Washington, D.C.

$64+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SFO — WAS
Feb 4 — Feb 111
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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 January 30, 2025.

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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 January 30, 2025.

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Tue 2/2512:40 pmOAK - BWI
1 stop13h 38mSpirit Airlines
Fri 2/288:45 amBWI - OAK
1 stop16h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/30$128
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Fri 2/283:38 pmSJC - BWI
2 stops10h 40mSpirit Airlines
Wed 3/125:45 amBWI - SJC
1 stop10h 39mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 1/29$145
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Mon 3/35:40 pmSJC - BWI
1 stop8h 38mMultiple Airlines
Fri 3/712:30 pmBWI - SJC
1 stop29h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/28$167
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Mon 3/104:03 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop17h 00mFrontier
Thu 3/131:03 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop29h 00mFrontier
Deal found 1/30$249
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Fri 3/76:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Sat 3/86:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Deal found 1/28$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 5/169:57 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 45mFrontier
Sun 5/184:00 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/29$256
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Sat 2/226:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 59mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/17:00 amDCA - SFO
3 stops17h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$257
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Thu 4/39:35 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Mon 4/73:25 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 33mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/30$269
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/29. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/58:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop4h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/185:15 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/29$277
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Sat 2/226:40 amSJC - DCA
1 stop9h 58mDelta
Sat 3/15:10 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 49mDelta
Deal found 1/30$277
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Wed 3/54:56 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Tue 3/116:10 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/30$277
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Thu 2/206:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop8h 33mAlaska Airlines
Sat 3/15:18 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/30$277

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 January 30, 2025.

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OaklandBaltimore

OAK - BWI

OAKBWI

Oakland

Tue 2/25

12:40 pm-5:18 am

1 stop13h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/28

8:45 am-10:12 pm

1 stop16h 27m

$128

San JoseBaltimore

SJC - BWI

SJCBWI

San Jose

Fri 2/28

3:38 pm-5:18 am

2 stops10h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 3/12

5:45 am-1:24 pm

1 stop10h 39m

$145

San JoseBaltimore

SJC - BWI

SJCBWI

San Jose

Mon 3/3

5:40 pm-5:18 am

1 stop8h 38m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 3/7

12:30 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop29h 33m

$167

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Mon 3/10

4:03 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop17h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/13

1:03 pm-3:03 pm

1 stop29h 00m

$249

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 3/7

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/8

6:00 pm-12:43 am

1 stop9h 43m

$255

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 5/16

9:57 pm-11:42 am

1 stop10h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/18

4:00 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$256

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 2/22

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/1

7:00 am-9:41 pm

3 stops17h 41m

$257

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 4/3

8:20 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/7

3:25 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop10h 33m

$269

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 3/5

8:20 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/11

5:15 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

$277

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sat 2/22

6:40 am-7:38 pm

1 stop9h 58m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/1

5:10 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$277

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 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 January 30, 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.

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 January 30, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 January 30, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Breeze Airways 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

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. are Spirit Airlines ($64), Frontier ($76), and Alaska Airlines ($138).

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    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. are Virgin Australia (90%), United Airlines (90%) and Air New Zealand (90%).

  • 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 $261. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $209 on average our data indicates $723 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. (average of $241). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$253FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$124Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$163Average$367FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$193Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$218Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$381FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$244Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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