Flying from Sacramento to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA): What you need to know
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is located in Washington DC. The city operates on the UTC-5 timezone and is three hours ahead of Sacramento.
Your flight from Sacramento to DCA won't wait if you're late, so get to the airport with time to spare. Arrive up to one hour in advance for domestic flights and two hours ahead when you're travelling internationally.
Hopping on a plane during a peak month like July? Busy periods (like spring break and Thanksgiving) can easily add another hour at check-in and security. Play things extra safe and arrive up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours before domestic departures.
Airports in Sacramento
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
SMF is around 19 kilometres from central Sacramento. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a taxi from the centre, it'll take you 20 minutes or so to get there, depending on the traffic. If you're taking public transport, expect the trip time to be around 50 minutes.
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81% of flights departing from Sacramento International Airport land at their destination on schedule. Given its strong performance rating, you're unlikely to be delayed when flying out of SMF.
The address for SMF is 6900 Airport Boulevard.
Stockton Metropolitan Airport (SCK)
SCK is about 72 kilometres from central Sacramento. It'll take you 55 minutes or so to get to the airport in a car from the city centre. Public transport takes roughly 1 hour 30 minutes.
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59% of all departures from Stockton Metropolitan Airport arrive according to schedule.
SCK is located at 5000 South Airport Way, Room 202.
About Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
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DCA is located at 1 Aviation Circle.
Getting from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to the centre of Washington DC is around 6 kilometres. If you're renting a car or getting a taxi, plan ahead to make your trip as smooth as possible. Journey times can vary based on traffic conditions and the time of day.
It takes roughly 25 minutes to get there using public transport.
How to find the cheapest flights from Sacramento to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
At the moment, Rs33,225 is the best price we've found for a one-way ticket from Sacramento to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. The cheapest price for a return flight is Rs66,487. Keep in mind fares can change due to availability at the time of booking.
To pick up cheap flights from Sacramento to DCA, book ahead. Airlines tend to offer lower prices when flights first go on sale.
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The best time to fly from Sacramento to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
July is when most people book flights from Sacramento to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Visit Washington DC in December for a quieter experience.
The warmest month in Washington DC is July, with temperatures ranging between 19ºC and 33ºC. Lock in your Sacramento to DCA plane ticket then if that's your definition of good weather.
January has temperatures of between -6ºC and 10ºC. Look for cheap tickets from Sacramento to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport around that time if you like cooler conditions.
More about Washington DC
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Lincoln Memorial and The White House are just the start of the big attractions to add to your Washington DC must-do list. Keep the momentum going by heading to Smithsonian National Museum of Natural History.
Explore more of the United States
You've done Washington DC, now it's time to discover other parts of the United States. Journey about 209 kilometres northeast to Philadelphia to tick off its leading sights. From Independence Hall to Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art, your itinerary will be busy.
Virginia Beach is another well-known destination in the United States and is around 241 kilometres southeast of Washington DC. No journey is complete without experiencing Virginia Beach Boardwalk, Resort Beach and Neptune's Park.