Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £249 and £476 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £268 on Alaska Airlines (16 Sept–21 Sept).

Question 1

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 19% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 186 minutes.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £249 and £476 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £268 on Alaska Airlines (16 Sept–21 Sept).

Question 5

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 6

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Southwest, JetBlue, and Alaska Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco in just under 5h 55m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 36m. The distance from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco is about 2435 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

Question 8

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

Accepted Answer

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco (average of £258). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of £463). 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 9

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco

Accepted Answer

The most flights from DCA to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Question 10

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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.

Question 11

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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 12

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

Accepted Answer

Consider Virgin Australia (87%), United Airlines (62%) or Air New Zealand (62%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco.

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 14

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

Accepted Answer

For a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Francisco, you will be flying into San Francisco. San Francisco (SFO) is just 11.0 mi from the center of the city. San Francisco is the only San Francisco airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day. 0 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National on a regular basis.

Question 15

Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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Yes. In addition to deals on Reagan-National to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 16

How can I find direct flights from Reagan-National 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 Reagan-National to San Francisco.

Question 17

Can I find deals for business class flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco?

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Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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.

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How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco?

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Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Reagan-National to San Francisco?

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Question 20

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Question 21

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Round-trip from	£268
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Popular in	June
Cheapest in	January
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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 63 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

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

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

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £249 and £476 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £268 on Alaska Airlines (16 Sept–21 Sept).

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco

The most flights from DCA to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco delayed?

About 19% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 186 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the early afternoon tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Saturday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Thursday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 15% of flights being delayed.

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

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

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Can I find deals for flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

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

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Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between £249 and £476 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £268 on Alaska Airlines (16 Sept–21 Sept).