$128 Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA)

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Popular airlines from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

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

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at $128 for one-way flights and $154 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Southwest Airlines
Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 16
SFO
San Francisco
DCA
Washington
$154 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from San Francisco to Washington, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $154 found 19 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Nov 5 - Sat, Nov 15
SFO
San Francisco
DCA
Washington
$164 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$164
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 5 from San Francisco to Washington, returning Sat, Nov 15, priced at $164 found 15 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 28
SFO
San Francisco
DCA
Washington
$169 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$169
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from San Francisco to Washington, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $169 found 15 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Tue, Nov 4 - Wed, Nov 12
SFO
San Francisco
DCA
Washington
$174 Roundtrip, found 20 hours ago
$174
Roundtrip
found 20 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Nov 4 from San Francisco to Washington, returning Wed, Nov 12, priced at $174 found 20 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Dec 10 - Tue, Dec 16
SFO
San Francisco
DCA
Washington
$179 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$179
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Dec 10 from San Francisco to Washington, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $179 found 19 hours ago
Southwest Airlines
Wed, Oct 15 - Wed, Oct 29
SFO
San Francisco
DCA
Washington
$184 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$184
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Oct 15 from San Francisco to Washington, returning Wed, Oct 29, priced at $184 found 4 days ago
Frontier Airlines
Fri, Oct 3 - Mon, Oct 6
SFO
San Francisco
DCA
Washington
$194 Roundtrip, just found
$194
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 3 from San Francisco to Washington, returning Mon, Oct 6, priced at $194 just found
Alaska Airlines
Sat, Oct 18 - Tue, Oct 28
SFO
San Francisco
DCA
Washington
$205 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 18 from San Francisco to Washington, returning Tue, Oct 28, priced at $205 found 15 hours ago
Delta
Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 16
SFO
San Francisco
DCA
Washington
$215 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$215
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from San Francisco to Washington, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $215 found 15 hours ago
JetBlue Airways
Sat, Dec 6 - Tue, Dec 16
SFO
San Francisco
DCA
Washington
$223 Roundtrip, found 15 hours ago
$223
Roundtrip
found 15 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, Dec 6 from San Francisco to Washington, returning Tue, Dec 16, priced at $223 found 15 hours ago

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

October is typically the cheapest month to fly

From $138 - $312 per traveler.

Alternative airports near Washington

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

Select flight to Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall BWI. Average driving time to city center is 40 minutes. Flights from $317
BWI
Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall
Average driving time to city center40 min
Flights from $317
Select flight to Washington Dulles Intl. IAD. Cheapest option available. Average driving time to city center is 36 minutes. Flights from $294
IAD
Washington Dulles Intl.
Cheapest
Average driving time to city center36 min
Flights from $294
Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA)
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, Frontier Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Southwest Airlines, United
Roundtrip price
$153
Distance
2436 mi
Average flight time
8 hours 20 mins

San Francisco to Washington Flights

The cheapest times to fly from San Francisco to Washington

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 San Francisco to Washington are during the month of December. You can find some of the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington with Expedia's search tool and vast selection of airlines.

 

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

Sunday is one of the best days to book for cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington: 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 San Francisco to Washington

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 San Francisco to Washington in 2025. You can also book with separate airlines for your outbound and return journeys, from $128 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 San Francisco to Washington 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 San Francisco to Washington 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 San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) cost?
Get a cheap one-way flight from $128 or cheap return flight from $154 from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) 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 San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
December is the most affordable month to fly from SFO to DCA. Traveling during an off-peak travel window is often the key to finding better fares.
Which airlines fly direct from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
Take a nonstop flight with United Airlines and head straight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the cheapest airline that flies from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
While prices can change depending on your travel dates, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are popular options for flights between San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You can also compare airlines on Expedia and use the "Sort by" filter to find the lowest-priced ticket for your SFO to DCA flight.
How many flights per day from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
When departing from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO), you'll have your pick from an average of 2 daily direct flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What are the most popular departure times for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
The 8 AM departures from SFO to DCA are the top choice for many travelers. These flights can come with a higher price due to their popularity. If you're looking to save, choose a less crowded time to fly.
What day of the week has the most flights from SFO to DCA?
If you travel on a Saturday, you'll get the biggest range of choices for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
What is the earliest flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
The first flight of the day out of San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) is at around 8:20AM UTC-8. Board this flight and you'll arrive at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) at approximately 4:32PM UTC-5. The overall travel time is 5h 12m.
How long does it take to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
The average flight duration from SFO to DCA is 5 hours and 14 minutes, covering a total distance of 2,400 mi.
What airline has the least delays from SFO to DCA?
With 89% of journeys usually arriving as scheduled, United Airlines has the best on-time performance for direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). To check your flight status and receive notifications if anything changes, simply head to the Expedia App.
What is the best time to fly from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
To touch down at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) on time, select a flight that takes off from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) before 3 PM. The likelihood of cancellations is 22% higher, on average, for departures after this hour.**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 Washington from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Book a direct flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Washington and land at one of these airports:

  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
  • Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD)
  • Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI)

Is it cheaper to buy a plane ticket from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) last-minute?
Waiting until just before your trip to book your flight from SFO to DCA generally means paying more. While you may find some last-minute offers, there's no guarantee. Allow some flexibility in your schedule to maximize your chances of snagging a bargain.
Is it cheaper to book a SFO to DCA flight and hotel package?
Compared with arranging hotels and flights separately, booking a SFO to DCA flight and hotel package with Expedia could result in significant savings. Better still, managing everything in one place will take the stress out of travel planning. Just pick your flights and choose from our wide range of stays, then tailor your trip with extras like tours and car rentals.
Can I cancel or change the date of my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
You can usually cancel or reschedule your SFO to DCA flight. However, for bookings made more than 24 hours ago, additional fees may apply. Refer to your airline's policies in your itinerary to see what changes are possible and if any costs are involved. You'll also find more information on our Customer Service portal.

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