Reagan-National

$166+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Reagan-National (DCA)

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 7/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — DCA
Jun 4 — Jun 111
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National are usually found in January or August, booked 42 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Saturday and return on a Tuesday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 5, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/5. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/308:48 pm
SFO
-
DCA
2 stops37h 11m
Frontier
Sat 6/66:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/5$332
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 5/246:45 pm
SFO
-
DCA
2 stops24h 13m
Frontier
Sun 8/27:00 am
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 36m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$333
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sun 5/246:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 5/296:59 pm
DCA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 04m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/1$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 6/16:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Mon 6/86:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$335
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Sun 5/246:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop7h 59m
Frontier
Tue 5/267:00 am
DCA
-
SFO
2 stops17h 04m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$337
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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.
Wed 5/612:52 pm
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop25h 07m
Frontier
Fri 5/291:59 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop21h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 5/2$338
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/2. 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 7/156:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop12h 59m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 7/206:59 pm
DCA
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 5/2$339
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/1. 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.
Sat 5/96:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Tue 5/266:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 23m
Frontier
Deal found 5/1$340
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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 6/229:43 pm
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop16h 14m
Frontier
Mon 7/66:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$341
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/4. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 6/46:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop27h 59m
Frontier
Mon 6/87:00 am
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 47m
Frontier
Deal found 5/4$342
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/3. 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.
Fri 5/812:52 pm
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop21h 07m
Frontier
Tue 5/266:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 01m
Frontier
Deal found 5/3$343

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Reagan-National (DCA). 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 May 5, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$332
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$166
(Trip.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$463

Good round-trip deal

$497 or less

Good one-way deal

$287 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flights.
From San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($33 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National 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 May 5, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

9:39 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/12

6:59 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$417
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 7/8

2:18 pm-10:30 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/12

7:55 am-10:50 am

Nonstop5h 55m

$437

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 7/17

7:45 pm-8:40 am

2 stops9h 55m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/21

4:55 pm-11:25 pm

2 stops9h 30m

$447

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 6/30

7:10 am-8:55 pm

2 stops10h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/4

3:30 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$447

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 6/2

7:20 am-9:00 pm

1 stop10h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 6/5

6:59 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop6h 04m

$447

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 7/13

7:45 pm-8:25 am

2 stops9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 7/18

3:35 pm-11:30 pm

2 stops10h 55m

$447

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 6/15

7:45 pm-8:25 am

2 stops9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/18

6:10 am-6:40 pm

2 stops15h 30m

$453

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

9:39 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/5

6:59 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$457

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 7/29

9:39 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/4

6:59 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$457

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 7/15

10:18 am-9:59 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/21

6:59 pm-9:56 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

$522

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Reagan-National in May.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
GotogatePrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 41 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $337). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $540). 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 DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 5, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport as you normally would.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

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Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

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Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. 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 Reagan-National. Reviews last updated May 5, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Entertainment

7.0

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Reagan-National. 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    For a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, you will be flying from San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 5 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 8 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from San Francisco on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Airlines like Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in about 5h 12m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 4h 43m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2435 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    Delta, at $138, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines. Delta is priced at 68% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $75. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for a low price.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from San Francisco, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Virgin Australia (93%), United Airlines (85%), Air New Zealand( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    While on average a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is generally $885, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $228. When looking at the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), you can expect to pay $214 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $337). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in March is currently the most expensive (average of $540). 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 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to Reagan-National

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Reagan-National. 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 May 5, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$138Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$149Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$178Average$408FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$208Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$265Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$273Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$286Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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