$134 Cheap Flights from Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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Cheap Flights from Washington to San Francisco (DCA-SFO)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $134 for one-way flights and $254 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Bargain Flight
Wed, Oct 22 - Sat, Nov 1
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$254 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sat, Nov 1, priced at $254 found 6 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Sat, Sep 20 - Sat, Oct 11
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$256 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$256
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Sat, Sep 20 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 11, priced at $256 found 16 hours ago
Hawaiian Airlines
Sat, Nov 1 - Wed, Nov 12
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$257 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Hawaiian Airlines flight, departing Sat, Nov 1 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $257 found 5 days ago
United
Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$257 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $257 found 4 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Wed, Oct 22 - Fri, Oct 31
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$259 Roundtrip, just found
$259
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Oct 22 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Fri, Oct 31, priced at $259 just found
United
Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 4
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$263 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$263
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $263 found 6 hours ago
United
Sat, Sep 13 - Sat, Sep 20
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$267 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$267
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Sep 13 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $267 found 4 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Sat, Aug 16 - Tue, Aug 19
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$268 Roundtrip, just found
$268
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Aug 16 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, Aug 19, priced at $268 just found
United
Sat, Oct 25 - Tue, Nov 4
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$272 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$272
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 25 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 4, priced at $272 found 6 hours ago
Bargain Flight
Fri, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 20
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$273 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$273
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Fri, Sep 12 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $273 found 3 hours ago

Find the cheapest month to fly from Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)

September is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $138 - $258 per traveler.

Graph displaying average flight prices per month

Alternative airports near San Francisco

Prices were available within the past 7 days. Prices and availability are subject to change.

Select flight to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl. SJC. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $321
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $321
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $572
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $572
Flights from Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)
Origin airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Destination airport
San Francisco Intl.
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$254
Distance
2436 mi
Average flight time
3 hours 31 mins

Washington to San Francisco Flights

The cheapest times to fly from Washington to San Francisco

On average, Thursday can be the cheapest time to fly, according to data from the Airlines Reporting Corporation (ARC), one of the world's biggest databases for global airline sales. The data reveals that you could save up to 16% by flying on a Thursday—the cheapest day to travel on average—instead of a Sunday—the most expensive. Some of the most affordable flights from Washington to San Francisco are during the month of October. You can find some of the cheapest flights from Washington to San Francisco with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

The best time to book a flight from Washington to San Francisco

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from Washington to San Francisco: Tickets reserved on a Sunday cost between 6% and 13% less than those reserved on a Friday, according to ARC data. The data also suggests booking early can also lead to cheaper airfares. You could save 24% by buying your tickets for domestic flights at least a month in advance and 10% by booking international flights 2 months in advance.

 

How to find cheap round-trip tickets from Washington to San Francisco

Being flexible with your dates and using Expedia's Price Drop Protection and Price Tracking features are some of the best ways of finding a cheap ticket from Washington to San Francisco in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $134 one-way. Expedia also offers Price Drop Protection, so if the cost of your airfare goes down after booking, you'll receive a credit for the difference*. This is available for a small fee, and is free to One Key Gold and Platinum tier members.

 

Expedia's Price Tracking feature means you can stay on top of airfares without manually checking every day. It sends you automated price alerts for cheap Washington to San Francisco flights and uses historical data to indicate when the best time to book is. Download Expedia's free app to activate this handy tool in a few easy taps.

 

You could also save big by booking one of Expedia's vacation packages. Bundling together your Washington to San Francisco airfare with your accommodations and car rental is often cheaper than booking everything separately. There’s also One Key, Expedia's generous rewards program. Join for free and you could earn One Key cash on most bookings to save on future adventures.

 

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Disclaimer: ARC The statistics are based on average round-trip ticket prices between January and August 2023. The percentages you see are averages.

 

Frequently asked questions

How much does a flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) cost?
Grab cheap return tickets starting at $251 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). This information is based on the cheapest price found on Expedia for this return journey departing within the next three months. This airfare is for a Alaska Airlines flight leaving DCA on August 19 2025 and touching down at SFO. The price was last updated on July 23 2025 and has not changed since.
What is the cheapest month to fly from DCA to SFO?
The cheapest flights from DCA to SFO are usually during off-peak season, when demand is lower. To save money, avoid flying during public holidays, school breaks and major local events.
Which airlines fly direct from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Hop on a direct flight with United Airlines and journey straight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from DCA to SFO?
At the moment, the cheapest airline offering one-way flights from DCA to SFO is Alaska Airlines. You can book a seat on this route from $148. This fare is based on the lowest price found on Expedia departing within the next three months. The flight takes off from DCA on September 2 2025. Prices were last updated on July 23 2025 and have not changed since.
How many flights per day from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
With an average of 2 direct flights that operate from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) daily, you'll be on your way in no time.
What are the most popular departure times for flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Flights between DCA and SFO tend to be busiest at 5 PM. If you want a quieter experience and possibly cheaper fares, look for a time outside the usual busy windows.
What day of the week has the most flights from DCA to SFO?
If you travel on a Friday, you'll get the largest range of options for flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the earliest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Catch the earliest flight at around 5:32PM UTC-5, departing from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You'll be flying for about 6h 21m, coming in to land at San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) at approximately 8:53PM UTC-8.
How long does it take to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
It usually takes 6 hours and 16 minutes to travel the 2,400 mi from DCA to SFO.
What airline has the least delays from DCA to SFO?
Consider traveling with United Airlines if you'd like to go straight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) without any holdups. This airline has the best track record for punctuality, with an on-time performance of 85%. Want to be updated if anything changes? You can check your flight status using the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Select a flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) that takes off before 3 PM to reduce the risk of delays and cancellations. Departures after this hour have a 22% higher chance of being canceled, on average.**Most reliable time of the day and month to travel recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG's global flight data platform.
What airports do you fly into for San Francisco from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
Check out your flight options from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO). This is the only San Francisco airport you can fly into if you're taking a direct flight.
Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) last-minute?
Booking your plane ticket from DCA to SFO right before your getaway is usually more expensive. But if you're flexible with your schedule, you could snag a cheap last-minute fare.
Is it cheaper to book a DCA to SFO flight and hotel package?
Opting for a DCA to SFO flight and hotel package is generally cheaper than booking separately. With Expedia, you can enjoy the ease of organizing your travels all in one place. Pick from our wide range of stays and then add activities, car rentals and flights to your booking. Bundle it all together, and you could save hundreds of dollars.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
If you booked your DCA to SFO flight in the last 24 hours, you may be able to modify or cancel it without fees. Depending on the airline and the ticket type you purchased, additional charges may apply for changes beyond this timeframe. Airline policies and contact information can be found in your itinerary or confirmation email. Or, visit our Customer Service portal for further details.

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San Francisco nearby Airports

San Jose

Washington to Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
$233.36

Oakland

Washington to Oakland Intl.
$263.53
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