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Sacramento to Washington DC Flights

Airports in Sacramento

The city of Sacramento is served by Sacramento International Airport, which is situated approximately 10 miles northwest of the city's central business district. Finding low-fare flights from Sacramento is easy using the travel planning tool on Orbitz.com. Many airlines offer domestic and international flights at Sacramento International Airport, including Aeromexico, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, US Airways, and United Airlines.

Parking at Sacramento International Airport

Travelers flying out of Sacramento International Airport can choose from hourly, daily, and economy parking. Hourly parking is available at a rate of $2 per half hour. Daily parking is available at a rate of $29 per day. The cheapest parking at Sacramento International Airport is offered in the economy parking lot at a rate of $10 per day.

Transportation at Sacramento International Airport

The airport is connected to the downtown Sacramento area via the Yolobus #42. On-demand taxi services are also available at the airport. The rate for a round-trip between downtown Sacramento and the airport is about $56.00. Car rental services are also available and can be booked in advance through Orbitz.com.

Restaurants at Sacramento International Airport

Instead of traveling on an empty stomach, travelers can take advantage of a variety of dining options available at several restaurants at Sacramento International Airport, including Burger King Express, California Pizza Kitchen, Starbucks, Peet's Coffee & Tea, Old Soul Coffee, and the Eco Grounds Café . Whether you are looking for discount domestic or international flights from Sacramento, Orbitz.com makes it easy to plan your next trip.

Washington DC Airport

Orbitz.com can help you book cheap flights to Washington DC, which is served by Dulles International Airport. Dulles is located 26 miles from Washington DC, in Chantilly, Virginia. It was the first American airport designed for commercial travel. The airport offers nonstop service to 114 destinations within the United States as well as 37 international locations. Orbitz.com can help you find deals on your air ticket.

Transportation

Dulles airport offers more than 24,000 public parking spaces, with most requiring an hourly fee for use. The airport provides an economy lot as well as valet parking. Visitors picking up passengers can utilize the cell phone waiting area. Dulles International Airport offers a variety of transportation options, including taxis, coaches and shuttles. Rental cars, Metrorail, and Metrobus are also convenient transportation options that are readily available. Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Washington DC costs around $20. A one-way Metrorail fare is $1.70, and a one-way Metrobus fare is $1.60.

Weather

Generally, the weather in Washington DC is mild compared to other East Coast cities. Winter temperatures can dip as low as 24°F, and the area occasionally gets snowstorms. Springtime is mild, with temperatures averaging 60°F. Summer months can get very hot, with average temperatures around 89°F. The fall temperatures often average 54°F.

Dulles Airport Restaurants

Many restaurants are available to passengers at the Dulles International Airport. Five Guys, Harry's Tap Room, Capital Grounds Coffee, California Tortilla, and Vino Volo Wine Room are just a sampling of the dining options. Checking Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Washington DC is your best bet for finding great deals.

Cheap flights from Sacramento to Washington DC

Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)

Cheapest fares highlighted below

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat
26 27 28 29 30 31 1 $906
2 $1,062 3 $440 4 $625 5 $605 6 $576 7 $515 8
9 $711 10 $635 11 $557 12 $557 13 $587 14 $494 15 $525
16 $636 17 $565 18 $555 19 $557 20 $588 21 $535 22 $636
23 $687 24 $638 25 $668 26 $535 27 $587 28 $666 29 $580
30 1 2 3 4 5 6

Fare, taxes & fees: Fares include all taxes and fees, except baggage fees. Rates shown reflect fares found by other Orbitz users over the past 48 hours. Due to rapidly changing airline prices & seat availability, these fares may no longer be available.

Refunds/changes/cancellations: Itinerary changes, if permitted for the fare, will have a $30 service fee charged by Orbitz. Additional airline charges may apply.

Other conditions: Schedules, fares and rules are subject to change without notice. Seats are limited and may not be available on all flights/dates or in all markets. Lower fares may be available. Fares will not be honored retroactively or in exchange for any wholly/partially unused ticket. Tickets are non-transferable and non-refundable. Fare rules are provided for the selected itinerary before booking.

