Question 1

What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

Question 2

How many flights depart from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

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Per day, 34 flights depart from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on average.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 12% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 3% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 85% of flight departures

Question 3

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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Departing from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. will take you 17h 15m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2426 mi.

Question 4

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

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Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $121. Frontier is priced at 72% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

Question 5

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Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of $281). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $398). 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.

January

$308

February

$303

March

$358

April

$332

May

$335

June

$398

July

$378

August

$296

September

$281

October

$303

November

$328

December

$290

Question 6

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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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 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 7

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday evenings 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.

Question 8

How recently were the San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight deals updated?

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The San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 4/23.

Question 9

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

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

Question 10

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

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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.

Question 11

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

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On average you can expect to pay $1,015 for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $204 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $309.

Question 12

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

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No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. consider choosing Austrian Airlines (89%), Air China (86%) or Lufthansa (86%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 13

Can I find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for under $200 on Cheapflights?

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Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $121, but on average you can expect to pay $147.

Question 14

Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for under $500 on Cheapflights?

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Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. under $500. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is less than $461.

Question 15

Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for under $300?

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There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. within the next 7 days for less than $300.

Question 16

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

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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.

Question 17

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 18

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

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Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Civic Center Park are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Civic Center Park can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.7 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 $47 per day.

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

If you're on a layover in Chicago and looking for things to do, consider visiting Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, or Wrigley Field. Those on a layover in Chicago interested in visiting Grant Park, Magnificent Mile, or Wrigley Field can do so by traveling 16.2 mi, 15.5 mi, and 13.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Chicago O'Hare Intl for an average daily rate of $56 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 21

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

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To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., book at least 18 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 53% 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 $548.

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco. Prices for February average $443 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $149. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in June

Question 23

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (SFO - WAS)?

Accepted Answer

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 evening could potentially save you up to 17% on airfare.

Question 24

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

Accepted Answer

Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. On average, San Francisco has 35 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 8 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

Question 25

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If you’re traveling from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $472.64 RT. This price is typically 93% more expensive than other airlines that offer San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $179. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Washington, D.C. is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Washington, D.C. is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., United Airlines flights are 13% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 26

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Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $544.43 RT, a price that is 62% cheaper than the average San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight. The cheapest flight found was $278 RT. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Washington, D.C.. When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., Alaska Airlines flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Question 27

What does SFO to IAD mean?

Accepted Answer

Great question - SFO to IAD just means San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

Question 28

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that include extra baggage allowance?

Accepted Answer

The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

Question 29

Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. with specific airlines?

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Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

Question 30

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

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

Question 31

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

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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..

Question 32

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

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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.

Question 33

Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that allow pets onboard?

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Many airlines flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

Question 34

Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

Question 35

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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Deals for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights are sourced from 900+ travel sites when you use Cheapflights. When all flight results come back, Cheapflights lets you sort and filter flights using different criteria to choose better, like price, airport, cabin class, and plenty of other options.

Question 36

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

Accepted Answer

Millions of users choose and trust Cheapflights to book the best flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for free. We help you search and compare prices from hundreds of airlines for the right flight just for you.

Question 37

Can Cheapflights find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. with no change fees?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we can. To see specific flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. with no change fees, users can toggle flexible booking options after using the search form above to find flights.

Question 38

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. become cheaper?

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Not ready to book yet? You can track prices for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights with our Price Alert feature and get notified when better prices are available.

Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Round-trip from	$234
One-way from	$71

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$89	Average$286	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%	Search Spirit Airlines flights
Frontier	Cheapest$93	Average$274	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search Frontier flights
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$179	Average$473	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%	Search Alaska Airlines flights
Delta	Cheapest$181	Average$411	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A	Search Delta flights
American Airlines	Cheapest$204	Average$426	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%	Search American Airlines flights
JetBlue	Cheapest$263	Average$390	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%	Search JetBlue flights
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$266	Average$499	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%	Search Sun Country Air flights
United Airlines	Cheapest$278	Average$544	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%	Search United Airlines flights

1%of flight departures	Early morningMidnight to 6 am
45%of flight departures	Morning6 am to noon
9%of flight departures	AfternoonNoon to 6 pm
45%of flight departures	Evening6 pm to midnight

Sunday	33daily flights
Monday	43daily flights
Tuesday	32daily flights
Wednesday	33daily flights
Thursday	36daily flights
Friday	42daily flights
Saturday	32daily flights

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