$183+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)
This is the cheapest round-trip flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — WAS
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Round-trip
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.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 October 30, 2026.
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 October 30, 2026.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/76:02 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Tue 11/106:00 pm -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$400
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/711:47 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Sat 11/1412:33 pm -
1 stop12h 56m
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$400
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/1711:23 am -
1 stop7h 36m
Sun 1/31:20 pm -
1 stop10h 08m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$401
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/206:30 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Tue 12/110:33 pm -
2 stops22h 02m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$401
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/266:49 pm -
1 stop15h 10m
Thu 12/36:59 pm -
Nonstop6h 22m
Deal found 10/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/1611:47 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Thu 11/197:32 am -
2 stops35h 16m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/146:02 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 11/237:00 am -
2 stops16h 25m
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$403
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/178:44 am -
1 stop18h 23m
Sun 1/1710:57 pm -
2 stops38h 31m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$403
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/263:41 pm -
1 stop18h 18m
Mon 11/306:00 pm -
1 stop18h 44m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$404
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/235:33 pm -
1 stop9h 34m
Tue 12/298:51 pm -
1 stop13h 13m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$404
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/299:23 pm -
1 stop12h 36m
Wed 12/97:00 am -
1 stop14h 27m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$405
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 12/1510:44 pm -
1 stop9h 27m
Mon 12/218:51 pm -
1 stop13h 48m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$405
Best flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Wed 12/168:40 am -
1 stop8h 20m
Mon 1/46:59 pm -
Nonstop6h 18m
Deal found 10/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$420
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 12/128:40 am -
Nonstop5h 13m
Sat 1/95:54 pm -
Nonstop6h 19m
Deal found 10/28![United Airlines logo]()
$437
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/126:20 am -
2 stops10h 35m
Sat 1/911:00 am -
2 stops11h 30m
Deal found 10/28![Southwest logo]()
$467
This KAYAK deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 KAYAK is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/185:27 am -
2 stops10h 20m
Thu 11/196:00 am -
2 stops13h 14m
Deal found 10/26![American Airlines logo]()
$585
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Mon 12/710:41 am -
2 stops9h 42m
Thu 12/173:00 pm -
2 stops11h 43m
Deal found 10/25![Delta logo]()
$633
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 12/156:00 am -
1 stop8h 39m
Tue 1/56:53 pm -
1 stop16h 59m
Deal found 10/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$423
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Fri 12/42:42 pm -
Nonstop5h 13m
Sat 12/55:57 pm -
Nonstop6h 13m
Deal found 10/29![United Airlines logo]()
$457
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 1/47:45 pm -
2 stops9h 35m
Sat 1/96:15 am -
2 stops12h 25m
Deal found 10/26![Southwest logo]()
$467
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Wed 12/26:00 am -
1 stop8h 39m
Wed 12/26:42 pm -
1 stop22h 12m
Deal found 10/27![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$460
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/259:28 pm -
Nonstop5h 07m
Fri 11/276:15 am -
Nonstop6h 04m
Deal found 10/27![United Airlines logo]()
$508
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Mon 12/147:04 pm -
2 stops19h 35m
Mon 12/217:13 pm -
2 stops19h 49m
Deal found 10/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$462
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Mon 12/75:05 am -
2 stops9h 55m
Wed 12/161:00 pm -
2 stops11h 25m
Deal found 10/25![Southwest logo]()
$527
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Thu 1/148:40 am -
1 stop8h 20m
Mon 1/186:59 pm -
Nonstop6h 19m
Deal found 10/26![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$470
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 12/16:00 am -
Nonstop5h 07m
Tue 12/16:41 pm -
Nonstop6h 09m
Deal found 10/26![United Airlines logo]()
$562
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Fri 11/136:30 pm -
2 stops10h 50m
Wed 11/1812:05 pm -
2 stops14h 50m
Deal found 10/27![Southwest logo]()
$571
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Thu 2/116:00 am -
1 stop11h 00m
Mon 2/156:59 pm -
Nonstop5h 57m
Deal found 10/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$480
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Thu 12/179:46 am -
Nonstop5h 10m
Mon 12/2110:59 am -
1 stop9h 26m
Deal found 10/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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.
Mon 11/3011:20 pm -
Nonstop5h 08m
Sat 12/56:41 pm -
Nonstop6h 09m
Deal found 10/26![United Airlines logo]()
$607
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Wed 12/166:00 am -
1 stop8h 39m
Wed 12/237:13 pm -
1 stop16h 39m
Deal found 10/25![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$488
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/310:35 pm -
Nonstop5h 08m
Mon 12/78:15 am -
Nonstop6h 05m
Deal found 10/28![United Airlines logo]()
$607
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Wed 11/182:58 pm -
2 stops11h 46m
Sun 11/226:39 pm -
2 stops17h 02m
Deal found 10/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$499
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Thu 3/48:00 am -
1 stop8h 01m
Sun 3/75:25 pm -
2 stops18h 14m
Deal found 10/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$525
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Thu 12/249:46 am -
Nonstop5h 10m
Tue 1/56:59 pm -
Nonstop6h 19m
Deal found 10/28![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$542
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 12/139:53 am -
Nonstop5h 06m
Tue 12/156:59 pm -
Nonstop6h 22m
Deal found 10/29![Alaska Airlines logo]()
$582
Last-minute flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated October 30, 2026 and is based on user searches.
