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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. from ₹ 13,595

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Southwest Logo
06:10 - 20:55SFO-DCA
11h 45m1 stop
Southwest Logo
11:35 - 18:35DCA-SFO
10h 00m2 stops
₹ 23,128Southwest
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Sun, 7 Dec - Wed, 10 Dec
Southwest Logo
08:00 - 23:05SFO-IAD
12h 05m2 stops
Southwest Logo
16:40 - 21:50IAD-SFO
8h 10m1 stop
₹ 23,128Southwest
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Wed, 29 Oct - Wed, 5 Nov
United Airlines Logo
00:43 - 11:29SFO-DCA
7h 46m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
17:59 - 21:10DCA-SFO
6h 11mdirect
₹ 23,217United Airlines
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Wed, 5 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
United Airlines Logo
13:33 - 21:51SFO-DCA
5h 18mdirect
United Airlines Logo
07:00 - 09:49DCA-SFO
5h 49mdirect
₹ 23,393United Airlines
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Wed, 8 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:45 - 14:50SFO-IAD
5h 05mdirect
United Airlines Logo
06:30 - 09:36IAD-SFO
6h 06mdirect
₹ 23,393United Airlines
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Wed, 19 Nov - Wed, 3 Dec
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 17:13SFO-IAD
7h 13m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:40 - 08:53IAD-SFO
18h 13m2 stops
₹ 24,188Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
16:39 - 06:23SFO-IAD
10h 44m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:40 - 23:46IAD-SFO
9h 06m1 stop
₹ 24,364Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 4 Nov - Mon, 10 Nov
Delta Logo
00:35 - 11:13SFO-DCA
7h 38m1 stop
Delta Logo
17:22 - 22:35DCA-SFO
8h 13m1 stop
₹ 24,453Delta
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Tue, 4 Nov - Sat, 8 Nov
Delta Logo
13:25 - 23:33SFO-IAD
7h 08m1 stop
Delta Logo
06:03 - 11:17IAD-SFO
8h 14m1 stop
₹ 25,335Delta
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Thu, 6 Nov - Tue, 11 Nov
JetBlue Logo
08:15 - 19:41SFO-DCA
8h 26m1 stop
JetBlue Logo
17:55 - 00:28DCA-SFO
9h 33m1 stop
₹ 25,865JetBlue
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Thu, 4 Dec - Sun, 7 Dec

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
4 Nov
SFO07:00San Francisco
7h 13m
1 stop
IAD17:13Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10 Nov
IAD17:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 13m
2 stops
SFO08:53San Francisco
₹ 24,188
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Alaska Airlines
4 Nov
SFO09:45San Francisco
5h 13m
DCA17:58Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
12 Nov
DCA18:58Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 13m
SFO22:11San Francisco
₹ 24,453
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Alaska Airlines
4 Nov
SFO16:39San Francisco
10h 44m
1 stop
IAD06:23Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10 Nov
IAD17:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 13m
2 stops
SFO08:53San Francisco
₹ 24,717
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Hawaiian Airlines flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

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Hawaiian Airlines
4 Nov
SFO07:00San Francisco
7h 13m
1 stop
IAD17:13Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10 Nov
IAD17:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
SFO23:46San Francisco
₹ 24,364
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Hawaiian Airlines
9 Nov
SFO07:00San Francisco
7h 13m
1 stop
IAD17:13Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14 Nov
IAD17:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
SFO23:46San Francisco
₹ 26,130
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Hawaiian Airlines
31 Oct
SFO09:45San Francisco
5h 13m
DCA17:58Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
5 Nov
DCA18:58Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 13m
SFO22:11San Francisco
₹ 27,984
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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, momondo users made 59,053 searches. Data last updated 14 September 2025.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sun 7/12

06:10-20:55

1 stop11h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/12

11:35-18:35

2 stops10h 00m

₹ 23,128

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 29/10

08:00-23:05

2 stops12h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/11

16:40-21:50

1 stop8h 10m

₹ 23,128

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 5/11

00:43-11:29

1 stop7h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/11

17:59-21:10

Nonstop6h 11m

₹ 23,217

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 8/10

13:33-21:51

Nonstop5h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 22/10

07:00-09:49

Nonstop5h 49m

₹ 23,393

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 19/11

06:45-14:50

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/12

06:30-09:36

Nonstop6h 06m

₹ 23,393

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

07:00-17:13

1 stop7h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/11

17:40-08:53

2 stops18h 13m

₹ 24,188

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

16:39-06:23

1 stop10h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/11

17:40-23:46

1 stop9h 06m

₹ 24,364

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 4/11

00:35-11:13

1 stop7h 38m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/11

17:22-22:35

1 stop8h 13m

₹ 24,453

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 6/11

13:25-23:33

1 stop7h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 11/11

06:03-11:17

1 stop8h 14m

₹ 25,335

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Thu 4/12

08:15-19:41

1 stop8h 26m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/12

17:55-00:28

1 stop9h 33m

₹ 25,865

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

In general, August 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 ₹ 34,163. The month of February is another great option to travel to Washington, D.C., with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 34,428.

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 Wednesday when prices can be found for as low as ₹ 36,807. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. When flying out on a Saturday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. for around ₹ 168,523.

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 at midday. Flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. during this time can be as low as ₹ 36,807. Flights in the morning are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 168,523.

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 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 ₹ 40,305 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 ₹ 34,163 on momondo.

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There are 2 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?

You could potentially save up to 49% 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 September 2025, prices for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 10% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

When to book flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

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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 00m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. takes 5h 00m
Direct flights go from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. every day.
There are 2 airports near Washington, D.C.: 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 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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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