Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS) from $59

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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
SFO — WAS
Mar 24 — Mar 311

The best prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or January, booked 17 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap 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 March 19, 2024.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$234

One-way from

$59
High demand for flights, 17% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 26% potential price drop
From San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
One-way flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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

Flying to your destination on a Saturday can be more expensive, but this shouldn’t discourage you from finding affordable options to get to Washington, D.C.. Check prices with Cheapflights to find a great deal for your trip.

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

To save on the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., book at least 18 days before your planned departure. Booking around this time can save you about 53% on the cost of this flight compared to booking a flight leaving this week. We have found prices from $415 if you need a flight within two weeks. For flights within the next 72 hours, you can find tickets from as low as $548.

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

February is one of the best times of the year to fly to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco. Prices for February average $443 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $149. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 21% on your journey compared to booking in June

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (SFO - WAS)?

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 at noon tend to be the most expensive. A flight in the evening could potentially save you up to 12% on airfare.

Cheap Sun Country Air flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Sun Country Air for the route between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Sun Country Air flights heading from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
Tue 4/166:00 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop14h 37mSun Country Air
Wed 4/2412:00 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/17$255
Mon 5/2711:59 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 03mSun Country Air
Thu 5/308:30 amIAD - SFO
1 stop11h 26mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/16$260
Wed 4/106:05 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop19h 17mSun Country Air
Wed 4/1712:30 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 31mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/17$265
Wed 4/106:05 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop19h 17mSun Country Air
Mon 4/157:05 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop24h 55mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/17$295
Wed 4/176:00 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop14h 37mSun Country Air
Wed 4/2412:00 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/17$296
Thu 4/186:00 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop16h 02mSun Country Air
Wed 4/2412:00 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 3/17$297
  • Sun Country Air is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Flights on this route from Sun Country Air typically cost $464.47 RT, a price that is 55% more expensive than the average San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight. The cheapest flight found was $179 RT. The most popular departure airport in San Francisco when flying to Washington, D.C. is San Francisco Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting Washington, D.C. is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., Sun Country Air flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Alaska Airlines for the route between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Browse through some of the cheapest Alaska Airlines flights traveling from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Make sure to examine the flight information before completing your reservation.
Tue 4/95:15 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop22h 44mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/167:10 amIAD - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$319
Sat 4/133:30 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 4/175:59 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$325
Tue 4/163:05 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop22h 54mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/237:10 amIAD - SFO
1 stop27h 52mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$327
Tue 4/165:24 pmSFO - IAD
2 stops27h 35mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/235:59 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop17h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$329
Wed 5/19:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop18h 25mAlaska Airlines
Sat 5/47:10 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$334
Mon 4/89:55 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop4h 55mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/167:10 amIAD - SFO
1 stop19h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$351
Wed 5/87:40 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 17mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/135:43 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop16h 43mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$355
Tue 4/167:00 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/235:59 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop17h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/17$364
Tue 4/167:00 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/235:59 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop17h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/18$369
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $534.81 RT, a price that is 60% cheaper than the average San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight. The cheapest flight found was $278 RT. San Francisco Airport is the most common San Francisco airport to take off from when flying to Washington, D.C.. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is the most popular arrival airport in Washington, D.C.. When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., Alaska Airlines flights are 1% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights in March & April 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. specifically for the months of March and April 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Prices were last updated on March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 4/2812:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Wed 5/16:51 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$209
Mon 3/2512:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop18h 12mFrontier
Tue 4/26:50 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$210
Thu 4/1112:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Fri 4/126:51 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$211
Thu 4/114:55 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop16h 05mFrontier
Fri 4/126:51 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$213
Mon 4/1512:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Sun 4/216:57 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop26h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$214
Thu 4/412:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Tue 4/167:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$215
Mon 4/812:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Tue 4/96:50 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops15h 53mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$216
Wed 4/37:15 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop13h 54mFrontier
Tue 5/712:50 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$218
Mon 4/86:04 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop15h 05mFrontier
Tue 4/96:50 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops17h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$219

San Francisco to Washington, D.C. 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
These are some of the most attractive deals on flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in 2024. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 5/69:20 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop11h 40mFrontier
Tue 5/76:51 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$209
Mon 3/2512:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop18h 12mFrontier
Tue 4/26:50 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$210
Thu 4/1112:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Fri 4/126:51 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$211
Thu 4/114:55 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop16h 05mFrontier
Fri 4/126:51 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$213
Mon 4/1512:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop18h 01mFrontier
Sun 4/216:57 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop26h 33mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$214
Thu 4/412:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Tue 4/167:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$215
Mon 4/812:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 22mFrontier
Tue 4/96:50 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops15h 53mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$216
Wed 4/37:15 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop13h 54mFrontier
Tue 5/712:50 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$218
Mon 4/86:04 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop15h 05mFrontier
Tue 4/96:50 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops17h 35mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$219

Non-stop flights to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco

Discover non-stop flight options from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Find direct flights with no layovers, providing a convenient travel experience. Explore non-stop flight options based on user searches, and compare prices and availability for your desired travel dates. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
If you're seeking options on non-stop flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., check out these fares. Select from other flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. by using the search form above.
Tue 4/2310:43 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/275:49 amBWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$269
Sat 4/1310:43 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Fri 4/195:49 amBWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/16$286
Sat 4/2010:43 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Mon 4/225:49 amBWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$297
Wed 4/310:43 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/76:19 pmBWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$299
Thu 4/1110:43 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/135:49 amBWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$328
Wed 4/1010:43 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Sun 4/145:49 amBWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$346
Mon 4/810:43 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/165:49 amBWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$368
Fri 4/1210:43 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 4/205:49 amBWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/18$369
Sat 4/2010:43 pmSFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 25mUnited Airlines
Sat 5/46:19 pmBWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/17$397

