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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco from £113

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 24/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
27 janv. — 3 févr.1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco are usually found in September or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday 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 22 janvier 2025.

Round-trip from

£208

One-way from

£113

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£339

Good round-trip deal

£657 or less

Good one-way deal

£161 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 19/2-26/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 25h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 24/3
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 13m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 10% potential increase in price (£34 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 January 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco.
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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 22 janvier 2025.

mer. 19/217:18IAD - SFO
1 stop17h 42mAlaska Airlines
mer. 26/206:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 22/1£208
sam. 1/314:20IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
mer. 5/321:12SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1£209
lun. 3/317:15DCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mAlaska Airlines
mar. 11/308:20SFO - DCA
Nonstop4h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/1£209
mer. 9/416:25DCA - SFO
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
mar. 15/405:40SFO - DCA
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 21/1£213
lun. 10/312:29DCA - SFO
1 stop10h 00mJetBlue
lun. 10/323:20SFO - DCA
1 stop8h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 21/1£219
mar. 4/307:00DCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 21mUnited Airlines
jeu. 6/312:50SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/1£223
mar. 18/306:09IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
mar. 25/306:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 22/1£225
mer. 19/215:55IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
mer. 26/206:05SFO - IAD
2 stops14h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 21/1£229
sam. 15/316:40DCA - SFO
1 stop10h 04mDelta
mar. 25/306:30SFO - DCA
1 stop8h 34mDelta
Deal found 22/1£233
jeu. 25/918:55BWI - SFO
1 stop16h 23mAlaska Airlines
mar. 30/908:00SFO - BWI
1 stop18h 45mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 20/1£250
ven. 21/318:55BWI - SFO
1 stop8h 27mDelta
lun. 24/323:55SFO - BWI
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Deal found 22/1£251
mar. 11/306:50BWI - SFO
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
ven. 11/405:25SFO - BWI
2 stops9h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 21/1£252

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

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 19/2

17:18-08:00

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

mer. 26/2

06:00-16:18

1 stop7h 18m

£208

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sam. 1/3

16:15-19:30

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

mar. 4/3

08:26-16:30

Nonstop5h 04m

£209

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 3/3

17:15-20:46

Nonstop6h 31m

San Francisco

mar. 11/3

08:20-16:15

Nonstop4h 55m

£209

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mer. 9/4

16:25-22:15

2 stops8h 50m

San Francisco

mar. 15/4

05:40-15:55

1 stop7h 15m

£213

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

lun. 10/3

12:29-19:29

1 stop10h 00m

San Francisco

lun. 10/3

23:20-10:28

1 stop8h 08m

£219

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 4/3

07:00-10:21

Nonstop6h 21m

San Francisco

jeu. 6/3

12:50-20:58

Nonstop5h 08m

£223

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 18/3

06:09-11:09

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

mer. 26/3

05:55-16:23

1 stop7h 28m

£225

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mer. 19/2

15:55-21:35

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

mer. 26/2

06:05-23:05

2 stops14h 00m

£229

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sam. 15/3

16:40-23:44

1 stop10h 04m

San Francisco

mer. 19/3

11:57-23:16

1 stop8h 19m

£233

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

ven. 21/3

18:55-00:22

1 stop8h 27m

San Francisco

lun. 24/3

23:55-10:55

1 stop8h 00m

£251

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

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

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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 17 January 2025.

Booking 56 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 22 janvier 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 44% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, 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 22 janvier 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 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 22 janvier 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, such as Sun Country Air, Alaska Airlines 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.
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Very Good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very Good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,200 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,662 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C.?

    Located just 11.8 mi from the city center, San Francisco is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Francisco from Washington, D.C.. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 24 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 0 different airlines.

  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight route?

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

    Currently priced at £208, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £209 and £213, respectively. These flights start at 44% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £113 on Alaska Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include United Airlines from £113 and Frontier from £115 one-way.

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

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco consider choosing Air New Zealand (90%), ANA (89%) or United Airlines (87%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

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

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

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

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

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