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$65+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia

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SFO — IAD
Feb 27 — Mar 61
Thu 2/27
Thu 3/6
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Round-trip from

$246
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$65
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Popular in

June

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September

Average price

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on February 22, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/244:03 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop17h 00mFrontier
Fri 3/287:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop11h 03mFrontier
Deal found 2/21$246
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/246:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Mon 3/315:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$249
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/318:20 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 10mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/512:48 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop11h 42mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/21$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/46:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Fri 3/71:03 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 40mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$250
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 4/2211:38 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Fri 5/24:00 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
Deal found 2/22$250
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/136:05 amSFO - IAD
1 stop21h 14mDelta
Wed 4/27:43 amIAD - SFO
1 stop11h 05mDelta
Deal found 2/20$263
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/1311:36 amSJC - IAD
1 stop15h 43mDelta
Wed 4/27:43 amIAD - SJC
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 2/20$263
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Wed 3/197:55 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop30h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/227:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$270
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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 4/147:25 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 15mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/226:42 amIAD - SJC
1 stop11h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/21$270
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/21. 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.
Tue 4/89:43 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 26mJetBlue
Wed 4/94:23 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 57mJetBlue
Deal found 2/21$275
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/266:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 3/295:30 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 18mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/22$276
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/22. 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 3/258:25 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/15:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/22$277

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 22, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

District of Columbia

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Mon 3/24

4:03 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/28

7:00 am-3:03 pm

1 stop11h 03m

$246

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 3/24

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/31

5:38 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

$249

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

8:20 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/5

12:48 pm-9:30 pm

1 stop11h 42m

$249

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

6:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/7

1:03 pm-12:43 am

1 stop14h 40m

$250

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

11:38 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/2

4:00 pm-10:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

$250

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 3/13

6:05 am-6:19 am

1 stop21h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

7:43 am-3:48 pm

1 stop11h 05m

$263

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Thu 3/13

11:36 am-6:19 am

1 stop15h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

7:43 am-1:54 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$263

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

7:55 pm-5:34 am

1 stop30h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/22

7:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$270

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Mon 4/14

7:25 pm-5:40 am

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

6:42 am-2:46 pm

1 stop11h 04m

$270

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

9:43 pm-10:09 am

1 stop9h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/9

4:23 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 57m

$275

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 22, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 22, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to USDC are scheduled on a Friday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area 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
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,395 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
9,700 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
8,212 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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
2,314 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,395 reviews

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.6

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $65. Delta flights start at $132 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $138 one-way.

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to District of Columbia?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia (average of $309). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to District of Columbia

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$252FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$124Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$218Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$233Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$486FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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