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

Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $275. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $277, and Alaska Airlines, from $277. JetBlue is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

$139 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $139 and $140, respectively.

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

When deciding which route to take from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. consider San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Francisco - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.

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

On average you can expect to pay $1,021 for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $139 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $273.

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

No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Brussels Airlines (93%), Austrian Airlines (91%) or Air China (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C..

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

Most of the time, San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights that have layovers will stop in Denver. Chicago sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights.

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

San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights have a layover in Charlotte least often. Atlanta follows Charlotte in terms of the least common layover location on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights.

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

Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $56 per day.

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

If you're on a layover in Chicago and looking for things to do, consider visiting Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, or River North. Those on a layover in Chicago interested in visiting Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, or River North can do so by traveling 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Chicago O'Hare Intl for an average daily rate of $51 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

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

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Washington, D.C.. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., book at least 31 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 45% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $443 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $626.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco. Prices for February average $452 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $157. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 16% on your journey compared to booking in June

Most accurate provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Most trusted provider : When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. 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 San Francisco-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. On average, San Francisco has 34 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 10 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

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

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

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

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Average price	$443
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 25, 2025.

Tue 4/226:15 amSFO - DCA

1 stop11h 44mJetBlue

Tue 4/292:00 pmDCA - SFO

1 stop12h 42mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24

$275

Tue 4/158:25 amSFO - DCA

Nonstop5h 13mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 4/296:35 pmDCA - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$277

Wed 4/168:20 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 10mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/237:00 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$277

Sat 5/39:35 pmSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 5/107:00 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$278

Sun 5/48:56 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop12h 11mFrontier

Fri 5/96:00 pmDCA - SFO

1 stop9h 31mFrontier

Deal found 3/24

$280

Sat 4/1210:30 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop9h 25mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/157:00 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 10mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$283

Thu 4/310:30 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop15h 35mFrontier

Thu 4/1011:45 amIAD - SFO

1 stop12h 45mFrontier

Deal found 3/24

$288

Sat 4/126:00 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/169:59 amDCA - SFO

1 stop10h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$292

Tue 4/155:15 amSFO - IAD

2 stops9h 40mSouthwest

Tue 4/225:30 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$292

Wed 5/146:09 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop14h 38mSun Country Air

Sun 5/1811:37 amIAD - SFO

1 stop25h 12mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/24

$295

Sat 5/310:19 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 14mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/105:09 pmDCA - SFO

1 stop8h 24mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$296

Sat 5/310:19 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 19mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/106:17 amIAD - SFO

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$296

Best flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Mon 4/149:40 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop11h 19mJetBlue

Sat 4/192:00 pmDCA - SFO

1 stop12h 42mJetBlue

Deal found 3/22

$275

Tue 4/158:25 amSFO - DCA

Nonstop5h 13mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 4/296:35 pmDCA - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$277

Sat 5/39:35 pmSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines

Wed 5/77:00 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$277

Wed 4/309:10 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 12mMultiple Airlines

Thu 5/84:00 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$283

Tue 4/2912:08 amSFO - DCA

1 stop8h 49mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/37:00 amDCA - SFO

Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$287

Tue 5/2710:00 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop8h 28mAmerican Airlines

Wed 5/2811:50 amDCA - SFO

1 stop10h 51mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$291

Thu 5/86:09 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop15h 14mSun Country Air

Sun 5/118:30 amIAD - SFO

1 stop11h 43mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/24

$295

Sun 4/1312:40 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Wed 4/166:00 amDCA - SFO

1 stop8h 07mDelta

Deal found 3/24

$297

Fri 4/116:00 amSFO - DCA

1 stop12h 59mFrontier

Wed 4/166:00 pmDCA - SFO

1 stop9h 44mFrontier

Deal found 3/24

$298

Wed 4/308:10 amSFO - DCA

2 stops9h 45mSouthwest

Wed 5/78:55 amDCA - SFO

1 stop10h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/23

$302

Sat 5/39:35 pmSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 5/107:00 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$278

Wed 4/3010:44 pmSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Sat 5/310:10 amIAD - SFO

1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$287

Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated March 25, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sun 3/307:11 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop7h 43mDelta

Wed 4/98:10 amBWI - SFO

1 stop8h 34mDelta

Deal found 3/23

$424

Mon 3/318:10 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop12h 54mFrontier

Wed 4/21:03 pmDCA - SFO

1 stop22h 59mFrontier

Deal found 3/25

$280

Tue 4/16:05 amSFO - DCA

1 stop11h 54mJetBlue

Mon 4/145:00 pmDCA - SFO

1 stop10h 23mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24

$288

Tue 4/16:00 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines

Tue 4/155:38 pmDCA - SFO

Nonstop6h 22mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$343

Tue 4/15:00 amSFO - BWI

2 stops10h 10mSouthwest

Tue 4/1511:05 amBWI - SFO

1 stop7h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$398

Wed 4/210:17 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop9h 38mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/3012:28 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop13h 25mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$337

