HomeSearch by dateVacation packagesHotelsFlight dealsCar rentalTravel tips & news
San Francisco

$149+ 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
We work with more than 300 partners to bring you better travel deals

Find cheap flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco with Cheapflights

1. Tell us where you want to go
Enter your travel information like dates, passengers, trip type (one-way or round trip), and preferred cabin class then click “Find deals”
2. Select your favorite providers
We find the providers serving your travel needs. Choose up to four travel providers to compare side-by-side for flights, hotels, or car rentals.
3. Compare prices and book
Review each provider’s pricing and select the best option for you! Book through your favorite provider’s website for a seamless experience.

Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from District of Columbia (USDC) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 20, 2024.

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to San Francisco

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 November 20, 2024.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Tue 12/246:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Sat 1/412:45 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop20h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/18$286
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/127:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
Sun 12/158:00 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$288
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/1410:45 amIAD - SFO
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
Tue 12/1710:57 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop12h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/109:13 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/101:40 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$291
This United Airlines 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1110:25 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/186:45 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$297
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/116:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Tue 12/171:39 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/20$308
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/1110:10 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Mon 12/1612:38 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/20$308
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/810:57 amIAD - SFO
1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/141:40 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$313
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Tue 12/105:59 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 12/178:40 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/19$317
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/111:45 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 20mAmerican Airlines
Wed 12/1112:22 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 37mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$323
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Mon 12/95:09 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Mon 12/168:00 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/18$337
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/135:28 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1610:10 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$348

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

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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/24

6:00 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

Sat 1/4

12:45 pm-12:08 pm

1 stop20h 23m

$286

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/12

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

Sun 12/15

8:00 am-4:09 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$288

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/14

10:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 12/17

10:57 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$289

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/10

9:13 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop6h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

1:40 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$291

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/11

10:25 pm-1:27 am

Nonstop6h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 12/18

6:45 am-2:54 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/8

8:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 1/14

8:20 am-4:32 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$306

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/11

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 12/17

1:39 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$308

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/11

10:10 am-5:15 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 12/16

12:38 am-12:49 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$308

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 4/24

5:10 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop9h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 4/29

8:15 am-10:31 pm

1 stop11h 16m

$310

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/8

10:57 am-10:33 pm

1 stop14h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 12/14

1:40 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$313

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 11/19

Showing 1-10 of 34 results
1
2
3
4

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from District of Columbia with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco

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

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 $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 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 November 20, 2024.

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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from USDC to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 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 November 20, 2024.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to San Francisco, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Alaska Airlines 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

JetBlue
7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Boarding

8.4

Reviews

1 / 8

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to San Francisco. 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 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 Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $149. Frontier flights start at $150 while deals on Sun Country Air start at $153 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 Egyptair (100%), Air China (97%) or Ethiopian Air (95%) 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 $1,142, 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 $138 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 $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.

See more FAQs

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Alternative routes for District of Columbia to San Francisco

See prices for flight routes from nearby airports that may be better suited for you.
John F Kennedy Intl to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Los Angeles flights
John F Kennedy Intl to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Francisco flights
Seattle to Los Angeles flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Los Angeles flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to Las Vegas flights
LaGuardia to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Las Vegas flights
O'Hare Intl to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to San Francisco flights
Minneapolis to Las Vegas flights
O'Hare Intl to Las Vegas flights
Seattle to Las Vegas flights
San Francisco to Los Angeles flights
Atlanta to Las Vegas flights
Newark to San Francisco flights
San Francisco to Las Vegas flights
Denver to Las Vegas flights
Boston to Los Angeles flights
Hobby to Las Vegas flights
LaGuardia to Las Vegas flights
Los Angeles to Las Vegas flights
Reagan-National to Los Angeles flights
Dulles Intl to Las Vegas flights
Santa Ana to Las Vegas flights
Newark to Santa Ana flights
George Bush Intcntl to Las Vegas flights
Dulles Intl to Los Angeles flights
Baltimore to Los Angeles flights
Baltimore to Las Vegas flights
Seattle to San Francisco flights
Burbank to Las Vegas flights
Boston to Las Vegas flights
Detroit to Las Vegas flights
Seattle to San Diego flights
Los Angeles to San Jose flights
LaGuardia to San Francisco flights
Seattle to Santa Ana flights
Portland to Los Angeles flights
San Jose to Las Vegas flights
John F Kennedy Intl to San Diego flights
San Jose to Los Angeles flights
Atlanta to Los Angeles flights
Los Angeles to Oakland flights
Dallas/Fort Worth to San Francisco flights
Oakland to Los Angeles flights
Newark to Burbank flights
Seattle to Ontario flights
Love Field to Las Vegas flights

Top 9 airlines flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$198FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$101Average$243FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$373FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$201Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$221Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
100% Free
Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.
Book with Flexibility
Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees
Travel Smart
Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
View all available airlines