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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. 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 15/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — WAS
27 Nov — 4 Dec1
1 adult

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 22 November 2024.

Round-trip from

£217

One-way from

£118

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 6/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 21m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 15/1
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 17m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
High demand for flights, 14% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 15% potential price drop

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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 22 November 2024.

Mon 16/1222:52SFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 13/106:15BWI - SFO
Nonstop6h 24mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/11£229
Sat 14/1211:20SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/1206:30IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 22/11£235
Wed 25/1213:22SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 08mAlaska Airlines
Sat 11/118:57IAD - SFO
1 stop17h 14mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/11£242
Fri 13/1200:25SFO - DCA
1 stop7h 39mDelta
Tue 17/1211:59DCA - SFO
1 stop8h 43mDelta
Deal found 22/11£244
Sat 14/1205:40SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 54mDelta
Tue 17/1206:07IAD - SFO
1 stop10h 20mDelta
Deal found 22/11£244
Tue 17/1208:40SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 11mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/1218:00DCA - SFO
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/11£252
Sun 15/1200:25SFO - BWI
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Fri 3/106:05BWI - SFO
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Deal found 21/11£264
Wed 18/1209:55SFO - IAD
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Wed 22/117:50IAD - SFO
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 21/11£266
Mon 9/1216:31SFO - BWI
1 stop9h 59mAlaska Airlines
Thu 12/1207:00BWI - SFO
1 stop12h 16mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/11£268
Thu 12/1207:30SFO - BWI
2 stops8h 45mSouthwest
Mon 16/1207:05BWI - SFO
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 21/11£278
Mon 16/1209:55SFO - DCA
2 stops10h 00mSouthwest
Mon 6/112:30DCA - SFO
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 21/11£286
Wed 11/1208:00SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 09mAlaska Airlines
Sun 15/1217:09DCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/11£394

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

Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. 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 915,844 searches. Data last updated 22 November 2024.

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San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Thu 6/3

23:20-10:47

1 stop8h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/3

07:00-13:54

1 stop9h 54m

£217

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Mon 16/12

22:52-07:00

Nonstop5h 08m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 13/1

06:15-09:39

Nonstop6h 24m

£229

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 1/2

08:20-16:32

Nonstop5h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/2

17:32-20:53

Nonstop6h 21m

£235

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/2

08:25-16:28

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/2

12:35-15:42

Nonstop6h 07m

£235

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 25/12

13:22-21:30

Nonstop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/1

18:57-09:11

1 stop17h 14m

£242

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 13/12

00:25-11:04

1 stop7h 39m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 17/12

11:59-17:42

1 stop8h 43m

£244

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 14/12

05:40-17:34

1 stop8h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/12

06:07-13:27

1 stop10h 20m

£244

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Mon 6/1

14:33-00:38

1 stop7h 05m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/1

12:21-18:46

1 stop9h 25m

£244

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Wed 8/1

15:00-17:59

2 stops23h 59m

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 15/1

18:59-09:11

1 stop17h 12m

£245

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Thu 20/2

06:15-18:00

2 stops8h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 24/2

14:30-22:50

1 stop11h 20m

£248

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

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

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

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 15 November 2024.

Booking 81 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £898). 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 22 November 2024.

When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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 22 November 2024.

The most flights from SFO to WAS are scheduled on a Friday (47 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 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 22 November 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Sun Country Air 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.
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
9,469 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
8,747 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.5
Good
3,382 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,996 reviews

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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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 33 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.

  • 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 £217. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £229, and Alaska Airlines, from £235. JetBlue is priced at 41% 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 £118 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from £118 and Delta from £122 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: Egyptair (100%), Ethiopian Air (93%), Asiana Airlines (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £324. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National) can be booked for £401 on average our data indicates £735 when flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C..

  • 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £898). 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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