Cheap Flights from IAD to SMF: When to Fly from Washington to Sacramento

 

The cheapest times to fly from IAD to SMF are

• January 8th to March 4th
• April 16th to May 6th
• August 13th to November 18th

based on data collected exclusively by Champion Traveler across tens of millions of flights. Among all the dates above, the very cheapest time to fly from IAD to SMF is late October. Prices can be as high as $1026 for Sunday flights during late July, or as low as $334 for Tuesday flights around late October.

 

When to Fly to Sacramento

Flying from Washington, DC (IAD) to Sacramento, CA (SMF) will usually cost between $354 to $613 per person if booking more than four weeks in advance. On average the very cheapest time to fly is late October with an average ticket price of $353. Due to high demand the most expensive time to fly is late July, with an average price of $584. Planning your trip to low-cost times can easily save you $232 on economy flights and even more on first-class flights. Generally, any price below $401 can be considered a good price for a round-trip IAD to SMF flight.

See below for a graph of average weekly prices for the IAD to SMF route. All prices are for round-trip tickets in USD.

Compared to other flights, the IAD to SMF flight is much cheaper than the average and costs much less than the average flight leaving from Washington. The average price per mile (for a direct flight) is $0.11, which is far below average.

 

Flight Prices by Day of the Week

Tuesday is usually the cheapest day to depart and return on this flight. Sundays are the most expensive days to fly out or take a return trip. Selecting flights on the least expensive days could save you up to $112 (23%) on this flight.

Departing prices are for round-trip flights returning on the day of departure. For example, a flight departing on Tuesday and returning a week later will cost an average of $378. Return trip prices are from the SMF to IAD flight, and often highlight the quality of our data in showing the same trend.

 

Nonstop Flights and Layovers

Travelers looking to fly from IAD to SMF can generally find a 0-layover flight. Because there is a direct flight option the real-world direct flight time of 5 hour 13 minutes may be realistic.

 

Flight Questions Answered

Still have questions about flying from IAD to SMF? We’ve got answers.

Which airlines fly this route?

You can find 8 major airlines flying this route most often: Alaska, American, Delta, Frontier, Singapore Airlines, Southwest, Sun Country Airlines, United, and potentially more during busy seasons.

How far away is it from Sacramento International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport?

The distance between the two airports is roughly 2351 miles or 3784 kilometers.

How long does it take to fly from IAD to SMF?

The real-world flight time for a nonstop IAD to SMF flight is about 5 hour 13 minutes.

How many flights go between Washington, DC and Sacramento, CA?

It depends on the day of the week and the date, but a typical day might have around 109 available flights from IAD to SMF.

 

Airport Location Info

 

 

Late and Early Flight Data

Flights from IAD to SMF tend to depart as late as the average flight. According to our recently updated data, 26% of flights departed 5 or more minutes late, and 19% of flights left 5 or more minutes early. On average you can expect to leave SMF heading for IAD about 42 minutes late. This does significantly impact arrival time, as the average landing time in Sacramento, CA is about 34 minutes late. The numbers below show a recent average of take-off times versus the scheduled departure flight:

• United: 42 minutes late
• Some airlines not reporting

 

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