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$139+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to District of Columbia

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SFO — IAD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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FlightHub
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Round-trip from

$250
(Frontier)

One-way from

$139
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$446

Good round-trip deal

$394 or less

Good one-way deal

$206 or less
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/36:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Sun 3/97:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/20$250
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/257:26 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop13h 37mMultiple Airlines
Wed 3/265:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/19$251
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/165:55 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/244:03 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$253
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2511:38 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Mon 4/285:25 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop22h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$256
This JetBlue Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure JetBlue Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/108:47 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop11h 56mJetBlue
Wed 9/246:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 12mJetBlue
Deal found 2/19$275
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/198:25 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/265:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$277
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/198:20 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/267:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1212:50 pmSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/157:00 amDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1210:45 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/156:10 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 58mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/297:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$280
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/18:25 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/15:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/19$281
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/2510:50 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Tue 4/15:14 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Deal found 2/19$290

Find flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia 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, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

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San Francisco

Fly to

District of Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 3/3

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/9

7:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$250

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

7:26 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop13h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/26

5:38 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

$251

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

5:55 pm-11:37 am

1 stop14h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

4:03 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$253

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

11:38 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

5:25 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$256

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

8:25 am-4:38 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/26

5:38 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

8:20 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

12:50 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/15

7:00 am-10:21 am

Nonstop6h 21m

$278

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

10:45 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/15

6:10 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$278

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

6:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

$280

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

8:25 am-4:38 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/1

5:38 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

$281

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated February 20, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to USDC are scheduled on a Thursday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Rainfall in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in District of Columbia ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit District of Columbia when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in District of Columbia by month

Plan your trip to District of Columbia by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to District of Columbia, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated February 20, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,692 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,220 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to District of Columbia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $139 and $140 on United Airlines and Frontier, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia are Brussels Airlines (93%), Austrian Airlines (89%) and Lufthansa (89%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $138. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $214 on average our data indicates $1,080 when flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $389). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 9 airlines flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$273FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$124Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$451FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$218Average$512FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$233Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$558FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$313Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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