Washington, D.C.

$69+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SFO — WAS
Mar 13 — Mar 201
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Round-trip from

$153
(Cheapflightsfares)

One-way from

$69
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$468
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C.
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 March 8, 2025.

This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/6. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/712:53 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop8h 06mSpirit Airlines
Wed 5/147:00 amBWI - SJC
1 stop7h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$153
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Wed 4/236:29 pmOAK - BWI
1 stop8h 17mSpirit Airlines
Thu 4/249:39 pmBWI - OAK
1 stop12h 10mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 3/6$171
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/2412:34 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop25h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sun 4/279:39 pmBWI - SJC
1 stop12h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$193
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 6/1711:44 amSJC - BWI
1 stop25h 41mFrontier
Wed 6/255:33 pmBWI - SJC
1 stop20h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$210
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Wed 5/712:10 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 5/146:17 amIAD - SJC
1 stop7h 58mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/6$217
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Mon 6/236:00 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop9h 32mFrontier
Thu 6/267:32 amIAD - SJC
1 stop12h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$220
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Sun 5/2512:13 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop20h 54mFrontier
Thu 5/297:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 21mFrontier
Deal found 3/7$230
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Wed 5/75:56 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop10h 47mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/128:01 amIAD - SJC
1 stop13h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/7$244
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Mon 4/2810:14 amSJC - IAD
1 stop11h 09mAlaska Airlines
Wed 5/75:00 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7$246
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Wed 6/181:10 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop8h 34mAmerican Airlines
Wed 6/255:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 53mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/7$247
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 3/216:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Mon 4/71:03 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 41mFrontier
Deal found 3/5$263
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Mon 4/288:59 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 10mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/76:35 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/5$264

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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated March 8, 2025.

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San Francisco Bay Area

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Washington, D.C.

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Depart

Return

Price

San JoseBaltimore

SJC - BWI

SJCBWI

San Jose

Wed 5/7

12:53 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 06m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 5/14

7:00 am-11:58 am

1 stop7h 58m

$153

OaklandBaltimore

OAK - BWI

OAKBWI

Oakland

Wed 4/23

6:29 pm-5:46 am

1 stop8h 17m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/24

9:39 pm-6:49 am

1 stop12h 10m

$171

San JoseBaltimore

SJC - BWI

SJCBWI

San Jose

Thu 4/24

12:34 pm-4:58 pm

1 stop25h 24m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/27

9:39 pm-7:29 am

1 stop12h 50m

$193

San JoseBaltimore

SJC - BWI

SJCBWI

San Jose

Tue 6/17

11:44 am-4:25 pm

1 stop25h 41m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/25

5:33 pm-10:40 am

1 stop20h 07m

$210

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Wed 5/7

12:10 pm-10:54 pm

1 stop7h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

6:17 am-11:15 am

1 stop7h 58m

$217

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Mon 6/23

6:00 pm-6:32 am

1 stop9h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/26

7:32 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$220

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sun 5/25

12:13 pm-12:07 pm

1 stop20h 54m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/29

7:00 am-11:21 am

1 stop7h 21m

$230

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Wed 5/7

5:56 pm-7:43 am

1 stop10h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/12

8:01 am-6:41 pm

1 stop13h 40m

$244

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Mon 4/28

10:14 am-12:23 am

1 stop11h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/7

5:00 pm-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$246

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 3/21

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/7

1:03 pm-12:44 am

1 stop14h 41m

$263

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Travel insights for flights 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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 March 8, 2025.

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.

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 March 8, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Breeze Airways, Southwest and Alaska 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.

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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!

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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!

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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!

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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!

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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!

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.2

Food

6.6

Entertainment

6.6

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.8

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). 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$48Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$120Average$251FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$190Average$527FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$218Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$383FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$472FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$297Average$517FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
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