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Flights from San Francisco to Washington D.C.

Find cheap airlines flights from San Francisco to Washington D.C.

Choose from 5 carriers that fly from San Francisco to Washington D.C., including Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and Frontier Airlines. Enjoy the cheapest tickets on this route with Hawaiian Airlines.
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Washington D.C.

Non stop flight deals! Book direct flights from San Francisco to Washington D.C.: One way flights from $128, round trip flights from $244. Cheapest next 3 months.

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Flight Info | San Francisco to Washington D.C.

The distance between San Francisco and Washington D.C. is about 3,921.97 km. It takes around 5 hours 10 minutes on average to fly from San Francisco to Washington D.C.. The most popular month to Washington D.C. is March. The off-season for travel is April.

Cheapest one-way flight price $45
Cheapest round-trip ticket price $83
Off-season for travel April
Peak season for travel March
Flight distance 3,921.97 km
Average flight time 5 hours 10 minutes
Popular airline Alaska Airlines

When is the cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Washington D.C.?

The cheapest time for San Francisco to Washington D.C. flights: Jul 27 to Aug 3 — one way flight prices from $44.

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Frequently Asked Questions

  • When are flight tickets from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington D.C. (WAS) the cheapest?

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from San Francisco to Washington D.C. based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington D.C. (WAS) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $344.

  • How long does it take to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington D.C. (WAS) and what is the distance?

    It takes around 5 hours 10 minutes to fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington D.C. (WAS).

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington D.C. (WAS)?

How to find a cheap flight from San Francisco to Washington D.C.

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