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JetBlue Logo
20:45 - 09:44
SFO
-
DCA
9h 59m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
16:59 - 23:59
DCA
-
SFO
10h 00m
1 stop
₹ 28,962JetBlue
Tue, 28 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Frontier Logo
22:03 - 14:20
SFO
-
IAD
13h 17m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
06:49 - 19:34
IAD
-
SFO
15h 45m
1 stop
₹ 30,173Frontier
Mon, 6 Apr - Sat, 9 May
Delta Logo
05:59 - 23:55
SFO
-
IAD
14h 56m
1 stop
Delta Logo
07:00 - 15:59
IAD
-
SFO
11h 59m
1 stop
₹ 30,266Delta
Wed, 29 Apr - Tue, 5 May
Delta Logo
19:30 - 08:37
SFO
-
DCA
10h 07m
2 stops
Delta Logo
16:39 - 23:37
DCA
-
SFO
9h 58m
1 stop
₹ 30,731Delta
Sat, 25 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Delta Logo
10:32 - 23:55
SFO
-
IAD
10h 23m
1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 14:05
IAD
-
SFO
11h 05m
2 stops
₹ 30,731Delta
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
Delta Logo
20:00 - 10:18
SFO
-
IAD
11h 18m
2 stops
Delta Logo
06:00 - 14:05
IAD
-
SFO
11h 05m
2 stops
₹ 31,197Delta
Tue, 21 Apr - Tue, 28 Apr
JetBlue Logo
21:30 - 09:44
SFO
-
DCA
9h 14m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
16:59 - 23:59
DCA
-
SFO
10h 00m
1 stop
₹ 31,383JetBlue
Fri, 1 May - Wed, 6 May
Delta Logo
05:50 - 16:36
SFO
-
DCA
7h 46m
1 stop
Delta Logo
16:39 - 23:35
DCA
-
SFO
9h 56m
1 stop
₹ 32,035Delta
Sat, 18 Apr - Sat, 25 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:15 - 17:41
SFO
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IAD
7h 26m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:10 - 23:01
IAD
-
SFO
18h 51m
2 stops
₹ 32,408Alaska Airlines
Wed, 22 Apr - Wed, 29 Apr
Alaska Airlines Logo
09:00 - 05:50
SFO
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IAD
17h 50m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:47 - 16:04
IAD
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SFO
24h 17m
2 stops
₹ 33,525Alaska Airlines
Thu, 7 May - Tue, 12 May

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
8 May
SFO23:05San Francisco
5h 30m
IAD07:35Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9 May
IAD09:27Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 03m
SFO12:30San Francisco
₹ 38,368
United Airlines
15 May
SFO22:35San Francisco
5h 27m
IAD07:02Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18 May
IAD22:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 06m
SFO01:16San Francisco
₹ 38,833
United Airlines
11 Apr
SFO14:00San Francisco
5h 28m
DCA22:28Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
21 Apr
DCA17:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 14m
SFO21:13San Francisco
₹ 39,951

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

Our best Delta deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Delta
29 Apr
SFO05:59San Francisco
14h 56m
1 stop
IAD23:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5 May
IAD07:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 59m
1 stop
SFO15:59San Francisco
₹ 30,266
Delta
21 Apr
SFO10:32San Francisco
10h 23m
1 stop
IAD23:55Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
28 Apr
IAD06:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 05m
2 stops
SFO14:05San Francisco
₹ 30,731
Delta
21 Apr
SFO20:00San Francisco
11h 18m
2 stops
IAD10:18Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
28 Apr
IAD06:00Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 05m
2 stops
SFO14:05San Francisco
₹ 31,197

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Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 28/4

20:45-09:44

1 stop9h 59m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/5

16:59-23:59

1 stop10h 00m

₹ 28,962

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 6/4

22:03-14:20

1 stop13h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/5

06:49-19:34

1 stop15h 45m

₹ 30,173

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 29/4

05:59-23:55

1 stop14h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

07:00-15:59

1 stop11h 59m

₹ 30,266

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 25/4

19:30-08:37

2 stops10h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 28/4

16:39-23:37

1 stop9h 58m

₹ 30,731

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

10:32-23:55

1 stop10h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 28/4

06:00-14:05

2 stops11h 05m

₹ 30,731

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 21/4

20:00-10:18

2 stops11h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 28/4

06:00-14:05

2 stops11h 05m

₹ 31,197

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Fri 1/5

21:30-09:44

1 stop9h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/5

16:59-23:59

1 stop10h 00m

₹ 31,383
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Sat 18/4

05:50-16:36

1 stop7h 46m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 25/4

16:39-23:35

1 stop9h 56m

₹ 32,035

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 22/4

07:15-17:41

1 stop7h 26m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/4

07:10-23:01

2 stops18h 51m

₹ 32,408

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

09:00-05:50

1 stop17h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/5

18:47-16:04

2 stops24h 17m

₹ 33,525

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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 ₹ 33,246. The month of August is another great option to travel to Washington, D.C., with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 36,040.

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 ₹ 53,731. 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 ₹ 172,434.

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 ₹ 92,809. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 170,301.

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

Fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National for the best San Francisco - Washington, D.C. flight prices

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 ₹ 40,549 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 ₹ 32,966 on momondo.

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

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 March 2026, prices for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 12% cheaper 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

Find info about flight duration, direct flights, and airports for your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

Fastest flight time

5h 07m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. takes 5h 07m
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).
  • 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 07m 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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