Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (WAS - SFO)

Flight FAQs

From Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

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 27 flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per day from 9 different airlines.

Which airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco have flexible cancellations due to COVID-19?

United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, and Delta are some of the carriers that may have flexible cancellation policies. You can use our site to filter for other airlines that may also have this kind of flexibility.

Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on American Airlines for just $225, but on average you can expect to pay $252.

Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is less than $384.

Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco for under $400?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $400.

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

Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Monday, Tuesday, Friday.

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

Travelers can expect 8 flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco on average per day.
Morning (6am - Noon) - 25% of flight departures
Afternoon (Noon - 6pm) - 13% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 63% of flight departures

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

American Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in just under 5h 58m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 25m. There are 2426 mi between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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 $225. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Delta, from $256, and United Airlines, from $288. American Airlines is currently priced 41% 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 $128 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from $141 and Frontier from $146 one-way.

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

The most popular route from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco. You may also consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco or Baltimore/Washington - 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: Egypt Air (87%), United Airlines (82%), Air New Zealand (81%).

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

The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $209. On average you can expect to pay $1,210. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $303.

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

When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, you may want to consider flying on American Airlines, Alaska Airlines or Delta as they are the most popular for this route.