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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco from £104

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 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
27 May — 3 Jun1
1 adult

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

Cheap 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 22 May 2025.

Round-trip from

£206

One-way from

£104

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£303

Good one-way deal

£155 or less
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 7/9-14/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 51m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 17/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 11m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£12 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 May 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco.

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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 22 May 2025.

Sun 7/917:15DCA - SFO
1 stop9h 17mJetBlue
Sun 14/920:35SFO - DCA
1 stop8h 34mJetBlue
Deal found 21/5£206
Thu 17/706:05IAD - SFO
1 stop30h 14mSun Country Air
Tue 22/718:11SFO - IAD
1 stop14h 32mSun Country Air
Deal found 21/5£212
Thu 12/612:25BWI - SFO
1 stop13h 25mSun Country Air
Mon 23/623:59SFO - BWI
1 stop8h 24mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/5£220
Wed 8/1022:10IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 14/1022:45SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 20/5£221
Sat 23/818:59DCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 30/809:34SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 22/5£221
Tue 4/1116:07DCA - SFO
1 stop9h 38mUnited Airlines
Tue 11/1113:10SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 21/5£226
Wed 11/607:15IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/619:55SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/5£229
Fri 5/919:22BWI - SFO
1 stop18h 10mAlaska Airlines
Mon 8/914:42SFO - BWI
1 stop11h 51mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/5£229
Thu 7/819:52BWI - SFO
1 stop7h 48mDelta
Mon 11/806:00SFO - BWI
1 stop9h 13mDelta
Deal found 21/5£230
Tue 23/908:00DCA - SFO
1 stop10h 52mAlaska Airlines
Tue 30/909:04SFO - DCA
1 stop9h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 21/5£235
Wed 13/808:10IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 45mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 18/822:43SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 22/5£236
Mon 25/816:40DCA - SFO
2 stops9h 00mSouthwest
Sat 30/805:00SFO - DCA
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 20/5£255

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Washington, D.C.

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/9

17:15-23:32

1 stop9h 17m

San Francisco

Sun 14/9

20:35-08:09

1 stop8h 34m

£206

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 17/7

06:05-09:19

1 stop30h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 22/7

18:11-11:43

1 stop14h 32m

£212

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 12/6

12:25-22:50

1 stop13h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 23/6

23:59-11:23

1 stop8h 24m

£220

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/10

22:10-00:59

Nonstop5h 49m

San Francisco

Tue 14/10

22:45-07:01

Nonstop5h 16m

£221

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 23/8

18:59-21:50

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

Sat 30/8

09:34-17:59

Nonstop5h 25m

£221

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/11

16:07-22:45

1 stop9h 38m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

13:10-21:13

Nonstop5h 03m

£226

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/6

07:15-09:47

Nonstop5h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 11/6

19:55-07:36

1 stop8h 41m

£229

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/9

19:22-10:32

1 stop18h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 8/9

14:42-05:33

1 stop11h 51m

£229

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 7/8

19:52-00:40

1 stop7h 48m

San Francisco

Mon 11/8

06:00-18:13

1 stop9h 13m

£230

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 23/9

08:00-15:52

1 stop10h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 30/9

09:04-21:59

1 stop9h 55m

£235

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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 16 May 2025.

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.

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

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.

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 22 May 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 45% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, 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 22 May 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (58 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (36 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 22 May 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

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

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    Currently priced at £206, JetBlue will fly you from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco and back. In addition to JetBlue, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Sun Country Air and United Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £212 and £221, respectively. These flights start at 36% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £104 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Sun Country Air from £107 and Alaska Airlines from £110 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes 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 ANA (95%), United Airlines (92%) or Virgin Australia (90%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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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.

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

    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.

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