Question 1

What days are nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco on average per day?

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Travelers can expect 34 flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco on average per day.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 12% of flight departures
Morning (6am - Noon) - 41% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 3% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 44% of flight departures

Question 3

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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Frontier can get you from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in just under 13h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to . There are 2426 mi between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco.

Question 4

What is the cheapest airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco round-trip?

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco round-trip from $180. Frontier is currently priced 60% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

Question 5

When is the best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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Currently, December is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of $267). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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.

January

$274

February

$281

March

$330

April

$296

May

$316

June

$382

July

$364

August

$298

September

$268

October

$268

November

$287

December

$267

Question 6

When is the best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

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 66 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.

Question 7

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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

Question 8

How recently were the Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight deals updated?

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The Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 5/16.

Question 9

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on Undisclosed Carrier, American Airlines or Alaska Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

Question 10

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

Accepted Answer

The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco or Baltimore/Washington - San Francisco.

Question 11

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

Accepted Answer

The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $218. On average you can expect to pay $1,349. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $296.

Question 12

What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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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: Qantas Airways (100%), Iberia (88%), Air China (81%).

Question 13

Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $180, but on average you can expect to pay $205.

Question 14

Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is less than $355.

Question 15

Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco for under $300?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $300.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights have a layover in Denver most of the time. Denver is followed by Charlotte in terms of the most popular layover location on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Atlanta ranks third in terms of the most popular layover location on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

Of the flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that have layovers, the fewest flights stop in Detroit. Dallas sees the second fewest layovers for non-direct flights flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

Question 18

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

Accepted Answer

If you're on a layover in Denver and looking for things to do, consider visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Civic Center Park. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Civic Center Park can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.7 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.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

If you're on a layover in Charlotte and looking for things to do, consider visiting Carowind, North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center, or NASCAR Hall of Fame. Carowind, North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts Center and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 8.2 mi, 5.8 mi, and 5.7 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 $55 per day.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

The majority of Atlanta visitors spend their time at Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, and Centennial Olympic Park. Those on a layover in Atlanta interested in visiting Georgia Aquarium, Fox Theatre, or Centennial Olympic Park can do so by traveling 8.6 mi, 9.3 mi, and 8.4 mi, respectively from Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson. Travelers can book a car rental at Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson for about $51 per day to make their sightseeing more efficient.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

Leaving on a Tuesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 16% on the overall cost on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

Users have found that booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco at least 50 days early can save you up to 39% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 50 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco for as little as $481 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $579 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 23

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

Accepted Answer

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Washington, D.C.. Prices for September average $461 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $209. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of May. Opting for a September flight can save you 13% on your journey compared to booking in May

Question 24

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (WAS - SFO)?

Accepted Answer

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 7% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the morning.

Question 25

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 26

Accepted Answer

One of the most popular airlines traveling from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $453.46 RT. This price is typically 40% cheaper than other airlines that offer Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $168. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is the most common Washington, D.C. airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, Frontier flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 27

Accepted Answer

If you’re traveling from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $527.02 RT. This price is typically 54% more expensive than other airlines that offer Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $268. The most popular departure airport in Washington, D.C. when flying to San Francisco is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting San Francisco is San Francisco Airport. When flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, American Airlines flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 28

What does IAD to SFO mean?

Accepted Answer

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is IAD and San Francisco Airport is SFO. These codes are created by the International Air Transport Association (IATA) and airlines use them to identify the departing and arrival airports in the flight routes they service. While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

Question 29

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that include extra baggage allowance?

Accepted Answer

The amount of baggage you can bring on your Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 30

Can I find deals on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco with specific airlines?

Accepted Answer

Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 31

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

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

Question 32

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

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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.

Question 33

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

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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.

Question 34

Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that allow pets onboard?

Accepted Answer

Many airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 35

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 36

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Cheapflights helps you search for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco via 900+ travel sites so you don’t have to. After performing a flight search, users can also filter their flight selection by filtering for price, number of stops, airlines, and so on.

Question 37

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C..

Question 38

Can Cheapflights find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Certainly. Search results for flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. shown to you on Cheapflights can be narrowed down with different useful search filters, which includes flexible booking options.

Question 39

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco become cheaper?

Accepted Answer

Yes, and it’s super simple to set up. Click the bell icon next to the flight deals above and provide a valid email address to enable Price Alerts. That’s it!

Popular in	May
Cheapest in	September
Round-trip from	$267
One-way from	$83

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$124	Average$249	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$133	Average$374	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	Search Sun Country Air flights
Delta	Cheapest$139	Average$405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
JetBlue	Cheapest$165	Average$354	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$168	Average$453	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$184	Average$278	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$204	Average$417	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$268	Average$527	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

4%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
32%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
57%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
7%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	34daily flights
Monday	41daily flights
Tuesday	30daily flights
Wednesday	33daily flights
Thursday	39daily flights
Friday	40daily flights
Saturday	32daily flights

Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco (SFO) from $83

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