District of Columbia

$96+ 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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — BWI
Aug 5 — Aug 121
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated July 31, 2025.

Round-trip from

$276
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$96
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$448
From San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025

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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 July 31, 2025.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 11/128:20 amOAK - DCA
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Sat 11/1511:25 amDCA - OAK
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 7/31$272
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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.
Sat 8/3010:20 amSJC - DCA
1 stop8h 39mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/68:59 amDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/31$276
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/31. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 37mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 9/255:52 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop7h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/31$276
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/510:56 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop9h 38mDelta
Sun 9/76:10 amDCA - SJC
1 stop9h 11mDelta
Deal found 7/29$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 9/106:15 amOAK - IAD
1 stop7h 54mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/137:00 amIAD - OAK
1 stop9h 36mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/1111:35 amSJC - IAD
1 stop10h 05mDelta
Wed 10/227:35 amIAD - SJC
1 stop11h 40mDelta
Deal found 7/29$277
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 11/56:30 amOAK - DCA
1 stop12h 29mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/85:00 pmDCA - OAK
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/309:40 amSJC - DCA
2 stops8h 55mSouthwest
Sat 9/611:55 amDCA - SJC
1 stop9h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$279
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sat 8/301:05 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Sat 9/67:00 amIAD - SJC
2 stops11h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$279
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/106:00 amSJC - DCA
2 stops9h 27mAmerican Airlines
Tue 9/161:33 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/29$281
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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.
Sun 8/178:53 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop12h 58mFrontier
Tue 8/196:14 amIAD - SFO
1 stop18h 07mFrontier
Deal found 7/30$281
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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.
Tue 10/1410:29 amSJC - IAD
1 stop10h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 10/216:25 amIAD - SJC
1 stop11h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$282

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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 July 31, 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 JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sat 8/30

10:20 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

8:59 am-2:11 pm

1 stop8h 12m

$276

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Mon 9/22

6:15 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 9/25

5:52 pm-10:38 pm

1 stop7h 46m

$276

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Fri 9/5

10:56 pm-11:34 am

1 stop9h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/7

6:10 am-12:21 pm

1 stop9h 11m

$277

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Wed 9/10

6:15 am-5:09 pm

1 stop7h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/13

7:00 am-1:36 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$277

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 10/11

11:35 am-12:40 am

1 stop10h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/22

7:35 am-4:15 pm

1 stop11h 40m

$277

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Sat 8/30

9:40 am-9:35 pm

2 stops8h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

11:55 am-6:05 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$279

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Sat 8/30

1:05 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

7:00 am-3:40 pm

2 stops11h 40m

$279

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - DCA

SJCDCA

San Jose

Wed 9/10

6:00 am-6:27 pm

2 stops9h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/16

1:33 pm-9:08 pm

1 stop10h 35m

$281

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sun 8/17

8:53 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop12h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

6:14 am-9:21 pm

1 stop18h 07m

$281

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

12:14 pm-10:46 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/30

11:47 am-7:15 pm

2 stops10h 28m

$282

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

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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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia 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 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 July 31, 2025.

When flying from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 July 31, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to USDC are scheduled on a Thursday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 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 July 31, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia flight route?

  • 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 American Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $109. Hawaiian Airlines flights start at $121 while deals on United Airlines start at $124 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.

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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 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia (average of $241). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to District of Columbia 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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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 July 31, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$187FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$269FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$154Average$404FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$479FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$213Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$218Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$237Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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