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$144+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 1/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — SFO
ene. 21 — ene. 281
mar. 1/21
mar. 1/28
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Francisco are usually found in May or September, booked 55 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$249
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One-way from

$144
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Average price

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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on enero 16, 2025.

This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
mié. 2/197:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 33mFrontier
dom. 2/238:00 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop13h 13mFrontier
Deal found 1/16$251
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/15. 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.
mar. 2/115:32 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 21mMultiple Airlines
dom. 2/166:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/15$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
mar. 3/251:44 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 00mAmerican Airlines
lun. 3/3112:25 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 34mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/16$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
sáb. 2/85:32 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 21mAlaska Airlines
mar. 2/1110:37 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 22mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/16$267
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
mar. 2/117:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 19mJetBlue
mar. 2/1111:10 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 1/16$275
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
sáb. 3/156:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 47mDelta
mar. 3/186:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Deal found 1/16$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/16. 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.
jue. 2/62:35 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 05mSouthwest
sáb. 2/85:35 amSFO - DCA
2 stops11h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 1/16$302
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dom. 3/95:56 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mUnited Airlines
mié. 3/1212:50 pmSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/16$318

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 enero 16, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 1/30

7:00 am-12:47 pm

1 stop8h 47m

San Francisco

jue. 2/6

8:20 am-4:32 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$249

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 3/6

7:00 am-1:33 pm

1 stop9h 33m

San Francisco

dom. 3/9

8:10 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop12h 53m

$250

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 3/5

6:44 am-12:37 pm

1 stop8h 53m

San Francisco

mar. 3/11

12:15 am-11:00 am

1 stop7h 45m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 2/27

6:25 am-11:40 am

1 stop8h 15m

San Francisco

mar. 3/4

8:40 am-4:53 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

jue. 2/27

12:29 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 30m

San Francisco

mar. 3/4

11:40 pm-12:48 pm

1 stop10h 08m

$275

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 2/5

5:32 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

San Francisco

mar. 2/11

8:20 am-4:32 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 2/15

6:05 am-11:32 am

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

sáb. 2/15

10:45 pm-8:58 am

1 stop7h 13m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 2/25

12:40 pm-5:40 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

mar. 3/4

10:35 am-10:55 pm

2 stops9h 20m

$312

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 1/27

7:00 am-12:44 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$144

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 2/5

5:32 pm-8:53 pm

Nonstop6h 21m

$146

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
PricelinePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Francisco 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Francisco 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 Reagan-National to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Reagan-National with our price prediction graph.
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Travel insights for flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco

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

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 10, 2025.

Booking 55 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 DCA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 enero 16, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Reagan-National to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 enero 16, 2025.

The most flights from DCA to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (7 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 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 enero 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Delta and Frontier from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco have to say. 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,681 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,511 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,199 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,964 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,659 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

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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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. On average, San Francisco has 6 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco round-trip from $250. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are American Airlines, from $257, and United Airlines, from $267. Frontier is 42% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 $144. Alaska Airlines flights start at $146 while deals on Delta start at $149 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco on time: Virgin Australia (77%), Air New Zealand (77%), United Airlines (76%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,001 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $128 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco) is currently priced at $132.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 Reagan-National to San Francisco

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from Reagan-National 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 enero 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$202FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$331FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$273Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$327Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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