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Washington D.C..P12,822 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 Aug, returning Tue, 9 Sep.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 12 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 9 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P12,822, select.
Washington D.C..P13,229 per passenger.Departing Thu, 26 Jun, returning Mon, 30 Jun.Return flight with Spirit Airlines and Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Spirit Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 26 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 30 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P13,229, select.
Washington D.C..P14,044 per passenger.Departing Fri, 16 May, returning Thu, 29 May.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 16 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,044, select.
Washington D.C..P14,252 per passenger.Departing Thu, 7 Aug, returning Mon, 11 Aug.Return flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 7 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 11 Aug, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P14,252, select.
Washington D.C..P15,314 per passenger.Departing Fri, 4 Jul, returning Tue, 8 Jul.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 4 Jul, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 8 Jul, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,314, select.
Washington D.C..P15,345 per passenger.Departing Wed, 22 Oct, returning Tue, 28 Oct.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 22 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 28 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,345, select.
Washington D.C..P15,345 per passenger.Departing Thu, 29 May, returning Mon, 2 Jun.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 29 May, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Mon, 2 Jun, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,345, select.
Washington D.C..P15,407 per passenger.Departing Wed, 24 Dec, returning Sun, 28 Dec.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 24 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Sun, 28 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Price includes taxes and charges.From P15,407, select.

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Direct flights from Sacramento International to Washington Dulles

Sacramento International to Washington Dulles: Alternative routes

Compare routes from Sacramento International to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Dulles.

Sacramento to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight foundP12,822
Cheapest month to flyAugust
Average flight time4 hrs, 58 mins
Most popular airlineUnited
Average flights per week13

Finding cheap flights from Sacramento International to Washington Dulles: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from Sacramento International to Washington Dulles is P12,822. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
4 hours and 58 minutes is the average flight time from Sacramento International to Washington Dulles.
United and Brussels Airlines fly direct from Sacramento International to Washington Dulles.
As of May 2025, there are 13 flights per week flying from Sacramento International to Washington Dulles.
The cheapest month to fly from Sacramento International to Washington Dulles is usually May 2025.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles Airport on Tuesday, 12 August 2025.
Yes – the average flight time is 4 hours and 58 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Dulles but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Southwest Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Dulles.

Flying from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD): what you need to know

  • Hop on a direct flight from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport and you'll be travelling for an average of 5 hours.

  • Washington DC is three hours ahead of Sacramento and is in the UTC-4 timezone.

  • Each week, there are ten Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flights. If you want to get going as soon as possible, pick the 07:19 United Airlines flight. If you're eager to make the most of your day before you fly, the last flight is at 22:50 with United Airlines.

  • For a stress-free journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. This will give you enough time to catch your SMF to IAD flight.

  • You'll likely experience longer queues during popular months like August. Arriving up to four hours in advance for international flights and two hours for domestic departures is a wise move.

  • Travelling to Washington DC (and then discovering more of United States!) is easy with United Airlines. This popular airline offers direct flights from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.

  • The airline with the highest booking volume on this route is United Airlines.

  • With an impressive 91.94% of services landing on schedule, United Airlines is the most punctual carrier for SMF to IAD flights.

  • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, choose a flight with a stop long enough to explore your chosen city. Worthwhile stopovers between SMF and IAD include:

    • Denver International Airport

    • Lambert-St. Louis International Airport

    • O'Hare International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • P6,162 is currently the best price for a one-way Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport flight. Return flights start at P12,822. These fares may change based on demand.

  • To score cheap tickets from SMF to IAD, reserve your journey six months before your departure.

  • The cheapest month for flights from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is May. Use the 'Whole month' tool to see the lowest airfares if you have a flexible travel schedule.

  • There's no need to check every day to see if fares have gone down when you create a Price Alert. We'll notify you the moment the price changes on cheap flights from SMF to IAD.

  • Select your preferred arrival and departure times, number of stops and airlines with the filters. Or sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport.

Handy information about Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

  • SMF's address is 6900 Airport Boulevard.

  • Sacramento International Airport earns top marks for on-time performance. 82.15% of flights that take off from SMF reach their destination without delay.

  • Central Sacramento to Sacramento International Airport is approximately 19 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 15 minutes to get there if you're driving, catching a cab or ride-sharing.

  • The trip on public transport typically takes 25 minutes.

  • Searching for a hotel to stay in before your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport? Consider Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas. Get a good night's sleep here before making your way to SMF.

Arriving at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Getting from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to central Washington DC

  • The street address for IAD is 1 Saarinen Circle.

  • From Washington Dulles International Airport, Washington DC is approximately 56 kilometres away. It takes around 50 minutes to drive to the centre.

  • It'll take around 3 hours 25 minutes if you're using public transport.

When to fly to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

  • The quietest month for a flight from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport is January, while April is the busiest. Pick the ideal time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a more fast-paced or easygoing experience.

  • Lock in your flight from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport for July if you want to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

  • If you want to travel in cooler conditions, look for a cheap ticket from SMF to IAD in January. Temperatures average between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

Explore more of United States

  • Washington DC has plenty to offer, but there are so many other corners of United States waiting to be explored. About 322 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, a trip to New York will keep your itinerary packed. Check out popular attractions like Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC, Philadelphia is another favourite stop in United States. No visit is complete without checking out Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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