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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 13,237

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Alaska Airlines Logo
09:46 - 17:59
SFO
-
DCA
5h 13mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:59 - 22:19
DCA
-
SFO
6h 20mdirect
₹ 21,786Alaska Airlines
Thu, 19 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
Southwest Logo
10:50 - 21:45
SFO
-
IAD
7h 55m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
18:05 - 23:15
IAD
-
SFO
8h 10m
1 stop
₹ 21,786Southwest
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Southwest Logo
06:05 - 15:50
SFO
-
IAD
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
09:05 - 21:15
IAD
-
SFO
15h 10m
2 stops
₹ 22,246Southwest
Wed, 25 Feb - Wed, 4 Mar
United Airlines Logo
17:00 - 01:08
SFO
-
IAD
5h 08mdirect
United Airlines Logo
18:03 - 21:20
IAD
-
SFO
6h 17mdirect
₹ 22,797United Airlines
Sat, 28 Feb - Sat, 7 Mar
Delta Logo
06:00 - 16:29
SFO
-
DCA
7h 29m
1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 10:37
DCA
-
SFO
7h 37m
1 stop
₹ 23,625Delta
Tue, 19 May - Wed, 27 May
Delta Logo
10:20 - 23:10
SFO
-
IAD
9h 50m
1 stop
Delta Logo
15:35 - 23:19
IAD
-
SFO
10h 44m
1 stop
₹ 23,625Delta
Sat, 7 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
JetBlue Logo
08:20 - 21:20
SFO
-
DCA
10h 00m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
07:00 - 14:15
DCA
-
SFO
10h 15m
1 stop
₹ 23,992JetBlue
Wed, 4 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
JetBlue Logo
22:00 - 13:03
SFO
-
DCA
12h 03m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
06:00 - 11:34
DCA
-
SFO
8h 34m
1 stop
₹ 24,176JetBlue
Sun, 12 Apr - Sun, 19 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:42 - 21:59
SFO
-
DCA
10h 17m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:59 - 22:19
DCA
-
SFO
6h 20mdirect
₹ 24,544Alaska Airlines
Wed, 18 Feb - Sat, 21 Feb
United Airlines Logo
22:40 - 06:46
SFO
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IAD
5h 06mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:15 - 09:30
IAD
-
SFO
6h 15mdirect
₹ 24,636United Airlines
Sat, 7 Mar - Mon, 9 Mar

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

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
28 Feb
SFO10:50San Francisco
7h 55m
1 stop
IAD21:45Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7 Mar
IAD18:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 10m
1 stop
SFO23:15San Francisco
₹ 21,786
Southwest
25 Feb
SFO06:05San Francisco
6h 45m
1 stop
IAD15:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4 Mar
IAD09:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 10m
2 stops
SFO21:15San Francisco
₹ 22,246
Southwest
25 Feb
SFO07:40San Francisco
11h 15m
2 stops
IAD21:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
4 Mar
IAD09:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 10m
2 stops
SFO21:15San Francisco
₹ 22,705

United Airlines flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Our best United Airlines deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
United Airlines
28 Feb
SFO17:00San Francisco
5h 08m
IAD01:08Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7 Mar
IAD18:03Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 17m
SFO21:20San Francisco
₹ 22,797
United Airlines
7 Mar
SFO22:40San Francisco
5h 06m
IAD06:46Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9 Mar
IAD06:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 15m
SFO09:30San Francisco
₹ 24,636
United Airlines
3 Mar
SFO23:20San Francisco
5h 11m
IAD07:31Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6 Mar
IAD22:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 18m
SFO01:28San Francisco
₹ 25,463

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

09:46-17:59

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/2

18:59-22:19

Nonstop6h 20m

₹ 21,786

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

10:50-21:45

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/3

18:05-23:15

1 stop8h 10m

₹ 21,786

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 25/2

06:05-15:50

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/3

09:05-21:15

2 stops15h 10m

₹ 22,246

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 28/2

17:00-01:08

Nonstop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/3

18:03-21:20

Nonstop6h 17m

₹ 22,797

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

06:00-16:29

1 stop7h 29m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 27/5

06:00-10:37

1 stop7h 37m

₹ 23,625

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

10:20-23:10

1 stop9h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/3

15:35-23:19

1 stop10h 44m

₹ 23,625

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

08:20-21:20

1 stop10h 00m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/3

07:00-14:15

1 stop10h 15m

₹ 23,992

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sun 12/4

22:00-13:03

1 stop12h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 19/4

06:00-11:34

1 stop8h 34m

₹ 24,176

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 18/2

08:42-21:59

1 stop10h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 21/2

18:59-22:19

Nonstop6h 20m

₹ 24,544

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 7/3

22:40-06:46

Nonstop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/3

06:15-09:30

Nonstop6h 15m

₹ 24,636

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

In general, February is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around ₹ 34,656. The month of August is another great option to travel to Washington, D.C., with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 35,575.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. is on a Monday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 53,038. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Friday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for around ₹ 168,105.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C.?

Our most recent data shows that the best time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is in the morning. Flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. during this time can be as low as ₹ 54,875. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 168,105.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. for around ₹ 40,730 when searching weeks before you fly. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco for as low as ₹ 34,104 on momondo.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights?

No. A direct flight is the cheapest option for a flight between San Francisco to Washington, D.C..

How have San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight prices changed over time?

As of January 2026, prices for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Cheap San Francisco to Washington, D.C. (SFO to WAS) flight deals and tips

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Fastest flight time

5h 15m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. takes 5h 15m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports in Washington, D.C.. From San Francisco there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
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  • How far is San Francisco to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    A flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. will travel around 3914.9 km. Typically, this will take 5h 15m by plane in normal conditions.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    Prices for flights from San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C. are updated daily.

  • How old do you have to be to fly from San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C.?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines offering an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their age restrictions, such as regulations concerning flight duration, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Francisco Airport to Washington, D.C..

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C.?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at Washington, D.C.. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

  • What is the most popular plane model from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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Fly into one of these airports located in Washington, D.C.

Airports listed have a maximum distance of 36.1 km from Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport
Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport