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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. from $130

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9:40 am - 5:59 pmSFO-DCA
5h 19mnonstop
Logo
6:00 pm - 10:27 pmDCA-SFO
7h 27m1 stop
$266
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Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
Frontier Logo
6:29 am - 4:59 pmSFO-DCA
7h 30m1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:00 pm - 11:15 pmDCA-SFO
13h 15m2 stops
$271Frontier
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Thu, Sep 25 - Thu, Oct 2
Logo
12:06 pm - 10:37 amSFO-IAD
19h 31m1 stop
Logo
1:55 pm - 9:21 pmIAD-SFO
10h 26m1 stop
$271
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Wed, Sep 3 - Mon, Sep 8
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:34 am - 5:59 pmSFO-DCA
5h 25mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 9:50 pmDCA-SFO
5h 51mnonstop
$277Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 16
Delta Logo
10:57 pm - 9:00 amSFO-IAD
7h 03m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 5:51 pmIAD-SFO
7h 51m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, Oct 8 - Tue, Oct 14
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
9:40 am - 5:59 pmSFO-DCA
5h 19mnonstop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 9:55 pmDCA-SFO
5h 56mnonstop
$287Hawaiian Airlines
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Tue, Oct 21 - Sat, Oct 25
Delta Logo
10:50 pm - 9:09 amSFO-IAD
7h 19m1 stop
Delta Logo
1:00 pm - 5:47 pmIAD-SFO
7h 47m1 stop
$287Delta
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Mon, Sep 15 - Wed, Sep 17
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
7:10 am - 9:59 pmSFO-DCA
11h 49m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 9:50 pmDCA-SFO
5h 51mnonstop
$300Hawaiian Airlines
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Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
Alaska Airlines Logo
9:04 am - 9:59 pmSFO-DCA
9h 55m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:59 pm - 9:55 pmDCA-SFO
5h 56mnonstop
$307Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 24 - Tue, Oct 7
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 2:50 pmSFO-IAD
5h 05mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 7:20 pmIAD-SFO
6h 10mnonstop
$317United Airlines
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Tue, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 22

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

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
Oct 8
SFO10:57 pmSan Francisco
7h 03m
1 stop
IAD9:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 14
IAD1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 51m
1 stop
SFO5:51 pmSan Francisco
$277
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Delta
Sep 15
SFO10:50 pmSan Francisco
7h 19m
1 stop
IAD9:09 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 17
IAD1:00 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 47m
1 stop
SFO5:47 pmSan Francisco
$287
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Delta
Oct 2
SFO12:45 amSan Francisco
7h 33m
1 stop
IAD11:18 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 8
IAD6:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 28m
1 stop
SFO10:33 amSan Francisco
$288
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Frontier flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Our best Frontier deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Frontier
Aug 20
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
19h 30m
1 stop
IAD6:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sep 6
IAD1:02 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
21h 49m
2 stops
SFO7:51 amSan Francisco
$271
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Frontier
Sep 27
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
14h 55m
2 stops
IAD11:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Oct 6
IAD1:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 26m
1 stop
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
$272
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Frontier
Aug 20
SFO8:00 amSan Francisco
19h 30m
1 stop
IAD6:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Aug 22
IAD8:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 15m
1 stop
SFO1:15 pmSan Francisco
$274
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated August 18, 2025.
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San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

9:40 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

6:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

$266

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Thu 9/25

6:29 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/2

1:00 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops13h 15m

$271

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 9/3

12:06 pm-10:37 am

1 stop19h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/8

1:55 pm-9:21 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$271

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

9:34 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/16

6:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

10:57 pm-9:00 am

1 stop7h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/14

1:00 pm-5:51 pm

1 stop7h 51m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 10/21

9:40 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/25

6:59 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 56m

$287

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 9/15

10:50 pm-9:09 am

1 stop7h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/17

1:00 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$287

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 9/13

7:10 am-9:59 pm

1 stop11h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

6:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$300

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

9:04 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

6:59 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 56m

$307

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

6:45 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/22

4:10 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$317

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

The month of September is, on average, the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco, with most prices found around $389. If you’re not able to fly to Washington, D.C. in September, then February is your next best option. Flight prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. during February average around $393.

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 $490. 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 $648.

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 $487. 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 in the evening because they tend to be around $560. 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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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 $456 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 $385 on momondo.

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As of August 2025, prices for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 4% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$130

Fastest flight time

5h 05m

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 $130. The best round-trip flight deal from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $266.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. takes 5h 05m
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)
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  • 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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    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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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $48Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,038 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,212 reviews
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6.9
333 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $172Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $208Free CancellationRating
8.0
7,981 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,664 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,915 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $241Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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7.4
8,925 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,246 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 10 Alaska Airlines flights for this route in a normal week, average airfare is usually $421 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 $420 round-trip. Hawaiian Airlines operates 13 flights out of San Francisco into Washington, D.C. in an average week, so prices vary by time and availability. 2,664 Hawaiian Airlines reviews by users on momondo have scored the airline at 7.8/10.

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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 22.4 mi from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport