How many flights depart from San Francisco to District of Columbia on average per day?

31 flights are operational daily from San Francisco to District of Columbia as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 8:00AM, with 50% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to District of Columbia on average per week?

The number of flights available between San Francisco and District of Columbia is 221 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

What airlines fly to District of Columbia?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest are the top three most popular airlines that fly to District of Columbia from San Francisco according to our data. United Airlines is the first choice among our users, with 58% of people opting to fly with this airline when traveling to District of Columbia. Keep in mind that there are 9 different airlines that fly to District of Columbia on a routine basis, so you have a few additional options to choose from.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to District of Columbia

When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to District of Columbia?

Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to District of Columbia were last updated today.

How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to District of Columbia?

There are 8 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to District of Columbia as of February 2026.

How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to District of Columbia?

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 District of Columbia.

What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

The necessary travel and health documents for your District of Columbia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $382. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in February, then you should wait until August to fly from San Francisco, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $387.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia is on a Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as $465. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from San Francisco because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $655.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

Flying to District of Columbia from San Francisco in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $454 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to District of Columbia are more costly at noon, with an average ticket price of $549. Departure times at noon fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to District of Columbia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to District of Columbia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to District of Columbia from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to District of Columbia for around $443 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to District of Columbia from San Francisco for as low as $371 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to District of Columbia flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to District of Columbia flight.

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Best Price Found	$195
Fastest flight time	4h 53m
Direct flights	Every day
Airports in District of Columbia	2 airports

The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $195. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $293.

The fastest flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia takes 4h 53m

Direct flights go from San Francisco to District of Columbia every day.

There are 2 airports in District of Columbia. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

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When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to District of Columbia?
Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to District of Columbia were last updated today.
How many operators does momondo search for flights from San Francisco Airport to District of Columbia?
There are 8 operators available for flights from San Francisco Airport to District of Columbia as of February 2026.
How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to District of Columbia?
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 District of Columbia.
What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?
The necessary travel and health documents for your District of Columbia trip may vary depending on your travel plans and individual circumstances. Generally, you should have various documents, such as a national ID card or driver's license and a passport that is valid for six months beyond your scheduled arrival date. We recommend seeking advice from your airline or a trusted third party, such as IATA.
What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to District of Columbia?
Based on momondo bookings for this flight route, the most popular plane model on flight routes from San Francisco to District of Columbia is Boeing 737 MAX 9 (18.62% of total bookings). The next most popular plane models are Boeing 737 MAX 8 (14.95%), Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) (13.65%), and Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner (12.07%).

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Frontier	PriceFrom $105	Free Cancellation	Rating 5.7 3,053 reviews	Search Frontier flights
JetBlue	PriceFrom $133	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 2,895 reviews	Search JetBlue flights
Delta	PriceFrom $138	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.9 8,158 reviews	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	PriceFrom $172	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.2 11,244 reviews	Search American Airlines flights
Hawaiian Airlines	PriceFrom $188	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.8 2,831 reviews	Search Hawaiian Airlines flights
Alaska Airlines	PriceFrom $241	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 11,843 reviews	Search Alaska Airlines flights
United Airlines	PriceFrom $257	Free Cancellation	Rating 7.4 9,242 reviews	Search United Airlines flights
Southwest	PriceFrom $265	Free Cancellation	Rating 8.0 4,278 reviews	Search Southwest flights

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Flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia 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.

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Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to District of Columbia flights?

You could potentially save up to 18% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to District of Columbia flight.

What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and United Airlines are the most popular carriers operating from San Francisco to District of Columbia

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How many flights depart from San Francisco to District of Columbia on average per day?

31 flights are operational daily from San Francisco to District of Columbia as of February 2026. The most popular departure time for this route is 8:00AM, with 50% of flights per day taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from San Francisco to District of Columbia on average per week?

The number of flights available between San Francisco and District of Columbia is 221 per week as of February 2026. The most frequent departure day is Fri, with 18% of weekly flights leaving on this day.

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