Reserve parking in advance at DCA to ensure a spot, as lots fill up quickly, especially during busy times.

Most accurate provider | eDreams 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | eDreams 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $273 (WAYA) |
One-way from | $139 (Delta) |
Popular in | December |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $535 |
Good round-trip deal | $375 or less |
Good one-way deal | $208 or less |
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Route
Depart
Return
Price
Washington, D.C.San Francisco
DCA - SFO
DCASFO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 1/14
6:56 pm-10:13 pm
Nonstop6h 17m
San Francisco
Sat 1/17
9:40 am-5:56 pm
Nonstop5h 16m
Washington, D.C.San Francisco
DCA - SFO
DCASFO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 1/8
6:56 pm-10:13 pm
Nonstop6h 17m
San Francisco
Wed 1/14
9:40 am-5:56 pm
Nonstop5h 16m
Washington, D.C.San Francisco
DCA - SFO
DCASFO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 4/15
5:55 pm-12:24 am
1 stop9h 29m
San Francisco
Fri 4/17
10:45 am-10:57 pm
1 stop9h 12m
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
Washington, D.C.San Francisco
DCA - SFO
DCASFO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 1/7
6:05 am-11:36 am
1 stop8h 31m
San Francisco
Sun 1/18
12:40 am-11:00 am
1 stop7h 20m
Washington, D.C.San Francisco
DCA - SFO
DCASFO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Fri 1/23
6:56 pm-10:13 pm
Nonstop6h 17m
San Francisco
Fri 1/30
9:40 am-5:56 pm
Nonstop5h 16m
Washington, D.C.San Francisco
DCA - SFO
DCASFO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 1/15
4:44 pm-11:28 pm
1 stop9h 44m
San Francisco
Mon 1/19
10:54 pm-8:53 am
1 stop6h 59m
Washington, D.C.San Francisco
DCA - SFO
DCASFO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Thu 1/8
4:44 pm-11:28 pm
1 stop9h 44m
San Francisco
Sun 1/11
5:45 am-6:42 pm
1 stop9h 57m
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
Tue 1/13
7:30 am-8:00 pm
1 stop9h 30m
Washington, D.C.San Francisco
DCA - SFO
DCASFO
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Fri 4/24
6:05 am-2:09 pm
1 stop11h 04m
San Francisco
Sat 5/2
6:55 am-7:59 pm
1 stop10h 04m
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| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*2 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star |
Booking 6 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco (average of $127). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $258). 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.
It’s optimal to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco at noon. By choosing this option you can save up to 29% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the afternoon.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Wednesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
About 17% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 183 minutes.
Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.
Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.
Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 12% of flights being delayed.
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| Airline | Cheapest | Average | Flexibility | On-time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cheapest$130 | Average$277 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$146 | Average$332 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time62% | |
| Cheapest$158 | Average$416 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-timeN/A | |
| Cheapest$218 | Average$397 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time85% | |
| Cheapest$272 | Average$379 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time71% | |
| Cheapest$275 | Average$452 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time75% | |
| Cheapest$278 | Average$502 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time69% | |
| Cheapest$320 | Average$427 | FlexibilityNo cancel fee | On-time63% |