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$440
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$906
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$503
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$879
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$625
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$816
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$806
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$605
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$673
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$576
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$675
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$607
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$515
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$711
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$635
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$615
Mon, Jun 24
$575
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$557
Wed, Jun 26
$557
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Sun, Jun 16
$567
Fri, Jun 21
$728
Wed, Jun 26
$557
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Sun, Jun 16
$627
Tue, Jun 18
$605
Wed, Jun 19
$597
Mon, Jun 24
$587
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Mon, Jun 17
$494
Leaving Sat, Jun 15, returning:
Mon, Jun 17
$601
Tue, Jun 18
$591
Thu, Jun 20
$525
Fri, Jun 21
$718
Sat, Jun 22
$609
Sun, Jun 23
$609
Leaving Sun, Jun 16, returning:
Sun, Jun 23
$702
Mon, Jun 24
$636
Leaving Mon, Jun 17, returning:
Tue, Jun 18
$646
Wed, Jun 19
$755
Fri, Jun 21
$595
Sat, Jun 22
$565
Mon, Jun 24
$612
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Sat, Jun 22
$557
Tue, Jun 25
$595
Tue, Jul 16
$555
Leaving Wed, Jun 19, returning:
Thu, Jun 20
$795
Sun, Jun 23
$661
Tue, Jun 25
$557
Sat, Jul 20
$606
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Sun, Jun 23
$687
Mon, Jun 24
$635
Tue, Jun 25
$588
Leaving Fri, Jun 21, returning:
Sun, Jun 23
$648
Mon, Jun 24
$637
Wed, Jun 26
$588
Fri, Jun 28
$720
Sat, Jun 29
$685
Sun, Jun 30
$535
Tue, Jul 23
$611
Leaving Sat, Jun 22, returning:
Sun, Jun 30
$636
Leaving Sun, Jun 23, returning:
Thu, Jun 27
$687
Leaving Mon, Jun 24, returning:
Thu, Jun 27
$638
Sat, Jun 29
$647
Leaving Tue, Jun 25, returning:
Fri, Jun 28
$668
Leaving Wed, Jun 26, returning:
Thu, Jul 4
$535
Wed, Jul 17
$576
Leaving Thu, Jun 27, returning:
Sun, Jun 30
$647
Mon, Jul 1
$587
Leaving Fri, Jun 28, returning:
Sun, Jul 7
$700
Mon, Jul 8
$666
Leaving Sat, Jun 29, returning:
Fri, Jul 5
$640
Sat, Jul 6
$619
Sat, Jul 13
$580
June

Cheapest weekend flights in June from Sacramento to Washington DC

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Jun 14 Sacramento (SMF) Washington DC (IAD) United Airlines $494
Return Mon, Jun 17 Washington DC (IAD) Sacramento (SMF) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in June from Sacramento to Washington DC

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Jun 3 Sacramento (SMF) Washington DC (DCA) US Airways $440
Return Thu, Jun 6 Washington DC (DCA) Sacramento (SMF) US Airways

Best one-week trip in June from Sacramento to Washington DC

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Fri, Jun 7 Sacramento (SMF) Washington DC (DCA) US Airways $515
Return Fri, Jun 14 Washington DC (DCA) Sacramento (SMF) US Airways
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July

Cheapest weekend flights in July from Sacramento to Washington DC

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Jul 18 Sacramento (SMF) Washington DC (IAD) United Airlines $593
Return Mon, Jul 22 Washington DC (IAD) Sacramento (SMF) United Airlines

Lowest roundtrip airfare in July from Sacramento to Washington DC

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Jul 1 Sacramento (SMF) Washington DC (IAD) JetBlue Airways $504
Return Wed, Jul 3 Washington DC (IAD) Sacramento (SMF) JetBlue Airways