San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Have a look at some of the flights available from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. departing last-minute. Tip: verify your flight details before completing your reservation.
Mon 3/2512:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop18h 12mFrontier
Tue 4/26:50 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$210
Mon 3/2512:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Fri 4/127:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 58mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$234
Tue 3/268:35 amSFO - BWI
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Tue 4/301:02 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop10h 23mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$239
Tue 3/268:35 amSFO - BWI
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Fri 4/1212:29 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop14h 29mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$243
Wed 3/277:15 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop23h 44mFrontier
Thu 4/47:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 15mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$245
Wed 3/278:35 amSFO - BWI
1 stop11h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sat 3/309:17 pmBWI - SFO
2 stops38h 43mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$247
Tue 3/268:35 amSFO - BWI
1 stop11h 33mFrontier
Wed 3/271:24 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop12h 57mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$248
Mon 3/2512:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Tue 4/307:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 01mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$249
Mon 3/2512:47 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 09mFrontier
Mon 4/86:50 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$250

One-way flights to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco

Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. can select one of these great deals. Users needing a return flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. should utilize the search form above.
Tue 4/1612:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$59
Tue 4/912:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$64
Sat 4/139:06 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop11h 54mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$65
Fri 4/128:50 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop22h 09mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$69
Thu 4/184:55 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop26h 04mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$70
Tue 5/77:01 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/16$77
Thu 4/2512:44 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 16mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$79
Tue 4/167:01 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Deal found 3/17$79
Thu 4/1112:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Deal found 3/18$80

Find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. within your budget

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 3,145,932 searches. Data last updated March 19, 2024.

Fly from

Any airport

Fly to

Any airport

Budget

$209 - $319

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 5/10

1 stop8h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/14

1 stop8h 07m

$209

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

1 stop8h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 4/19

1 stop8h 07m

$210

San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Tue 4/9

2 stops11h 18m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/14

2 stops37h 18m

$219

San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

2 stops16h 39m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/16

1 stop16h 13m

$223

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/16

1 stop14h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/24

1 stop8h 01m

$255

San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Tue 4/23

Nonstop5h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/27

Nonstop6h 10m

$269

San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Mon 4/8

1 stop8h 14m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/16

1 stop8h 57m

$288

San FranciscoBaltimore/Washington

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Sat 5/18

1 stop7h 12m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/25

1 stop8h 32m

$310

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/9

1 stop22h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/16

1 stop19h 55m

$319

Flights are sorted by cheapest first

Deals found on 3/18

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on January 28, 2024.
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 17 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.
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When is the cheapest time 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 March 10, 2024.
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Noon
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Evening
All times are departure.
Travelers seeking maximum savings on their San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Thursday 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.
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Average price of flights to Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the cheapest months to travel. The average price of a one-way flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is currently $71 while a round-trip flight costs $256. Price data was last updated on March 17, 2024.

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of $282). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in June is currently the most expensive (average of $407). 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.

January

$308

February

$303

March

$354

April

$345

May

$345

June

$407

July

$379

August

$298

September

$282

October

$306

November

$326

December

$289

Temperature and rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature and rainfall totals by month.

WAS

Temperature

35.6 - 80.6 °F

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 March 19, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Sun Country Air, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

8.1
Very good
11,551 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

7.7
Good
4,934 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

7.6
Good
4,166 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

7.4
Good
11,602 reviews
8.1
Very good
9,147 reviews

Food

7.3

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.4

Crew

8.6

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 10

It wasn't nice I was close to choked with with very little and very dry snak they didn't offer water till and hr after

Related info for your journey

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  • 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 35 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day from 8 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $209, but on average you can expect to pay $219.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is less than $376.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    Nonstop flights are available for this route on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on average per day?

    Per day, 10 flights depart from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on average.
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 100% of flight departures

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

    Departing from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. will take you 8h 02m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2426 mi.

  • What is the cheapest airline to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. round-trip from $209. Frontier is priced at 52% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

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

  • 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 American Airlines (100%), Qatar Airways (100%) or Fiji Airways (100%) 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 $1,093 for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $260.

  • What does SFO to IAD mean?

    Great question - SFO to IAD just means San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! This flight route has multiple associated airports, so we think it might be helpful to learn the name and codes of them as well. They are Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Fillmore Auditorium are currently the most popular points of interest in Denver at the moment. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Fillmore Auditorium can be accessed by traveling approximately 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.1 mi, respectively from Denver Intl. Those landing in Denver looking to spend some time exploring during their layover can rent a car for about $52 per day.

  • What are some popular points of interest to see during a layover in Chicago?

    If you're on a layover in Chicago and looking for things to do, consider visiting Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, or River North. Those on a layover in Chicago interested in visiting Magnificent Mile, Grant Park, or River North can do so by traveling 15.5 mi, 16.2 mi, and 15.0 mi, respectively from Chicago O'Hare Intl. Travelers can rent a car at Chicago O'Hare Intl for an average daily rate of $54 to make sightseeing during their layover a little easier.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights?

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