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Cheapest flight tickets

$155

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

Average price of a round trip

$183

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

Flight duration

6h18

A flight from Washington to San Francisco takes on average 6h18.

Best time

September

According to user searches, the ideal month to go to San Francisco is September.

Tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington to San Francisco

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

Usually, the cheapest month to pick up a ticket on this route is September, with an average flight ticket price of $73 (calculation over the last two years). The most touristic season corresponds to the months of May, October and September.
For the cheapest flights, it is advisable to buy your ticket at least 21 days before the departure date.

The airline offering the cheapest flight tickets is Frontier Airlines. A ticket from the airline Frontier Airlines to San Francisco costs on average $172.
The airlines that offer the most flights are Alaska Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

Price of flight tickets from Washington to San Francisco

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

  • Flight ticket prices range from $155 to $627
  • The average price of a flight ticket is about $183
  • Prices are lowest for stays in the month of September
  • The month in which booking a ticket is cheaper is: October
info departure city :
Washington, USA
airports :
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
Dulles International Airport (IAD)
College Park Airport (CGS)
local time :

Washington is a city in the country USA, the time zone is GMT . In Washington, it is currently {fromLocalTime}, 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

destination info :
San Francisco, USA
airport :
San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
local time :

San Francisco is in the country USA, the time zone is GMT . In San Francisco, it is currently {toLocalTime}, the temperature is on average 15°C, with a minimum of 13°C and a maximum of 17°C.

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

Useful info about San Francisco

What is the least touristic period to go to San Francisco?

If you want to visit San Francisco during the least touristic period, choose the month of September.

What is the most popular time to travel to San Francisco?

In San Francisco, 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 Washington to San Francisco?

According to our data, it is recommended to book your flight 21 days before your departure. If you book your flight ticket 4 weeks before your departure, you may find a price below average. The cheapest day to book a flight from Washington to San Francisco is Sunday.

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

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

How to reach Washington airport from the city centre?

The airport Ronald Reagan Washington is located 4 km, Dulles is located 42 km or College Park is located 14 km from the city centre. You can access it by using public transportation, taking a taxi, or renting a car.

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

The journey from Washington to San Francisco can also be done by train. Search on Liligo to compare the different means of transportation.

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

In summer, the average temperature is 17°C in San Francisco and 25°C in Washington. The average rainfall in summer is 2 mm in San Francisco and 120 mm in Washington. 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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