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$122+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco (SFO)

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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
Sat 8/23
Sat 8/30
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to San Francisco

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

Round-trip from

$262
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$122
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$357 or less

Good one-way deal

$209 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Wed 9/109:15 amIAD - SFO
2 stops49h 30mFrontier
Sun 9/1411:00 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 9/2110:17 amIAD - SFO
1 stop15h 45mFrontier
Wed 9/247:10 amSFO - IAD
2 stops26h 45mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 9/261:00 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops14h 15mFrontier
Sun 9/287:07 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$263
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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.
Mon 10/2710:04 amIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 56mFrontier
Thu 10/3010:23 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop15h 11mFrontier
Deal found 8/18$264
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:20 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 39mJetBlue
Thu 10/236:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 8/17$264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sun 10/56:10 amIAD - SFO
2 stops43h 52mFrontier
Wed 10/88:00 amSFO - IAD
2 stops37h 11mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$265
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Sat 8/231:00 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops37h 14mFrontier
Wed 9/36:50 amSFO - DCA
1 stop26h 20mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$265
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/218:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop16h 21mFrontier
Mon 8/2510:29 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop20h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$266
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Sat 11/16:58 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 13mMultiple Airlines
Mon 11/36:34 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/17$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/18. 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 9/206:15 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 30mDelta
Tue 9/236:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 22mDelta
Deal found 8/18$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Tue 8/266:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Thu 9/410:37 pmSFO - DCA
2 stops15h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$267
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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.
Fri 9/126:10 amIAD - SFO
2 stops21h 06mFrontier
Sun 9/1411:57 pmSFO - IAD
2 stops21h 18mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$268

Cheapflights Fare Finder

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

Fly from

District of Columbia

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/24

1:00 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

12:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

12:35 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Francisco

Wed 9/24

6:00 am-6:22 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/22

3:31 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

12:45 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 33m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

6:15 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

7:00 am-5:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

12:20 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop9h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 9/30

12:45 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 17m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 9/22

1:40 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

12:45 am-11:02 am

1 stop7h 17m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/24

4:00 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop9h 41m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

12:45 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 12m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/1

1:40 pm-6:48 pm

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

12:45 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 12m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/20

12:30 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop8h 17m

San Francisco

Fri 9/26

12:45 am-10:57 am

1 stop7h 12m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 9/21

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 9/27

1:30 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$268

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

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 18, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco as you normally would.

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Related info for your journey

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

    For a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.8 mi from the center of the city.

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

    A quick flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco can take about 7h 47m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $267. Airlines will cover a distance of 2412 mi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco consider choosing Ethiopian Air (92%), Air China (88%) or Egyptair (84%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco is generally $1,234, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $198. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $167 for that flight.

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

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

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

    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.

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

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

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco. 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$162Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$238Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$492FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$308Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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