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$81+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco Bay Area

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WAS — SFO
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 November 21, 2024.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/95:30 amBWI - SJC
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Fri 12/131:23 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop6h 40mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$156
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Tue 12/109:46 amBWI - OAK
1 stop9h 22mSpirit Airlines
Tue 12/175:25 amOAK - BWI
1 stop12h 35mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/20$226
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/127:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 08mFrontier
Tue 12/177:26 pmSJC - DCA
2 stops37h 42mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$247
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Sun 12/228:44 amBWI - SJC
1 stop13h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 1/212:40 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop21h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$249
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Wed 12/118:20 amDCA - SJC
2 stops10h 11mDelta
Wed 12/186:15 amSJC - DCA
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Deal found 11/20$281
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Sat 12/1410:45 amIAD - SFO
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
Tue 12/1710:57 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop12h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$289
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Fri 12/137:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 50mFrontier
Sun 12/156:05 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 54mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$296
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Wed 12/1110:25 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/186:45 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$297
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Tue 12/101:17 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 33mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/141:40 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$298
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/21. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/284:09 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
Wed 12/411:59 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop13h 26mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$298
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Wed 12/186:00 amBWI - SFO
1 stop9h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/2511:52 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$299
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Sat 12/75:10 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/116:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/20$303

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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BaltimoreSan Jose

BWI - SJC

BWISJC

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/9

5:30 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

San Jose

Fri 12/13

1:23 pm-11:03 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$156

BaltimoreOakland

BWI - OAK

BWIOAK

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 12/10

9:46 am-4:08 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Oakland

Tue 12/17

5:25 am-9:00 pm

1 stop12h 35m

$226

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/7

5:25 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Jose

Wed 1/8

6:15 am-4:23 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$236

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/2

1:01 pm-11:45 am

1 stop25h 44m

San Jose

Thu 1/16

1:11 pm-12:06 pm

1 stop19h 55m

$238

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/9

5:00 am-11:12 am

1 stop9h 12m

San Jose

Wed 1/22

12:02 pm-12:40 am

1 stop9h 38m

$246

BaltimoreSan Jose

BWI - SJC

BWISJC

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 12/22

8:44 am-7:15 pm

1 stop13h 31m

San Jose

Thu 1/2

12:40 pm-1:26 pm

1 stop21h 46m

$249

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/29

9:11 am-9:28 pm

2 stops15h 17m

San Jose

Mon 2/3

12:02 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop7h 39m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/3

7:00 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

San Jose

Wed 1/8

8:10 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 49m

$263

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/24

4:58 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Jose

Sun 1/26

1:20 pm-12:18 am

1 stop7h 58m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/7

1:58 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop11h 08m

San Jose

Fri 1/10

1:20 pm-11:39 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$276

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 WAS to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from WAS to zzXIH are scheduled on a Thursday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (20 on average).

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 November 21, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Southwest and Sun Country Air from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area to help guide your decision. 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.
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.2
Very good
123 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.1
Very good
5,005 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.0
Very good
9,464 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

8.0
Very good
8,755 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

7.5
Good
3,829 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Spirit Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $81. United Airlines flights start at $113 while deals on Frontier start at $124 one-way.

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    Before booking your flight to San Francisco Bay Area from Washington, D.C., check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Egyptair (100%), Air China (97%), Ethiopian Air( 95%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area is generally $1,142, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $168. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $146 for that flight.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$210FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$101Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$168Average$583FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$507FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$221Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$516FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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