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Cheapest flight tickets

$270

Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Average price of a round trip

$309

Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.

Flight duration

5h12

A flight from San Francisco to Washington takes on average 5h12.

Best time

October

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Washington is October.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Washington

Check out our tips for booking your flight to Washington (USA) from San Francisco (USA) at the cheapest possible price.

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is May, with an average flight ticket price of $270 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of May.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 4 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to Washington costs on average $309.
The airlines that offer the most flights are United Airlines and United Airlines.

Price of flight tickets from San Francisco to Washington

Here is some information and tips to know before booking your flight:

  • Flight ticket prices range from $270 to $474
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $309
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of May
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: September
info departure city :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :

San Francisco is a city in the country USA, the time zone is GMT . In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 16°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 19°C.

The city of San Francisco has 1 airport(s): San Francisco

destination info :
Washington, USA
airports :
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
College Park Airport (CGS)
local time :

Washington is in the country USA, the time zone is GMT . In Washington, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 21°C, with a minimum of 15°C and a maximum of 29°C.

The city of Washington (WAS) has 3 airport(s): Ronald Reagan Washington, Dulles and College Park

Useful info about Washington

What is the least touristic period to go to Washington?

If you want to visit Washington during the least touristic period, choose the month of October.

What is the most popular time to travel to Washington?

In Washington, the most popular month is May. It is during this period that the prices offered by airlines are also the highest.

When should I book my flight from San Francisco to Washington?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 4 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 1 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Washington is Thursday.

What are the arrival and destination airports when traveling between San Francisco and Washington?

When you leave, you can leave from San Francisco, and you will arrive at .

How to reach San Francisco airport from the city centre?

This information is not available at this time.

Are there other means of transportation to go from San Francisco to Washington?

Airplane is the only means of transportation listed on Liligo for this journey.

Are there big differences in weather between San Francisco and Washington?

In summer, the average temperature is 25°C in Washington and 17°C in San Francisco. The average rainfall in summer is 120 mm in Washington and 2 mm in San Francisco. In summer, it is warmer in Washington and it rains less in San Francisco. In winter, it is colder in San Francisco and it rains more in Washington.

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