Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO) from $45

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/27. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
DCA — SFO
Oct 3 — Oct 101

How to find the cheapest flight from Reagan-National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best DCA to SFO flight in 2023: compare Reagan-National to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

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June

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January

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$45
High demand for flights, 31% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 31% potential price drop
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Francisco
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Francisco

DCA - SFO

Price

$258 - $436

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

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

Users have found that booking a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco at least 53 days early can save you up to 31% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 53 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco for as little as $569 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $647 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in February are about $498 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $237.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco (DCA - SFO)?

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.

Cheap American Airlines flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco

Take a peek at the cheapest American Airlines flights we've detected traveling from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. It's recommended that users confirm their flight details before booking.
  • If you’re traveling from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is American Airlines. Flights from American Airlines traveling this route typically cost $457.80 RT. This price is typically 95% more expensive than other airlines that offer Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $209. The most popular departure airport in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport when flying to San Francisco is Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting San Francisco is San Francisco Airport. When flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco, American Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Frontier flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco

Some of the best deals we've found on Frontier flights traveling from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Ensure the flight price, dates, time, and airline match your criteria before you book.
  • One of the most popular airlines traveling from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco is Frontier. Flights from Frontier traveling this route typically cost $554.00 RT. This price is typically 19% cheaper than other airlines that offer Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $276. Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is the most common Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco, Frontier flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Reagan-National to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for DCA to SFO flights for September, October
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Reagan-National to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Reagan-National found for this year
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Reagan-National

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Late deals on return flights to San Francisco from Reagan-National, departing today and this week
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One-way flights to San Francisco from Reagan-National

The cheapest one-way flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco
Take a look at some of the best available options we've come across on one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Users can also find round-trip Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights by using the search form above.

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1 stop22h 07m

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1 stop9h 03m

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1 stop13h 24m

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1 stop9h 19m

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1 stop8h 25m

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DCA - SFO

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Tue 11/14

1 stop9h 03m

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1 stop8h 19m

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1 stop9h 12m

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1 stop8h 19m

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DCA - SFO

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1 stop9h 19m

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1 stop13h 24m

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1 stop16h 39m

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1 stop8h 19m

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1 stop13h 12m

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1 stop11h 14m

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1 stop10h 59m

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1 stop9h 00m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Frontier and JetBlue from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,521 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,890 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

JetBlue
7.2
Good
781 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,394 reviews

Entertainment

7.2

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Reagan-National to San Francisco flights.

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 5 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 6 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco for under $200 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $103, but on average you can expect to pay $121.

Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco is less than $477.

Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco for under $200?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $200.

What days are nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

Days when nonstop flights are available for this flight are: Thursday.

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco on average per day?

Per day, 1 flight departs from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco on average.
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 100% of flight departures

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 9h 19m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. There are 2449 mi between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and San Francisco.

What is the cheapest airline to fly 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 $103. Frontier is 79% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

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 (77%), Virgin Australia (75%), Air New Zealand (75%).

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

On average you can expect to pay $639 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $159 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco) is currently priced at $134.

What does DCA to SFO mean?

DCA and SFO are unique codes to identify airports used in the aviation industry. They are defined by IATA (International Air Transport Association) and are commonly called IATA codes. DCA to SFO refers to a flight route from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco Airport.

Alternative routes for Reagan-National to San Francisco

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Top 6 airlines flying from Reagan-National to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Reagan-National to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$134Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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FrontierCheapest$159Average$275FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$209Average$458FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$250Average$477FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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American AirlinesCheapest$275Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$554FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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Hourly flight availability from Reagan-National to San Francisco

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Weekly flight availability from Reagan-National to San Francisco

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