with the highest average ticket price based on flight demand on ebookers in 2021.
What are the cheapest days to fly?
When analysing flight demand on ebookers in 2021, Friday turned out to be the cheapest day to fly, with Tuesday as a close second. That’s definitely something to consider when booking your next trip! Thinking of traveling mid-week? It turns out that Wednesdays generally had the most expensive airline tickets, so keep this in mind when planning for your next trip.*According to flight demand on ebookers.com from January to December 2021. Savings are subject to change and may vary depending on selections made.

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Our advanced search tools and comprehensive filters help you find a flight that fits your budget. To search for cheap flights, just enter your travel dates and sort your results by price. With all available tickets listed lowest price first, it’s easy to select the one that’s easiest on your wallet.  

To find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Washington, you can also travel outside peak season. The more flexible you can be on travel dates, the easier it is to find those cheap flight tickets. We know, for example, that the cheapest time to travel between Sacramento to Washington is . In the current list of deals available, prices start at and can rise to for return flights.  

Find the best flight from Sacramento to Washington  

Every day between Sacramento and Washington, 1 flights from 1 airlines jet back and forth. And with ebookers, you can book tickets for any one of those flights. If you book a direct flight with Southwest Airlines, you’ll arrive safely in your destination in around 14hours. If you can think of a quicker way to cover the 3822 km between null and null, let us know! 

Flights from Sacramento to Washington — a great choice on great deals 

We only need a little information to give you a lot of choice. Just tell us when you’re planning your family holiday, long weekend, luxury getaway or quick business trip, and we’ll do the rest. And to keep your choice-making easy, we’ve given you plenty of ways to narrow down your search. Choose one-way, roundtrip or multi city flights, select your preferred airline, your time of arrival and departure and cabin class using the filters.  

Once you’ve told us what you want, we’ll show you what’s on offer. All you need to do is take your pick and start packing.  

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We want the experience of booking your flight from Sacramento to Washington to be as simple as possible. That’s why we designed our search and filter options to make your life easy. Whether you are travelling on business or for pleasure, ebookers has you covered. 

When you’re ready to book, our service is always fast and transparent. We know plans change, so we have a range of flexible booking options. Choose between refundable bookings and flights with no charges should you need to rearrange and travel stress-free. 

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