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Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Sacramento? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from $460. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Sacramento.$460 per passenger.Departing Thu, 15 Oct, returning Tue, 20 Oct.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 15 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 20 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $460, select.

Sacramento.$470 per passenger.Departing Sat, 19 Sep, returning Fri, 25 Sep.Return flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 19 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Fri, 25 Sep, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $470, select.

Sacramento.$558 per passenger.Departing Wed, 4 Nov, returning Sat, 7 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 4 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $558, select.

Sacramento.$558 per passenger.Departing Thu, 4 Feb, returning Tue, 9 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Thu, 4 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 9 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $558, select.

Sacramento.$583 per passenger.Departing Fri, 29 Jan, returning Tue, 2 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 29 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 2 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $583, select.

Sacramento.$605 per passenger.Departing Fri, 22 Jan, returning Tue, 26 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 22 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Tue, 26 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $605, select.

Sacramento.$610 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Feb, returning Sun, 14 Feb.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 5 Feb, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 14 Feb, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $610, select.

Sacramento.$618 per passenger.Departing Wed, 30 Sep, returning Sun, 4 Oct.Return flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 30 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Alaska Airlines, departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 4 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $618, select.

Sacramento.$643 per passenger.Departing Wed, 14 Apr, returning Thu, 22 Apr.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 14 Apr, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 22 Apr, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $643, select.

Sacramento.$644 per passenger.Departing Fri, 6 Nov, returning Sun, 8 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 6 Nov, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sun, 8 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $644, select.

Sacramento.$649 per passenger.Departing Fri, 30 Oct, returning Mon, 2 Nov.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 30 Oct, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 2 Nov, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $649, select.

Sacramento.$651 per passenger.Departing Tue, 5 Jan, returning Thu, 21 Jan.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Tue, 5 Jan, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Thu, 21 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $651, select.

Sacramento.$651 per passenger.Departing Sat, 26 Sep, returning Sat, 3 Oct.Return flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from Washington Dulles on Sat, 26 Sep, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound direct flight with United departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $651, select.

Sacramento.$663 per passenger.Departing Wed, 2 Dec, returning Wed, 9 Dec.Return flight with United.Outbound indirect flight with United, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 2 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with United, departs from Sacramento International on Wed, 9 Dec, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $663, select.

Sacramento.$680 per passenger.Departing Fri, 5 Mar, returning Mon, 8 Mar.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Fri, 5 Mar, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $680, select.

Sacramento.$711 per passenger.Departing Wed, 16 Dec, returning Sat, 2 Jan.Return flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Washington Dulles on Wed, 16 Dec, arriving in Sacramento International.Inbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from Sacramento International on Sat, 2 Jan, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $711, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Sacramento

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like Washington Dulles to Sacramento flights are currently cheapest in October.

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Washington D.C. to Sacramento: Flight information

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Cheapest flight found	$460
Cheapest month to fly	October
Average flight time	5 hrs, 53 mins
Most popular airline	Brussels Airlines
Average flights per week	20

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

How many airports are there in Sacramento?

There are 3 airports in Sacramento: Sacramento International, Sacramento Stockton and Concord.

How much are return flights from Washington Dulles to Sacramento?

The best price we found for a return flight from Washington Dulles to Sacramento is $460. 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.

How long does it take to fly from Washington Dulles to Sacramento?

5 hours and 53 minutes is the average flight time from Washington Dulles to Sacramento.

Which airlines fly direct from Washington Dulles to Sacramento?

Brussels Airlines, United and SWISS fly direct from Washington Dulles to Sacramento.

How many flights are there a week from Washington Dulles to Sacramento?

As of September 2026, there are 20 flights per week flying from Washington Dulles to Sacramento.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington Dulles to Sacramento?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington Dulles to Sacramento is usually October.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Sacramento?

If you're flying from Washington Dulles Airport, the cheapest airport near Sacramento is Sacramento International – which is 15.6 km away from the centre of Sacramento. We've found flights into this airport from $460.

Which upcoming date is cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Sacramento on?

After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Sacramento on Thursday, 15 October 2026.

Can I get a direct flight from Washington Dulles Airport to Sacramento?

Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 53 minutes.

How can I get the best flight deal from Washington Dulles Airport to Sacramento?

