Washington, D.C.

$138+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 8/27. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — WAS
Jul 30 — Aug 61
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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 25, 2025.

Round-trip from

$284
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$138
(Hawaiian Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$447
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 ($37 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 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 25, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Mon 10/136:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 21mJetBlue
Wed 10/155:20 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 23mJetBlue
Deal found 7/24$284
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/121:09 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 8/197:59 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/24$284
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/136:37 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 20mFrontier
Sun 8/171:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 19mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$285
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/301:09 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop14h 25mFrontier
Mon 8/42:48 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 35mFrontier
Deal found 7/24$285
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 8/2711:27 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 9/38:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 52mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/23$286
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 9/239:34 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 25mAlaska Airlines
Fri 10/36:59 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/24$287
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 8/1212:20 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 12mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/177:59 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/22$287
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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 8/308:20 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 35mSouthwest
Sat 9/62:00 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 7/24$292
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/22. 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.
Tue 8/1212:30 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 16mUnited Airlines
Sun 8/177:00 amDCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/22$293
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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 8/78:53 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop9h 40mFrontier
Mon 8/115:26 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop9h 53mFrontier
Deal found 7/23$294
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/23. 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.
Sat 9/66:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 9/99:00 amIAD - SFO
2 stops15h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/23$295
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/24. 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.
Thu 8/211:41 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Sat 9/67:35 amIAD - SFO
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Deal found 7/24$297

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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 25, 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.

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 10/13

6:00 am-7:21 pm

1 stop10h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/15

5:20 pm-11:43 pm

1 stop9h 23m

$284

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

1:09 pm-6:34 am

1 stop14h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/19

7:59 pm-10:46 pm

Nonstop5h 47m

$284

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

6:37 am-9:57 pm

1 stop12h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/17

1:00 pm-12:19 am

1 stop14h 19m

$285

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 8/13

7:00 am-6:34 am

1 stop20h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

7:30 am-9:21 pm

1 stop16h 51m

$285

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 8/27

11:27 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 32m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/3

8:00 am-3:52 pm

1 stop10h 52m

$286

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

9:34 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/3

6:59 pm-9:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$287

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

12:20 am-8:32 am

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/17

7:59 pm-10:58 pm

Nonstop5h 59m

$287

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 9/6

5:45 am-6:47 pm

2 stops10h 02m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/13

11:47 am-7:15 pm

2 stops10h 28m

$288

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 8/30

8:20 am-8:55 pm

1 stop9h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/6

2:00 pm-8:25 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$292

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 8/12

12:30 am-11:46 am

1 stop8h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/17

7:00 am-9:50 am

Nonstop5h 50m

$293

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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 July 18, 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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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 25, 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. Monday 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 25, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (54 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

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

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 25, 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

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

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 are the cheapest airlines to fly from Salinas to Washington, D.C. one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Hawaiian Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $138. However, be on the lookout for offers from Alaska Airlines and Delta, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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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 April is currently the most expensive (average of $337). 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$193FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$459FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
JetBlueCheapest$213Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$218Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$237Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$463FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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