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

Flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Below you can see the best deals on flights Washington, D.C. — San Francisco for upcoming dates. Direct and connecting flights from various airlines — compare prices and choose the right ticket.

The lowest price for the next 2 months is on 22 September, from $127.

Top 10 cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

06:35—18:24

9 Sep 2026

14 h 49 m

1 stop

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

16:45—22:45

9 Sep 2026

9 h

1 stop

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

16:45—22:13

5 Sep 2026

8 h 28 m

1 stop

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

16:00—21:41

5 Sep 2026

8 h 41 m

1 stop

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

14:54—21:41

5 Sep 2026

9 h 47 m

1 stop

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

16:41—22:06

12 Sep 2026

8 h 25 m

1 stop

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

07:00—12:49

12 Sep 2026

8 h 49 m

1 stop

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

15:15—21:22

12 Sep 2026

9 h 7 m

1 stop

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

07:25—14:01

12 Sep 2026

9 h 36 m

1 stop

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

07:10—14:05

6 Sep 2026

9 h 55 m

1 stop

Prices were found in the last 72 hours and may change — check the exact price when you continue.

About the Washington, D.C. — San Francisco flight

Looking for cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco? Compare fares from different airlines, check the flight schedule and travel time — and book your Washington, D.C. — San Francisco ticket online at the best price.

The route has direct flights — around 151 flights per week, flights are operated by United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, a nonstop flight takes about 5 h 42 min, the distance between the cities is around 3,928 km.

Planning your trip? You may find our San Francisco travel guide, how to get from the airport into town and San Francisco weather forecast useful. To catch a low fare, use the low-price calendar and the monthly price chart on this page.

from $121Min. price

NovemberCheapest

JunePeak season

YesDirect flights

3,928 kmDistance

5 h 42 minTravel time

3Airlines

151 / wkFlights

Flight schedule from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

The table shows direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco on the selected date. The flight takes approximately 5 h 42 min. Regular flights are operated by United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Departures from Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Ronald Reagan National Airport airports, arrivals at San Francisco International Airport.

For each flight, the following details are shown: departure time (local), arrival city and airport, flight number and airline, terminal or gate, and status. Click on a flight to open its details and go to ticket search. To view flights on a different day, change the date above the table.

Today

Any time

Last update: 16 Aug 2026

Airline

Flight

Departure

Arrival

Duration

Days

Status

Below is a calendar of the lowest flight ticket prices for Washington, D.C. — San Francisco by day. Pick a convenient date and instantly see the fare. The cheapest flights on this route start from $121 in November, and the most expensive are around $194 in June. If your travel dates are flexible, the calendar will help you find the best price for your preferred period. To view round-trip fares, switch to the "Round trip" tab above the calendar, select your departure date — and the right-hand calendar will highlight the lowest prices for return flights on each day.

Prices by month

Average one-way fares from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco by month. Tickets are usually cheapest in February (around $221) and priciest in June (about $298) — use the table and chart below to pick the best time to fly.

Month	Average price	Level	Month	Average price	Level	Month	Average price	Level
Jan	$226	low	May	$256	medium	Sep	$226	low
Feb	$221	low	Jun	$298	high	Oct	$280	high
Mar	$286	high	Jul	$262	medium	Nov	$292	high
Apr	$250	medium	Aug	$232	low	Dec	$298	high

Some values are estimated based on seasonality.

When to fly

Weather in San Francisco: it is warmest in September (up to 24 °C on average) and coolest in January (around 14 °C). The driest month is June.

Tickets are usually cheapest in November and most expensive in June. Compare prices and weather by month in the charts below to pick the best time to fly.

Temperature · San Francisco

Dry and wet days · San Francisco

Wind speed and direction · San Francisco

We'll let you know if you need a visa

Enter your destination or

Your nationality

Destination

How to get the best deal on a Washington, D.C. — San Francisco ticket

Book ahead: fares for Washington, D.C. — San Francisco are usually lower 3–8 weeks before departure than at the last minute.
Play with your dates — Tuesday, Wednesday and Saturday departures are often cheaper than Friday and Sunday.
Washington, D.C. is served by more than one airport — compare fares and travel time to each before you book.
The cheapest month to fly to San Francisco is usually November — plan your trip around it if your dates are flexible.
Compare direct and connecting flights: nonstop is faster, while a connection is sometimes noticeably cheaper.
Watch the low-price calendar and the monthly price trend on this page — they make it easier to catch a good date.
Travelling light? Pick a cabin-baggage-only fare — tickets without checked luggage are noticeably cheaper.
Get to the airport in good time — about 2–3 hours before an international departure and roughly an hour before a domestic one.

Flights on the Washington, D.C. — San Francisco route are operated by 3 airlines; United Airlines runs the most flights (around 77% of all flights). Compare carriers, flight shares and schedules below.

