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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. from $64

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. departing on 4/17. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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Best Price Found

$64

Fastest flight time

4h 55m

Direct flights

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Airports in Washington, D.C.

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The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is $64. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $111.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 55m
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 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.?

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

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

Tuesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Tuesday. 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 13% 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 - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. Fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National for the best San Francisco - Washington, D.C. flight prices

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

17 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is approximately 17 days to departure

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

As of March 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 60% 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 March 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 58% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight.

When traveling from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., the most popular airport to fly into is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The majority of travelers flying into Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from San Francisco are departing from San Francisco Airport. You may be looking for an airport near San Francisco Airport to depart from when traveling to Washington, D.C. and luckily, there are options! You can try Oakland Airport which is located in Oakland, San Jose Airport which is located in San Jose, or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport which is located in Santa Rosa. When traveling from San Francisco, it is helpful to have an alternative airport to fly into when you land in Washington, D.C.. Good options for arrival airports in Washington, D.C., you can try Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (in Washington, D.C.) or Baltimore/Washington Airport (in Baltimore). In March, $143 is typically the cheapest round trip price you’ll find from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. which you can find when you fly SFO — DCA.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)$275
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA)$143
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San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)$184
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Oakland Airport (OAK) to Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)$183
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD)$257
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San Jose Airport (SJC) to Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI)$177
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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
Apr 24
SFO8:28 pmSan Francisco
12h 32m
1 stop
DCA12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Apr 26
DCA6:51 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 07m
1 stop
SFO11:58 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 16
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
7h 31m
1 stop
BWI11:29 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 23
BWI10:23 pmBaltimore/Washington
14h 21m
2 stops
SFO9:44 amSan Francisco
American Airlines
Apr 24
SFO11:50 amSan Francisco
8h 49m
1 stop
BWI11:39 pmBaltimore/Washington
Apr 30
BWI6:25 amBaltimore/Washington
10h 56m
2 stops
SFO2:21 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Apr 23
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
18h 01m
1 stop
DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Apr 26
DCA6:51 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 07m
1 stop
SFO11:58 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Apr 23
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
18h 01m
1 stop
DCA9:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Apr 27
DCA6:51 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 07m
1 stop
SFO11:58 pmSan Francisco
Sun Country Air
Apr 24
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
14h 37m
1 stop
IAD11:37 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 29
IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 01m
1 stop
SFO4:51 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 Alaska Airlines, American Airlines and Frontier
Frontier
Apr 17
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
8h 02m
1 stop
DCA12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Multiple Airlines
Apr 13
SFO2:40 pmSan Francisco
13h 12m
1 stop
BWI6:52 amBaltimore/Washington
American Airlines
Apr 27
SFO1:54 pmSan Francisco
7h 04m
1 stop
BWI11:58 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
Apr 9
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
7h 31m
1 stop
BWI11:29 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 16
BWI4:26 pmBaltimore/Washington
9h 33m
1 stop
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 10
SFO9:41 pmSan Francisco
30h 11m
2 stops
BWI6:52 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 16
BWI4:26 pmBaltimore/Washington
9h 33m
1 stop
SFO10:59 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Apr 8
SFO9:59 pmSan Francisco
7h 36m
1 stop
BWI8:35 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 17
BWI3:35 pmBaltimore/Washington
10h 01m
1 stop
SFO10:36 pmSan Francisco
United Airlines
Apr 8
SFO10:43 pmSan Francisco
5h 25m
BWI7:08 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 17
BWI5:49 amBaltimore/Washington
6h 10m
SFO8:59 amSan Francisco
Frontier
Apr 9
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
7h 31m
1 stop
BWI11:29 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 17
BWI1:02 pmBaltimore/Washington
10h 39m
1 stop
SFO8:41 pmSan Francisco
Delta
Apr 8
SFO9:30 pmSan Francisco
8h 22m
1 stop
BWI8:52 amBaltimore/Washington
Apr 18
BWI7:52 pmBaltimore/Washington
7h 53m
1 stop
SFO12:45 amSan Francisco

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

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. with momondo
Airline
Rating
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $89Free CancellationRating
6.4
8,850 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $148Free CancellationRating
6.3
4,275 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $179Free CancellationRating
8.1
9,157 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $204Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,231 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,437 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $263Free CancellationRating
7.7
4,848 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $266Free CancellationRating
7.2
696 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $280Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,509 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 $467 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 $280, round-trip. It should be noted that an average United Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $538 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. 11,509 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
Apr 24
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
14h 37m
1 stop
IAD11:37 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 29
IAD11:50 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 01m
1 stop
SFO4:51 pmSan Francisco
Sun Country Air
Apr 17
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
14h 37m
1 stop
IAD11:37 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 24
IAD12:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 01m
1 stop
SFO5:01 pmSan Francisco
Sun Country Air
May 21
SFO3:15 pmSan Francisco
23h 02m
1 stop
IAD5:17 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 30
IAD11:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 31m
1 stop
SFO10:56 pmSan 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
Apr 17
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
7h 59m
1 stop
IAD4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 23
IAD7:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
27h 52m
1 stop
SFO8:02 amSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Apr 17
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
7h 59m
1 stop
IAD4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 23
IAD5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Apr 23
SFO7:40 amSan Francisco
7h 17m
1 stop
IAD5:57 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Apr 24
IAD5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco

  • 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 4h 55m.

  • 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.


Alternative routes for 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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