Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA) from AU$128

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Cheap Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at AU$128 for one-way flights and AU$578 for round trip tickets for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

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Flight from San Francisco to Washington route information
Origin airport
San Francisco Intl.
Destination airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, United
Return price
AU$578
Distance
3898 km
Average flight time
8 hours 10 mins

Your quick guide to flights from San Francisco to Washington

Pick up great flights from San Francisco to Washington

With Expedia, you have your pick of 6 flights a day with 20 airlines covering flights from San Francisco to Washington. Whether you’re on a business trip, a family holiday or a luxury break, just enter your travel dates, hit search then check out your choice of flights. Select from return, one way or multi-city flights, and use the advance search tool if you want a direct or refundable flight. You can narrow your search to show you just your preferred cabin class and airline, too. It’s all easy. You can book direct flights from San Francisco to Washington that take around 11 hours.

Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington

From the great flight deals with prices currently ranging from AU$578 to AU$662, you can choose to see the cheapest flights first. Generally, you can book the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington around 4 to 6 weeks in advance. If your travel dates are flexible, try to avoid weekends and peak seasons – when you are more likely to grab the lowest prices. Even last minute, there are some impressive deals. The cheapest time to fly to Washington is normally in November.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to DCA?
Within the past 7 days on Expedia, for flights departing within the next year, the lowest price advertised for a round-trip journey from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to National Airport was AU$578. Fares this good don’t wait forever, so make sure you book yours ASAP. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to DCA?
Every airline has a different set of terms and conditions. If you decide to cancel your trip, visit our Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from San Francisco Airport to National Airport that have flexible change policies?
Many airlines offer the option to reschedule your flight without a change fee. All you pay is the difference between the original flight and the new flight. When you’re searching for San Francisco Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flights, you’ll see a “no change fees” filter for you to select.
How far is the flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
The flight distance from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is 3 900 kilometres. Bring a drink, some snacks and a good book to read. Keep yourself occupied and the hours will fly by.
Which airlines fly direct from SFO to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
With 30 monthly flights operating from SFO to National Airport, Alaska Airlines (AS) is a popular choice. Like more options? Check out the ticket prices from United Airlines (UA). This carrier offers 30 fights monthly between these destinations.
Are SFO to National Airport flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Booking your trip from San Francisco Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) last minute could be your ticket to a fantastic deal. However, it could end up costing a good deal more! If you’d rather err on the side of caution, book well ahead of your departure date. In fact, Expedia has some of the biggest bargains up to a year in advance. If your preferred air carrier hasn’t released tickets yet, check back regularly as deals are updated on Expedia all the time.
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