Price observed over the last 3 months for a round trip.
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The cheapest flights right now
San Francisco – Washington
Outbound – Nov 7, 2026
1 stop
7h 57m ATL
Return – Nov 13, 2026
1 stop
9h 20m DEN
$286
yesterday
San Francisco – Washington
Outbound – Nov 7, 2026
1 stop
8h 37m DFW
Return – Nov 13, 2026
1 stop
9h 20m DEN
$311
yesterday
San Francisco – Washington
Outbound – Nov 7, 2026
1 stop
7h 53m DFW
Return – Nov 13, 2026
1 stop
9h 20m DEN
$331
yesterday
San Francisco – Washington
Outbound – Nov 13, 2026
1 stop
7h 3m SAN
Return – Nov 23, 2026
1 stop
9h 43m DEN
$323
yesterday
* Prices are in USD per passenger, including taxes, for a round trip. Prices are based on searches carried out within the last 72 hours. Please note that availability and ticket prices are subject to change and should not be considered as the final price quoted.
Cheapest flight tickets
$137
Average price of a round trip
$267
Average flight ticket price recorded over the last 3 months for a round trip.
Flight duration
13h8
A flight from San Francisco to Washington takes on average 13h8.
Best time
September
According to user searches, the ideal month to go to Washington is September.
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 January, with an average flight ticket price of $152 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of October, September and November.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 30 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 $267.
The airlines that offer the most flights are .
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 $137 to $447
- The average price of a flight ticket is about $267
- Prices are lowest for stays in the month of January
- The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
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 [[timezone]]. In San Francisco, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 18°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 24°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 [[timezone]]. In Washington, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 19°C, with a minimum of 16°C and a maximum of 23°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 September.
What is the most popular time to travel to Washington?
In Washington, the most popular month is October. 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 30 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 5 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from San Francisco to Washington is Saturday.
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 Baltimore/Washington Thurgood Marshall, Ronald Reagan Washington or Dulles.
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 133 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.
