Dulles to Sacramento (IAD–SMF) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections

IAD Airport Page →
2,352 mi airlines charter/private 15/wk
On-time Some delays Frequent delays
Flight Schedule 5 flights Verified 24m ago
Also flown by charter / private operators: NetJets Aviation.
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SN8853cs
SN Brussels Airlines
7M9
6:00 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
PDT
5h 45m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA2435+1
UA United
B39M
6:00 PM
EDT
8:45 PM
PDT
5h 45m
58%
M T W T F S S
Prices
✓
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SN8854cs
SN Brussels Airlines
B39M
8:13 AM
PDT TA
4:15 PM
EDT
5h 2m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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LX3225cs
LX Swiss
7M9
8:13 AM
PDT TA
4:15 PM
EDT
5h 2m
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M T W T F S S
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✓
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UA1742+2
UA United
7M9
8:13 AM
PDT TA
4:15 PM
EDT
5h 2m
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No flights match your filters.

No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.

✦ 1-Stop connections via 10 hubs
DEN Denver 7h 15m AVAZCM → ACCMF9 Denver (DEN) to Sacramento flights
LAS Las Vegas 7h 29m AZETF9 → EJAF9WN Las Vegas (LAS) to Sacramento flights
ATL Atlanta 7h 32m AFAMCM → AFAMDL Atlanta (ATL) to Sacramento flights
SFO San Francisco 7h 40m AZCAET → ACAVUA San Francisco (SFO) to Sacramento flights
PHX Phoenix 7h 48m AVOSSN → AAASWN Phoenix (PHX) to Sacramento flights
LAX Los Angeles 7h 49m AAAZCA → AAAFAM Los Angeles (LAX) to Sacramento flights
DFW Dallas-Fort Worth 7h 50m AAASAT → AAAYG3 Dallas-Fort Worth (DFW) to Sacramento flights
MCI Kansas City 7h 51m AVCMLXJ → WN Kansas City (MCI) to Sacramento flights
SAN San Diego 8h 2m ASAZET → ASJLWN San Diego (SAN) to Sacramento flights
SLC Salt Lake City 8h 3m AMDLEJA → DLVSWN Salt Lake City (SLC) to Sacramento flights
✦ 1-STOP More options, longer trips
✧ 2-STOP Loading... Reach the hardest destinations
Dulles to Sacramento
1 carrier, 15 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 2,352 mi 5h 45m nonstop -3h behind

IAD–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,352 miles in approximately 5h 45m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.

Also explore Browse available seat maps IAD Routes SMF Routes IAD Live Flights SMF Live Flights IAD Delays SMF Delays
All flights from Sacramento (SMF) Sacramento to Dulles flights
Carriers on this route

Airline Landscape

All carriers operating nonstop IAD–SMF service, compared side by side.
Airline Freq/wk Aircraft Duration Dep OTP Alliance Codeshares
UA United Airlines Also: SN 7 B39M 5h45 80% Star Alliance SN
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – SN
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.
Schedule

Weekly Schedule Pattern

Nonstop flight frequency by day of week, IAD to SMF direction.
Mon
2
flights
Tue
2
flights
Wed
2
flights
Thu
2
flights
Fri
2
flights
Sat
2
flights
Sun
2
flights
Departure time distribution
12 AM6 AM12 PM6 PM12 AM
Morning departures
Afternoon/evening departures
2
Nonstop flights
15
Outbound / wk
22
Return / wk
Connections

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
26
Hubs
~7h
Fastest
~19h
Longest
DEN ~7h 15m LAS ~7h 29m ATL ~7h 32m SFO ~7h 40m PHX ~7h 48m
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
2-STOP
Two-Stop Connections
2,147
Candidates
Two-stop connections loaded in the connections tab above.
Connections computed from published schedules with minimum connection time verification. Use the interactive explorer above the fold to filter by airline, tier, and layover time.
Reliability

On-Time Performance

What to expect at each end of your journey.
Outbound
IAD → SMF
80%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
80%
Arriving
100%
Return
SMF → IAD
100%
Generally reliable. Most flights run on time.
Departing
100%
Arriving
92%
OTP = percentage of flights arriving within 15 min of schedule. Based on airport-level delay snapshots. IAD delays → SMF delays →
Alternatives

Other ways to reach Sacramento from Dulles

Nearby airports with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Metric IAD→SMF BWI→SMF
Distance from IAD – 45 mi
Nonstop airlines 1 2
Weekly flights 15 14
Flight time 5h 45m 5h 30m
Departure OTP 80% –
Baltimore (BWI) to Sacramento flights
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Sacramento International Airport.
Know before you go

Travel Essentials

Practical planning for this route.
Time Difference
-3h
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Dulles.
IAD: EDT · SMF: PDT

When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in Sacramento.
Distance & Flight Time
2,352 mi / 3,785 km
Nonstop flight time is approximately 5h 45m gate to gate.
Getting to IAD

WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).

Facts

IAD–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,352 mi / 3,785 km
Flight time5h 45m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights15 out / 22 return
1-stop connectionsAvailable
Origin: IAD
Full nameWashington Dulles International Airport
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: SMF
Full nameSacramento International Airport
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m
FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take about 5h 45m gate to gate. The route covers 2,352 miles.
1 airline operates flights from IAD to SMF: United Airlines.
This route has daily service. Check the schedule above for departure days and times in each direction.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available, ranked by layover time. Common connecting points include Denver, Harry Reid and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta.
On a single ticket, yes. Your bags are checked through to SMF and move between planes without you. On two separate tickets you collect your bags at the connecting airport and recheck them, so build in extra layover time.
Sacramento is 3 hours behind Dulles.
Yes, return flights from SMF to IAD are available. Use the direction toggle at the top to view the return schedule.
Nearby alternatives include BWI. See the Alternatives section for a full comparison.
Click the 'Search Flights' button to check availability and prices on Google Flights. You can also compare airlines and schedules on this page to find the best option.
See the On-Time Performance section for the latest delay data at both airports. This shows departure and arrival reliability to help you plan.
Route data is updated regularly from official airline schedules. On-time performance data comes from recent airport delay snapshots.

Flights from IAD to SMF

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and Sacramento International Airport (SMF) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 15 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to SMF is about 5 hours 45 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,352 miles (3,785 km). There are approximately 15 weekly flights outbound and 22 return, totaling 37 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Denver, Harry Reid and Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).