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$149+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to District of Columbia

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SFO — IAD
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
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Round-trip from

$267
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$149
(Travelocity)
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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/316:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Mon 1/61:01 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
Deal found 12/18$278
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Wed 12/256:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/95:32 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$409
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Tue 12/3110:57 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop12h 28mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/95:25 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/18$423
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/2410:55 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop14h 52mDelta
Wed 1/86:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 49mDelta
Deal found 12/17$466
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/3111:10 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/76:32 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$467
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/256:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop13h 39mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/86:10 amIAD - SFO
2 stops13h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/18$489
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/319:55 amSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Tue 1/75:50 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$498
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Tue 12/3110:20 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Tue 1/72:55 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops10h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$503
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/311:22 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 08mAlaska Airlines
Tue 1/75:25 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop22h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$519
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/318:07 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 08mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/85:32 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$537
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Tue 12/178:35 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 40mJetBlue
Wed 1/810:45 amDCA - SFO
1 stop11h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 12/17$554
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/3112:41 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/65:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 16mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$566

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 December 18, 2024.

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San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

1:00 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 1/13

5:45 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$267

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 1/31

6:05 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 2/2

5:32 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

$268

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

7:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop30h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/26

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$269

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

6:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/9

1:03 pm-1:33 pm

1 stop27h 30m

$271

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 1/8

9:15 am-10:41 pm

2 stops10h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/15

6:22 am-3:28 pm

2 stops12h 06m

$272

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 4/2

8:20 am-8:02 pm

1 stop8h 42m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/7

3:25 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$274

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

12:27 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/15

8:59 am-3:00 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$276

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 2/19

5:20 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/22

6:05 am-1:55 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$281

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 1/21

1:40 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop6h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/30

12:52 pm-6:22 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$286

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 3/1

8:20 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/8

6:40 pm-7:52 am

1 stop16h 12m

$286

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

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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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia (average of $299). Flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 December 18, 2024.

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 December 18, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown American Airlines, Southwest and United 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
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
135 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
9,554 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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.

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $149. Users have also found prices from $149 and $152 on United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, 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 Egyptair (90%), Asiana Airlines (89%) and Ethiopian Air (88%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for $138 on average our data indicates $1,143 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, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia (average of $299). Flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$120Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$163Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$218Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$388FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$298Average$562FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$313Average$505FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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