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Alaska Airlines Logo
09:46 - 17:59
SFO
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DCA
5h 13mdirect
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:59 - 22:19
DCA
-
SFO
6h 20mdirect
₹ 21,471Alaska Airlines
Thu, 5 Mar - Wed, 11 Mar
Southwest Logo
06:05 - 15:50
SFO
-
IAD
6h 45m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
17:30 - 22:20
IAD
-
SFO
7h 50m
1 stop
₹ 21,471Southwest
Tue, 3 Mar - Wed, 4 Mar
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:42 - 21:59
SFO
-
DCA
10h 17m
1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:59 - 22:19
DCA
-
SFO
6h 20mdirect
₹ 22,376Alaska Airlines
Wed, 4 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
United Airlines Logo
13:39 - 21:45
SFO
-
DCA
5h 06mdirect
United Airlines Logo
17:55 - 21:24
DCA
-
SFO
6h 29mdirect
₹ 22,467United Airlines
Tue, 10 Mar - Sat, 14 Mar
Southwest Logo
13:20 - 23:40
SFO
-
IAD
7h 20m
1 stop
Southwest Logo
16:30 - 00:10
IAD
-
SFO
10h 40m
1 stop
₹ 22,829Southwest
Wed, 6 May - Fri, 8 May
Delta Logo
05:56 - 16:33
SFO
-
DCA
7h 37m
1 stop
Delta Logo
16:54 - 23:59
DCA
-
SFO
10h 05m
1 stop
₹ 23,282Delta
Wed, 27 May - Wed, 3 Jun
United Airlines Logo
23:20 - 07:31
SFO
-
IAD
5h 11mdirect
United Airlines Logo
22:10 - 01:28
IAD
-
SFO
6h 18mdirect
₹ 23,554United Airlines
Tue, 3 Mar - Sun, 8 Mar
JetBlue Logo
20:44 - 09:02
SFO
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DCA
9h 18m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
11:50 - 20:29
DCA
-
SFO
11h 39m
1 stop
₹ 24,098JetBlue
Mon, 9 Mar - Tue, 10 Mar
Delta Logo
22:40 - 08:43
SFO
-
DCA
7h 03m
1 stop
Delta Logo
06:00 - 10:45
DCA
-
SFO
7h 45m
1 stop
₹ 24,188Delta
Tue, 17 Mar - Thu, 19 Mar
JetBlue Logo
20:44 - 08:01
SFO
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DCA
8h 17m
1 stop
JetBlue Logo
15:55 - 00:51
DCA
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SFO
11h 56m
1 stop
₹ 24,551JetBlue
Tue, 17 Mar - Mon, 23 Mar

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

Our best Southwest deals on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flight tickets
Southwest
3 Mar
SFO06:05San Francisco
6h 45m
1 stop
IAD15:50Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
3 Mar
IAD17:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 50m
1 stop
SFO22:20San Francisco
₹ 21,471
Southwest
6 May
SFO13:20San Francisco
7h 20m
1 stop
IAD23:40Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8 May
IAD16:30Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 40m
1 stop
SFO00:10San Francisco
₹ 22,829
Southwest
5 Mar
SFO11:35San Francisco
9h 40m
1 stop
IAD00:15Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11 Mar
IAD18:10Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 05m
1 stop
SFO00:15San Francisco
₹ 23,192

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
5 Mar
SFO09:46San Francisco
5h 13m
DCA17:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
14 Mar
DCA18:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 20m
SFO22:19San Francisco
₹ 21,471
Alaska Airlines
4 Mar
SFO08:42San Francisco
10h 17m
1 stop
DCA21:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
14 Mar
DCA18:59Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
6h 20m
SFO22:19San Francisco
₹ 22,376
Alaska Airlines
3 Mar
SFO06:40San Francisco
7h 47m
1 stop
IAD17:27Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5 Mar
IAD18:20Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 39m
1 stop
SFO23:59San Francisco
₹ 23,282

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Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Thu 5/3

09:46-17:59

Nonstop5h 13m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/3

18:59-22:19

Nonstop6h 20m

₹ 21,471

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

06:05-15:50

1 stop6h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/3

17:30-22:20

1 stop7h 50m

₹ 21,471

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 4/3

08:42-21:59

1 stop10h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 14/3

18:59-22:19

Nonstop6h 20m

₹ 22,376

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 10/3

13:39-21:45

Nonstop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 14/3

17:55-21:24

Nonstop6h 29m

₹ 22,467

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 6/5

13:20-23:40

1 stop7h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/5

16:30-00:10

1 stop10h 40m

₹ 22,829

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

05:56-16:33

1 stop7h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/6

16:54-23:59

1 stop10h 05m

₹ 23,282

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 3/3

23:20-07:31

Nonstop5h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/3

22:10-01:28

Nonstop6h 18m

₹ 23,554

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Mon 9/3

20:44-09:02

1 stop9h 18m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/3

11:50-20:29

1 stop11h 39m

₹ 24,098

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

22:40-08:43

1 stop7h 03m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 19/3

06:00-10:45

1 stop7h 45m

₹ 24,188

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - DCA

SFODCA

San Francisco

Tue 17/3

20:44-08:01

1 stop8h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 23/3

15:55-00:51

1 stop11h 56m

₹ 24,551

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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 ₹ 32,342. The month of August is another great option to travel to Washington, D.C., with average flight prices from San Francisco averaging around ₹ 35,059.

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 ₹ 52,269. 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 ₹ 165,670.

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 ₹ 54,080. Flights in the evening are often more expensive, with an average ticket price of ₹ 165,670.

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 ₹ 39,401 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 ₹ 33,610 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 February 2026, prices for San Francisco to Washington, D.C. flights are approximately 18% 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

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

Fastest flight time

7h 50m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in Washington, D.C.

2 airports
The fastest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. takes 7h 50m
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 7h 50m 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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