District of Columbia

$105+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to District of Columbia

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SFO — BWI
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated April 15, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Flightnetwork
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$447

Good round-trip deal

$356 or less

Good one-way deal

$196 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Washington, D.C. (WAS) flight deals.
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From San Francisco to District of Columbia
One-way flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Wed 5/72:03 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Thu 5/83:32 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$188
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 5/216:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/277:59 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/15$247
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 5/59:57 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop15h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/77:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$260
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/82:53 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop12h 38mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/117:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:15 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/319:59 amDCA - SFO
2 stops14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/15$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 5/139:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Thu 5/295:44 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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.
Mon 5/2612:40 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Wed 6/46:25 amIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 4/15$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Tue 5/612:43 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/177:00 amDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/14$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/277:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 41mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 6/26:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/15$281
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Sat 5/176:35 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 24mFrontier
Sat 5/311:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 09mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$290
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/198:44 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 36mJetBlue
Sun 5/256:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 01mJetBlue
Deal found 4/14$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Sun 5/412:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Sat 5/106:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 4/14$297

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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 April 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

2:03 pm-6:31 am

1 stop13h 28m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/8

3:32 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$188

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

7:59 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$247

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

9:57 pm-4:38 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

$260

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

2:53 pm-6:31 am

1 stop12h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/11

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

$268

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

6:15 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

9:59 am-9:37 pm

2 stops14h 38m

$276

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

12:40 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

1:20 pm-8:09 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

9:20 am-5:32 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/29

5:44 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 37m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

12:43 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

7:00 am-10:14 am

Nonstop6h 14m

$278

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

7:24 am-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/2

6:38 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

$281

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

6:35 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

1:00 pm-12:09 am

1 stop14h 09m

$290

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia

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 $241). Flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 April 15, 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.

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 April 15, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.3

Crew

8.8

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Related info for your journey

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  • 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.

  • How popular is this San Francisco to District of Columbia flight route?

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Delta. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $139. Users have also found prices from $140 and $141 on JetBlue 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 Virgin Australia (95%), United Airlines (95%) and Air New Zealand (95%).

  • 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 $178 on average our data indicates $792 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 $241). Flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia

Discover the top 10 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 April 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$221Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$224Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$262Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$286Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$300Average$535FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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