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 3/19. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DCA
Mar 1 — Mar 81
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The best prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in September or January, booked 90 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Thursday and return on a Thursday

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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$247
(Frontier)

One-way from

$139
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$456

Good round-trip deal

$423 or less

Good one-way deal

$247 or less
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From San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($48 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($13 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in February 2025
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National
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 February 24, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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.
Sun 4/66:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 04mFrontier
Wed 4/97:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop20h 44mFrontier
Deal found 2/24$251
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/146:15 amSFO - DCA
1 stop11h 44mJetBlue
Wed 4/165:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 2/24$275
This BYOjet deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 BYOjet is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/88:25 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/158:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 26mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/24$276
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/98:36 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/35:59 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/24$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/19:55 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 33mDelta
Thu 4/37:45 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 30mDelta
Deal found 2/23$307
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 4/912:21 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Thu 4/176:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 08mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/23$316
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/23. 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 3/106:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/185:15 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/23$354
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 5/65:40 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Mon 5/122:50 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 2/24$362
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/24. 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 4/128:25 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 4/195:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 22mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/24$384

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National 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 24, 2025.

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San Francisco

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sun 4/6

6:00 am-12:04 pm

1 stop27h 04m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/9

7:00 am-12:44 am

1 stop20h 44m

$251

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

6:15 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/16

5:00 pm-12:23 am

1 stop10h 23m

$275

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

8:25 am-4:38 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/15

8:00 am-3:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

$276

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

8:36 am-4:57 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/3

5:59 pm-9:14 pm

Nonstop6h 15m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 4/1

9:55 am-10:28 pm

1 stop9h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/3

7:45 am-1:15 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$307

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 4/9

12:21 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 30m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/17

6:00 am-11:08 am

1 stop8h 08m

$316

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 3/10

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

5:15 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

$354

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 5/6

5:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/12

2:50 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$362

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

8:25 am-4:38 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/19

5:38 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop6h 22m

$384

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

8:25 am-4:38 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$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 February.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust 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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National

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

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 February 14, 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 90 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 February 24, 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 50% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight at noon.

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 February 23, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Sunday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday 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 February 24, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to DCA are scheduled on a Monday (9 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 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 February 24, 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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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.

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

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 8 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 7 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?

    Frontier, at $247, 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 Alaska Airlines and JetBlue. Frontier is priced at 50% 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 Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $139. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Alaska 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: Virgin Australia (85%), United Airlines (62%), Alaska Airlines( 61%).

  • 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 $977, 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 $179 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, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall and Paramount Theatre are located about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 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 $47.

  • 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Reagan-National

Discover the top 7 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 February 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$137Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$291Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$322Average$521FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$335Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$361Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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