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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco from £83

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 13/1. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
3 Feb — 10 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco are usually found in February or May, booked 70 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Monday and return on a Monday

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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 4 January 2026.

Sat 25/412:40DCA - SFO
1 stop9h 03mUnited Airlines
Sat 2/523:55SFO - DCA
1 stop7h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/1£203
Sat 24/106:00IAD - SFO
1 stop7h 54mDelta
Tue 27/114:05SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 2/1£206
Sat 9/516:40DCA - SFO
1 stop10h 06mDelta
Tue 12/511:35SFO - DCA
1 stop8h 16mDelta
Deal found 4/1£206
Tue 17/217:50DCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 29mUnited Airlines
Tue 24/208:30SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/1£209
Wed 18/209:05IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Wed 25/207:40SFO - IAD
2 stops11h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 3/1£209
Wed 28/116:05DCA - SFO
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Wed 4/205:30SFO - DCA
2 stops9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/1£209
Wed 8/411:45DCA - SFO
1 stop8h 58mJetBlue
Wed 8/420:45SFO - DCA
1 stop8h 24mJetBlue
Deal found 1/1£211
Mon 16/218:59DCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 20mMultiple Airlines
Mon 23/206:15SFO - DCA
1 stop12h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/1£212
Mon 16/207:05IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 57mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 23/220:47SFO - IAD
1 stop17h 33mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/1£212
Wed 18/215:11IAD - SFO
2 stops11h 36mAmerican Airlines
Wed 25/223:30SFO - IAD
2 stops11h 02mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/1£213
Sun 10/518:45DCA - SFO
1 stop9h 09mJetBlue
Wed 13/521:30SFO - DCA
1 stop10h 08mJetBlue
Deal found 2/1£213
Mon 11/512:00DCA - SFO
1 stop12h 41mJetBlue
Tue 26/521:30SFO - DCA
1 stop8h 36mJetBlue
Deal found 2/1£215

Find 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 4 January 2026.

Round-trip from

£203

One-way from

£107

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£295

Good round-trip deal

£220 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 25/4-2/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 17m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 18/2
  • 2 total stops
  • 10h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

17:26-22:47

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 11/2

07:00-17:04

1 stop7h 04m

£206

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/1

12:32-18:38

1 stop9h 06m

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

14:05-00:24

1 stop7h 19m

£206

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 3/4

11:45-17:43

1 stop8h 58m

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

22:00-09:49

1 stop8h 49m

£213

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 27/1

18:56-22:13

Nonstop6h 17m

San Francisco

Sat 31/1

07:00-21:59

1 stop11h 59m

£213

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 26/3

17:15-00:51

1 stop10h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 4/4

22:00-13:03

1 stop12h 03m

£215

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 26/2

07:30-15:51

1 stop11h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

08:00-20:45

1 stop9h 45m

£216

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 28/2

12:35-17:48

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

06:05-23:48

1 stop14h 43m

£216

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/3

07:00-14:04

1 stop10h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 31/3

10:30-23:49

1 stop10h 19m

£216

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/1

12:40-17:43

1 stop8h 03m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

10:30-23:10

1 stop9h 40m

£216

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/1

18:15-21:35

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

21:20-05:32

Nonstop5h 12m

£221

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

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

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 2 January 2026.

Booking 70 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of £76). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of £145). 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 4 January 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 66% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. 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 4 January 2026.

The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Sunday (44 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (4 on average).

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

About 16% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 179 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 evening tend to experience delays more often.

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

Tuesday 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 14% of flights being delayed.

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

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco will take you 8h 13m. Washington, D.C. and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2412 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both direct flights and flights with stops.

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

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

  • 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 Austrian Airlines (83%), Egyptair (83%) or Virgin Australia (77%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • 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, March is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of £76). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in November is currently the most expensive (average of £145). 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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