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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco from £118

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 18/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
24 Dec — 31 Dec1
1 adult

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 19 December 2024.

Round-trip from

£234

One-way from

£118

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£416
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 17/1-22/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 00m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 18/1
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 08m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 9% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in December 2024

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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 19 December 2024.

Wed 25/1206:05BWI - SFO
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Fri 10/113:40SFO - BWI
1 stop6h 54mDelta
Deal found 17/12£311
Sat 21/1217:20BWI - SFO
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Wed 22/106:35SFO - BWI
2 stops8h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 18/12£369
Thu 26/1206:05BWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/122:47SFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 15mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12£374
Tue 31/1206:30DCA - SFO
2 stops13h 52mUnited Airlines
Sun 12/123:05SFO - DCA
1 stop9h 54mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/12£408
Tue 31/1217:45IAD - SFO
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 8/105:20SFO - IAD
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 17/12£411
Mon 23/1216:00DCA - SFO
1 stop11h 45mJetBlue
Fri 3/106:00SFO - DCA
1 stop9h 05mJetBlue
Deal found 18/12£420
Fri 27/1209:00IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/106:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 23mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/12£431
Tue 24/1207:19IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 36mDelta
Wed 8/122:45SFO - IAD
1 stop10h 06mDelta
Deal found 17/12£446
Tue 24/1214:40IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/108:25SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 17/12£447
Thu 26/1217:15DCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 18mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/108:20SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 18/12£455
Wed 25/1212:30DCA - SFO
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Wed 8/106:05SFO - DCA
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 18/12£458
Mon 30/1206:00DCA - SFO
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Mon 6/107:10SFO - DCA
1 stop9h 28mDelta
Deal found 18/12£574

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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 19 December 2024.

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 17/1

22:05-01:11

Nonstop6h 06m

San Francisco

Wed 22/1

11:08-21:02

1 stop6h 54m

£234

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 27/1

17:32-20:53

Nonstop6h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 30/1

08:20-16:32

Nonstop5h 12m

£234

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 28/1

18:57-09:11

1 stop17h 14m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

06:00-16:23

1 stop7h 23m

£236

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/2

06:55-19:30

2 stops15h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 8/2

05:10-18:45

1 stop10h 35m

£237

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 13/1

14:00-22:15

2 stops11h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 15/1

10:05-22:05

1 stop9h 00m

£237

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 28/1

13:52-19:06

1 stop8h 14m

San Francisco

Fri 31/1

12:00-22:41

1 stop7h 41m

£243

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 17/1

17:33-23:24

1 stop8h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 25/1

06:00-17:36

1 stop8h 36m

£243

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/1

05:00-11:04

1 stop9h 04m

San Francisco

Thu 30/1

00:27-11:00

1 stop7h 33m

£243

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 17/1

13:00-19:29

1 stop9h 29m

San Francisco

Sat 25/1

08:00-18:59

1 stop7h 59m

£245

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 17/1

17:59-21:14

Nonstop6h 15m

San Francisco

Tue 21/1

08:35-16:52

Nonstop5h 17m

£247

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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

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 13 December 2024.

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 £742). 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 19 December 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 42% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 19 December 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, such as Delta, Southwest and United Airlines. 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
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
9,551 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
8,604 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
3,274 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

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

7.4
Good
9,055 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,836 reviews

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

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 13 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. from 0 different airlines.

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

    Currently priced at £234, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £234 and £237, respectively. These flights start at 35% 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 £118 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Delta from £121 and JetBlue from £122 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 Egyptair (100%), Air China (97%) or Hawaiian Airlines (91%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £122. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for £238 on average our data indicates £485 when flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

  • 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 £742). 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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