Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to District of Columbia from $75

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SFO — IAD
Jun 16 — Jun 231

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

Users have found that booking a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia at least 31 days early can save you up to 44% on average compared to booking a flight this week. If booking 31 days before your flight isn’t an option for you, users have found flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia for as little as $466 when booking for a departure date within the next two weeks. You can also check prices now. Some users have found airline tickets as low as $595 for flights departing within the next 3 days.

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

September is one of the best times of the year to fly to District of Columbia from San Francisco. Prices for September average $461 per person but you can even find prices for as low as $183. The most expensive prices can be found in the month of June. Opting for a September flight can save you 16% on your journey compared to booking in June

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SFO to DC?

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

Cheap San Francisco to District of Columbia flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from San Francisco to District of Columbia specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Prices were last updated on June 11, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to District of Columbia in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Mon 7/2212:59 amSFO - DCA
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Tue 8/66:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$150
Mon 7/812:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Tue 8/66:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$154
Mon 7/1512:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Tue 7/237:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$155
Mon 7/1512:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Tue 7/236:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$156
Mon 7/1512:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Tue 8/66:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$158
Mon 7/812:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Tue 7/166:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$160
Tue 7/3012:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Wed 8/77:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$162
Tue 7/912:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Wed 7/177:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop19h 58mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$165
Mon 7/2912:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Tue 8/206:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 59mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$166

San Francisco to District of Columbia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between San Francisco and District of Columbia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
These are some of the best deals we've found on flights to District of Columbia in 2024 at this time. Check back soon for alternative fares.
Sun 7/1412:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Wed 7/2412:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$274
Mon 6/2412:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Thu 7/46:50 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$275
Thu 7/1112:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Fri 7/266:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$276
Tue 7/912:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Sat 8/312:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop14h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$277
Tue 6/2512:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 02mFrontier
Thu 7/46:50 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$278
Sun 7/712:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Wed 8/76:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$279
Sun 7/1412:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Fri 7/266:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$280
Tue 8/66:59 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 41mAlaska Airlines
Tue 8/137:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 40mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$280
Mon 7/112:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Tue 7/912:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop22h 14mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$281

San Francisco to District of Columbia flights leaving soon

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Users seeking a last-minute flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia should consider booking one of these fares. Users should double check the flight they book to ensure it matches the day, time, and destination they're looking for.
Mon 6/1712:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Thu 7/46:50 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$239
Mon 6/1712:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Wed 7/106:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$258
Wed 6/197:37 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Thu 7/46:50 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 09mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$259
Wed 6/1912:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Tue 7/26:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$270
Mon 6/1712:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Mon 7/16:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$276
Wed 6/197:37 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Wed 7/106:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$278
Mon 6/1712:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Tue 6/256:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$280
Mon 6/1712:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 06mFrontier
Tue 6/256:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$286
Wed 6/197:37 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop13h 28mFrontier
Tue 6/256:59 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 00mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$287

One-way flights to District of Columbia from San Francisco

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If you're seeking multiple options on one-way flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia, be sure to check out these deals, which are updated often. Users needing a return flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia should utilize the search form above.
Tue 7/912:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$75
Tue 7/1612:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$76
Mon 7/812:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$77
Mon 7/2912:59 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 10mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$79
Mon 8/1212:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$87
Fri 9/612:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$88
Fri 9/1312:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$90
Mon 9/212:58 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 11mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$91
Sat 8/177:42 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop13h 27mFrontier
Deal found 6/10$93

Find flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia 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 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.

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San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 7/22

1 stop8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/30

1 stop7h 59m

$150

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 7/8

1 stop8h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 7/30

1 stop7h 59m

$154

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 9/21

1 stop11h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 9/25

1 stop11h 45m

$222

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 8/16

1 stop8h 11m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 8/21

Nonstop5h 46m

$244

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 8/6

1 stop7h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/13

1 stop16h 43m

$264

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 8/8

1 stop13h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/13

1 stop19h 12m

$289

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 7/10

1 stop8h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/17

1 stop14h 29m

$290

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 8/21

1 stop7h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/27

1 stop7h 44m

$316

San FranciscoWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 9/9

1 stop9h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/10

Nonstop5h 48m

$322

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Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. 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 District of Columbia. Reviews last updated June 11, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, American Airlines and Alaska Airlines from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,877 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,877 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,877 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very good
9,269 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,877 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very good
10,277 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,877 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.6
Good
4,271 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,877 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
10,629 reviews
Southwest
8.2
Very good
5,877 reviews

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.8

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.3

Overall

8.2

Food

7.3

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

  • Can I find flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia for under $200 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia for under $200. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Frontier for just $150, but on average you can expect to pay $164.

  • Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia for under $300 on Cheapflights?

    Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia under $300. A good price for a nonstop flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia is less than $351.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from San Francisco to District of Columbia for under $300?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia within the next 7 days for less than $300.

  • What days are nonstop flights available from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    You can find nonstop flights on the following days: Sunday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

  • How many flights depart from San Francisco to District of Columbia on average per day?

    Per day, 27 flights depart from San Francisco to District of Columbia on average.
    Morning (6am - Noon) - 41% of flight departures
    Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 59% of flight departures

  • How long is the flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    There are many flights that can get you from San Francisco to District of Columbia in 8h 10m. Fly via Frontier to get the fastest option. San Francisco and District of Columbia are separated by a distance of 2426 mi.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia are Qatar Airways (87%), Air China (86%) and Asiana Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $178. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $304 on average our data indicates $1,037 when flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia.

  • What does SFO to IAD mean?

    Great question - SFO to IAD just means San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Now you’ll know what these unique codes when you look for flights! While you’re still figuring out your travel plans, it’s not a bad idea to learn the names and codes of other airports around these areas: Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your San Francisco to District of Columbia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter San Francisco to District of Columbia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation 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 San Francisco to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on San Francisco to District of Columbia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the San Francisco to District of Columbia flight deals updated?

    The San Francisco to District of Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/11.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to District of Columbia (average of $278). Flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $382). 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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Top 8 airlines flying from San Francisco to District of Columbia

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to District of Columbia. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 3,117,830 searches. Data last updated June 11, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$111Average$278FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$145Average$329FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$150Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$180Average$481FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$202Average$416FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$204Average$424FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$251Average$390FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$278Average$546FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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Hourly flight availability from San Francisco to District of Columbia

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43%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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