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$139+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to District of Columbia

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IAD
Jan 6 — Jan 131
Tue 1/6
Tue 1/13
1 adult, Economy
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This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:10 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/67:45 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$286
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:48 amSFO - DCA
1 stop29h 11mFrontier
Wed 12/101:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop21h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/1311:33 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop13h 51mFrontier
Mon 12/155:45 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 43mFrontier
Deal found 12/5$305
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/146:30 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 36mFrontier
Wed 12/176:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop17h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/6$309
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:00 amSFO - DCA
2 stops28h 06mFrontier
Wed 12/176:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop17h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/6$316
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/4. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/811:38 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop11h 51mFrontier
Fri 12/125:45 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 33mFrontier
Deal found 12/4$318
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/88:48 amSFO - DCA
1 stop25h 18mFrontier
Sat 12/138:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop26h 53mFrontier
Deal found 12/6$325
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Sun 1/47:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/6$327
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3111:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/67:33 amIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/5$329
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/128:48 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Tue 12/162:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$333
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/6. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/156:30 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 36mFrontier
Thu 12/188:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/6$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/5. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:45 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 10mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/62:10 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/5$336

Find flight deals from San Francisco to District of Columbia

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$259
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One-way from

$139
(Delta)

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

$533

Good round-trip deal

$360 or less

Good one-way deal

$211 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia 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 December 7, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

9:46 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/8

6:59 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 1/1

9:10 pm-5:22 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/13

4:10 pm-7:19 pm

Nonstop6h 09m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

9:40 am-5:56 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/23

6:59 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

5:30 am-9:55 pm

2 stops13h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/19

5:50 am-2:25 pm

2 stops11h 35m

$286

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

10:35 am-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

7:00 am-1:47 pm

1 stop9h 47m

$291

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 2/10

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

6:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$296

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

6:30 am-5:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/26

6:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$296

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 1/30

10:30 am-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/9

7:30 am-9:35 am

1 stop29h 05m

$305

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 1/28

10:00 am-11:15 pm

2 stops10h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

11:20 am-8:25 pm

2 stops12h 05m

$307

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 2/6

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/26

6:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

$316

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia (average of $118). Flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 DC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 7, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 20% versus a flight in the morning.

What is the cheapest day to fly from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon 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 District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to District of Columbia. 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 December 7, 2025.

The most flights from SFO to USDC are scheduled on a Sunday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated December 7, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to District of Columbia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,412 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Delta
7.9
Good
8,013 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,818 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,076 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,088 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,412 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to District of Columbia in 5h 12m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, or Southwest to get the fastest option. San Francisco and District of Columbia are separated by a distance of 2412 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to District of Columbia one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $81. Users have also found prices from $86 and $113 on American Airlines and Southwest, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia are ITA Airways (100%), Brussels Airlines (91%) and Asiana Airlines (90%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $144. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $183 on average, our data indicates $1,151 when flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia (average of $118). Flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia in November is currently the most expensive (average of $236). 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 to District of Columbia

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia. 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 7, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$140Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$213Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$237Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$260Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$271Average$496FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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