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8:00 am - 5:16 pmSFO-BWI
30h 16m1 stop
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10:00 am - 9:23 pmBWI-SFO
14h 23m1 stop
$230Multiple Airlines
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mar., oct. 7 - jue., oct. 9
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8:00 am - 4:30 amSFO-BWI
17h 30m1 stop
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11:23 am - 9:22 pmBWI-SFO
12h 59m2 stops
$231Multiple Airlines
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mié., oct. 15 - mié., oct. 22
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2:12 pm - 11:25 pmSFO-BWI
30h 13m2 stops
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7:50 am - 9:22 pmBWI-SFO
16h 32m1 stop
$232Multiple Airlines
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jue., oct. 2 - mar., oct. 14
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6:34 am - 2:03 pmSFO-BWI
28h 29m2 stops
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4:09 pm - 10:27 pmBWI-SFO
33h 18m2 stops
$241Frontier
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jue., oct. 30 - lun., nov. 3
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6:34 am - 3:03 pmSFO-BWI
29h 29m2 stops
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10:00 am - 10:27 pmBWI-SFO
39h 27m2 stops
$242Frontier
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mié., nov. 5 - mar., nov. 11
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1:33 pm - 9:51 pmSFO-DCA
5h 18mnonstop
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7:00 pm - 9:50 pmDCA-SFO
5h 50mnonstop
$265United Airlines
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mié., oct. 22 - sáb., oct. 25
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12:43 am - 11:34 amSFO-DCA
7h 51m1 stop
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7:00 am - 9:49 amDCA-SFO
5h 49mnonstop
$267United Airlines
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mar., oct. 14 - dom., oct. 19
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10:26 am - 4:42 pmSFO-IAD
27h 16m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 11:46 pmIAD-SFO
9h 06m1 stop
$276Alaska Airlines
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mar., oct. 21 - jue., oct. 30
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2:46 pm - 6:23 amSFO-IAD
12h 37m1 stop
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5:40 pm - 8:53 amIAD-SFO
18h 13m2 stops
$280Alaska Airlines
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mar., nov. 4 - lun., nov. 10
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10:35 am - 9:05 pmSFO-DCA
7h 30m1 stop
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6:58 pm - 10:11 pmDCA-SFO
6h 13mnonstop
$307Hawaiian Airlines
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American Airlines flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Our best American Airlines deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
American Airlines
Oct 20
SFO12:50 amSan Francisco
9h 58m
2 stops
IAD1:48 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 25
IAD6:34 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 57m
1 stop
SFO12:31 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Oct 20
SFO12:50 amSan Francisco
9h 58m
2 stops
IAD1:48 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 25
IAD6:34 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 57m
2 stops
SFO2:31 pmSan Francisco
American Airlines
Nov 8
SFO6:15 pmSan Francisco
11h 26m
2 stops
IAD8:41 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Nov 15
IAD6:24 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 39m
2 stops
SFO3:03 pmSan Francisco

Frontier flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 30
SFO6:34 amSan Francisco
28h 29m
2 stops
BWI2:03 pmBaltimore/Washington
Nov 3
BWI4:09 pmBaltimore/Washington
33h 18m
2 stops
SFO10:27 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Nov 5
SFO6:34 amSan Francisco
29h 29m
2 stops
BWI3:03 pmBaltimore/Washington
Nov 11
BWI10:00 amBaltimore/Washington
39h 27m
2 stops
SFO10:27 pmSan Francisco
Frontier
Nov 6
SFO12:43 pmSan Francisco
32h 30m
2 stops
BWI12:13 amBaltimore/Washington
Nov 11
BWI10:00 amBaltimore/Washington
39h 27m
2 stops
SFO10:27 pmSan Francisco

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San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

mar. 10/7

8:00 am-5:16 pm

1 stop30h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

jue. 10/9

10:00 am-9:23 pm

1 stop14h 23m

$230

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

mié. 10/15

8:00 am-4:30 am

1 stop17h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

mié. 10/22

11:23 am-9:22 pm

2 stops12h 59m

$231

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

jue. 10/2

2:12 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops30h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 10/14

7:50 am-9:22 pm

1 stop16h 32m

$232

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

jue. 10/30

6:34 am-2:03 pm

2 stops28h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

lun. 11/3

4:09 pm-10:27 pm

2 stops33h 18m

$241

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

mié. 11/5

6:34 am-3:03 pm

2 stops29h 29m

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 11/11

10:00 am-10:27 pm

2 stops39h 27m

$242

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

mié. 10/22

1:33 pm-9:51 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 10/25

7:00 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 50m

$265

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

mar. 10/14

12:43 am-11:34 am

1 stop7h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

dom. 10/19

7:00 am-9:49 am

Nonstop5h 49m

$267

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

mar. 10/21

10:26 am-4:42 pm

1 stop27h 16m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 10/30

5:40 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 06m

$276

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

mar. 11/4

2:46 pm-6:23 am

1 stop12h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 11/10

5:40 pm-8:53 am

2 stops18h 13m

$280

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

jue. 11/6

10:35 am-9:05 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 11/10

6:58 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop6h 13m

$307

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

The month of August is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco, with most prices found around $387. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in August, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. during February average around $390.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

On average, the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco is on a Wednesday. momondo users have found tickets for Wednesday departures for as low as $492. However, this price may fluctuate depending on the airline, the season, and holidays. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for around $652.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

In the afternoon is the cheapest time of day to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. when you can find flight prices for as low as $490. Flying to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon is an ideal time because this is during off-peak travel hours. Try not to purchase tickets at noon because they tend to be around $565. Of course, these prices can vary depending on the time of year and what airport you fly to.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around $457 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco for as low as $387 on momondo.

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.

How have San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of September 2025, prices for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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

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Best Price Found

$190

Fastest flight time

4h 53m

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 $190. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $363.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. takes 4h 53m
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 05m.

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

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Rating
Free Cancellation
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $90Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,023 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,173 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $130Free CancellationRating
6.9
330 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $172Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,729 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,961 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,914 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $241Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $288Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $295Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,926 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 $241 round-trip. Over the 7 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $423 round-trip - but some users have found much cheaper deals with momondo.

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

    The best Hawaiian Airlines deal for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets found on momondo in the last 72 hours was $237, round-trip. It should be noted that an average Hawaiian Airlines flight deal for this route in this time was higher, at $419 round-trip. Hawaiian Airlines operates 7 flights out of San Francisco into Washington, D.C. in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 2,729 Hawaiian Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.8/10.

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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.

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