United AirlinesUA
39x/week
WebsiteFleet: 956165M pax/year
- Direct flight IAD → SFO27x/week
  Duration
  5h 46m
  Days
  MTWTFSS
- Direct flight DCA → SFO7x/week
  Duration
  5h 57m
  Days
  MTWTFSS
- Direct flight BWI → SFO5x/week
  Duration
  5h 54m
  Days
  MTWTFSS
76.8%Open →
Hawaiian AirlinesHA
7x/week
WebsiteFleet: 7511M pax/year
- Direct flight DCA → SFO7x/week
13.9%
Alaska AirlinesAS
5x/week
WebsiteFleet: 31545M pax/year
- Direct flight DCA → SFO5x/week
  Duration
  5h 55m
  Days
  MTWTFSS
9.3%Open →

Cities and airports on the Washington, D.C. — San Francisco route

Flights Washington, D.C. — San Francisco depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport and Ronald Reagan National Airport and arrive at San Francisco International Airport. Below are pages for the cities, countries, and airports on the route: airlines, schedules, and travel guides.

Departure

Washington, D.C.

WAS

United States

About the city How to get there Weather All about the country United States

Arrival

San Francisco

SFO

United States

About the city How to get there Weather All about the country United States

Departure airports

Washington Dulles International AirportIAD
About the airport
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall AirportBWI
About the airport
Ronald Reagan National AirportDCA
About the airport

Arrival airports

San Francisco International AirportSFO
About the airport

Interesting

See half the world from a porthole

Recently, we wrote about a Qatar Airways aircraft that completed the world’s longest commercial flight from Doha (Qatar) to Auckland (New Zealand) and how it was welcomed in the “new territory”. Today…

Tips for Travelers

Looking Down: The Best Observation Decks in the World

To better understand a city or admire the surrounding nature, you need to climb higher. The ascent isn’t always easy, but it’s worth it for the experience and the view from the top. If you’re not afra…

Interesting

Graffiti: Where to go for street art

Long gone are the days when graffiti was considered solely vandalism. Today, street art is a powerful and vibrant direction of contemporary art, transforming gray city walls into open-air galleries. A…

Interesting

The World’s Largest Cities

If you prefer non-stop action to quiet solitude somewhere by the sea or in the mountains—this article is for you. We’ve already told you about the oldest cities in the world, and now it’s time to delv…

Useful information

Free Public Transport Abroad

How to get around abroad is always a tricky question. Some simply buy a day pass and spare no expense, while others prefer to walk to avoid spending extra money on “it’s only a ten-minute walk!”. But…

Useful information

Abandoned Cities: 5 Places Where Time Stood Still

Sometimes a trip needs a little adrenaline. And you don’t necessarily have to parachute, paraglide over the city (which is also very cool!) or provoke local bandits by walking alone in dark alleys. Yo…

Frequently asked questions about the Washington, D.C. — San Francisco flight

How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

A nonstop Washington, D.C. — San Francisco flight takes about 5 h 42 min — the distance between the cities is around 3,928 km.

How far is it from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

The distance from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is about 3,928 km, which a nonstop flight covers in around 5 h 42 min.

Are there direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Yes, there are nonstop flights Washington, D.C. — San Francisco — around 151 flights per week.

Which airlines fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Airlines operating Washington, D.C. — San Francisco include United Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines. See the full list with schedules in the "Airlines" section on this page.

Which airports do Washington, D.C. — San Francisco flights use?

Flights from Washington, D.C. depart from Washington Dulles International Airport, Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport, Ronald Reagan National Airport, and arrive at San Francisco International Airport. If a city has more than one airport, check which one your ticket uses before you travel.

How much is a ticket from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

The price of a Washington, D.C. — San Francisco ticket depends on your travel date, season and demand: it is usually cheapest to fly in November, and most expensive in June. Tickets typically cost between $121 and $194. Check the current lowest fare and low-price calendar on this page.

When is the best time to book flights Washington, D.C. — San Francisco?

Flights Washington, D.C. — San Francisco are usually cheaper when booked in advance — a few weeks before departure and away from peak dates; the most budget-friendly month to fly is November. Compare prices by month in the price trend chart on this page.

How can I find the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

To catch a low fare Washington, D.C. — San Francisco, book a few weeks in advance, keep your dates flexible, and compare airlines and connecting options. The low-price calendar and monthly price chart on this page show the cheapest days and months at a glance: the most budget-friendly month to fly is usually November.

How early should I arrive at the airport?

For international flights, plan to be at the airport about 2–3 hours before departure, and around an hour before a domestic flight. Allow extra time during busy travel seasons and at large hubs, where check-in and security lines can be longer.

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

Flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Top 10 cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Top 10 direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. to San Francisco: departing soon

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Jose

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

About the Washington, D.C. — San Francisco flight

Facts about this route

Flight schedule from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

Flight ticket prices by day: Washington, D.C. — San Francisco

Prices by month

When to fly

Temperature · San Francisco

Dry and wet days · San Francisco

Wind speed and direction · San Francisco

We'll let you know if you need a visa

How to get the best deal on a Washington, D.C. — San Francisco ticket

Cities and airports on the Washington, D.C. — San Francisco route

Washington, D.C.

San Francisco

Interesting articles about San Francisco

See half the world from a porthole

Looking Down: The Best Observation Decks in the World

Graffiti: Where to go for street art

The World’s Largest Cities

Free Public Transport Abroad

Abandoned Cities: 5 Places Where Time Stood Still

Frequently asked questions about the Washington, D.C. — San Francisco flight

Where else you can fly from Washington, D.C.

Where else you can fly from San Francisco

Other popular routes

Other popular routes