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      Flight deals from San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan

      Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from R 4,492. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
      Washington D.C..R 2,270 per passenger.Departing Mon, 21 Sep.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 21 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,270, select.
      Washington D.C..R 2,270 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,270, select.
      Washington D.C..R 2,278 per passenger.Departing Sat, 29 Aug.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 29 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,278, select.
      Washington D.C..R 2,354 per passenger.Departing Thu, 12 Nov.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 12 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,354, select.
      Washington D.C..R 2,358 per passenger.Departing Thu, 10 Dec.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Southwest Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Thu, 10 Dec, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 2,358, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,103 per passenger.Departing Mon, 8 Mar.One-way flight with jetBlue.Outbound indirect flight with jetBlue, departs from San Francisco International on Mon, 8 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,103, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,159 per passenger.Departing Tue, 25 Aug.One-way flight with Alaska Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 25 Aug, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,159, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,241 per passenger.Departing Sat, 3 Oct.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 3 Oct, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,241, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,250 per passenger.Departing Wed, 29 Jul.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Francisco International on Wed, 29 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,250, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,250 per passenger.Departing Sat, 7 Nov.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 7 Nov, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,250, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,250 per passenger.Departing Tue, 1 Sep.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 1 Sep, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,250, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,646 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,646, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,646 per passenger.Departing Tue, 27 Apr.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 27 Apr, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,646, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,646 per passenger.Departing Tue, 4 May.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 4 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,646, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,647 per passenger.Departing Tue, 16 Feb.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Francisco International on Tue, 16 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,647, select.
      Washington D.C..R 3,813 per passenger.Departing Sat, 16 Jan.One-way flight with United.Outbound direct flight with United departs from San Francisco International on Sat, 16 Jan, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From R 3,813, select.

      Find the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan

      We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan flights are currently cheapest in September.
      Jul
      from R 3,250
      Aug
      from R 2,278
      Sep
      from R 2,270
      Oct
      from R 2,270
      Nov
      from R 2,354
      Dec
      from R 2,358
      Jan
      from R 3,646
      Feb
      from R 3,647
      Mar
      from R 3,103
      Apr
      from R 3,646
      May
      from R 3,646
      Jun
      from R 7,598

      Direct flights from San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan

      San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan: Alternative routes

      Compare routes from San Francisco International to Washington D.C. below. You may find an airport to fly into that's cheaper, faster, or easier than Washington Ronald Reagan.

      Washington Ronald Reagan

      5km from central Washington D.C.
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      from R 2,270
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      Washington Dulles

      37km from central Washington D.C.
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      from R 1,270
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      Baltimore Washington International

      44km from central Washington D.C.
      from R 2,041
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      San Francisco to Washington D.C.: Flight information

      The things to know before you go.
      Cheapest flight foundR 2,270
      Cheapest month to flySeptember
      Average flight time5 hrs, 19 mins
      Most popular airlineAir New Zealand
      Average flights per week57

      Finding cheap flights from San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

      The best price we found for a return flight from San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan is R 4,297. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
      5 hours and 19 minutes is the average flight time from San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
      Air New Zealand, United and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
      As of July 2026, there are 57 flights per week flying from San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
      The cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually September.
      After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Saturday, 26 September 2026.
      Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 19 minutes.
      We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.

      We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.

      Currently, Frontier Airlines and United offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

      Travelling from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA): what you need to know

      • The average duration of a direct flight from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is 5 hours 15 minutes.

      • Washington DC's timezone is UTC-5, which makes Washington DC three hours ahead of San Francisco.

      • Choose from 20 weekly San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flights. The 08:20 departure with Alaska Airlines is the earliest available. United Airlines operates the last service of the day at 13:23.

      • For a smooth journey, turn up at the airport two hours ahead of international flights and an hour before domestic departures. This ensures you have enough time to catch your SFO to DCA flight.

      • Be prepared for bigger queues during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of international flights and two hours for domestic departures will give you ample time for security and boarding.

      • United is your ticket to exploring Washington DC (and perhaps some other exciting corners of the United States!). Browse the direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport offered by this popular carrier.

      • United is the airline most travellers choose to fly with on this route.

      • With an impressive 81.7% of services arriving as scheduled, United is the most punctual carrier for SFO to DCA flights.

      • We make it simple to book a flight with a stopover. To see all your options for tickets from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, deselect 'Direct flights only.' Then, pick a flight with a stop long enough to visit your chosen city. Stopovers between SFO and DCA include:

        • Denver International Airport

        • Detroit Wayne County Airport

        • St Louis Airport

      How to find the cheapest flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

      • The lowest price we've found for a one-way San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport flight is R 2,270. A round-trip fare is currently R 4,297. Depending on the availability when you book, these fares may change.

      • To score cheap tickets from SFO to DCA, book as early as you can. Airlines generally offer lower fares when flights are first made available.

      • May is the cheapest month for flights from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport. If you're looking to travel during a different time of year, the 'Whole month' tool will show you the lowest prices for each month.

      • Getting your hands on cheap flights from SFO to DCA is easy with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll let you know when a lower fare pops up.

      • Find the ideal flight for you with the help of the filters. To see the 'Best,' 'Fastest' or 'Cheapest' flights from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, use the 'Sort by' function. You can also filter results by airline, arrival and departure times, and journey duration.

      Handy information about San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

      • 78% of flights departing from San Francisco International Airport land at their destination on schedule.

      • Central San Francisco to San Francisco International Airport is around 21 kilometres. Depending on traffic, it'll take you about 25 minutes to get there if you're catching a taxi, ride-sharing or driving.

      • You can expect a journey time of roughly 35 minutes on public transport.

      • Need a convenient hotel near SFO? If you're catching an early flight from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport, these stays will put you moments from your departure gate:

      Arriving at Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

      When to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)

      • The quietest month for a flight from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport is March, while August is the busiest. Choose the best time to go to Washington DC based on whether you prefer a faster pace or a more relaxed vibe.

      • Book your flight from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport for July if you'd like to go to Washington DC during its warmest month. You can expect temperatures of between 19ºC (66ºF) and 33ºC (91ºF).

      • If you like travelling in cooler conditions, search for a cheap ticket from SFO to DCA in January. Average temperatures are between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF) then.

      Explore more of the United States

      • You've done Washington DC, now it's time to explore more of the United States. Journey about 322 kilometres north-east to New York to check off its must-visit sights. From Central Park to Statue of Liberty and Metropolitan Museum of Art, you've got a jam-packed schedule ahead.

      • If you're ready to explore another major stop in the United States, head for Philadelphia, about 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. Independence Hall, Liberty Bell and Philadelphia Museum of Art are key reasons to visit.

      Plan the rest of your trip from San Francisco to Washington D.C.

      Prices shown on this page are estimated lowest prices only. Found in the last 12 days.