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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. from £90

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — WAS
21 Apr — 28 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. are usually found in February or September, booked 88 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Thursday

Cheap 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 16 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£179

One-way from

£90

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£338

Good one-way deal

£177 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 7/5-10/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 20m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 24/5
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 14m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price (£24 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (WAS).

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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 16 April 2025.

Wed 7/509:10SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 12mAlaska Airlines
Sat 10/507:00IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/4£179
Wed 21/513:14SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Sun 25/507:00DCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 15/4£202
Tue 20/506:30SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 20mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/516:00IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4£202
Tue 3/607:24SFO - DCA
1 stop10h 41mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/609:59DCA - SFO
1 stop16h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4£204
Fri 23/500:40SFO - DCA
1 stop7h 20mDelta
Sat 31/506:05DCA - SFO
1 stop10h 24mDelta
Deal found 16/4£210
Mon 26/500:40SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sat 31/513:20IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 49mDelta
Deal found 15/4£210
Wed 7/506:00SFO - BWI
1 stop9h 05mAlaska Airlines
Thu 8/507:06BWI - SFO
1 stop11h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 15/4£210
Mon 30/621:00SFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 05mSouthwest
Sat 5/717:40BWI - SFO
Nonstop5h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 15/4£219
Thu 14/818:59SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 37mFrontier
Sat 16/816:11IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 12mFrontier
Deal found 14/4£222
Fri 30/520:44SFO - DCA
1 stop8h 16mJetBlue
Tue 10/617:40DCA - SFO
1 stop9h 40mJetBlue
Deal found 15/4£223
Thu 25/918:18SFO - BWI
1 stop14h 05mSun Country Air
Mon 29/912:21BWI - SFO
1 stop7h 42mSun Country Air
Deal found 15/4£223
Tue 27/523:59SFO - BWI
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Fri 30/519:00BWI - SFO
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/4£226

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San Francisco

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Washington, D.C.

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

09:10-17:22

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/5

07:00-10:08

Nonstop6h 08m

£179

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

13:14-21:34

Nonstop5h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 25/5

07:00-09:50

Nonstop5h 50m

£202

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 20/5

06:30-14:50

Nonstop5h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 30/5

16:00-18:48

Nonstop5h 48m

£202

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

07:24-21:05

1 stop10h 41m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/6

09:59-23:53

1 stop16h 54m

£204

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 23/5

00:40-11:00

1 stop7h 20m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 31/5

06:05-13:29

1 stop10h 24m

£210

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 26/5

00:40-11:16

1 stop7h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/6

06:25-11:30

1 stop8h 05m

£210

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Wed 7/5

06:00-18:05

1 stop9h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 8/5

07:06-15:53

1 stop11h 47m

£210

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Mon 30/6

21:00-05:05

Nonstop5h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/7

17:40-20:35

Nonstop5h 55m

£219

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 14/8

18:59-06:36

1 stop8h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/8

16:11-21:23

1 stop8h 12m

£222

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 30/5

20:44-08:00

1 stop8h 16m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/6

17:40-00:20

1 stop9h 40m

£223

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 11 April 2025.

Booking 88 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of £565). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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 16 April 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 53% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. 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 16 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (46 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (28 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

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 16 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Cheri,Jan 2025

FAT - SEA

Very friendly. I really liked that they had water for us in cartons not plastic. Impressed with Alaska Airlines, First time I had flown them

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 37 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. round-trip from £179. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £202, and Delta, from £210. Alaska Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £90 on Hawaiian Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from £97 and Delta from £105 one-way.

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

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

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on time: Virgin Australia (95%), United Airlines (95%), Air New Zealand (95%).

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of £565). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £946). 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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