Best one-week trip in July from Sacramento to Washington DC

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sun, Jul 28 Sacramento (SMF) Washington DC (IAD) JetBlue Airways $541
Return Sun, Aug 4 Washington DC (IAD) Sacramento (SMF) JetBlue Airways
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August

Cheapest weekend flights in August from Sacramento to Washington DC

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Thu, Aug 1 Sacramento (SMF) Washington DC (IAD) JetBlue Airways $504
Return Mon, Aug 5 Washington DC (IAD) Sacramento (SMF) JetBlue Airways

Lowest roundtrip airfare in August from Sacramento to Washington DC

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Mon, Aug 26 Sacramento (SMF) Washington DC (IAD) United Airlines $312
Return Tue, Sep 3 Washington DC (IAD) Sacramento (SMF) United Airlines

Best one-week trip in August from Sacramento to Washington DC

Travel dates Departure Arrival Stops: Round-trip
Leave Sat, Aug 24 Sacramento (SMF) Washington DC (IAD) United Airlines $433
Return Sat, Aug 31 Washington DC (IAD) Sacramento (SMF) United Airlines
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Airports in Sacramento CA, US
map of airports in Sacramento
  • 1

    Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF)

    Distance from City Center: 9.5 miles

    Terminals and carriers for flights from SMF to WAS

    Terminal Carriers
    Terminal A US Airways, United Airlines
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Airports in Washington DC DC, US
map of airports in Washington DC
  • 1

    Reagan Airport (DCA)

    Distance from City Center: 3 miles

  • 2

    Dulles Airport (IAD)

    Distance from City Center: 22.3 miles

    Carriers for flights from SAC to IAD

    Carriers
    US Airways, United Airlines
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Aircraft Options

Aircraft options between Sacramento and Washington DC

Equipment Carrier
Boeing 737-700 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 757-200 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 757-300 Passenger United Airlines
Boeing 737-900 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Boeing 737-800 Passenger United Airlines, US Airways
Airbus Industrie A319 United Airlines, US Airways
Airbus Industrie A320 United Airlines, US Airways
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Flight facts

    • 2 direct flights are operating from Sacramento to Washington DC today.
    • Today's average time for a direct flight is 5h 1m.
    • United Airlines flight 786 (2:41 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's earliest available flight from Sacramento to Washington DC.
    • United Airlines flight 786 (2:41 AM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's latest available flight from Sacramento to Washington DC.
    • Today's shortest direct flight from Sacramento to Washington DC (United Airlines flight 786, Airbus Industrie A320) takes 5h 1m.
    • Today's longest direct flight from Sacramento to Washington DC (United Airlines flight 786, Airbus Industrie A320) takes 5h 1m.
    • Flights from Sacramento Intl Airport (SMF) to Dulles Airport (IAD), Reagan Airport (DCA) are available for this route.

Cheap airline tickets from Sacramento to Washington DC

Airline Departure Arrival Travel dates Round-trip
airline logo United Airlines SAC WAS Sat, Sep 28 - Sat, Oct 5 $290
airline logo JetBlue Airways SAC WAS Fri, Dec 6 - Mon, Dec 9 $302
Delta Airlines Delta Air Lines SAC WAS Thu, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 28 $312
airline logo American Airlines SAC WAS Sat, Sep 7 - Sat, Sep 14 $312
airline logo Frontier Airlines SAC WAS Thu, Aug 29 - Tue, Sep 3 $324
airline logo Virgin America SAC WAS Thu, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 11 $358
airline logo US Airways SAC WAS Mon, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 3 $418
airline logo AirTran Airways SAC WAS Mon, Sep 23 - Thu, Oct 3 $451
airline logo Alaska Airlines SAC WAS Thu, Nov 7 - Mon, Nov 11 $506

Daily flight schedule for Thu, May 23, 2013

Carrier Flight # Departing Arriving Aircraft Flight time
Airport Time Airport Time
United Airlines UA786 SMF 7:41 AM IAD 3:42 PM 320 5hr 1min
US Airways US6594 SMF 7:41 AM IAD 3:42 PM 320 5hr 1min