Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 17,620

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Alaska Airlines Logo
19:04 - 17:39SFO  San Francisco-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:05 - 23:59IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SFO San Francisco
19h 54m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
₹ 38,649Alaska Airlines
Mon, 7 Dec - Thu, 17 Dec
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07:00 - 05:35SFO  San Francisco-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 35m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:42 - 13:51IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 09m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
₹ 39,028Alaska Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:53 - 17:50SFO  San Francisco-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 57m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 17:22IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SFO San Francisco
13h 22m2 stops Seattle/Tacoma Intl Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
₹ 39,313Alaska Airlines
Wed, 3 Feb - Wed, 17 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:04 - 17:39SFO  San Francisco-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:42 - 13:51IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SFO San Francisco
22h 09m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
₹ 39,502Alaska Airlines
Thu, 3 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
JetBlue Logo
11:03 - 22:55SFO  San Francisco-DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
8h 52m1 stop New York John F Kennedy Intl
JetBlue Logo
14:20 - 22:49DCA  Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-SFO San Francisco
11h 29m1 stop Boston Logan Intl
₹ 39,597JetBlue
Wed, 10 Feb - Thu, 11 Feb
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:14 - 17:39SFO  San Francisco-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:13 - 18:00IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SFO San Francisco
25h 47m1 stop San Diego
₹ 39,597Alaska Airlines
Tue, 15 Dec - Mon, 4 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
19:04 - 17:39SFO  San Francisco-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 35m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:42 - 12:15IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 33m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
₹ 39,881Alaska Airlines
Fri, 4 Dec - Mon, 7 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:14 - 17:39SFO  San Francisco-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 25m2 stops Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:18 - 14:12IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SFO San Francisco
23h 54m1 stop Seattle/Tacoma Intl
₹ 39,976Alaska Airlines
Tue, 1 Dec - Fri, 4 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:39SFO  San Francisco-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 39m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:53 - 08:52IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SFO San Francisco
16h 59m1 stop San Diego
₹ 40,070Alaska Airlines
Tue, 15 Dec - Tue, 5 Jan
Alaska Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:39SFO  San Francisco-IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 39m1 stop San Diego
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:42 - 12:02IAD  Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-SFO San Francisco
20h 20m2 stops San Diego Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl
₹ 40,260Alaska Airlines
Wed, 16 Dec - Wed, 16 Dec

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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
5 Dec
SFO10:50San Francisco
5h 12m
IAD19:02Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12 Dec
IAD09:29Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 11m
SFO12:40San Francisco
₹ 41,397
United Airlines
15 Dec
SFO13:50San Francisco
5h 07m
IAD21:57Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22 Dec
IAD22:13Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 17m
SFO01:30San Francisco
₹ 42,154
United Airlines
12 Dec
SFO13:50San Francisco
5h 07m
IAD21:57Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25 Dec
IAD06:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 11m
SFO09:11San Francisco
₹ 43,291

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

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
7 Dec
SFO19:04San Francisco
19h 35m
2 stops
IAD17:39Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17 Dec
IAD07:05Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
19h 54m
1 stop
SFO23:59San Francisco
₹ 38,649
Alaska Airlines
4 Dec
SFO07:00San Francisco
19h 35m
1 stop
IAD05:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7 Dec
IAD18:42Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
22h 09m
2 stops
SFO13:51San Francisco
₹ 39,028
Alaska Airlines
3 Feb
SFO18:53San Francisco
19h 57m
1 stop
IAD17:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17 Feb
IAD07:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 22m
2 stops
SFO17:22San Francisco
₹ 39,313

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San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 7/12

19:04-17:39

2 stops19h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 17/12

07:05-23:59

1 stop19h 54m

₹ 38,649

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 4/12

07:00-05:35

1 stop19h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/12

18:42-13:51

2 stops22h 09m

₹ 39,028

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 3/2

18:53-17:50

1 stop19h 57m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 17/2

07:00-17:22

2 stops13h 22m

₹ 39,313

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 3/12

19:04-17:39

2 stops19h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/12

18:42-13:51

2 stops22h 09m

₹ 39,502
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO San Francisco - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 10/2

11:03-22:55

1 stop8h 52m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 11/2

14:20-22:49

1 stop11h 29m

₹ 39,597

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 15/12

16:14-17:39

2 stops22h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/1

19:13-18:00

1 stop25h 47m

₹ 39,597

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 4/12

19:04-17:39

2 stops19h 35m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/12

18:42-12:15

2 stops20h 33m

₹ 39,881

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 1/12

16:14-17:39

2 stops22h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/12

17:18-14:12

1 stop23h 54m

₹ 39,976

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 15/12

06:00-17:39

1 stop8h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/1

18:53-08:52

1 stop16h 59m

₹ 40,070

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO San Francisco - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 16/12

06:00-17:39

1 stop8h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 16/12

18:42-12:02

2 stops20h 20m

₹ 40,260

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

Prices are currently low for flights on this route.

Typical prices usually range from ₹ 39,407 to ₹ 71,520.
The lowest price recently found on this route was ₹ 38,649.

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

In general, January 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 ₹ 35,523. The month of February is another great option to travel to Washington, D.C., with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 38,365.

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 ₹ 54,656. 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 ₹ 173,234.

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 ₹ 60,798. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 174,210.

What is the cheapest San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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 ₹ 50,822 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 ₹ 38,839 on momondo.

What cabin class options are available on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights?

There is only 1 cabin class 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?

You could potentially save up to 19% on your flight if you consider stops on a San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight.

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

As of November 2026, prices for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 5% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best price found

₹ 17,620

Fastest flight time

5h 05m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. from San Francisco in the past 72 hours is ₹ 17,620. The best return flight deal from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. found on momondo in the last 72 hours is ₹ 38,649.
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. takes 5h 05m
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).

Frequently asked questions about flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

  • How far is San Francisco to Washington, D.C. by plane?

    A flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. will travel around 3914.3 km. Typically, this will take 5h 05m 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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