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$81+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SFO — WAS
Nov 26 — Dec 31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on November 21, 2024.

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Sun 12/1511:40 amSJC - BWI
1 stop9h 11mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/165:30 amBWI - SJC
1 stop8h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$167
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Sun 12/155:25 amOAK - BWI
1 stop14h 38mSpirit Airlines
Mon 12/165:30 amBWI - OAK
1 stop14h 21mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 11/21$212
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Tue 12/1711:10 amSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Thu 1/27:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$258
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/511:59 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Tue 12/101:17 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$258
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Sat 12/76:55 amSFO - DCA
1 stop26h 06mFrontier
Mon 12/236:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 21mFrontier
Deal found 11/20$265
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Tue 12/1011:59 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 59mMultiple Airlines
Tue 12/175:10 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/20$273
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Sat 12/146:15 amSJC - DCA
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Sat 1/115:10 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 11/21$276
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Sat 12/146:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Sun 1/124:58 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 08mDelta
Deal found 11/21$276
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Thu 12/2611:59 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop14h 04mFrontier
Fri 1/1012:56 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop9h 50mFrontier
Deal found 11/21$282
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Sun 12/158:00 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 09mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/166:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$288
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Wed 12/114:35 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop22h 10mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/86:55 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop15h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/21$303
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Tue 12/247:10 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop6h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/76:32 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$307

Find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

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SJC - BWI

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San Jose

Sun 12/15

11:40 am-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 11m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 12/16

5:30 am-11:28 am

1 stop8h 58m

$167

OaklandBaltimore

OAK - BWI

OAKBWI

Oakland

Wed 1/15

7:42 am-10:02 pm

2 stops11h 20m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/21

9:55 am-10:03 pm

2 stops15h 08m

$208

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

9:10 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop11h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/16

1:01 pm-12:09 am

1 stop14h 08m

$258

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 12/17

11:10 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/2

7:00 am-11:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

$258

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 12/5

11:59 pm-11:14 am

1 stop8h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/10

1:17 pm-8:50 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$258

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/2

5:15 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

$260

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Tue 1/21

8:10 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 49m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/27

7:00 am-12:11 pm

1 stop8h 11m

$264

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

11:59 pm-1:58 pm

1 stop10h 59m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/17

5:10 pm-10:05 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$273

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sat 12/14

6:15 am-5:59 pm

1 stop8h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/11

5:10 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$276

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 12/14

6:15 am-4:34 pm

1 stop7h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/12

4:58 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 08m

$276

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

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

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

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). 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 XIH to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated November 21, 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. as you normally would.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C.. 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 November 21, 2024.

The most flights from zzXIH to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (18 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals 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

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated November 21, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Delta, Frontier and United Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C.. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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123 reviews

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6.6

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Boarding

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6.7

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

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123 reviews
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123 reviews

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

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5,005 reviews
8.2
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123 reviews

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6.6

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8.3

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8.4

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6.7

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8.9

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

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9,464 reviews
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123 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

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

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8,755 reviews
8.2
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123 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Crew

8.9

Reviews

1 / 8

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

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3,389 reviews
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123 reviews

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.3

Boarding

8.4

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6.7

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8.2

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8.9

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

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. are Spirit Airlines ($81), Frontier ($95), and Sun Country Air ($129).

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    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. are Egyptair (100%), Ethiopian Air (93%) and Asiana Airlines (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $297 on average our data indicates $1,090 when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C..

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

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (average of $299). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $377). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C.. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,612,795 searches. Data last updated November 21, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$257FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$196Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$218Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$275Average$539FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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