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$139+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) 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 4/26. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 4/111:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 28m
Frontier
Sun 4/129:00 pm
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop21h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$300
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Tue 7/141:38 pm
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop23h 51m
Frontier
Sun 7/1910:50 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop30h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$301
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Wed 5/69:00 am
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops17h 01m
Multiple Airlines
Sun 5/1010:15 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 57m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$302
This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/16:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 23m
Frontier
Wed 4/156:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop27h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/28$302
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Tue 4/146:05 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Wed 4/297:15 am
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops13h 54m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$303
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/106:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 28m
Frontier
Wed 4/156:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop27h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$303
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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.
Mon 4/206:00 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 34m
Multiple Airlines
Mon 4/277:15 am
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop7h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/30$304
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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.
Tue 5/56:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 23m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 5/99:35 am
SFO
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/29$304
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/276:00 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Mon 5/46:13 pm
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops20h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$305
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. 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 4/31:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop14h 23m
Frontier
Sat 4/47:08 pm
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop13h 54m
Frontier
Deal found 3/29$305
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/28. 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.
Sat 4/186:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 13m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 4/259:35 am
SFO
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/28$306
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/161:59 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Wed 4/227:40 pm
SFO
-
DCA
2 stops14h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 3/30$308

Find 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 April 2, 2026.

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FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$301
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$139
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$442

Good round-trip deal

$453 or less

Good one-way deal

$225 or less
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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 April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 5/5

6:25 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 5/19

9:15 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$360

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/20

6:45 am-2:35 pm

1 stop10h 50m

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

9:15 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$363

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 4/23

4:20 pm-11:05 pm

2 stops9h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

5:25 am-5:15 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$367

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/9

6:20 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

10:46 pm-7:20 am

Nonstop5h 34m

$400

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/1

8:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/4

10:10 am-11:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

$402

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/8

8:15 pm-11:20 pm

Nonstop6h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 5/11

11:10 am-11:55 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$412

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/29

2:51 pm-5:38 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 7/11

4:34 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop5h 21m

$417

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/15

8:59 am-3:14 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Thu 8/20

8:29 am-8:00 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$437

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/10

6:05 am-9:16 am

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

12:45 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 52m

$437

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/21

6:08 am-2:05 pm

2 stops10h 57m

San Francisco

Fri 5/1

7:15 pm-6:00 am

1 stop7h 45m

$438

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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.-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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.-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 Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

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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 March 13, 2026.

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 70 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of $127). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 April 2, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco at noon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 32% on your trip compared to booking a flight in the evening.

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 March 28, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday 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 April 2, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (42 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

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

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 80% 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.

Denver (DEN) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $304.

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: 7h 45m.

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 1h 02m.

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

About 16% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 191 minutes.

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 in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

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 Friday 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.

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
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and 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.

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Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

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

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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Ramsey Qubein

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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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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 April 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,149 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,838 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,535 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,004 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,337 reviews

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

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 11.0 mi from the center of San Francisco. There are 39 flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per day from 9 different airlines.

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

    Frontier, Southwest, and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in just under 6h. Your travel time can differ by up to 8h 28m. There are 2449 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 $130. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are JetBlue, from $146, and Delta, from $148. Frontier is currently priced 69% 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 $65 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $92 and Hawaiian Airlines from $118 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: ITA Airways (100%), Air China (88%), United Airlines (85%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $208. On average you can expect to pay $1,321. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $205.

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

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of $127). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in February is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$123Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$439FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$246Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$482FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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