Sacramento to Dulles (SMF–IAD) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
SMF–IAD is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. United Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,352 miles in approximately 5h 3m. Beyond nonstop, 66 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: SN | 7 | 7M9 | 5h09 | Star Alliance | SN |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach Dulles from Sacramento
| Metric | SMF→IAD | CCR→IAD | STS→IAD |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from SMF | – | 55 mi | 67 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | – | 1 |
| Flight time | 5h 3m | 4h 28m | 4h 22m |
| Departure OTP | 86% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
SMF: PDT · IAD: EDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Sacramento, it's 9:00 PM in Dulles.
Silver Line Metro runs from Washington Dulles Airport station to Metro Center in about 65 minutes (~$7). The route bypasses I-66 and I-495 congestion entirely. Washington Flyer coach also runs to Wiehle-Reston East station ($6, 15 min) for Metro connection.Taxis and ride-shares to downtown DC cost $55–80 and take 35–55 minutes depending on traffic. Car rental facilities are on-site. Dulles is 27 miles west of the Capitol; it is farther than either DCA or BWI from central DC.
Humid continental climate. Summers are hot and muggy (30–36°C) with frequent afternoon thunderstorms that cause delays June through August. Winters bring cold temperatures (−3 to 5°C) with snow and ice. The Virginia suburbs accumulate more snow than downtown DC, and ice storms are the primary disruption risk.
Dulles sits at higher elevation in Virginia's piedmont and sees more winter precipitation than DCA. Spring and fall are variable. Snowfall is possible into April. Thunderstorms begin from April through May.
SMF–IAD Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from SMF to IAD
Sacramento International Airport (SMF) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
SMF to IAD Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from SMF to IAD ranges from 5 hours 3 minutes to 5 hours 9 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
66 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 4 hours via LGA. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Concord (CCR), Santa Rosa (STS) and Oakland (OAK).