Wed 4/26:00 amSFO - BWI

1 stop7h 28mMultiple Airlines

Mon 6/3012:19 pmBWI - SFO

1 stop13h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$337

Wed 4/212:15 amSFO - BWI

1 stop8h 03mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/76:14 pmBWI - SFO

1 stop7h 55mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$429

Wed 4/26:00 amSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 58mAlaska Airlines

Mon 6/308:10 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop5h 45mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$530

Thu 4/310:30 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop15h 35mFrontier

Thu 4/1011:45 amIAD - SFO

1 stop12h 45mFrontier

Deal found 3/24

$288

Thu 4/310:30 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop19h 40mFrontier

Sun 4/61:27 pmBWI - SFO

1 stop12h 41mFrontier

Deal found 3/24

$300

Thu 4/39:06 amSFO - BWI

Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines

Mon 4/76:34 pmBWI - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$409

One-way flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 25, 2025.

Tue 4/158:25 amSFO - DCA

Nonstop5h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/22

$139

Tue 4/158:20 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$139

Sat 5/246:09 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop14h 38mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/24

$140

Thu 5/86:09 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop14h 15mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/24

$140

Mon 4/711:35 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop9h 35mJetBlue

Deal found 3/24

$142

Sat 4/2610:41 amSFO - BWI

1 stop16h 05mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$143

Sat 4/126:00 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 59mFrontier

Deal found 3/23

$144

Sat 4/1210:30 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop9h 25mFrontier

Deal found 3/23

$144

Tue 4/159:15 amSFO - BWI

1 stop7h 25mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$144

Thu 4/310:30 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop13h 12mFrontier

Deal found 3/24

$145

Mon 4/147:35 amSFO - IAD

1 stop30h 23mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/23

$147

Mon 5/196:55 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop8h 34mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$148

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Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 4/22

6:15 am-8:59 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

2:00 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop12h 42m

$275

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

8:25 am-4:38 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/29

6:35 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

8:20 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/23

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

9:35 pm-5:40 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/10

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

$278

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sun 5/4

8:56 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop12h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/9

6:00 pm-12:31 am

1 stop9h 31m

$280

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

10:30 pm-10:55 am

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

7:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$283

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

10:30 pm-5:05 pm

1 stop15h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/10

11:45 am-9:30 pm

1 stop12h 45m

$288

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

5:15 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/22

5:30 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$292

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 4/12

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/16

9:59 am-5:58 pm

1 stop10h 59m

$292

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 5/14

6:09 pm-11:47 am

1 stop14h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

11:37 am-9:49 am

1 stop25h 12m

$295

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in March.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapOair	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Gotogate	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Flightnetwork	Price Accuracy2 stars	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 San Francisco-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. 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 San Francisco-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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

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

Airlines

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding, enhancing comfort and convenience.

United Polaris offers lie-flat seats and upscale amenities, perfect for premium transcontinental routes.

Read more about United Airlinesby Harriet Baskas

Alaska Airlines

Alaska Airlines offers 32” legroom in Main Cabin, with pre-order hot meals available online.

Alaska Airlines' Wi-Fi is available for a flat fee, ideal for business travelers on longer flights.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Robert Schrader

Airports

SFO

Save time by ordering meals for pickup through the SFO2Go program during busy times.

IAD

The Washington Metro Silver line reaches IAD in under 40 minutes, offering a cheap transit option to the city.

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 88 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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 SFO to WAS?

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 16% on airfare.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Washington, D.C. 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from SFO to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,272 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,890 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Breeze Airways

8.0

Very good

156 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,330 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,782 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. On average, San Francisco has 34 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 10 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $275. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $277, and Alaska Airlines, from $277. JetBlue is priced at 39% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. one-way?
$139 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $139 and $140, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
When deciding which route to take from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. consider San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Francisco - Baltimore/Washington as they are the most popular.
What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Brussels Airlines (93%), Austrian Airlines (91%) or Air China (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.
What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
On average you can expect to pay $1,021 for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $139 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $273.
Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
Most of the time, San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights that have layovers will stop in Denver. Chicago sees the next most layovers on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights.
What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?
Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, Paramount Theatre, and 16th Street Mall can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.6 mi, and 18.7 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $56 per day.
What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Chicago?
If you're on a layover in Chicago and looking for things to do, consider visiting Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, or River North. Those on a layover in Chicago interested in visiting Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, or River North can do so by traveling 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Chicago O'Hare Intl for an average daily rate of $51 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.
Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights?
San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights have a layover in Charlotte least often. Atlanta follows Charlotte in terms of the least common layover location on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights.
Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
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Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $387). 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

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Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$48	Average$267	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$120	Average$255	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$157	Average$372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
American Airlines	Cheapest$195	Average$437	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$434	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Delta	Cheapest$205	Average$401	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$227	Average$372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$254	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$300	Average$545	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$313	Average$481	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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