Reagan-National

$139+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Reagan-National (DCA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 5/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DCA
Apr 2 — Apr 91
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Reagan-National (DCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Delta)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$482

Good round-trip deal

$388 or less

Good one-way deal

$189 or less
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 11% potential increase in price ($60 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($14 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 28, 2025.

This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/309:10 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/68:59 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 43mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/27$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Wed 5/216:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 59mDelta
Sat 5/2412:30 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 29mDelta
Deal found 3/27$277
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Fri 4/116:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Mon 4/146:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Deal found 3/28$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Thu 4/249:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 12mMultiple Airlines
Sat 4/266:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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 4/239:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Mon 4/286:35 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/27$287
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/26. 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.
Fri 5/308:44 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 16mJetBlue
Tue 7/223:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop12h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 3/26$295
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/1012:21 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/143:54 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 11mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/27$307
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Sat 5/106:30 amSFO - DCA
2 stops11h 25mSouthwest
Tue 5/134:25 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Deal found 3/27$322
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/27. 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.
Thu 4/2412:43 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 54mUnited Airlines
Fri 5/27:00 amDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/27$327

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

9:10 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/6

8:59 am-4:42 pm

1 stop10h 43m

$276

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:00 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

12:30 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop10h 29m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/14

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 44m

$278

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

5:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/23

4:25 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$282

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

9:20 am-5:32 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/26

6:00 pm-12:33 am

1 stop9h 33m

$283

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

9:20 am-5:32 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/28

6:35 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

$287

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

8:44 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/22

3:00 pm-12:35 am

1 stop12h 35m

$295

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 5/10

12:21 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

3:54 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$307

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Thu 4/24

12:43 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/2

7:00 am-10:14 am

Nonstop6h 14m

$327

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

12:40 am-11:03 am

1 stop7h 23m

$139

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Reagan-National in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Reagan-National

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reagan-National from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on March 21, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 52 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 28, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 41% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on March 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Reagan-National. 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 March 28, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DCA are scheduled on a Wednesday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

Rainfall in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Reagan-National by month

Plan your trip to Reagan-National by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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 Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated March 28, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., see what other customers have to say about Southwest, Alaska Airlines and Delta. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Crew

8.6

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Reagan-National. 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 6 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 8 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    Delta, at $277, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and American Airlines. Delta is priced at 42% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Delta, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $139. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (82%), Virgin Australia (82%), Air New Zealand( 78%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is generally $1,002, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $138. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $239 for that flight.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Most Denver visitors opt to spend their time experiencing Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre and 16th Street Mall are located about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl if you are interested in checking them out. Those on a layover in Denver in need of a rental car can book one at Denver Intl for about $56.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $278). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Reagan-National

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National. 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 March 28, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$144Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$198Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$227Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$286Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$312Average$586FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$316Average$509FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$361Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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