Question 1

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

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Currently priced at £214, Delta will fly you from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco and back. In addition to Delta, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £215 and £220, respectively. These flights start at 38% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

Question 2

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

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One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £111 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from £115 and Delta from £115 one-way.

Question 3

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

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Booking 88 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.

Question 4

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

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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.

Question 5

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

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Travellers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday mornings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Question 6

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

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The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

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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.

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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).

Question 9

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

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When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco consider Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco, Baltimore/Washington - San Francisco or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco as they are the most popular.

Question 10

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

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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 (93%) or Lufthansa (88%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

Question 11

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

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Leaving on a Wednesday is a viable option for saving on travel. Heavily demanded days of the week can typically drive up the prices you see. Booking your travel for a less competitive day can save up to 359% on the overall cost on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

Question 12

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

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Users have found that booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco at least 57 days early can save you up to 48% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 57 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco for as little as £424 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as £463 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

Question 13

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

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February is one of the best times of the year to fly to San Francisco from Washington, D.C.. Prices for February average £347 per person but you can even find prices for as low as £131. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a February flight can save you 18% on your journey compared to booking in June

Question 14

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to SFO?

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It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 43% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

Question 15

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

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

Question 16

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

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

Question 17

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

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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.

Question 18

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

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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.

Question 19

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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Cheapflights goes through 900+ travel sites to look for the best flight deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Too many options? Cheapflights also provides filters for things like airlines, price ranges, and number of stops to help you make a decision easily.

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

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By finding flights from multiple airlines and providers at completely no cost, Cheapflights helps millions of users like you annually find the best flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C..

Question 21

Can Cheapflights find flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco with no change fees?

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Question 22

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco become cheaper?

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Round-trip from	£214
One-way from	£111
Popular in	June
Cheapest in	February
Average price	£371

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