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Cheapest time to fly from San Francisco to Washington

If you’re planning to fly this route soon, keep in mind that the lowest fares are usually available in the middle of November. Take advantage of this period to save on your flight tickets and make the most of your trip. Please note that prices may change after your search.

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Flight Duration7 h and 35 mFlights between San Francisco and Washington take, on average, 7 h and 35 m minutes, but the time can vary according to other factors

Cheapest flight£84Cheapest price for a flight between San Francisco and Washington found by our customers in the last 72 hours

Origin airportSan Francisco International AirportWhen flying from San Francisco to Washington

Destination airportsWashington Dulles International AirportWhen travelling from San Francisco to Washington

High seasonMarchAccording to search data from our customers, March is the busiest time to fly from San Francisco to Washington

Airlines flying this routeAlaska AirlinesAirline(s) with flights between San Francisco to Washington

One-way average Price£171The average price for a flight San Francisco - Washington at Opodo is £171, based on the price of last 6 months

Best time to bookDecemberAccording to real data November is the most popular time to book a flight to Washington when departing from San Francisco

Distance: 2,435 mi

San Francisco airports

San Francisco International Airport (SFO)How far from city centre: 11 mi

Washington airports

Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)How far from city centre: 23 mi

Book your San Francisco to Washington flight

Search direct and connecting flights from San Francisco to Washington (United States) with Opodo. When your results appear, sort them by timing or fare and book whichever option fits your plans best.

The cheapest fare booked on this route in recent days was £84, although the price you're shown will vary with your travel dates and departure times.

Flying non-stop from San Francisco to Washington takes roughly 5 h and 53 m, whereas journeys with a layover will take longer.

Airports and airlines on the San Francisco–Washington route

Plan your trip with confidence by checking the relevant airports and comparing the airlines that fly this route.

Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
Arrival airport: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

Tips for cheaper flights from San Francisco to Washington

A few ways to bring down the cost of your flight from San Francisco to Washington:

Flexible dates: check fares across two or three departure days. Going a day earlier or later can make a real difference to what you pay.
Baggage allowance: see what's included in each fare before booking, so you're not stung by unexpected charges at the airport.
Airports on your route: double-check which airports you'll fly from and into, particularly if the city has more than one. It makes it easier to plan transfers and work out the full cost of getting around.

After a bigger saving? Book a Flight + Hotel package to combine the two in a single booking and unlock exclusive discounts on your stay in Washington. Adding car hire to the same booking can save you money too.

Frequently asked questions about flights from San Francisco to Washington

On average, how much is the price of a flight from San Francisco to Washington?

When you fly from San Francisco to Washington the average price is £171. However, this price depends on many other factors such as seasonality or how far in advance the route has been booked.

How can I find cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington at Opodo?

The cheapest price for a flight from San Francisco to Washington is 84 £. At Opodo we use different machine learned based methodologies to find our costumers the best option available, considering airline combinations, stopovers and direct flights as well as different criteria for inbound and outbound journeys.

When is the best time to book a flight from San Francisco to Washington?

The most popular months to book a flight from San Francisco to Washington are November, October and January, based on the searches of our customers.

When is the best time to travel from San Francisco to Washington?

The best time of the year to go to Washington when flying from San Francisco depends on several preference factors like climate, seasonality and, of course, price. When it comes to popularity, February is the top 1º month to fly to Washington from San Francisco in terms of searches from our customer, followed by December and August. If you prefer to avoid high peaks of turism, however, and escape a crowded period, September, July and May are the months with less volume of searchs for the route San Francisco - Washington.

How long does the flight take to go from San Francisco to Washington?

The total flight time between San Francisco and Washington is of around 7 h and 35 m on average, considering an average distance of 2,435.08 mi, for both direct and indirect flights for the route (which may have 1 or more stops in other cities in between).

Which airports have flights between San Francisco and Washington?

The main airport route flying between San Francisco and Washington is: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport(IAD). This route is covered by the following airline(s):

Which are the airlines with flights from San Francisco to Washington?

Airlines with direct flights departing from San Francisco to Washington are:

Alaska Airlines.

Frontier Airlines

Alaska Airlines
American Airlines

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