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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. 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 16/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — WAS
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

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

Cheap 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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£195

One-way from

£104

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£341
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 31/5-1/6
  • Nonstop
  • 10h 46m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Delta
  • Delta
  • 16/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 16m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (£13 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (£4 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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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 30 April 2025.

Sat 31/521:41SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 1/607:15IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 32mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£195
Mon 2/608:39SFO - IAD
2 stops30h 46mAlaska Airlines
Sat 7/617:14IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 39mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£198
Wed 21/508:36SFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 22/507:00DCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 50mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£199
Sat 24/521:00SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Mon 26/522:09IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£204
Tue 23/907:00SFO - DCA
1 stop10h 51mJetBlue
Sat 27/906:30DCA - SFO
1 stop8h 37mJetBlue
Deal found 29/4£206
Mon 26/500:40SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 36mDelta
Sat 31/513:00IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 59mDelta
Deal found 29/4£207
Wed 28/517:25SFO - DCA
2 stops24h 40mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/617:00DCA - SFO
1 stop9h 44mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£213
Sun 15/623:59SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 44mSun Country Air
Fri 20/612:16IAD - SFO
1 stop13h 37mSun Country Air
Deal found 29/4£213
Tue 10/612:10SFO - BWI
1 stop20h 13mSun Country Air
Sat 14/612:19BWI - SFO
1 stop22h 49mSun Country Air
Deal found 30/4£213
Tue 3/606:00SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Wed 11/614:05IAD - SFO
2 stops12h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 29/4£218
Tue 12/819:08SFO - IAD
1 stop18h 17mMultiple Airlines
Thu 14/812:40IAD - SFO
1 stop7h 46mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 28/4£227
Tue 9/918:20SFO - BWI
1 stop8h 13mAlaska Airlines
Thu 18/919:22BWI - SFO
1 stop16h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£230

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Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 31/5

21:41-05:55

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 1/6

07:15-09:47

Nonstop5h 32m

£195

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 2/6

08:39-18:25

2 stops30h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/6

17:14-23:53

1 stop9h 39m

£198

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 21/5

08:36-16:57

Nonstop5h 21m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 22/5

07:00-09:50

Nonstop5h 50m

£199

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 24/5

21:00-05:08

Nonstop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/5

22:09-00:58

Nonstop5h 49m

£204

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 23/9

07:00-20:51

1 stop10h 51m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 27/9

06:30-12:07

1 stop8h 37m

£206

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 26/5

00:40-11:16

1 stop7h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 31/5

13:00-19:59

1 stop9h 59m

£207

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

23:59-11:43

1 stop8h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 20/6

12:16-22:53

1 stop13h 37m

£213

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

17:25-21:05

2 stops24h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/6

17:00-23:44

1 stop9h 44m

£213

San FranciscoBaltimore

SFO - BWI

SFOBWI

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

12:10-11:23

1 stop20h 13m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 14/6

12:19-08:08

1 stop22h 49m

£213

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

06:00-17:55

1 stop8h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/6

14:05-23:10

2 stops12h 05m

£218

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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 25 April 2025.

Booking 88 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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 30 April 2025.

When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the morning, which can drop the price by up to 53% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from SFO to WAS are scheduled on a Tuesday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Washington, D.C. by month

Plan your trip to Washington, D.C. by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated 30 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

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 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 23 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.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. round-trip from £195. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from £198, and United Airlines, from £199. Hawaiian Airlines is priced at 41% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as £104 on Delta. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include JetBlue from £104 and Alaska Airlines from £106 one-way.

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

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    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (average of £599). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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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