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

This flight path from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. was viewed by 11 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.

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 $276. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $277, and Delta, from $277. Frontier is priced at 38% 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 Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $140 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 $751 for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $180.

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 Virgin Australia (95%), United Airlines (95%) or Air New Zealand (95%) 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 $45 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 $53 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 $415 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $621.

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 $448 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 17% on your journey compared to booking in June

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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 41 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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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 April 11, 2025.

Mon 6/234:31 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop10h 59mFrontier

Fri 6/2711:04 amIAD - SFO

1 stop14h 44mFrontier

Deal found 4/11

$276

Sat 4/126:00 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 59mFrontier

Sat 4/196:00 pmDCA - SFO

1 stop9h 44mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$277

Fri 5/212:47 amSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 22mDelta

Tue 5/207:05 amIAD - SFO

1 stop7h 40mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Sun 4/278:59 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/26:35 pmDCA - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$278

Thu 5/12:53 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop12h 38mMultiple Airlines

Sun 5/47:00 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$278

Wed 5/288:44 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop8h 16mJetBlue

Fri 5/306:09 amDCA - SFO

1 stop8h 52mJetBlue

Deal found 4/10

$279

Tue 5/612:43 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Wed 5/75:59 pmDCA - SFO

Nonstop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$284

Fri 5/307:24 amSFO - DCA

1 stop10h 41mAlaska Airlines

Tue 6/109:59 amDCA - SFO

1 stop11h 23mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/11

$286

Wed 5/79:10 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/177:59 pmIAD - SFO

Nonstop5h 51mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$287

Tue 6/1010:43 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 16mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 6/107:59 pmIAD - SFO

Nonstop5h 51mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$291

Sat 4/1912:08 amSFO - BWI

1 stop9h 19mFrontier

Thu 5/110:59 amBWI - SFO

1 stop14h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$297

Wed 4/3012:43 amSFO - BWI

1 stop7h 52mUnited Airlines

Mon 5/56:35 pmBWI - SFO

Nonstop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$299

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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 April 11, 2025.

Mon 8/114:31 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop11h 05mFrontier

Wed 8/137:30 amIAD - SFO

1 stop7h 44mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$276

Mon 5/512:43 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 53mUnited Airlines

Fri 5/97:00 amDCA - SFO

Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$277

Fri 5/212:47 amSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 22mDelta

Tue 5/61:56 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 19mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$277

Sun 4/278:59 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines

Fri 5/26:35 pmDCA - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$278

Wed 5/288:44 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop8h 16mJetBlue

Fri 5/306:09 amDCA - SFO

1 stop8h 52mJetBlue

Deal found 4/10

$279

Wed 5/79:10 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines

Thu 5/85:00 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$280

Wed 4/309:10 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines

Mon 5/56:59 pmIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$287

Fri 9/197:15 amSFO - BWI

2 stops10h 25mSouthwest

Tue 9/3010:40 amBWI - SFO

Nonstop5h 45mSouthwest

Deal found 4/9

$304

Sat 5/312:19 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines

Sat 5/107:16 pmBWI - SFO

1 stop8h 06mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$310

Wed 6/186:08 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop14h 15mSun Country Air

Sun 6/2212:25 pmBWI - SFO

1 stop22h 43mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/10

$315

Wed 4/2311:38 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop12h 24mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/2811:37 amIAD - SFO

1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$279

Tue 4/156:00 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 59mFrontier

Fri 4/187:00 amDCA - SFO

1 stop8h 59mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$288

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 April 11, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Sat 4/126:00 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 59mFrontier

Sat 4/196:00 pmDCA - SFO

1 stop9h 44mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$277

Wed 4/166:00 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 59mFrontier

Fri 4/187:00 amDCA - SFO

1 stop8h 59mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$288

Thu 4/1711:49 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop11h 46mFrontier

Mon 4/213:28 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop10h 30mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$295

Thu 4/176:09 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop15h 14mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/233:38 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$307

Thu 4/177:47 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop13h 17mMultiple Airlines

