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$125+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco (SFO)

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 5/22. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
Apr 29 — May 61
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to San Francisco

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to San Francisco flight deals. Data was last updated April 24, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$277
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$125
(Frontier)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$456

Good round-trip deal

$388 or less

Good one-way deal

$158 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. (WAS)-San Francisco flight deals.
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From District of Columbia to San Francisco
One-way flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($42 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco.
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 24, 2025.

This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 6/71:00 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Sat 6/146:15 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Deal found 4/23$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 6/106:40 amDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Mon 6/1612:49 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 4/23$277
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/264:03 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 28mFrontier
Mon 5/511:50 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 37mFrontier
Deal found 4/23$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Fri 5/166:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 00mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/188:56 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$278
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Wed 5/217:15 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/2611:38 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/23$282
This Kissandfly.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 Kissandfly.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/176:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Sat 5/246:39 pmSFO - DCA
2 stops15h 40mFrontier
Deal found 4/22$282
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/76:25 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/1312:43 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$283
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/1112:40 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 34mSun Country Air
Sun 6/1511:59 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/23$285
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/147:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 5/219:41 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/23$286
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/176:38 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 00mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/249:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/23$286
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 6/75:41 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 12mAmerican Airlines
Fri 6/1311:59 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 01mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/23$287
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/22. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/246:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 49mAmerican Airlines
Thu 5/2912:21 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/22$287

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco 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 April 24, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

District of Columbia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/7

1:00 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop9h 59m

San Francisco

Sat 6/14

6:15 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/7

6:38 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Thu 6/12

7:20 am-8:59 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 5/15

11:50 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$278

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/16

6:38 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

8:56 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop12h 11m

$278

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

7:31 am-12:41 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 5/11

9:59 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop15h 37m

$280

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

6:00 pm-12:09 am

1 stop9h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

6:39 pm-1:19 pm

2 stops15h 40m

$282

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/7

6:25 am-11:33 am

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 6/13

12:43 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 03m

$283

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/11

12:40 pm-5:14 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 6/22

11:59 pm-12:19 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$285

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/17

6:38 pm-9:38 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

9:20 am-5:38 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

$286

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

9:41 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop5h 14m

$286

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 24, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Francisco. 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 April 24, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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. Reviews last updated April 24, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. 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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from District of Columbia?

    For a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $125. Alaska Airlines flights start at $128 while deals on Southwest start at $129 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco consider choosing Qantas Airways (100%), Iberia (100%) or Egyptair (98%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco is generally $1,079, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $128. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $181 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $393). 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 10 airlines flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco. 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 April 24, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$98Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$101Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$167Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$254Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$304Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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