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$134+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 1/14. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IAD
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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.
Tue 12/304:07 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Mon 1/56:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop27h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$275
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 37mFrontier
Sat 1/106:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop17h 03mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$282
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:07 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop26h 52mFrontier
Tue 1/62:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop30h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$317
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Wed 12/316:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 37mFrontier
Mon 1/52:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$334
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/319:00 amSJC - IAD
1 stop9h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 1/102:24 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop9h 32mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$338
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/317:30 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/106:56 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$343
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Wed 12/315:40 pmSJC - IAD
2 stops13h 09mDelta
Sat 1/107:05 amIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 19mDelta
Deal found 12/17$349
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:40 pmSJC - DCA
2 stops12h 32mDelta
Sat 1/107:00 amDCA - SJC
2 stops11h 07mDelta
Deal found 12/17$354
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/248:44 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 51mMultiple Airlines
Sat 1/102:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop21h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$356
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 37mFrontier
Tue 1/62:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop30h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$357
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:10 amSJC - DCA
1 stop12h 40mSouthwest
Sat 1/1010:05 amDCA - SJC
1 stop9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$359
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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
Sat 1/105:26 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$359

Find flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia

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Round-trip from

$250
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One-way from

$134
(Southwest)

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Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

District of Columbia

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

8:26 am-9:45 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/14

3:25 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop11h 33m

$261

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-10:57 pm

2 stops13h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/24

5:10 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 49m

$262

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 1/14

5:54 am-6:27 pm

2 stops9h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/21

1:40 pm-10:12 pm

2 stops11h 32m

$267

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 2/21

6:30 am-11:09 pm

2 stops13h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/24

7:15 am-5:33 pm

2 stops13h 18m

$267

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Wed 1/7

9:15 am-11:37 pm

2 stops11h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-1:05 pm

2 stops10h 05m

$267

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 1/7

9:40 am-5:56 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

6:56 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

$277

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Fri 1/16

12:35 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

1:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

9:20 pm-5:32 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

6:15 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Thu 1/8

9:40 am-5:56 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

6:56 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

$277

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

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Best time to book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to District of Columbia from San Francisco Bay Area with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia

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

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia (average of $118). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 XIH to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 18, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 30% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Friday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 18, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to USDC are scheduled on a Thursday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (11 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 18, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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
11,475 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,249 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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
2,819 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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
9,091 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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
3,082 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,475 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

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 Bay Area 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.

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

    For as low as $277, JetBlue can have you in District of Columbia from San Francisco Bay Area in 5h 16m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2435 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $59. Spirit Airlines flights start at $69 while deals on American Airlines start at $79 one-way.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area to District of Columbia.

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

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

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia (average of $118). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area 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 10 airlines flying from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$140Average$395FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$161Average$214FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$213Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$237Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$412FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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