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

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  Flight Airline AC Dep Arr Dur OTP Sched  
✈ Nonstop
SN8853cs
SN Lynx Air
B39M
5:55 PM
EDT
8:54 PM
PDT
5h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA2435+1
UA United
7M9
5:57 PM
EDT
8:56 PM
PDT
5h 59m
M T W T F S S
Prices
SN8854cs
SN Lynx Air
7M9
7:00 AM
PDT TA
3:03 PM
EDT
5h 3m
M T W T F S S
Prices
UA1742+1
UA United
7M9
8:00 AM
PDT TA
4:09 PM
EDT
5h 9m
M T W T F S S
Prices

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Dulles to Sacramento
1 carrier, 14 flights/week nonstop.
1 Airlines 14 Flights/wk 2,352 mi 5h 59m nonstop -3h behind 57 1-stop hubs

IAD–SMF is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,352 miles in approximately 5h 59m. Beyond nonstop, 57 hubs offer 1-stop connections.

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 7M9 5h59 81% Star Alliance SN
Aircraft on this route
7M9 Boeing 737 MAX 9 – UA
B39M Boeing 737 MAX 9 – SN
Alliance coverage
Star Alliance: UA (7 flights/wk, 100%)
OTP based on airport-level delay snapshots. Duration ranges reflect seasonal/directional variation.

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
14
Outbound / wk
14
Return / wk

Connection Landscape

Beyond nonstop. 1-stop and 2-stop options for IAD to SMF.
1-STOP
One-Stop Connections
57
Hubs
~6h
Fastest
~38h
Longest
Verified with published schedule alignment and minimum connection time.
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Two-Stop Connections
2,450
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.

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 14 7
Flight time 5h 59m 5h 35m
Departure OTP 81%
Airports within 200 miles of IAD with service to Sacramento International Airport.

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 59m.
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).

IAD–SMF Quick Facts

Key statistics for the Dulles to Sacramento route.
Route details
Distance2,352 mi / 3,785 km
Flight time5h 59m
Time difference-3 hours
Airlines (nonstop)1
Weekly flights14 out / 14 return
1-stop connections57 hubs
Origin: IAD
IATA / ICAOIAD / KIAD
TimezoneAmerica/New_York
Passengers/yr26.0M
Elevation312 ft / 95 m
Destination: SMF
IATA / ICAOSMF / KSMF
TimezoneAmerica/Los_Angeles
Passengers/yr13.4M
Elevation27 ft / 8 m

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about IAD to SMF flights.
Nonstop flights from Washington Dulles International Airport to Sacramento International Airport take approximately 5h 59m. The route covers 2,352 miles.
1 airline operates nonstop service: United Airlines. Plus 1 codeshare partner.
There are approximately 14 nonstop flights per week from IAD to SMF. The return direction has about 14 weekly flights.
Yes, 1-stop connections are available through RIL, BJC, OKC, MKC, VNY, MDW, TEB, LAN, MRY, CVG, AFW, BUR, TYS, MEM, SNA, DAL, CLE, MCI, YYZ, ABQ, RDU, BGR, HOU, SJD, BFI, BZN, PBI, SBA, PVR, MEX, SLC, GEG, MSP, KOA, ATL, CLT, ORD, DTW, DFW, PSP, IAH, SFO, EWR, DEN, STL, JFK, SEA, LAX, PHX, LAS, SAN, MCO, BNA, PDX, AUS, YVR and HNL. These options provide additional schedule flexibility.
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.
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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 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.

IAD to SMF Flight Duration and Schedule

Nonstop flight time from IAD to SMF ranges from 5 hours 59 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,352 miles (3,785 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 14 return, totaling 28 flights per week in both directions.

Connecting Options and Alternatives

57 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via RIL. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Baltimore (BWI).