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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco from £102

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 23/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
2 Jul — 9 Jul1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 74 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday 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 27 June 2025.

Round-trip from

£201

One-way from

£102

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£345

Good round-trip deal

£238 or less

Good one-way deal

£155 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 6/9-13/9
  • 2 total stops
  • 16h 35m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 23/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 12h 14m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price (£14 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 June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to San Francisco.
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 27 June 2025.

Sat 6/917:52IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 48mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 13/906:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/6£201
Sun 9/1106:00DCA - SFO
1 stop8h 43mJetBlue
Thu 13/1110:40SFO - DCA
1 stop9h 14mJetBlue
Deal found 24/6£201
Wed 5/1107:43IAD - SFO
1 stop11h 00mAlaska Airlines
Wed 12/1107:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 06mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/6£202
Sat 16/806:00DCA - SFO
1 stop7h 45mSouthwest
Sat 23/809:55SFO - DCA
1 stop8h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 25/6£202
Sat 23/807:00IAD - SFO
2 stops12h 10mSouthwest
Sat 6/905:15SFO - IAD
1 stop6h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 26/6£205
Wed 13/822:08IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Sun 17/821:10SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/6£209
Wed 27/818:59DCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Thu 4/909:34SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 25mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 24/6£209
Thu 14/818:58DCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 55mAlaska Airlines
Wed 20/807:10SFO - DCA
1 stop11h 49mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 24/6£216
Fri 15/812:00DCA - SFO
1 stop8h 26mUnited Airlines
Tue 19/823:59SFO - DCA
1 stop6h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 25/6£220
Thu 7/813:28IAD - SFO
1 stop12h 28mSun Country Air
Fri 8/823:59SFO - IAD
1 stop9h 02mSun Country Air
Deal found 24/6£222
Sun 21/917:39BWI - SFO
1 stop26h 39mSun Country Air
Wed 1/1013:03SFO - BWI
1 stop18h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 26/6£222
Wed 3/907:35BWI - SFO
1 stop10h 05mSouthwest
Wed 10/921:05SFO - BWI
Nonstop5h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 27/6£224

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/9

17:52-23:40

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 13/9

06:00-16:47

1 stop7h 47m

£201

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 9/11

06:00-11:43

1 stop8h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 17/11

21:45-13:27

1 stop12h 42m

£201

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/11

07:43-13:38

1 stop8h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 15/11

07:00-17:06

1 stop7h 06m

£202

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 16/8

13:40-18:52

1 stop8h 12m

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

07:29-18:52

1 stop8h 23m

£202

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 23/8

07:00-16:10

2 stops12h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 6/9

05:15-15:00

1 stop6h 45m

£205

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 16/8

06:00-12:25

2 stops9h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 23/8

08:20-20:55

1 stop9h 35m

£205

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 27/8

18:59-21:50

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

07:10-21:59

1 stop11h 49m

£209

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 15/8

12:00-17:26

1 stop8h 26m

San Francisco

Tue 19/8

23:59-09:58

1 stop6h 59m

£220

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/8

13:28-22:56

1 stop12h 28m

San Francisco

Fri 8/8

23:59-12:01

1 stop9h 02m

£222

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 21/9

17:39-17:18

1 stop26h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 1/10

13:03-10:44

1 stop18h 41m

£222

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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 20 June 2025.

Booking 74 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 27 June 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 74% 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 27 June 2025.

The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (57 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (42 on average).

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

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 27 June 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, such as Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

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

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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

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

    Currently priced at £201, Hawaiian Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco and back. In addition to Hawaiian Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from JetBlue and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from £201 and £202, respectively. These flights start at 35% 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 £102 on JetBlue. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Alaska Airlines from £103 and Hawaiian Airlines from £103 one-way.

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

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £130. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for £260 on average our data indicates £246 when flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

  • 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.

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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 Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

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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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