Sat 4/198:00 amDCA - SFO

2 stops13h 43mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$327

Thu 4/176:00 amSFO - DCA

2 stops12h 59mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/109:59 amDCA - SFO

1 stop11h 02mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$427

Thu 4/176:09 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop12h 54mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/2311:25 amBWI - SFO

2 stops32h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$471

Fri 4/187:16 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop7h 34mDelta

Fri 5/210:19 amBWI - SFO

1 stop8h 26mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$399

Fri 4/1812:19 pmSFO - BWI

2 stops9h 05mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/283:22 pmBWI - SFO

2 stops10h 17mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 4/11

$439

Fri 4/187:00 amSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 22mAlaska Airlines

Sat 4/197:31 amIAD - SFO

1 stop28h 13mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$470

Sat 4/1912:08 amSFO - BWI

1 stop9h 19mFrontier

Thu 5/110:59 amBWI - SFO

1 stop14h 23mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$297

Mon 4/2111:20 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop7h 34mUnited Airlines

Tue 4/296:36 amBWI - SFO

Nonstop6h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$419

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 April 11, 2025.

Fri 5/2312:40 amSFO - DCA

1 stop7h 20mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$139

Mon 5/1912:40 amSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 36mDelta

Deal found 4/10

$139

Sun 6/159:25 pmSFO - DCA

1 stop8h 45mJetBlue

Deal found 4/10

$140

Tue 6/176:14 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop14h 29mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/10

$140

Fri 6/1311:59 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop8h 24mSun Country Air

Deal found 4/10

$140

Mon 7/74:31 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop11h 05mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$142

Wed 7/98:53 pmSFO - BWI

1 stop15h 50mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$144

Fri 5/98:34 amSFO - DCA

2 stops10h 25mFrontier

Deal found 4/10

$145

Tue 5/139:04 amSFO - BWI

Nonstop5h 26mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$145

Tue 5/136:40 amSFO - IAD

2 stops14h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$147

Tue 5/209:20 amSFO - DCA

Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 4/9

$149

Fri 5/94:55 pmSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines

Deal found 4/10

$149

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SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 6/23

4:31 pm-6:30 am

1 stop10h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/27

11:04 am-10:48 pm

1 stop14h 44m

$276

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

12:43 am-11:36 am

1 stop7h 53m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/9

7:00 am-10:14 am

Nonstop6h 14m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

12:47 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/20

7:05 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 40m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sun 4/27

8:59 pm-12:09 pm

1 stop12h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/2

6:35 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

$278

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 5/1

2:53 pm-6:31 am

1 stop12h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/4

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

$278

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 5/28

8:44 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 5/30

6:09 am-12:01 pm

1 stop8h 52m

$279

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 5/30

7:24 am-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 6/10

9:59 am-6:22 pm

1 stop11h 23m

$286

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

9:10 am-5:22 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

7:59 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$287

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 5/21

6:35 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/25

7:00 am-5:49 pm

1 stop13h 49m

$290

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 6/10

6:00 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/10

7:59 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$294

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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

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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.

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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.

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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 $241). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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 Friday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (29 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 Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest 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.

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,851 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,279 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,911 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,365 reviews

Breeze Airways

8.1

Very good

158 reviews

Reviews

1 / 11

10.0

Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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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 41 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.
How popular is this San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight route?
This flight path from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. was viewed by 11 users in the past month. Keep an eye out for changes in search interest prior to high and low season.
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 $276. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from $277, and Delta, from $277. Frontier is priced at 38% 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 Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on JetBlue and Sun Country Air, with prices starting from $140 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 Virgin Australia (95%), United Airlines (95%) or Air New Zealand (95%) 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 $751 for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $180.
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 $45 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 $53 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?
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.
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 $241). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $290). 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.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$48	Average$267	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$125	Average$258	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$157	Average$372	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
American Airlines	Cheapest$194	Average$442	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$198	Average$435	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Delta	Cheapest$208	Average$398	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
JetBlue	Cheapest$221	Average$315	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$263	Average$493	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Southwest	Cheapest$286	Average$474	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
United Airlines	Cheapest$299	Average$537	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$139+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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

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

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