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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco from $157

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6:29 pm - 10:27 pmBWI-SFO
30h 58m1 stop
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8:09 pm - 8:28 amSFO-BWI
33h 19m2 stops
$263Frontier
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Mon, Oct 27 - Fri, Oct 31
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6:29 pm - 12:14 amBWI-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
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6:34 am - 5:44 pmSFO-BWI
8h 10m1 stop
$264Frontier
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Fri, Oct 24 - Mon, Oct 27
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8:59 am - 3:47 pmDCA-SFO
9h 48m1 stop
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9:45 am - 5:58 pmSFO-DCA
5h 13mnonstop
$267Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Nov 12 - Tue, Nov 18
American Airlines Logo
6:24 am - 3:03 pmIAD-SFO
11h 39m2 stops
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6:00 am - 7:21 pmSFO-IAD
10h 21m2 stops
$267American Airlines
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Sat, Nov 8 - Sat, Nov 15
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2:16 pm - 10:08 pmIAD-SFO
10h 52m1 stop
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12:27 am - 1:12 pmSFO-IAD
9h 45m1 stop
$271American Airlines
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Fri, Nov 14 - Fri, Nov 14
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8:30 am - 1:25 pmDCA-SFO
7h 55m1 stop
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12:43 am - 11:29 amSFO-DCA
7h 46m1 stop
$272United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Fri, Nov 14
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7:43 am - 1:50 pmIAD-SFO
9h 07m1 stop
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7:00 am - 5:30 pmSFO-IAD
7h 30m1 stop
$274Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Nov 19 - Thu, Dec 4
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4:59 pm - 11:33 pmDCA-SFO
9h 34m1 stop
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12:30 am - 11:12 amSFO-DCA
7h 42m1 stop
$277Delta
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Wed, Nov 5 - Tue, Nov 11
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7:00 am - 10:07 amDCA-SFO
6h 07mnonstop
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8:38 am - 4:52 pmSFO-DCA
5h 14mnonstop
$279United Airlines
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Mon, Nov 10 - Sat, Nov 15
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5:59 pm - 11:23 pmIAD-SFO
8h 24m1 stop
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10:45 pm - 10:24 amSFO-IAD
8h 39m1 stop
$287Delta
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Frontier flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Oct 27
BWI6:29 pmBaltimore/Washington
30h 58m
1 stop
SFO10:27 pmSan Francisco
Oct 31
SFO8:09 pmSan Francisco
33h 19m
2 stops
BWI8:28 amBaltimore/Washington
$263
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Frontier
Oct 24
BWI6:29 pmBaltimore/Washington
8h 45m
1 stop
SFO12:14 amSan Francisco
Oct 27
SFO6:34 amSan Francisco
8h 10m
1 stop
BWI5:44 pmBaltimore/Washington
$264
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Frontier
Nov 6
DCA2:00 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
13h 14m
1 stop
SFO12:14 amSan Francisco
Nov 9
SFO10:23 pmSan Francisco
15h 36m
2 stops
DCA4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
$266
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American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

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American Airlines
Nov 8
IAD6:24 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 39m
2 stops
SFO3:03 pmSan Francisco
Nov 15
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
10h 21m
2 stops
IAD7:21 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$267
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American Airlines
Nov 14
IAD2:16 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 52m
1 stop
SFO10:08 pmSan Francisco
Nov 14
SFO12:27 amSan Francisco
9h 45m
1 stop
IAD1:12 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$271
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American Airlines
Nov 7
IAD2:16 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 52m
1 stop
SFO10:08 pmSan Francisco
Nov 16
SFO7:15 amSan Francisco
9h 06m
1 stop
IAD7:21 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$298
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco 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 October 14, 2025.
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Price

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/27

6:29 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop30h 58m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

8:09 pm-8:28 am

2 stops33h 19m

$263

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/24

6:29 pm-12:14 am

1 stop8h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 10/27

6:34 am-5:44 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$264

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/12

8:59 am-3:47 pm

1 stop9h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 11/18

9:45 am-5:58 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

6:24 am-3:03 pm

2 stops11h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

6:00 am-7:21 pm

2 stops10h 21m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/14

2:16 pm-10:08 pm

1 stop10h 52m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

12:27 am-1:12 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$271

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/10

8:30 am-1:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

12:43 am-11:29 am

1 stop7h 46m

$272

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/19

7:43 am-1:50 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

7:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$274

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/5

4:59 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

12:30 am-11:12 am

1 stop7h 42m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/10

7:00 am-10:07 am

Nonstop6h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 11/15

8:38 am-4:52 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$279

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

5:59 pm-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

10:45 pm-10:24 am

1 stop8h 39m

$287

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of February, then flying in May is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $396.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $501. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $713.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the morning for as low as $543. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $626.

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

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $431 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. for as low as $378 on momondo.

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No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

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

As of October 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights are approximately 15% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$178

Fastest flight time

5h 38m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. in the past 72 hours is $178. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $345.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco takes 5h 38m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
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  • How far is Washington, D.C. to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 2432.6 mi away from Washington, D.C.. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 5h 59m.

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

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The necessary travel and health documents for your San Francisco Airport 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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FrontierPriceFrom $123Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,136 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $134Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,094 reviews
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Sun Country AirPriceFrom $142Free CancellationRating
6.9
334 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $188Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,972 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $218Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,779 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $219Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,905 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,235 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,043 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $277Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,073 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $277Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,975 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

    Across 7 Alaska Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco this week, the average price was $427, with the best Alaska Airlines deals starting from $277 round-trip. 11,073 users have rated Alaska Airlines on momondo, with an average score of 8.0/10.

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

    Another popular option for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights is Hawaiian Airlines (7.8/10, 2,779 ratings). Hawaiian Airlines flies from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco around 7 times per week, with deals starting from $218 round-trip and rising to an average price of around $397.

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