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$171+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) 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 8/31. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — WAS
Jul 16 — Jul 231
Thu 7/16
Thu 7/23
1 adult, Economy
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 16, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Thu 8/612:54 am
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BWI
1 stop9h 46m
Frontier
Mon 8/178:25 am
BWI
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SFO
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$346
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1511:00 pm
SFO
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BWI
1 stop13h 34m
Frontier
Sun 7/262:25 pm
BWI
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SFO
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$349
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/1312:29 am
SFO
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BWI
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Wed 8/52:25 pm
BWI
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SFO
1 stop11h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$350
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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.
Thu 7/910:10 pm
SFO
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BWI
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Tue 7/148:36 am
BWI
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SFO
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/12$351
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Wed 7/811:00 pm
SFO
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BWI
1 stop13h 34m
Frontier
Fri 7/176:35 am
BWI
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SFO
1 stop15h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$352
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Mon 8/1011:05 pm
SFO
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BWI
1 stop13h 29m
Frontier
Fri 8/218:52 am
BWI
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SFO
1 stop13h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$353
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/14. 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.
Sun 7/1210:10 pm
SFO
-
BWI
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Fri 7/176:35 am
BWI
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SFO
1 stop15h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 6/14$354
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/1512:29 am
SFO
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BWI
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Fri 7/318:36 am
BWI
-
SFO
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$357
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/812:29 am
SFO
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BWI
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Wed 7/158:36 am
BWI
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SFO
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/11$358
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/15. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1712:29 am
SFO
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BWI
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:25 am
BWI
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SFO
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/15$359
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/610:10 pm
SFO
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BWI
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Wed 8/128:25 am
BWI
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SFO
1 stop13h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 6/13$360
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/13. 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 7/2512:29 am
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BWI
1 stop10h 11m
Frontier
Fri 7/318:36 am
BWI
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SFO
1 stop13h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/13$361

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 June 16, 2026.

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FlightHub
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FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$346
(Expedia)

One-way from

$171
(Super.com)

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June

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January

Average price

$557

Good round-trip deal

$471 or less

Good one-way deal

$248 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco 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 June 16, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Fri 10/2

9:40 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 10/5

7:15 am-1:40 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$350

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 7/7

9:44 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop11h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/16

5:00 pm-12:30 am

1 stop10h 30m

$382

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Wed 9/9

7:25 pm-6:35 am

1 stop8h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 9/13

3:15 pm-9:40 pm

1 stop9h 25m

$382

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Tue 9/22

7:22 pm-6:30 am

1 stop8h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 9/23

4:43 pm-8:43 pm

1 stop31h 00m

$397

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 8/11

10:40 am-11:59 pm

1 stop10h 19m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/18

7:10 am-12:57 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$401

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 9/12

5:00 am-6:00 pm

2 stops10h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/26

3:40 pm-8:35 pm

1 stop7h 55m

$402

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Fri 11/13

9:25 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 11/15

10:35 am-1:45 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

$410

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

8:00 am-8:05 pm

1 stop9h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/13

8:00 am-2:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$412

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 7/20

11:58 pm-12:01 pm

1 stop9h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 8/11

3:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop11h 15m

$421

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 7/30

1:15 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/16

6:35 pm-9:28 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$427

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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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapOairPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of $142). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 SFO to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco 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 June 16, 2026.

One of the essential ways to save on airfare from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is to remain as flexible as possible. Flights that are in the morning tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the afternoon could potentially save you up to 14% on airfare.

Weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco 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 June 16, 2026.

The most flights from SFO to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (24 on average).

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

What’s the top layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., 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 $288.

What’s the fastest layover option from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Detroit (DTW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 17m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Detroit (DTW) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 10m.

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on June 13, 2026.

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

The best insider tips for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights

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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

Expert on IAD

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 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 June 16, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andHawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,523 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,523 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,523 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,237 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,523 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,829 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,523 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,844 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,523 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.
Frontier
5.6
Fair
2,883 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,523 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. 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 from for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. On average, San Francisco has 33 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 9 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. will take you 5h 05m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2449 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $128. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Frontier, from $129, and American Airlines, from $172. Delta is priced at 71% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    $75 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Frontier. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Southwest, with prices starting from $86 and $97, respectively.

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

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. consider choosing ITA Airways (100%), Austrian Airlines (95%) or Brussels Airlines (95%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    On average you can expect to pay $1,374 for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $233 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $296.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C..

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of $142). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in August is currently the most expensive (average of $788). 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco 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 June 16, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$128Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$129Average$304FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$460FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$178Average$436FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$178Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$179Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$208Average$411FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$263Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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