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$127+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco (SFO)

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WAS — SFO
Aug 3 — Aug 101
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 July 29, 2025.

Round-trip from

$268
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$127
(Cheapflightsfares)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$406

Good round-trip deal

$399 or less

Good one-way deal

$228 or less
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($32 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco.
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Wed 8/137:30 amIAD - SFO
1 stop16h 51mFrontier
Sat 8/166:55 amSFO - IAD
1 stop20h 39mFrontier
Deal found 7/27$268
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Sat 8/236:59 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 8/309:34 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/27$268
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Wed 9/106:59 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mAlaska Airlines
Wed 9/179:34 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/27$272
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Wed 8/136:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 25mFrontier
Mon 8/186:37 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 22mFrontier
Deal found 7/26$273
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Sat 8/235:45 amBWI - SFO
2 stops18h 13mMultiple Airlines
Sun 8/3111:45 amSFO - BWI
1 stop16h 09mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/27$275
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Wed 8/275:52 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 9/26:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$276
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Sun 8/316:30 amDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 20mJetBlue
Thu 9/411:00 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 57mJetBlue
Deal found 7/27$276
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Wed 8/277:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop11h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/26:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/29$277
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Wed 8/135:26 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Mon 8/1810:29 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop13h 35mFrontier
Deal found 7/26$278
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Thu 11/65:40 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 06mMultiple Airlines
Tue 11/117:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/29$280
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Sat 11/17:00 amDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/45:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop6h 55mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/28$283
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Tue 8/196:58 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/236:34 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 25mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$294

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. 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 July 29, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/13

7:30 am-9:21 pm

1 stop16h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

6:55 am-6:34 am

1 stop20h 39m

$268

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

6:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

9:34 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$268

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/10

6:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 9/17

9:34 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

$272

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/13

6:00 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

6:37 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 22m

$273

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 8/23

5:45 am-8:58 pm

2 stops18h 13m

San Francisco

Sun 8/31

11:45 am-6:54 am

1 stop16h 09m

$275

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/31

6:30 am-11:50 am

1 stop8h 20m

San Francisco

Fri 9/5

6:00 am-7:20 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

5:52 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

7:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop11h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 9/2

6:00 am-4:52 pm

1 stop7h 52m

$277

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 8/13

5:26 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop8h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 8/18

10:29 pm-3:04 pm

1 stop13h 35m

$278

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/6

5:40 pm-11:46 pm

1 stop9h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

7:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$280

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The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. to San Francisco trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, ideal for comfort on longer flights.


United's Polaris Lounges offer exclusive amenities like showers and dining for premium passengers.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for longer flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, perfect for working on longer flights.

Airports
DCA

For a stress-free departure from DCA, use the Metro for easy access and affordable travel. It's clean, efficient, and connects directly to the airport.

Read more about DCAby Emily Zemler
IAD

At IAD, the Aerotrain connects terminals, but allow extra time for long walks to gates, especially during busy afternoon hours.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
SFO

For a budget-friendly trip from SFO to downtown, take BART. It’s a 40-minute ride and the cheapest option available.

Read more about SFOby Harriet Baskas
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Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

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.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

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Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

Expert on DCA

Emily Zemler

Emily Zemler

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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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 25, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 74 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 WAS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 July 29, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in the morning. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 14% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the afternoon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on July 27, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. 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 July 29, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (48 on average).

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Denver (DEN) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 97% of 1-stop itineraries from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $310.

What’s the fastest layover option from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 22m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Denver (DEN) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 3h 16m.

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 July 29, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. 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 Washington, D.C.?

    If you book a flight to San Francisco from Washington, D.C., you will be flying to San Francisco, which is the city’s only airport. San Francisco (SFO) is located 11.8 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 51 flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per day from 10 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight route?

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco round-trip from $268. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Hawaiian Airlines, from $268, and Alaska Airlines, from $272. Frontier is currently priced 36% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $127 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Hawaiian Airlines from $138 and JetBlue from $140 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. 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. to San Francisco on time: ANA (84%), Southwest (82%), Virgin Australia (80%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $148. On average you can expect to pay $1,867. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $251.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    If you're on a layover in Denver and looking for things to do, consider visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Denver Intl for an average daily rate of $73 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Charlotte?

    If you're on a layover in Charlotte and looking for things to do, consider visiting Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown, or NASCAR Hall of Fame. Carowind, Mint Museum Uptown and NASCAR Hall of Fame are located about 8.2 mi, 5.4 mi, and 5.7 mi, respectively from Charlotte Douglas if you are interested in checking them out. Travelers in need of a car in Charlotte can rent one for about $49 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. 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. to San Francisco?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$228FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$400FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$162Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$207Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$432FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$289Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$306Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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