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 Sacramento 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.

When is the best time to book flights to Sacramento?

We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Sacramento is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

What’s the weather like in Sacramento?

In September, the average temperature is usually around 24°C. August is typically the warmest month in Sacramento, when it usually averages around 35°C. You can expect the least rain in July. The coldest month is December, with temperatures averaging 6°C. The rainiest month is December.

Which is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to Sacramento with?

Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Sacramento.

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

The average length of a direct flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento is 5 hours.
The timezone in Sacramento is UTC-8. The city is three hours behind Washington DC, where Washington Dulles International Airport is located.
With seven flights a week between the two airports, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Sacramento International Airport (SMF) is the most popular route. Hop on United Airlines's 17:10 flight to get your trip from IAD to SMF underway.
For a smooth journey, arrive at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and one hour before domestic departures. That way, you can comfortably board your IAD to Sacramento flight.
Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like June. Arriving up to four hours in advance for an international flight and two hours for a domestic departure is a smart move.
Direct Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento tickets are available for booking. Sacramento International Airport (SMF) will be your arrival point.
United Airlines is a popular airline that operates direct flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento.
The journey from central Washington DC to IAD takes about 1 hour 10 minutes by public transport. If you drive, ride-share or take a taxi, you'll cover the 40 kilometres in 45 minutes or so, depending on traffic conditions.
Have an early flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento? Avoid rushing to the airport (and sneak in some extra snooze time) by choosing one of these stays near IAD:
When it comes to Washington Dulles International Airport's on-time performance, data shows 77% of flights arrive within the scheduled time frame.
You'll find IAD at 1 Saarinen Circle.

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

$239 is currently the best price for a one-way Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento flight. Return plane tickets start from $460. These fares can change based on demand.
To pick up cheap flights from IAD to Sacramento, book your journey three months ahead of your planned departure.
Plan your trip for August. That's the best month for landing an epic deal on Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento tickets. If your travel dates are flexible, use the 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest price across each month.
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Airports in Sacramento

Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

The distance from Sacramento International Airport (SMF) to central Sacramento is roughly 19 kilometres. It'll take you around 20 minutes to get to the centre driving.
Travelling on public transport takes about 50 minutes.
Consider checking in to Holiday Inn Express & Suites Sacramento Airport Natomas by IHG after touching down from your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento. It's a short drive from SMF and a comfortable option if you want to relax as soon as possible.
To lock in the lowest price, book your ride from Sacramento International Airport around two weeks in advance of your flight from IAD to Sacramento.
You'll find SMF at 6900 Airport Boulevard.

Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)

Once your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento has touched down, you can get to the city centre in around 55 minutes by car. Central Sacramento is roughly 72 kilometres from Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK).
If you're catching public transport, it'll take around 1 hour 30 minutes.
After stepping off your IAD to Sacramento flight, find your comfort zone at a hotel near SCK. Consider booking a room at Holiday Inn Express Stockton Southeast by IHG. Hampton Inn by Hilton Stockton is another place to relax and plan your next steps.
The address for Stockton Metropolitan Airport is 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.

Best time to go to Sacramento

It's time to work out your travel dates for your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento. July is the most popular month to visit Sacramento. If you want a more low-key vibe, go in December.
The warmest month in Sacramento is July, with temperatures ranging between 13ºC and 39ºC. Book your Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento plane ticket then if that's the weather you find most pleasant.
If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from IAD to Sacramento in January when temperatures average between 2ºC and 17ºC.

More about Sacramento

Start your Sacramento trip right by choosing the ideal place to stay. After booking your flight from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento, explore our selection of accommodation options including:
Every great adventure has to include a little sightseeing. Old Sacramento State Historic Park, California State Railroad Museum and Crocker Art Museum are must-visits when exploring Sacramento.

Explore more of the United States

San Jose is just one of the many places in the United States waiting to be discovered after you've seen Sacramento. Around 145 kilometres away to the south, popular attractions include Winchester Mystery House, The Tech Interactive and Santa Clara Valley.
San Francisco is another favourite destination in the United States and is around 121 kilometres southwest of Sacramento. No journey is complete without dropping by Golden Gate Bridge, Painted Ladies - Alamo Square and Alcatraz Island.