Washington, D.C.

$143+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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SFO — WAS
Jul 8 — Jul 151
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Washington, D.C.

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Washington, D.C. flight deals. Data was last updated July 3, 2025.

Round-trip from

$287
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$143
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$456
From Salinas to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($34 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

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Cheapest flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on July 3, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 9/126:29 amSFO - BWI
1 stop8h 13mFrontier
Fri 9/196:27 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop8h 49mFrontier
Deal found 7/1$287
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Tue 7/226:37 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Mon 7/286:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 19mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$294
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/2. 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.
Sun 7/206:52 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 42mFrontier
Thu 7/317:30 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 21mFrontier
Deal found 7/2$294
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/128:25 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 38mJetBlue
Mon 8/183:45 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop12h 13mJetBlue
Deal found 7/3$295
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/30. 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.
Wed 8/1310:29 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop12h 20mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/197:59 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/30$295
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/127:20 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/139:59 amDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 09mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$296
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 8/1211:10 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sun 8/178:10 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/3$296
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/1311:59 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Sat 8/166:15 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 05mDelta
Deal found 7/1$297
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/611:24 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 19mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/116:42 amBWI - SFO
Nonstop5h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/3$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/1. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/1611:08 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop6h 52mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/231:41 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 7/1$298
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Thu 8/1411:59 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop8h 24mSun Country Air
Sun 8/1712:25 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop13h 31mSun Country Air
Deal found 7/2$299
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/3. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/239:55 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Sat 8/306:00 amDCA - SFO
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/3$302

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C. 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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Salinas

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Fri 9/12

6:29 am-5:42 pm

1 stop8h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 9/19

6:27 pm-12:16 am

1 stop8h 49m

$287

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 7/22

6:37 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 7/28

6:00 pm-12:19 am

1 stop9h 19m

$294

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sun 7/20

6:52 pm-6:34 am

1 stop8h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/31

7:30 am-2:51 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$294

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

8:25 am-8:03 pm

1 stop8h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 8/15

5:45 pm-12:58 am

1 stop10h 13m

$295

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

7:20 am-8:59 pm

1 stop10h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/13

9:59 am-4:08 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$296

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

11:10 am-7:19 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/17

8:10 am-10:55 am

Nonstop5h 45m

$296

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

9:45 am-5:58 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 8/18

6:58 pm-9:53 pm

Nonstop5h 55m

$297

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Wed 8/6

11:24 pm-7:43 am

Nonstop5h 19m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 8/11

6:42 am-9:28 am

Nonstop5h 46m

$297

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

11:10 am-7:19 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/17

8:10 am-10:55 am

Nonstop5h 45m

$297

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 8/16

11:08 pm-9:00 am

1 stop6h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/23

1:41 pm-6:10 pm

1 stop7h 29m

$298

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 27, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 28 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Salinas to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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 S9N to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated July 3, 2025.

When flying from Salinas to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Salinas to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Salinas to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Wednesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Salinas to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from Salinas to Washington, D.C.. 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 3, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated July 3, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Salinas to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

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 is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C. (average of $309). Flying from Salinas to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $345). 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$48Average$196FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$250FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$133Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$154Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$515FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$213Average$284FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$237Average$406FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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