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$132+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 3/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — SFO
Feb 23 — Mar 21
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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 24, 2026.

This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 41m
Frontier
Fri 2/66:15 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/24$256
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Tue 8/253:55 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 44m
Delta
Sat 8/296:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop7h 21m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$257
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Fri 2/206:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop17h 03m
Frontier
Fri 2/276:15 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop7h 44m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$258
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/186:59 pm
DCA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 2/228:48 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop25h 12m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$259
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 3/265:15 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop10h 36m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 3/309:04 pm
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop21h 55m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/23$260
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/41:20 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop11h 21m
JetBlue
Fri 5/89:30 pm
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop9h 14m
JetBlue
Deal found 1/22$261
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/296:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Wed 2/47:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop6h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$262
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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.
Fri 2/276:59 pm
DCA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 3/76:33 pm
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$263
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Tue 3/317:30 am
DCA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 12m
United Airlines
Wed 4/222:00 pm
SFO
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 28m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/23$264
This WAYA deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/24. 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 WAYA is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/276:59 pm
DCA
-
SFO
Nonstop6h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 3/58:48 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop10h 11m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 1/24$265
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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.
Sun 8/238:00 am
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop8h 25m
Delta
Wed 9/26:15 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop8h 45m
Delta
Deal found 1/23$267
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/23. 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 3/62:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Mon 3/99:04 pm
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 1/23$268

Find flight deals from Reagan-National to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 24, 2026.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$256
(Super.com)

One-way from

$132
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$341 or less

Good one-way deal

$199 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-San Francisco flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-San Francisco flights.
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Francisco
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($30 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in January 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Francisco.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 January 24, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Reagan-National

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/31

4:59 pm-12:59 am

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 4/6

8:45 pm-8:09 am

1 stop8h 24m

$261

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/18

8:00 am-1:35 pm

1 stop8h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 2/22

10:35 am-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/21

6:00 am-10:51 am

1 stop7h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 3/23

10:40 pm-8:43 am

1 stop7h 03m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/2

5:50 pm-9:19 pm

Nonstop6h 29m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

1:33 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/6

4:44 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San Francisco

Fri 3/13

10:40 pm-8:43 am

1 stop7h 03m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/6

4:44 pm-10:41 pm

1 stop8h 57m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

5:50 am-4:35 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 3/26

3:55 pm-12:51 am

1 stop11h 56m

San Francisco

Sun 4/5

8:15 pm-10:55 am

1 stop11h 40m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/8

6:59 pm-10:19 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

6:00 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$288

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 2/28

12:25 pm-7:45 pm

2 stops10h 20m

San Francisco

Wed 3/4

10:00 am-11:20 pm

2 stops10h 20m

$288

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/4

6:10 am-2:55 pm

2 stops11h 45m

San Francisco

Sat 3/7

5:55 pm-7:55 am

2 stops11h 00m

$288

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Reagan-National to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Reagan-National to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Reagan-National with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 16, 2026.

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.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

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 $266). 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 DCA to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 January 24, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco as you normally would.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights

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Our travel experts
Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

Emily is a freelance writer and book author based in London covering entertainment and travel. Her work has appeared in Los Angeles Times, Observer, and Conde Nast Traveler She has ventured to more than 40 countries and all seven continents, always in search of a great art museum. She has written extensively about hotels, luxury travel, and aviation.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on SFO

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to San Francisco. Reviews last updated January 24, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Jan 2026

STS - LAX

Enjoyed staff assistance from ticking thru tsa , boarding and in the plane Couldn’t pick a seat except upgrading

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National. On average, San Francisco has 8 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 8 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco in 7h 51m. Fly via JetBlue, Southwest, or Delta to get the fastest option. There are 2435 mi between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and San Francisco. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco round-trip from $130. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $138, and Hawaiian Airlines, from $138. Frontier is 69% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 $68. Southwest flights start at $113 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $138 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco on time: United Airlines (83%), Air New Zealand (83%), Virgin Australia (75%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,172 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $148 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco) is currently priced at $164.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

    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 $266). 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 8 airlines flying from Reagan-National to San Francisco

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$141Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$276Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$295Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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