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$99+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco (SFO)

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WAS — SFO
Apr 20 — Apr 271
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Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$198
(Frontier)

One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$455

Good round-trip deal

$391 or less

Good one-way deal

$187 or less
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From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($44 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
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 15, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/284:03 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Sat 5/32:03 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$208
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/289:12 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop19h 07mFrontier
Sat 5/39:59 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop18h 17mFrontier
Deal found 4/15$281
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2812:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 23mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/210:45 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$282
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Thu 5/14:00 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 22mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/59:35 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/14$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/149:59 amDCA - SFO
1 stop11h 02mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/215:25 pmSFO - DCA
2 stops24h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/15$285
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/96:59 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 02mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 5/1310:33 amSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/14$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/106:35 amBWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/1210:55 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/15$289
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/217:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 53mFrontier
Mon 5/266:39 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop24h 20mFrontier
Deal found 4/14$290
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/15. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/94:35 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops10h 15mSouthwest
Tue 5/1310:40 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 4/15$292
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 5/146:30 amIAD - SFO
2 stops12h 50mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/247:55 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/14$293
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Fri 5/912:25 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop7h 48mSun Country Air
Sun 5/118:20 amSFO - BWI
1 stop24h 10mSun Country Air
Deal found 4/14$295
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/14. 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.
Wed 9/245:15 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop11h 19mJetBlue
Wed 10/16:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 44mJetBlue
Deal found 4/14$295

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/18

10:50 am-8:47 pm

1 stop12h 57m

San Francisco

Sat 4/26

11:38 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$280

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/28

9:12 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop19h 07m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

9:59 pm-7:16 pm

1 stop18h 17m

$281

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

12:00 pm-5:23 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Mon 6/2

10:45 pm-8:57 am

1 stop7h 12m

$282

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/1

4:00 pm-10:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

9:35 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop5h 05m

$283

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/14

9:59 am-6:01 pm

1 stop11h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

5:25 pm-9:05 pm

2 stops24h 40m

$285

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

6:59 pm-10:01 pm

Nonstop6h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

10:33 am-11:58 pm

1 stop10h 25m

$287

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/10

6:35 am-9:44 am

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

10:55 pm-7:17 am

Nonstop5h 22m

$289

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

6:40 pm-4:00 pm

1 stop18h 20m

$290

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/21

7:00 am-11:53 pm

1 stop19h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

6:39 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop24h 20m

$290

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/9

4:35 pm-11:50 pm

2 stops10h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 5/13

10:40 am-10:05 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$292

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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 April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightsMojoPrice Accuracy-Trust 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.-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 eDreams the most. eDreams 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.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to San Francisco trip
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United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for comfort on longer flights.


United's Polaris Lounges offer exclusive amenities like showers and dining for premium passengers.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for longer flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, perfect for working on longer flights.

Airports
IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Aerotrain for quick access to concourses, but be prepared for long walks from the train to gates.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
SFO

Travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco via BART for an affordable 40-minute ride. Use the free AirTrain to reach the BART station.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

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 April 11, 2025.

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 50 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 $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 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 April 15, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in the evening. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

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 March 30, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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 April 15, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 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 15, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

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

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  • 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 45 flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per day from 10 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight route?

  • 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 $198. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $282, and Alaska Airlines, from $285. Frontier is currently priced 55% 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 $139 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Frontier from $140 and JetBlue from $140 one-way.

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    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: Virgin Australia (95%), ANA (93%), United Airlines (64%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $138. On average you can expect to pay $1,099. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $196.

  • 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, Paramount Theatre, or 16th Street Mall. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Denver Intl for an average daily rate of $43 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

    If you're on a layover in Atlanta and looking for things to do, consider visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or World of Coca-Cola. Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre and World of Coca-Cola are located about 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.6 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Atlanta can rent one for about $53 per day.

  • 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.

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    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 $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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$64Average$220FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$91Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$98Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$167Average$362FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$258Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$300Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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