What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

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.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 minutes.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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 $66. Southwest flights start at $124 while deals on Delta start at $138 one-way.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco

The most flights from DCA to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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: Virgin Australia (90%), United Airlines (65%), Air New Zealand (65%).

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

The most popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco are United Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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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 5 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

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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 August 19, 2026.

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$380

Best flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco
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$460

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$468

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$467

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$482

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$469

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$561

Last-minute flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco
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$374

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$377

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$380

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$375

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$371

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$372

One-way flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco
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$154

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$157

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$158

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$160

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$162

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$163

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$164

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$165

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1 stop10h 29m

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$166

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Sat 10/10

4:10 pm-12:07 am

1 stop10h 57m

San Francisco

Sun 10/18

9:45 pm-11:20 am

1 stop10h 35m

$451

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SFO San Francisco

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/2

6:59 pm-9:54 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 10/3

7:03 am-9:00 pm

1 stop10h 57m

$460

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SFO San Francisco

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/11

6:59 pm-10:06 pm

Nonstop6h 07m

San Francisco

Sun 11/15

10:06 pm-8:00 pm

1 stop18h 54m

$467

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SFO San Francisco

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/16

3:00 pm-12:05 am

1 stop12h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 10/20

8:10 am-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 45m

$468

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DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SFO San Francisco

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/29

6:57 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 58m

San Francisco

Sat 10/31

9:38 am-5:57 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$469

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SFO San Francisco

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/22

4:55 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Francisco

Sun 10/25

11:40 pm-11:35 am

1 stop8h 55m

$482

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SFO San Francisco

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/23

4:50 pm-11:20 pm

2 stops9h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

6:55 am-7:40 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$487

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SFO San Francisco

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 9/17

3:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 9/29

7:10 pm-8:55 am

2 stops10h 45m

$505

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SFO San Francisco

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/23

12:05 pm-6:20 pm

2 stops9h 15m

San Francisco

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6:00 am-8:55 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$507

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - SFO San Francisco

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/1

10:45 am-7:05 pm

2 stops11h 20m

San Francisco

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11:40 pm-11:25 am

1 stop8h 45m

$561

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicket	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Cheapfaremart	Price Accuracy-	Trust Score*1 star

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

Booking 39 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco (average of $347). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $623). 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?

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between $391 and $657 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $369 on Frontier (Sep 4-Sep 22).

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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.

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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.

Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,United Airlines, andAmerican 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.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,813 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,813 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,813 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,104 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,813 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,960 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,813 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

JetBlue

7.1

Good

3,036 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,813 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Frontier

5.6

Fair

2,662 reviews

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,813 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 5 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 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 5h 55m. Fly via JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, or Southwest 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 $144. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $146, and Southwest, from $236. Frontier is 70% 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 $66. Southwest flights start at $124 while deals on Delta 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: Virgin Australia (90%), United Airlines (65%), Air New Zealand (65%).
What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?
On average you can expect to pay $1,298 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco. The cheapest flight overall is $198 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco) is currently priced at $284.
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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco (average of $347). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $623). 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 7 airlines flying from Reagan-National to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$144	Average$309	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
JetBlue	Cheapest$146	Average$345	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Southwest	Cheapest$236	Average$427	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$237	Average$472	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$516	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$276	Average$571	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$285	Average$577	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%

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$154+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to San FranciscoExplore 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 August 19, 2026.

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Booking 39 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.

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between $391 and $657 in September.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $369 on Frontier (Sep 4-Sep 22).

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco

The most flights from DCA to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (3 on average).

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About 19% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 181 minutes.

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving at night tend to experience delays more often.

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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.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between $391 and $657 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $369 on Frontier (Sep 4-Sep 22).