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July 28 - August 12

Cheapest

Earliest

SFO - Washington, D.C.

$347

$217

Round trip

July 28 - August 10

Cheapest

Earliest

SFO - Washington, D.C.

$350

$217

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July 28 - August 18

Earliest

SFO - Washington, D.C.

$349

$218

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August 12 - August 18

Best

SFO - Washington, D.C.

$413

$219

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August 12 - August 31

SFO - Washington, D.C.

$373

$219

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August 25 - August 31

Best

SFO - Washington, D.C.

$418

$219

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July 28 - August 17

Earliest

SFO - Washington, D.C.

$349

$232

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August 12 - August 17

SFO - Washington, D.C.

$425

$233

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July 28 - August 20

Earliest

SFO - Washington, D.C.

$349

$233

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July 28 - August 27

Earliest

SFO - Washington, D.C.

$348

$234

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Insights for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

When looking for cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., you'll find that fares typically range from $229–$496, with a median of $336. Right now, current fares are above the typical level. Approximately 20% of recent fares from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. were classified as a good price. New deals appear almost daily, suggesting frequent opportunities to find competitive prices.

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is typically during March, with a median fare of $226. Following closely are April and February, both offering median fares of $229. These months present the most budget-friendly options for this route.

Regarding direct flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., 34.6% of recent fares were non-stop. This indicates that most itineraries connect at least once, with the typical number of connections being 1 stopover when not flying direct.

A typical journey from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. takes about 11h 5m, including connections. This duration reflects the overall travel time, accounting for both direct and connecting itineraries on this route.

The distance between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. is approximately 3922 kilometers. This classifies the route as a medium-haul journey, indicating a significant but not ultra-long distance flight.

How much is a round trip from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Regular price: $283 - $426

Prices for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. are currently below the regular range.

The regular price range for this route is between $283 and $426. The current lowest deal is $217 with Frontier Airlines, for travel from Jul 28-Aug 12.

now $217

Low $283

High $426

The cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

The cheapest month to fly from SFO to WAS is March, with a median price of $226. The most expensive month is June, with a median price of $454. Prices are generally lower from February to December.

March

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Flights from $226

June

Most Expensive

Flights from $454

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

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Last-minute flights going from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Washington, D.C.

San Francisco (SFO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$347

$217

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Washington, D.C.

San Francisco (SFO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$350

$217

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Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Washington, D.C.

San Francisco (SFO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$218

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Washington, D.C.

San Francisco (SFO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$232

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Washington, D.C.

San Francisco (SFO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$349

$233

One-way

Tue, Jul 28

⌛ Last-Minute

SFO - Washington, D.C.

San Francisco (SFO) - Washington, D.C. (IAD)

Frontier Airlines

$348

$234

One-way

Biggest price drops on these dates for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

3 nights

Aug 29 - Sep 1

$570 → $279

51%

4 nights

Aug 28 - Sep 1

$569 → $279

51%

5 nights

Aug 27 - Sep 1

$565 → $279

51%

2 nights

Aug 27 - Aug 29

$573 → $287

50%

Popular Airports to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

San Francisco - Washington, D.C. route insights

💸 Price insights

Recent fares are above the typical level.

Recent fares for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. are above the typical level at $217.

📅 Best time to fly

Fly in March for the cheapest fares.

Historically, March has been the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. at $226.

⏱️ Flight duration

Connecting flights typically take 11h 5m.

Flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. typically take 11h 5m with one stop.

✈️ Airlines & availability

Two airlines offer direct flights.

Alaska Airlines, Inc. and United Airlines offer direct flights on this route.

🏆 Airline highlight

Frontier Airlines offers the cheapest recent deal.

Frontier Airlines had a recent deal for $217 from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

🎯 Booking tip

Consider connecting flights for more options.

Connecting flights are dominant, making up 65.4% of deals on this route.

San Francisco main airports to depart from

San Francisco International (SFO)

Cheapest

San Francisco International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~20 km from city center (reachable by car or train)

💸 Flights from ~$202

Washington, D.C. main airports to arrive at

Washington Dulles International (IAD)

Cheapest

Washington Dulles International is a good option for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~30 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$202

Baltimore–Washington International (BWI)

Baltimore–Washington International is an alternative arrival airport for flights to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~50 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$218

Ronald Reagan Washington National (DCA)

Ronald Reagan Washington National is an arrival airport for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

📍 ~10 km from Washington, D.C. (reachable by car)

💸 Flights from ~$253

Airports nearby Washington, D.C. used as alternative

Philadelphia International (PHL)

Philadelphia International is a major international hub with extensive connectivity, often a viable alternative for trans-Atlantic routes.

📍 ~200 km from destination city (reachable by car or high-speed Amtrak rail).

💸 Flights from ~$242

Richmond International (RIC)

Cheapest

Richmond International is the largest airport in Virginia outside the D.C. metro area, with a strong domestic network.

📍 ~165 km from destination city (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$238

Harrisburg International (MDT)

Harrisburg International is a convenient alternative for travelers in northern D.C. suburbs or Maryland, with reliable service.

📍 ~160 km from destination city (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$368

Norfolk International (ORF)

Norfolk International offers significant passenger volume and carrier variety, with good flight availability to major hubs.

📍 ~290 km from destination city (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$276

Charlottesville–Albemarle (CHO)

Charlottesville–Albemarle provides reliable regional service with connections to major hubs and an efficient terminal experience.

📍 ~160 km from destination city (reachable by car).

💸 Flights from ~$370

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Frequently Asked Questions About Flights to Washington, D.C.

Historically, the optimal time to purchase tickets for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is typically 7-13 days before departure, with an average price of $361. Booking 60 or more days in advance also shows an average price of $361. In contrast, waiting until 0-6 days before departure typically results in a significantly higher average price of $691. These trends are based on pricing observed across the trailing quarter.

Across the trailing quarter, a good price for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. is considered to be $229 or less. The median price for this route during the same period was $336. Prices can vary, with 75% of observed flights costing $496 or less. These figures provide a benchmark for what travelers can expect to pay.

Historically, the months of March, April, and February have offered some of the most affordable flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. The median price for flights in March was $226, while both April and February had a median price of $229. These prices are notably lower than the annual median price of $336 for this route. Travelers looking for better value may consider planning their trips during these months.

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