Find Cheap Flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco (WAS - SFO)

Flights overview

Useful information for finding cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco and booking your next trip

Cheapest round-trip flights	$195	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is currently $195
Cheapest one-way flight	$105	Frontier 1 stop 11 hr Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is currently $105
Cheapest nonstop flights	$314	United Nonstop 6 hr Thu, Jul 2 — Wed, Jul 8	The cheapest nonstop round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is currently $314
Last-minute weekend getaway	$295	Frontier 1 stop 15 hr Fri, Apr 24 — Mon, Apr 27	The cheapest last-minute weekend getaway from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is currently $295
Cheapest business class flights	$443	Frontier 1 stop 21 hr Thu, May 28 — Wed, Jun 3	The cheapest business class round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is currently $443

Fastest flight	5 hr 39 min	The fastest nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco takes 5 hr 39 min
Nonstop flights	Every day	There are direct flights on this route every day.

When is the cheapest time to fly?

The cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is typically October. The most expensive month to fly is typically July.

October Cheapest	Typical prices: $165–335
July Most expensive	Typical prices: $265–335

Popular airlines from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco

United

Nonstop

from $314

Typical price: $275–520

81 weekly nonstop flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SFO Every day

2072 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SFO Every day
Southwest

Nonstop

from $334

Typical price: $315–650

7 weekly nonstop flights

BWI - SFO Every day

949 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SFO Every day
Delta

from $323

Typical price: $305–730

941 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SFO Every day
American

from $334

Typical price: $305–630

755 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SFO Every day
Alaska

Nonstop

from $417

Typical price: $315–740

7 weekly nonstop flights

DCA - SFO Every day

127 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SFO Every day
Frontier

from $195

Typical price: $205–490

72 weekly connecting flights

BWI, DCA, IAD - SFO Every day

Popular airports near Washington, D.C.

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)

Washington United States 17 min 4 mi
Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Washington United States 53 min 22 mi
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)

Baltimore United States 48 min 27 mi
Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)

Philadelphia United States 2 hr 19 min 116 mi

Popular airports near San Francisco

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

San Francisco United States 20 min 11 mi
Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport (OAK)

Oakland United States 28 min 11 mi
Sacramento International Airport (SMF)

Sacramento United States 1 hr 35 min 78 mi
San Jose Mineta International Airport (SJC)

San Jose United States 52 min 39 mi

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

The cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco are usually in October. Typical ticket prices in October range from $165 to $335.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $195. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $314, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $334, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $323, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $334, flying from May 1 to May 9.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $417, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 16.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $195, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco starts at $195 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3. The cheapest one-way flight starts at $105 and departs on Wed, Jun 3.

5 hr 39 min is the shortest flight time from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

Apr–Dec is when most people visit San Francisco, with crowds peaking in summer. Although average temperatures are higher then, mornings and evenings often have damp, chilly fog. In summer, street fairs and cultural institutions offer free outdoor entertainment. Winter visitors will find the opera and ballet seasons in full swing. Major annual events include Chinese New Year (Feb), Bay to Breakers footrace (May), San Francisco Pride parade and festival (Jun), and San Francisco Fleet Week (Oct).

It's easy to use Google Flights to find the cheapest days to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.
Just click the Departure label near the top of the page to open the calendar. Choose a start date and a return date to see how the round-trip fare changes on those specific days.
Adjust the trip type to see one-way fares. The cheapest available flights are highlighted and easy to spot. Once you settle on dates, click the Search button to see flight options and book the deal.

You can also turn on price tracking to get alerts if the price changes for a route or flight.

What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

In terms of nonstop flights, United is the most popular. United offers 81 nonstop flights and 2,072 connecting flights per week. United flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco are:

Southwest offers 7 nonstop flights and 949 connecting flights per week. Southwest flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Delta offers 941 connecting flights per week. Delta flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
American offers 755 connecting flights per week. American flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Alaska offers 7 nonstop flights and 127 connecting flights per week. Alaska flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .
Frontier offers 72 connecting flights per week. Frontier flies from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI) , Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) , Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) .

The number of connecting flights refers to distinct flights with at least one stop between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco.

The cheapest round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco recently found on Google Flights was with Frontier from $195. The cheapest one-way flight was with Frontier from $105.

Some of the cheapest round-trip deals we found with different airlines:

The cheapest United flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $314, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 15.
The cheapest Southwest flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $334, flying from Jul 2 to Jul 8.
The cheapest Delta flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $323, flying from Jun 6 to Jun 13.
The cheapest American flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $334, flying from May 1 to May 9.
The cheapest Alaska flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $417, flying from Jul 9 to Jul 16.
The cheapest Frontier flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is $195, flying from May 28 to Jun 3.

United, Southwest and Alaska fly direct from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

There are 81 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco at price $295 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27.

United, Southwest and Alaska fly direct from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

There are 81 United direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Southwest direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.
There are 7 Alaska direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco per week. Flights are available every day.

Use the Stops filter while searching for flights, to see only nonstop options in your results.

There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco on a daily basis.

The cheapest direct (nonstop) round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco start at $314 from Thu, Jul 2 to Wed, Jul 8 with United.

It's easy to find nonstop flights with Google Flights! Once you've searched for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, just select the nonstop flights only option in the 'Stops’ filter in the search form and view all available direct flights and their prices.

The cheapest business class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco start at $443 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3 with Frontier.

The cheapest economy class round-trip flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco start at $195 from Thu, May 28 to Wed, Jun 3.

To book business class trips from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, look for the default Economy selection at the top, and change it to your desired cabin class such as Premium Economy, Business Class, or First Class. You can then select your departure and arrival dates, consider available options, and book your business travel.

You can also adjust the trip type to view one-way fares.

The best last-minute getaway deal for the next weekend between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco starts at $295 from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27 with Frontier.

The cheapest last-minute deal between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco at price $295 is offered by Frontier from Fri, Apr 24 to Mon, Apr 27.

To find last-minute flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, start by entering the city names, select the desired departure and return dates, and hit the Search button to view flight options.

You can check for last-minute flights for the same day or adjust the trip type to see one-way fares.