Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington D.C
Cheap return flights from San Francisco to Washington D.C
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Washington D.C flight facts
What you need to know
What are the cheapest airlines?
- Spirit Airlines
- Frontier Airlines
- Alaska Airlines
These airlines usually offer the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington D.C.
What airlines fly indirectly?
- American Airlines
- United Airlines
- Delta Air Lines
These airlines fly from San Francisco to Washington D.C, but you’ll have at least one layover.
How long is the flight?
5 hours 30 minutes
This is the shortest flight time from San Francisco to Washington D.C.
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Today alone, Netflights has searched over five flights. 05 / Feb / 2026 is currently the lowest priced day of the year to fly the San Francisco/Washington D.C route. There are around 35 flights on any given week from the UK to Washington D.C and the cheapest month to fly right now is February. Not suitable? Try running another search or viewing all cheap flight deals.
How to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington D.C
Tips and advice from our flight experts
You've searched for flights from San Francisco to Washington D.C. We've found 25 flights and compared them to give you the best offers. Spirit Airlines is usually the cheapest for this route, so keep an eye on them. The cheapest offer we've found is a one-way ticket for the route from San Francisco to Washington D.C. on 14/02/2026 at 11:10 for £80.
We've scanned hundreds of airfares from dozens of airlines across the globe. We've found 10 airlines that operate the 4,200 km flight from San Francisco to Washington D.C.
To find the best offers, consider booking 2-3 months in advance or looking for last-minute deals. Flying during off-peak seasons can also save you money. Spirit Airlines is a popular low-cost option for this route, and the average flight duration is about 5 hours 30 minutes. After selecting an offer, fill out your information and proceed to payment. Don't forget to check our flight + hotel service to book everything at once, saving you time and money.
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