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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco from £132

WAS — SFO
11 Oct — 18 Oct1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Thu 1/1016:00 -
1 stop10h 17m
Sat 10/1010:40 -
1 stop9h 47m
Deal found 9/9£267
Sat 24/1009:30 -
Nonstop5h 50m
Sat 31/1006:40 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 9/9£274
Mon 26/1015:40 -
1 stop9h 54m
Mon 2/1111:30 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 11/9£275
Sat 17/1006:20 -
1 stop8h 25m
Sat 24/1011:10 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 11/9£282
Sat 3/1015:05 -
2 stops9h 40m
Sat 10/1011:10 -
Nonstop5h 10m
Deal found 7/9£285
Tue 10/1110:40 -
Nonstop6h 10m
Thu 19/1105:05 -
1 stop11h 20m
Deal found 8/9£286
Fri 2/1016:35 -
1 stop9h 42m
Mon 5/1021:37 -
1 stop9h 06m
Deal found 8/9£287
Wed 21/1018:57 -
Nonstop5h 58m
Sat 31/1006:07 -
1 stop12h 52m
Deal found 6/9£288
Sat 3/1006:15 -
1 stop9h 51m
Mon 12/1017:13 -
1 stop9h 32m
Deal found 10/9£289
Fri 4/1215:25 -
1 stop9h 51m
Mon 7/1208:00 -
1 stop10h 09m
Deal found 11/9£290
Mon 9/1118:46 -
1 stop20h 51m
Tue 17/1117:42 -
1 stop9h 02m
Deal found 6/9£290
Mon 26/1015:40 -
1 stop9h 54m
Thu 29/1011:30 -
1 stop9h 00m
Deal found 11/9£291

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Round-trip from

£267

One-way from

£132

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£375
JetBlue
  • JetBlue
  • 6/10-20/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 06m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 30/9-31/12
  • 2 total stops
  • 26h 25m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£14 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
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BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI Baltimore/Washington - SFO San Francisco

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 30/9

08:55-11:35

Nonstop5h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£137

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI Baltimore/Washington - SFO San Francisco

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 7/11

15:40-22:30

1 stop9h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£137

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI Baltimore/Washington - SFO San Francisco

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/11

10:40-13:50

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£137

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI Baltimore/Washington - SFO San Francisco

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 7/12

10:40-13:50

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£137

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI Baltimore/Washington - SFO San Francisco

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 13/2

13:00-19:37

1 stop9h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£145

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI Baltimore/Washington - SFO San Francisco

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 23/10

18:50-21:41

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£159

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI Baltimore/Washington - SFO San Francisco

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 2/10

11:45-14:35

Nonstop5h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£159

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI Baltimore/Washington - SFO San Francisco

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 22/10

11:45-14:35

Nonstop5h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£159

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SFO San Francisco

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/10

07:02-17:00

2 stops12h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£160

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - SFO San Francisco

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/12

07:00-23:59

1 stop19h 59m

San Francisco

Wed 31/12

00:00-03:00

Nonstop0h 00m

£160

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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

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 £291). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of £424). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 44% 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

The most flights from WAS to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (13 on average).

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

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights typically cost between £319 and £470 in October.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was £267 on JetBlue (1 Oct–10 Oct).

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

About 17% 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 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 16% of flights being delayed.

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

Booking 52 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.

Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 11.0 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 20 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 5h 50m. Washington, D.C. and San Francisco are separated by a distance of 2449 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 Air China (79%), Ethiopian Air (77%) or Virgin Australia (71%) 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (average of £291). Flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of £424). 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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