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$149+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco (SFO)

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WAS — SFO
nov. 25 — dic. 21
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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FlightHub
3 stars

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FlightHub
3 stars

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June

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Round-trip from

$286
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$149
(Alaska Airlines)
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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.
mar. 12/246:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
sáb. 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.
jue. 12/127:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 50mMultiple Airlines
dom. 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.
sáb. 12/1410:45 amIAD - SFO
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
mar. 12/1710:57 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop12h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$289
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.
jue. 11/284:09 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop8h 41mFrontier
dom. 12/2911:59 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$290
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.
mar. 12/109:13 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mAlaska Airlines
mar. 12/101:40 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$291
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.
mar. 12/106:13 amBWI - SFO
1 stop9h 45mAmerican Airlines
mié. 12/111:58 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop7h 30mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/19$292
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.
mié. 12/1110:25 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 02mUnited Airlines
mié. 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.
mié. 12/116:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
mar. 12/171:39 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/20$308
This Delta 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
jue. 12/126:00 amBWI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
lun. 12/167:25 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop7h 27mDelta
Deal found 11/18$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.
mié. 12/1110:10 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 05mDelta
lun. 12/1612:38 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 11/20$308
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.
mié. 12/117:00 amBWI - SFO
1 stop12h 16mAlaska Airlines
jue. 12/128:00 amSFO - BWI
1 stop18h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$311
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.
dom. 12/810:57 amIAD - SFO
1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines
sáb. 12/141:40 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$313

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 12/24

6:00 pm-12:21 am

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

sáb. 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

jue. 12/12

7:00 am-12:50 pm

1 stop8h 50m

San Francisco

dom. 12/15

8:00 am-4:09 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$288

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 12/14

10:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

mar. 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

mar. 12/10

9:13 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop6h 12m

San Francisco

mar. 12/10

1:40 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$291

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

sáb. 2/15

6:13 am-12:47 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Francisco

mar. 2/18

12:32 am-10:34 am

1 stop7h 02m

$292

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

mar. 1/21

6:15 am-9:39 am

Nonstop6h 24m

San Francisco

mar. 1/28

5:14 am-3:05 pm

1 stop6h 51m

$294

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 12/11

10:25 pm-1:27 am

Nonstop6h 02m

San Francisco

mié. 12/18

6:45 am-2:54 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mié. 1/8

8:00 am-3:35 pm

1 stop10h 35m

San Francisco

mar. 1/14

8:20 am-4:32 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$306

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mié. 12/11

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

mar. 12/17

1:39 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$308

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

vie. 1/24

12:00 pm-6:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

San Francisco

jue. 1/30

2:33 pm-12:38 am

1 stop7h 05m

$308

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in November.
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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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.-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.-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-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.-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 15, 2024.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 56 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. 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 WAS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 9% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on November 18, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 noviembre 20, 2024.

The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 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 noviembre 20, 2024.
See what other customers who have flown with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco have to say. 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
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

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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

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

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1 / 8

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

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5,014 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

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8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

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6.7

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

8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

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

8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

Reviews

1 / 8

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

7.5
Good
3,394 reviews
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Boarding

8.4

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Food

6.7

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 Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 35 flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per day from 9 different airlines.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco round-trip from $286. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from $291, and American Airlines, from $292. Frontier is currently priced 38% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $149 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $150 and Sun Country Air from $153 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. 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. to San Francisco on time: Egyptair (100%), Air China (97%), Ethiopian Air (95%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $168. On average you can expect to pay $1,142. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $138.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    If you're on a layover in Denver and looking for things to do, consider visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Denver Intl for an average daily rate of $60 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Charlotte?

    If you're on a layover in Charlotte and looking for things to do, consider visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or Ovens Auditorium. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown and Ovens Auditorium are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 8.5 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Charlotte can rent one for about $52 per day.

  • What are points of interest worth seeing during a layover in Dallas?

    The majority of Dallas visitors spend their time at American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, and Majestic Theatre. Those on a layover in Dallas interested in visiting American Airlines Center, Dos Equis Pavilion, or Majestic Theatre can do so by traveling 15.0 mi, 18.3 mi, and 16.1 mi, respectively from Dallas/Fort Worth. Travelers can book a car rental at Dallas/Fort Worth for about $61 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to San Francisco?

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

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Top 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. 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 noviembre 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%
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