$89 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 $89 for one-way flights and $157 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

JetBlue Airways
Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$157 Roundtrip, just found
$157
Roundtrip
just found
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $157 just found
JetBlue Airways
Sat, Nov 8 - Tue, Nov 18
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$167 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$167
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Nov 8 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $167 found 3 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Mon, Nov 3 - Wed, Nov 5
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$177 Roundtrip, found 4 hours ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 4 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Mon, Nov 3 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Wed, Nov 5, priced at $177 found 4 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Oct 30 - Sun, Nov 2
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$194 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$194
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Oct 30 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sun, Nov 2, priced at $194 found 1 hour ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Sep 17 - Sat, Sep 20
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$217 Roundtrip, found 6 hours ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 6 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 17 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sat, Sep 20, priced at $217 found 6 hours ago
Frontier Airlines
Wed, Oct 1 - Fri, Oct 3
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$219 Roundtrip, just found
$219
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 1 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Fri, Oct 3, priced at $219 just found
Frontier Airlines
Thu, Nov 6 - Sun, Nov 16
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$222 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$222
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 6 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sun, Nov 16, priced at $222 found 3 hours ago
Delta
Tue, Oct 21 - Tue, Oct 28
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$247 Roundtrip, just found
$247
Roundtrip
just found
Select Delta flight, departing Tue, Oct 21 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $247 just found
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Nov 11 - Tue, Nov 18
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$252 Roundtrip, found 9 hours ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 9 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 11 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, Nov 18, priced at $252 found 9 hours ago
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 21
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$277 Roundtrip, just found
$277
Roundtrip
just found
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, Oct 21, priced at $277 just found

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

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $138 - $304 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. Average driving time to city center is 50 minutes. Flights from $320
SJC
Norman Y. Mineta San Jose Intl.
Average driving time to city center50 min
Flights from $320
Select flight to Oakland Intl. OAK. Average driving time to city center is 26 minutes. Flights from $473
OAK
Oakland Intl.
Average driving time to city center26 min
Flights from $473
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, Hawaiian Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$157
Distance
2436 mi
Average flight time
2 hours 51 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 $89 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?
Lock in a cheap one-way flight from $89 or cheap return flight from $157 from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) with Expedia. Enter your travel dates and sort by "Price (lowest to highest)" to see our cheapest flight deals on this route.
What is the cheapest month to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The cheapest month to fly from DCA to SFO is October, when there's less demand. Off-peak months are often when you'll find lower airfares between these airports.
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 Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are well-known airlines offering reasonable fares. Don't forget that flight prices from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) can vary depending on travel dates, demand and how early you book. With Expedia's filter tool, you can easily find a DCA to SFO flight that suits your plans and budget.
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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