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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. from £111

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 21/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — WAS
12 Apr — 19 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 13 March 2026.

Fri 1/510:32
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Delta
Tue 5/506:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops11h 05m
Delta
Deal found 8/3£187
Tue 14/410:32
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Delta
Wed 22/407:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 20m
Delta
Deal found 9/3£198
Wed 15/414:47
SFO
-
DCA
2 stops19h 13m
Frontier
Sat 18/418:00
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop18h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 12/3£208
Wed 15/406:00
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops15h 36m
Frontier
Sat 18/410:51
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 12/3£211
Mon 4/521:30
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop10h 40m
JetBlue
Tue 5/514:45
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 9/3£213
Thu 23/405:59
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop14h 56m
Delta
Tue 28/407:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop19h 37m
Delta
Deal found 11/3£213
Tue 21/420:00
SFO
-
DCA
2 stops9h 37m
Delta
Wed 22/416:39
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 58m
Delta
Deal found 9/3£217
Sat 2/510:32
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Delta
Tue 5/506:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops11h 05m
Delta
Deal found 10/3£217
Wed 15/407:00
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop9h 06m
JetBlue
Wed 22/414:45
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 11m
JetBlue
Deal found 8/3£218
Sat 25/410:10
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop9h 45m
Southwest
Tue 28/417:30
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 12/3£219
Sat 2/505:40
SFO
-
DCA
2 stops12h 15m
Southwest
Tue 5/519:00
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop7h 35m
Southwest
Deal found 10/3£223
Wed 29/410:30
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops10h 10m
Southwest
Tue 12/516:30
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 10/3£223

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

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 13 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£187

One-way from

£111

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

£342

Good round-trip deal

£486 or less
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  • 1/5-5/5
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 28m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
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  • 21/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 11h 18m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 858,174 searches. Data last updated 13 March 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

21:30-11:10

1 stop10h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

13:20-19:34

1 stop9h 14m

£213

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

05:40-17:05

2 stops8h 25m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 23/5

14:40-21:20

2 stops9h 40m

£253

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 14/4

09:59-05:40

1 stop16h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/4

18:22-22:52

1 stop31h 30m

£257

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Sun 29/3

22:55-12:25

1 stop10h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 31/3

18:55-22:05

Nonstop6h 10m

£269

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

07:00-20:45

2 stops10h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 7/5

06:10-12:35

2 stops9h 25m

£270

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

06:15-22:55

2 stops13h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 7/5

05:55-13:25

2 stops10h 30m

£273

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 2/5

14:05-22:27

Nonstop5h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/5

12:35-15:41

Nonstop6h 06m

£282

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 9/5

14:03-22:30

Nonstop5h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 23/5

17:59-20:55

Nonstop5h 56m

£297

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 5/5

14:03-22:30

Nonstop5h 27m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 13/5

07:30-10:41

Nonstop6h 11m

£297

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 8/5

23:05-07:35

Nonstop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 23/5

15:15-18:02

Nonstop5h 47m

£297

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

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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on 6 March 2026.

Booking 64 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of £88). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of £177). 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 SFO to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 13 March 2026.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. 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 13 March 2026.

The most flights from SFO to WAS are scheduled on a Wednesday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Monday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (25 on average).

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

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 29 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Washington, D.C.. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    For as low as £282, Alaska Airlines can have you in Washington, D.C. from San Francisco in 5h 23m. There are 2412 mi between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.. 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    While some choose either San Francisco - Baltimore/Washington or San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from San Francisco to Washington, D.C..

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. on time: Brussels Airlines (96%), Air China (92%), Lufthansa (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £432. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for £198 on average, our data indicates £486 when flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C..

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

    Currently, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of £88). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in November is currently the most expensive (average of £177). 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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