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$112+ 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 11/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$177
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$112
(Southwest)

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December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$416
From District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area
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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 September 16, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/11:00 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop27h 14mFrontier
Sun 10/512:26 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop20h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$177
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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.
Thu 12/46:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 05mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/86:00 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/14$185
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 11/26:00 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop20h 32mFrontier
Fri 11/712:27 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop20h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$207
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/57:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Fri 10/1012:35 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop20h 29mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$212
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/291:00 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/41:16 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop7h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$213
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 10/236:31 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop20h 01mFrontier
Sun 10/2612:27 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop20h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$215
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Fri 10/247:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Mon 10/276:43 pmSJC - DCA
2 stops19h 16mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$216
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/27:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop9h 14mFrontier
Sun 10/512:26 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop20h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$225
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/251:00 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop25h 30mFrontier
Sun 9/2812:26 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop20h 44mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$232
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/247:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 32mFrontier
Sun 10/2612:27 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop20h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$235
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 9/287:00 amDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 26mFrontier
Mon 9/2912:25 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop25h 34mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$236
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sat 10/185:20 pmDCA - SJC
1 stop7h 46mAmerican Airlines
Sat 10/251:18 pmSJC - DCA
1 stop8h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/15$241

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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 September 16, 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

Thu 10/2

7:00 am-1:14 pm

1 stop9h 14m

San Jose

Sun 10/5

12:26 pm-12:10 pm

1 stop20h 44m

$225

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/24

4:50 pm-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

San Jose

Tue 12/2

7:10 am-8:05 pm

2 stops9h 55m

$249

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/7

6:25 am-2:50 pm

1 stop11h 25m

San Jose

Tue 10/14

12:38 pm-12:23 am

1 stop8h 45m

$250

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/22

6:00 am-12:01 pm

1 stop9h 01m

San Jose

Wed 10/29

6:40 pm-8:29 am

2 stops10h 49m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

3:35 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops8h 40m

San Jose

Tue 11/4

6:50 am-6:20 pm

1 stop8h 30m

$256

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/25

7:25 am-6:55 pm

1 stop14h 30m

Oakland

Sat 11/1

9:05 am-6:45 pm

1 stop6h 40m

$262

Washington, D.C.Oakland

DCA - OAK

DCAOAK

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/15

9:05 am-6:50 pm

1 stop12h 45m

Oakland

Wed 10/22

5:50 am-6:10 pm

1 stop9h 20m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/20

6:25 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop7h 30m

San Jose

Tue 10/21

12:50 pm-11:05 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$274

Washington, D.C.San Jose

DCA - SJC

DCASJC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

6:00 am-10:35 am

1 stop7h 35m

San Jose

Wed 11/12

6:30 am-6:15 pm

1 stop8h 45m

$274

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

6:15 am-12:18 pm

1 stop9h 03m

San Jose

Fri 10/31

1:15 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$277

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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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 September 16, 2025.

When flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to zzXIH are scheduled on a Monday (30 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

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?

    Frontier, Southwest, and Alaska Airlines can get you from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in just under 8h 05m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 20m. 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 Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $124. However, be on the lookout for offers from Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines, 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$104Average$255FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$120Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$520FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$221Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$224Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$270Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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