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/76:02 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Tue 11/106:00 pm -
1 stop9h 20m
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$400
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Sat 11/711:47 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Sat 11/1412:33 pm -
1 stop12h 56m
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$400
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Sun 11/812:20 pm -
1 stop25h 27m
Mon 11/237:00 am -
1 stop29h 44m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$401
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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.
Thu 11/1211:47 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Sun 11/1512:31 pm -
1 stop12h 58m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$405
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/146:02 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Mon 11/237:00 am -
2 stops16h 25m
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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.
Mon 11/1611:47 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Thu 11/197:32 am -
2 stops35h 16m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$402
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/25. 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 11/1711:47 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Fri 11/271:09 pm -
2 stops11h 55m
Deal found 10/25![Frontier logo]()
$404
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/26. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/192:21 pm -
2 stops18h 53m
Sun 11/221:09 pm -
1 stop28h 25m
Deal found 10/26![Frontier logo]()
$403
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/206:30 pm -
1 stop7h 40m
Tue 12/110:33 pm -
2 stops22h 02m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$401
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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.
Thu 11/266:49 pm -
1 stop15h 10m
Thu 12/36:59 pm -
Nonstop6h 22m
Deal found 10/27![Multiple Airlines logo]()
$402
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 11/263:41 pm -
1 stop18h 18m
Mon 11/306:00 pm -
1 stop18h 44m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$404
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sun 11/299:23 pm -
1 stop12h 36m
Wed 12/97:00 am -
1 stop14h 27m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$405
One-way flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
Search for one-way flight options from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/1611:40 pm -
1 stop9h 30m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![JetBlue logo]()
$183
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/2912:20 am -
1 stop11h 53m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$183
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/187:14 pm -
2 stops12h 07m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$184
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/29. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/177:14 pm -
2 stops13h 22m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/29![Frontier logo]()
$185
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Tue 12/299:23 pm -
1 stop12h 02m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 12/3012:20 am -
1 stop11h 53m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$186
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 11/176:02 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/1111:47 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$187
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/226:15 am -
1 stop7h 40m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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 11/246:15 am -
2 stops35h 46m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$188
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/27. 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 11/1011:47 pm -
1 stop8h 49m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/27![Frontier logo]()
$189
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/28. 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.
Sat 11/146:02 am -
1 stop7h 45m
Wed 12/3112:00 am -
Nonstop0h 00m
Deal found 10/28![Frontier logo]()
$190
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 October 30, 2026.
Most accurate provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
|---|---|
Most trusted provider | FlightHub 3 stars |
Round-trip from | $400 (Southwest) |
One-way from | $183 (Super.com) |
Popular in | June |
Cheapest in | January |
Average price | $583 |
Good round-trip deal | $464 or less |
Good one-way deal | $243 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 7,457,451 searches. Data last updated October 30, 2026.
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Route
Depart
Return
Cheapest round-trip
San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
SFO San Francisco - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
SFODCA
San Francisco
Wed 12/16
7:00 am-8:15 pm
2 stops10h 15m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$193
San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
SFO San Francisco - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
SFODCA
San Francisco
Mon 1/4
11:45 pm-12:10 pm
1 stop9h 25m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$196
San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
SFO San Francisco - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
SFODCA
San Francisco
Tue 1/12
9:46 am-5:59 pm
Nonstop5h 13m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$239
San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
SFOIAD
San Francisco
Wed 12/30
9:25 pm-5:36 am
Nonstop5h 11m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$239
San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
SFO San Francisco - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
SFODCA
San Francisco
Fri 1/1
6:00 am-7:15 pm
1 stop10h 15m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$254
San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
SFO San Francisco - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
SFODCA
San Francisco
Fri 12/25
2:18 pm-10:30 pm
Nonstop5h 12m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$259
San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
SFOIAD
San Francisco
Sun 12/20
9:25 pm-5:36 am
Nonstop5h 11m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$259
San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
SFOIAD
San Francisco
Tue 11/17
6:00 am-4:26 pm
1 stop7h 26m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$269
San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
SFOIAD
San Francisco
Thu 11/19
7:04 am-5:40 pm
1 stop7h 36m
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$269
San FranciscoWashington, D.C.
SFO San Francisco - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
SFODCA
San Francisco
Wed 12/30
8:10 am-9:45 pm
2 stops10h 35m
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Wed 12/31
12:00 am-9:00 pm
Nonstop0h 00m
$274
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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 October.
| Provider | Price Accuracy | Trust Score* |
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| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy2 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy- | Trust Score*1 star | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy3 stars | Trust Score*3 stars | |
| Price Accuracy1 star | Trust Score*3 stars |
- 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.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
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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 $375). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in October is currently the most expensive (average of $603). 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 October 30, 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 17% on airfare.
How much does it cost to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $404 and $725 in December.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $400 on Southwest (Dec 1-Dec 4).
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 67% 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 $279.
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 89 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 October 24, 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 at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.
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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 October 30, 2026.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta 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.
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
Overall
7.9
Boarding
8.1
Food
7.0
Comfort
7.8
Entertainment
7.0
Crew
8.5
Reviews
1 / 20
10.0
ExcellentFranzi,Mar 2026
SFO - PDX
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