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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. from $90

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Easily compare round-trip flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. by changing tabs
Frontier
May 28
SFO11:02 pmSan Francisco
10h 42m
1 stop
BWI12:44 pmBaltimore/Washington
Jun 1
BWI6:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
8h 00m
1 stop
SFO11:59 pmSan Francisco
JetBlue
Aug 13
SFO9:25 pmSan Francisco
11h 17m
1 stop
DCA11:42 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Aug 19
DCA5:40 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 05m
1 stop
SFO12:45 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
May 29
SFO11:07 pmSan Francisco
10h 09m
1 stop
BWI12:16 pmBaltimore/Washington
Jun 5
BWI11:35 amBaltimore/Washington
8h 23m
1 stop
SFO4:58 pmSan Francisco
Delta
Aug 26
SFO12:25 amSan Francisco
7h 22m
1 stop
BWI10:47 amBaltimore/Washington
Aug 27
BWI6:09 pmBaltimore/Washington
8h 29m
1 stop
SFO11:38 pmSan Francisco
Sun Country Air
May 29
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
18h 22m
1 stop
IAD10:32 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jun 5
IAD11:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 38m
1 stop
SFO4:58 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Jun 4
SFO1:47 pmSan Francisco
7h 12m
1 stop
BWI11:59 pmBaltimore/Washington
Jun 8
BWI5:00 amBaltimore/Washington
10h 18m
2 stops
SFO12:18 pmSan Francisco

Find the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

If you're looking for one-way flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., view some of our deals below provided by American Airlines, Frontier and United Airlines
Frontier
May 28
SFO11:02 pmSan Francisco
10h 42m
1 stop
BWI12:44 pmBaltimore/Washington
Multiple Airlines
Jun 10
SFO6:14 pmSan Francisco
26h 37m
2 stops
BWI11:51 pmBaltimore/Washington
American Airlines
Jul 1
SFO5:20 amSan Francisco
8h 55m
1 stop
BWI5:15 pmBaltimore/Washington

Search last-minute flights to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Frontier
May 21
SFO11:02 pmSan Francisco
10h 42m
1 stop
BWI12:44 pmBaltimore/Washington
May 29
BWI8:42 pmBaltimore/Washington
14h 08m
1 stop
SFO7:50 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
May 21
SFO4:28 pmSan Francisco
25h 38m
1 stop
BWI9:06 pmBaltimore/Washington
May 27
BWI9:20 pmBaltimore/Washington
21h 18m
2 stops
SFO3:38 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
May 21
SFO9:00 amSan Francisco
9h 50m
1 stop
BWI9:50 pmBaltimore/Washington
May 29
BWI5:00 amBaltimore/Washington
10h 29m
2 stops
SFO12:29 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
May 21
SFO12:59 pmSan Francisco
7h 01m
1 stop
BWI11:00 pmBaltimore/Washington
May 29
BWI6:33 pmBaltimore/Washington
5h 46m
SFO9:19 pmSan Francisco
Delta
May 22
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
8h 43m
1 stop
BWI5:43 pmBaltimore/Washington
May 26
BWI6:00 amBaltimore/Washington
9h 33m
1 stop
SFO12:33 pmSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
May 22
SFO12:50 pmSan Francisco
25h 15m
1 stop
IAD5:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 31
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 29m
1 stop
SFO7:29 amSan Francisco

Best airlines flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
6.4
8,678 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $94Free CancellationRating
6.2
4,081 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
8.0
9,144 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $180Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,736 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $204Free CancellationRating
7.3
14,608 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $265Free CancellationRating
7.6
4,497 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $266Free CancellationRating
7.1
635 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $278Free CancellationRating
7.4
10,981 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

    Alaska Airlines flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. start from $179 round-trip. Over the 18 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $477 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

  • United Airlines Flights From San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

    The best United Airlines deal for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $278, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $547 round-trip. United Airlines operates 55 flights out of San Francisco into Washington, D.C. in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 10,980 United Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.4/10.


Sun Country Air flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Our best Sun Country Air deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Sun Country Air
May 29
SFO1:10 pmSan Francisco
18h 22m
1 stop
IAD10:32 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jun 5
IAD11:20 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 38m
1 stop
SFO4:58 pmSan Francisco
Sun Country Air
Jul 4
SFO4:20 pmSan Francisco
17h 37m
1 stop
IAD12:57 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jul 12
IAD8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 41m
1 stop
SFO11:41 amSan Francisco
Sun Country Air
Jul 8
SFO5:50 pmSan Francisco
14h 07m
1 stop
IAD10:57 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jul 12
IAD8:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 41m
1 stop
SFO11:41 amSan Francisco

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
May 30
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
8h 05m
1 stop
IAD5:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jun 4
IAD6:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
16h 24m
1 stop
SFO7:29 amSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
May 30
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
8h 05m
1 stop
IAD5:05 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 31
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 29m
1 stop
SFO7:29 amSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Aug 8
SFO6:59 pmSan Francisco
7h 41m
1 stop
IAD5:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Aug 19
IAD7:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
16h 02m
1 stop
SFO8:12 pmSan Francisco

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

September. The cheapest time of year to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco is September. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest day to depart San Francisco for Washington, D.C.?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

In the evening. San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 17% more expensive at noon than in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco?

Frontier. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight route?

San Francisco - Baltimore/Washington. Fly from San Francisco to Baltimore/Washington for the best San Francisco - Washington, D.C. flight prices

How far in advance should you book San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights?

30 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is approximately 30 days to departure

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

As of May 2024, 35 flights take off from San Francisco and land in Washington, D.C. each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 7:00AM, with 68% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on average per week?

251 flights are operational weekly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. as of May 2024. The most popular departure day for this route is Monday, with 17% of flights per week taking off on this day.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights?

You could potentially save up to 39% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight.

Cheap San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (SFO to WAS) flight deals and tips

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Best Price Found

$90

Fastest flight time

5h 04m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

3 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $90. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $180.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. takes 5h 04m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 3 airports near Washington, D.C.: Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Baltimore/Washington (BWI), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD)

  • How far is San Francisco to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    A flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. will travel around 2432.6 mi. In terms of flight time, this usually takes a little over 5h 10m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C. were last updated today.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C.?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.


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Why should I use momondo to find a flight deal from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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Can I find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. with flexible booking policies on momondo?

Flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. with flexible booking policies can be found by using the search form above and then selecting our dedicated flexible booking filter, which will highlight only the flights where this policy is applied.

How can momondo help me find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

Once you have performed a search in the form on the page, momondo provides useful filters and insights. We can show you the cheapest days and times to fly as well as help filter your options to help you make an informed choice when booking flights to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco.

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