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$102+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

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 2/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
Jan 17 — Jan 241
Sat 1/17
Sat 1/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:05 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Tue 1/1311:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$312
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Thu 1/226:15 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$312
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.
Thu 12/182:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$313
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Wed 1/77:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$314
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Tue 1/207:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 02mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$318
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/248:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 24mFrontier
Thu 1/88:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 01mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$319
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/308:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 10mFrontier
Sat 1/177:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$329
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/312:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Sat 1/177:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop11h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$331
This Frontier 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:05 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Thu 1/1511:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$333
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Fri 1/92:13 pmSFO - DCA
2 stops28h 46mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$334
This Kiwi.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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Sat 1/107:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop6h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$335
This Expedia 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 24mFrontier
Thu 1/16:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 37mFrontier
Deal found 12/16$337

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

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$250
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$102
(Kiwi.com)

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December

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February

Average price

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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area 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 District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

8:59 am-2:16 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Jose

Tue 3/3

10:24 am-9:02 pm

1 stop7h 38m

$250

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

2:24 pm-8:56 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Jose

Wed 1/21

8:40 am-9:11 pm

1 stop9h 31m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/14

1:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Jose

Sat 1/17

10:35 am-8:15 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 1/7

1:55 pm-7:40 pm

1 stop8h 45m

San Jose

Wed 1/28

7:05 am-6:00 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/7

4:30 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Jose

Wed 1/28

9:55 am-9:55 pm

2 stops9h 00m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

7:05 am-12:24 pm

1 stop8h 19m

San Jose

Tue 1/13

1:20 pm-11:48 pm

1 stop7h 28m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

6:00 am-1:34 pm

2 stops10h 34m

San Jose

Wed 1/21

2:06 pm-12:24 am

1 stop7h 18m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/17

6:00 am-12:56 pm

1 stop9h 56m

San Jose

Tue 1/20

10:45 pm-12:57 pm

2 stops11h 12m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-3:07 pm

2 stops11h 07m

San Jose

Sat 1/17

5:54 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/10

7:00 am-3:07 pm

2 stops11h 07m

San Jose

Tue 1/20

6:20 am-9:23 pm

2 stops12h 03m

$267

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

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

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

Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $102). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in November is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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 DC to XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight at noon could potentially save you up to 26% on airfare.

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

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

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, and Southwest can get you from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 8h 17m. Your travel time can differ by up to 1h 15m. District of Columbia and San Francisco Bay Area are separated by a distance of 2416 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $67. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and Southwest, as they are both options that can get you from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area for a low price.

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $102). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in November is currently the most expensive (average of $195). 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 District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$347FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$123Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$495FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$218Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$224Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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