Cheap flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. from £124

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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£124

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£400

Cheapest round-trip

£237

Average round-trip

£382

Nonstop flights in April

£173 – £568

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

From Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2-$6 (varies by destination and time of day)

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15-$25 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

From Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6 (flat fare to downtown)

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5 (to Wiehle-Reston East Metro)

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65-$85 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

From Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8 (one-way fare)

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15-$50 (varies by train type and booking time)

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90-$110 (metered; varies by traffic)

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
Sacramento International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
354
Flight distance
3849 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from Sacramento to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.04Tue 07.04Wed 08.04Thu 09.04Fri 10.04Sat 11.04Sun 12.04
United Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 13.04Tue 14.04Wed 15.04Thu 16.04Fri 17.04Sat 18.04Sun 19.04
United Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 20.04Tue 21.04Wed 22.04Thu 23.04Fri 24.04Sat 25.04Sun 26.04
United Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 14 totalDaily flights: 2 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights
AirlineMon 27.04Tue 28.04Wed 29.04Thu 30.04Fri 01.05Sat 02.05Sun 03.05
United Airlines
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Weekly flights: 10 totalDaily flights: 1.43 averageMost flights: Monday 2 flights

Check-in for a flight from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
Hawaiian AirlinesHALHANo
Spirit AirlinesNKSNKNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
12 Apr
19°C8°C
19 Apr
62%
32°C14°C
Monday
13 Apr
28°C13°C
20 Apr
18°C10°C
Tuesday
14 Apr
30°C19°C
21 Apr
14°C5°C
Wednesday
15 Apr
32°C18°C
22 Apr
20°C5°C
Thursday
16 Apr
31°C19°C
23 Apr
25°C8°C
Friday
17 Apr
30°C20°C
24 Apr
29°C13°C
Saturday
18 Apr
32°C18°C
25 Apr
83%
24°C11°C

Washington, D.C. travel tips

Visit Arlington Cemetery in Washington, where John and Jacqueline Kennedy are buried

The large cemetery is divided into 70 sections. Inside, there is the Arlington Memorial Amphitheater, where ceremonies for Memorial and Veterans Days are held. There is a daily changing of the guard at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier. Also, here you will find the graves of many famous American figures, including John and Jacqueline Kennedy.

Check which exit you need from the Washington metro, so you don't get lost

Most metro stations in Washington DC have multiple exits that lead to completely different streets. Check where the exits lead to; otherwise, you might get lost and spend half an hour coming back. The Washington metro opens at 5:00 (7:00 on weekends) but always closes at 00:00.

Check out embassies in Washington and their schedules for free events

Many embassies regularly host various events in Washington DC. Sometimes there are paid concerts and charity evenings, and sometimes, they host free events such as book signings or fairs.

Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between Sacramento and Washington, D.C. is 3849 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Spirit Airlines. Sacramento and Washington, D.C. have 354 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Sacramento to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Sacramento and Washington, D.C. takes around 6.3 hours.
What is the flight distance between Sacramento and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between Sacramento and Washington, D.C. is 3849 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Sacramento and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between Sacramento and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from Sacramento?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Sacramento and Guadalajara, London, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Los Angeles, San Diego, Phoenix, Vancouver, Ontario, Dallas, Calgary, Edmonton, Houston, Oaxaca, Denver, Orlando, Chicago, Puerto Vallarta, León.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.
What airports are near Sacramento?
The main airport in Sacramento is Sacramento Executive Airport. It is also served by Sacramento International, San Jose International, Oakland International, Reno–Tahoe International, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, Redding Municipal, San Francisco International.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Trenton–Mercer, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.
Which airlines fly between Sacramento and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between Sacramento and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Spirit Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between Sacramento and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between Sacramento and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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