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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco from £96

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
29 Apr — 6 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 82 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 24 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£208

One-way from

£96

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£343

Good one-way deal

£280 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 20/5-26/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 14h 53m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 11/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 39m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£23 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 24 April 2025.

Tue 20/517:14IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 39mAlaska Airlines
Thu 29/510:43SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4£208
Tue 10/606:40DCA - SFO
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Mon 16/600:49SFO - DCA
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 23/4£208
Tue 10/615:15DCA - SFO
1 stop12h 02mJetBlue
Tue 29/706:05SFO - DCA
1 stop9h 54mJetBlue
Deal found 24/4£210
Wed 4/614:00DCA - SFO
1 stop7h 41mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/600:43SFO - DCA
1 stop8h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 23/4£213
Wed 11/612:40IAD - SFO
1 stop7h 34mSun Country Air
Sun 22/623:59SFO - IAD
1 stop9h 20mSun Country Air
Deal found 24/4£214
Wed 4/618:38DCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 00mAlaska Airlines
Mon 9/620:38SFO - DCA
1 stop21h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/4£218
Wed 21/508:30IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/506:30SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/4£220
Tue 19/807:51BWI - SFO
1 stop8h 54mAlaska Airlines
Wed 27/813:49SFO - BWI
2 stops13h 42mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/4£221
Thu 12/612:25BWI - SFO
1 stop7h 55mSun Country Air
Mon 16/623:59SFO - BWI
1 stop8h 24mSun Country Air
Deal found 24/4£222
Sun 25/507:15IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Fri 30/521:41SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/4£223
Sun 8/610:09BWI - SFO
1 stop14h 17mMultiple Airlines
Sun 15/623:59SFO - BWI
1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 24/4£226
Sat 7/618:38DCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 00mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 12/609:45SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/4£231

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco 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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 24 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 20/5

17:14-23:53

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Thu 29/5

10:43-18:59

Nonstop5h 16m

£208

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/6

06:40-10:59

1 stop7h 19m

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

00:49-11:08

1 stop7h 19m

£208

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/6

15:15-00:17

1 stop12h 02m

San Francisco

Tue 29/7

06:05-18:59

1 stop9h 54m

£210

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/6

14:00-18:41

1 stop7h 41m

San Francisco

Fri 13/6

00:43-11:46

1 stop8h 03m

£213

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/6

12:40-17:14

1 stop7h 34m

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

23:59-11:43

1 stop8h 44m

£214

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/6

18:38-21:38

Nonstop6h 00m

San Francisco

Mon 9/6

20:38-21:05

1 stop21h 27m

£218

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 21/5

08:30-11:27

Nonstop5h 57m

San Francisco

Thu 22/5

06:30-14:48

Nonstop5h 18m

£220

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 19/8

07:51-13:45

1 stop8h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 27/8

13:49-06:31

2 stops13h 42m

£221

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/6

12:25-17:20

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Mon 16/6

23:59-11:23

1 stop8h 24m

£222

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 25/5

07:30-12:40

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

00:40-13:26

1 stop9h 46m

£223

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

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 18 April 2025.

Booking 82 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 WAS to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 24 April 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 41% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. 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 24 April 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (35 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 24 April 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very Good

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £96 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from £105 and JetBlue from £105 one-way.

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    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £240. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for £254 on average our data indicates £337 when flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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