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$134+ 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 11/13. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — WAS
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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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 September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$241
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$134
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$397
From Salinas to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
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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 September 16, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 10/306:34 amSFO - BWI
2 stops28h 29mFrontier
Mon 11/34:09 pmBWI - SFO
2 stops33h 18mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$241
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 11/56:34 amSFO - BWI
2 stops29h 29mFrontier
Tue 11/1110:00 amBWI - SFO
2 stops39h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$242
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Thu 11/612:43 pmSFO - BWI
2 stops32h 30mFrontier
Tue 11/1110:00 amBWI - SFO
2 stops39h 27mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$243
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 9/307:10 amSFO - BWI
2 stops32h 57mFrontier
Tue 10/146:45 pmBWI - SFO
2 stops48h 15mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$244
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/311:00 pmSFO - BWI
2 stops16h 50mFrontier
Mon 10/66:22 amBWI - SFO
2 stops14h 57mFrontier
Deal found 9/16$245
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Fri 10/174:55 pmSFO - BWI
2 stops28h 14mFrontier
Mon 10/209:42 pmBWI - SFO
2 stops26h 40mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$246
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Wed 10/17:10 amSFO - BWI
2 stops33h 00mFrontier
Sun 10/58:14 pmBWI - SFO
2 stops52h 08mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$247
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/148:00 amSFO - BWI
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sat 10/181:35 pmBWI - SFO
2 stops24h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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 10/158:00 amSFO - BWI
1 stop17h 30mMultiple Airlines
Sun 10/198:48 pmBWI - SFO
2 stops51h 34mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/16. 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.
Sat 10/113:50 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/136:21 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop30h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/16$250
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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.
Sun 10/55:45 amSFO - BWI
2 stops40h 08mFrontier
Tue 10/78:45 amBWI - SFO
2 stops39h 37mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$251
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 10/158:00 amSFO - BWI
2 stops23h 18mMultiple Airlines
Fri 10/176:17 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop8h 57mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$252

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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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 12/3

10:50 am-9:55 pm

1 stop8h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/10

4:40 pm-10:30 pm

2 stops8h 50m

$262

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

10:57 pm-8:42 am

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

6:59 am-11:45 am

1 stop7h 46m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

9:45 am-5:58 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/17

6:58 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop6h 13m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 11/14

11:20 pm-7:30 am

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/17

10:10 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop6h 05m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

5:55 am-4:00 pm

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/28

4:51 pm-10:12 pm

1 stop8h 21m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 10/11

1:45 pm-12:40 am

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/15

6:05 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 28m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

5:55 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/15

7:35 am-4:05 pm

1 stop11h 30m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 10/22

5:55 am-4:29 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

6:05 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 28m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 11/6

6:45 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/11

6:30 am-9:36 am

Nonstop6h 06m

$279

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 11/4

11:40 am-6:23 am

1 stop15h 43m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/10

5:40 pm-8:53 am

2 stops18h 13m

$280

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C.

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 September 12, 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 $292). 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 September 16, 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 September 16, 2025.

The most flights from S9N to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 September 16, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,957 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,724 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,924 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,174 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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

    There are many flights that can get you from Salinas to Washington, D.C. in 5h 13m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or Alaska Airlines to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 2435 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Southwest, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $154. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian Airlines and United Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Salinas to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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

    When deciding which route to take from Salinas to Washington, D.C. consider San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, San Francisco - Baltimore/Washington or San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Salinas to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Salinas to Washington, D.C. on time: Asiana Airlines (88%), United Airlines (84%), Air New Zealand (83%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Washington, D.C.? While on average our users pay $1,171, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $164. The most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $182.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to Washington, D.C. 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 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 $292). 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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Top 10 airlines flying from Salinas to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to Washington, D.C.. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$90Average$235FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$127Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$130Average$489FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$487FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$204Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$237Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$237Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$237Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$241Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$258Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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