Sacramento (SMF) to Dulles (IAD) flights

An economy award from Sacramento (SMF) to Dulles (IAD) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Avianca LifeMiles charges the same. One airline flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Dulles (IAD): United Airlines. The two airports are 2,353 miles (3,786 km) apart. United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 30 ways to fly it with one stop, through Salt Lake City, Denver and Kansas City and more.
How many miles SMF to IAD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| Emirates SkywardsOn United Airlines | 22,000 | $5.60–355.60 |
| TAP Miles&GoOn United Airlines | 30,000 | $50.40 |
Business and first class prices are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SMF to IAD
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it

Book SMF to IAD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SMF to IAD with one stop
30 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way




- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way



- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way



- Via Minneapolis (MSP)Delta Air Lines the whole way




- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines


- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way




- Via San Francisco (SFO)United Airlines the whole way


- Via Toronto (YYZ)Air Canada the whole way



- Via Charlotte (CLT)American Airlines the whole way



- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines



- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines the whole way




- Via Atlanta (ATL)Delta Air Lines the whole way




SMF to IAD: common questions
How many miles does SMF to IAD cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Avianca LifeMiles (12,500), ANA Mileage Club (15,000) and Singapore Airlines KrisFlyer (15,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SMF to IAD?
United Airlines (Star Alliance) flies nonstop from Sacramento (SMF) to Dulles (IAD).
How far is Sacramento from Dulles by plane?
Sacramento (SMF) and Dulles (IAD) are 2,353 miles (3,786 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SMF to IAD award flights?
13 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, Emirates Skywards, EVA Air Infinity MileageLands, JetBlue TrueBlue, Lufthansa Miles & More and 5 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Sacramento and Dulles?
The most direct connections are through Salt Lake City (SLC), Denver (DEN), Kansas City (MCI), Chicago (ORD) and Saint Louis (STL). On 18 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Delta Air Lines through Salt Lake City.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.







