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$139+ 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 1/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
Jan 8 — Jan 151
Thu 1/8
Thu 1/15
1 adult, Economy
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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 December 9, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/176:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Mon 1/56:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop27h 38mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$275
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/106:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop16h 53mFrontier
Sun 12/146:30 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 29mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$289
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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 12/176:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop17h 23mFrontier
Tue 1/67:09 pmSFO - DCA
2 stops23h 50mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$295
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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.
Thu 12/255:35 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Wed 12/3111:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$298
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/176:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/68:20 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$299
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/316:05 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 08mFrontier
Tue 1/1311:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$300
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/126:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 24mFrontier
Mon 12/158:48 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$303
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/185:35 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Mon 1/511:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 08mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$304
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/9. 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 12/112:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop20h 53mFrontier
Mon 12/158:48 amSFO - DCA
1 stop29h 11mFrontier
Deal found 12/9$305
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/176:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop17h 23mMultiple Airlines
Wed 1/79:40 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/8$306
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/7. 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.
Thu 12/185:35 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 38mFrontier
Sun 1/411:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 12/7$308
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/8. 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 12/162:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop13h 24mFrontier
Wed 12/316:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/8$308

Find 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 December 9, 2025.

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Round-trip from

$273
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One-way from

$139
(Delta)

Popular in

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February

Average price

$487

Good round-trip deal

$375 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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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 December 9, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/9

12:35 pm-3:35 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

12:55 pm-8:54 pm

Nonstop4h 59m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/4

5:59 pm-9:17 pm

Nonstop6h 18m

San Francisco

Sun 2/8

1:39 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/6

6:57 pm-10:03 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

9:16 am-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 44m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/26

6:20 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

6:40 am-5:27 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$296

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/30

5:26 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 2/3

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$296

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/23

7:00 am-10:16 am

Nonstop6h 16m

San Francisco

Mon 1/26

1:39 pm-9:52 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/16

6:56 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

6:56 pm-4:01 pm

1 stop18h 05m

$307

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-10:56 am

1 stop7h 56m

San Francisco

Fri 1/23

10:30 am-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$311

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/12

6:56 pm-10:13 pm

Nonstop6h 17m

San Francisco

Wed 1/14

9:40 am-5:56 pm

Nonstop5h 16m

$317

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 2/8

4:30 pm-9:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

10:00 am-9:55 pm

2 stops8h 55m

$322

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from District of Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco (average of $102). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco 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 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 December 9, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from District of Columbia to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 37% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on December 6, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Francisco. 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 December 9, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

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 6h. United Airlines provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $277. Airlines will cover a distance of 2412 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $72. Southwest flights start at $92 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $118 one-way.

  • 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 Egyptair (90%), Ethiopian Air (88%) or Air China (85%) 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 $1,022, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $158. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $186 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco (average of $102). Flying from District of Columbia to San Francisco 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

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 December 9, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$287FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$292FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$158Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$218Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$272Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$444FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$272Average$415FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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