San Francisco Bay Area

$116+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from District of Columbia (USDC) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 January 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$234
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$116
(FlightHub)
From District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area
One-way flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

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

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Mon 3/106:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop22h 33mFrontier
Fri 3/146:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 1/22$250
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Mon 3/35:15 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/128:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop4h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$252
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Tue 3/1810:09 amIAD - SFO
1 stop15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/256:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$254
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Wed 2/195:18 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop17h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/266:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$256
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Tue 2/1810:20 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/208:26 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$257
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Wed 3/56:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines
Mon 3/1012:15 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 45mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$257
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Fri 4/43:25 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Mon 4/710:28 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop15h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$260
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Tue 3/111:52 pmIAD - SFO
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$262
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Sat 3/16:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 43mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/68:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop4h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/22$262
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Mon 3/37:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/116:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$266
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Tue 3/186:09 amIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 3/265:55 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/21$277
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Wed 2/127:34 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 46mDelta
Mon 2/1712:40 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Deal found 1/22$277

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

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

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/11

6:00 pm-12:43 am

1 stop9h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

7:43 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/3

5:15 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

8:20 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$252

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

10:09 am-10:52 pm

1 stop15h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$254

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/19

5:18 pm-8:00 am

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

6:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/18

10:20 pm-1:34 am

Nonstop6h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

8:26 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/28

6:00 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 2/11

8:20 am-4:32 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$258

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

3:25 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

10:28 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

1:52 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops11h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/3

7:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Jose

Tue 3/11

6:15 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$266

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 2/27

12:29 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 30m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

8:30 am-8:59 pm

1 stop9h 29m

$275

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

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 DC to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated January 22, 2025.

When flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 San Francisco Bay Area. Reviews last updated January 22, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, United Airlines and Southwest from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,707 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,514 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.5
Good
3,750 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,190 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $116. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area?

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

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $404). 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 District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$219FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$101Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$537FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$566FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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