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Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €121 and round-trip from €193. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest
      DCA 13:33
      8h 42m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:15
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 3 | Frontier Airlines
      €121 €256
      53% off
      53% off
      €256 €121
    • Cheapest
      DCA 18:00
      9h 48m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:48
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Fri, Dec 4 | Frontier Airlines
      €121 €256
      53% off
      53% off
      €256 €121
    • Cheapest
      DCA 13:33
      7h 56m
      1 stop
      SFO 18:29
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Frontier Airlines
      €121 €256
      53% off
      53% off
      €256 €121
    • Cheapest
      DCA 07:00
      8h
      1 stop
      SFO 12:00
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      €121
      53% off
      €256 €121
    • Cheapest
      DCA 18:00
      9h 50m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:50
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 7 | Frontier Airlines
      €121
      53% off
      €256 €121
    • DCA 18:00
      9h 35m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:35
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Jan 5 | Frontier Airlines
      €122
      52% off
      €256 €122
    • DCA 18:00
      9h 50m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:50
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Thu, Dec 10 | Frontier Airlines
      €122
      52% off
      €256 €122
    • DCA 18:00
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      €123
      52% off
      €256 €123
    • DCA 18:00
      18h 39m
      1 stop
      SFO 09:39
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Frontier Airlines
      €125
      51% off
      €256 €125
    • WAS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 09:46
      5h 13m
      Nonstop
      DCA 17:59
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Mon, Nov 16 | Alaska Airlines
      €374 €477
      22% off
      22% off
      €477 €374
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      SFO 09:46
      5h 13m
      Nonstop
      DCA 17:59
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      €386 €477
      19% off
      19% off
      €477 €386
    • DCA 18:00
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 23:47
      8h 49m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      €193 €477
      60% off
      60% off
      €477 €193
    • DCA 18:00
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 23:47
      8h 49m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      €198
      57% off
      €477 €198
    • DCA 07:00
      20h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 21:11
      28h 59m
      1 stop
      IAD 05:10
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Mon, Nov 23 | Frontier Airlines
      €207
      56% off
      €477 €207
    • DCA 15:54
      11h 31m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:25
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Jetblue Airways
      SFO 23:47
      8h 49m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      €229
      52% off
      €477 €229
    • DCA 18:00
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 23:52
      8h 44m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      €235
      51% off
      €477 €235
    • DCA 07:00
      18h 53m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:53
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 21:46
      29h 21m
      1 stop
      IAD 06:07
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sun, Dec 20 | Frontier Airlines
      €235
      51% off
      €477 €235
    • DCA 13:00
      14h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      SFO 23:47
      8h 49m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      €238
      50% off
      €477 €238
    • WAS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
      SFO 15:00
      6h
      Nonstop
      WAS 16:00
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Nov 10 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | Alaska Airlines
      €204 €256
      20% off
      20% off
      €256 €204
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
      €207 €256
      19% off
      19% off
      €256 €207
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      €207 €313
      34% off
      34% off
      €313 €207
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      €207
      34% off
      €313 €207
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 19m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:18
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 6 | Alaska Airlines
      €208
      34% off
      €313 €208
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Alaska Airlines
      €211
      33% off
      €313 €211
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 19m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:18
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Jan 5 | Alaska Airlines
      €213
      32% off
      €313 €213
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Alaska Airlines
      €213
      32% off
      €313 €213
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Alaska Airlines
      €215
      31% off
      €313 €215
    • WAS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 9 | Alaska Airlines
      €207 €313
      34% off
      34% off
      €313 €207
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 8 | Alaska Airlines
      €207 €313
      34% off
      34% off
      €313 €207
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 19m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:18
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Jan 6 | Alaska Airlines
      €208 €313
      34% off
      34% off
      €313 €208
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 16 | Alaska Airlines
      €211
      33% off
      €313 €211
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 15 | Alaska Airlines
      €213
      32% off
      €313 €213
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 19m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:18
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Jan 5 | Alaska Airlines
      €213
      32% off
      €313 €213
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 22m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:21
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 5 | Alaska Airlines
      €215
      31% off
      €313 €215
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 19m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:18
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Fri, Jan 8 | Alaska Airlines
      €219
      30% off
      €313 €219
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 19m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:18
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Thu, Jan 7 | Alaska Airlines
      €230
      27% off
      €313 €230
    • WAS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
      €207 €731
      72% off
      72% off
      €731 €207
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      €251 €731
      66% off
      66% off
      €731 €251
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      €253 €731
      65% off
      65% off
      €731 €253
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Alaska Airlines
      €253
      65% off
      €731 €253
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Alaska Airlines
      €261
      64% off
      €731 €261
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | Alaska Airlines
      €490
      33% off
      €731 €490
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sat, Nov 7 | Alaska Airlines
      €592
      19% off
      €731 €592
    • DCA 18:00
      9h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      €163
      78% off
      €731 €163
    • DCA 11:56
      7h 55m
      1 stop
      SFO 16:51
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 9 | American Airlines
      €467
      36% off
      €731 €467
    • WAS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 11 | Alaska Airlines
      €207 €256
      19% off
      19% off
      €256 €207
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Fri, Nov 13 | Alaska Airlines
      €251 €313
      20% off
      20% off
      €313 €251
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 12 | Alaska Airlines
      €253 €313
      19% off
      19% off
      €313 €253
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Thu, Nov 19 | Alaska Airlines
      €354
      71% off
      €1,239 €354
    • DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Nonstop
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Alaska Airlines
      €542
      56% off
      €1,239 €542
    • DCA 17:49
      6h 11m
      Nonstop
      SFO 21:00
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 30 | United Airlines
      €600
      52% off
      €1,239 €600
    • DCA 17:49
      6h 11m
      Nonstop
      SFO 21:00
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 29 | United Airlines
      €1,003
      19% off
      €1,239 €1,003
    • DCA 17:53
      6h 14m
      Nonstop
      SFO 21:07
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Mon, Dec 21 | United Airlines
      €288
      77% off
      €1,239 €288
    • DCA 17:53
      6h 14m
      Nonstop
      SFO 21:07
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Dec 22 | United Airlines
      €349
      72% off
      €1,239 €349
    • WAS 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      SFO 14:00
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 8 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from Washington D.C. to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Which month offers the lowest one-way fares when flying from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average one-way fares by month for flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, for cheaper one-way flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport, it is best to book in April, when average fares are €226. Try to avoid June, as fares peak at around €413.

€413
€320
€226
€133
    Cheapest
  • €239
    Nov
  • €268
    Dec
  • €293
    Jan
  • €256
    Feb
  • €265
    Mar
  • €226
    Apr
  • €256
    May
  • €413
    Jun
  • €285
    Jul
  • €280
    Aug
  • €264
    Sep
  • €356
    Oct

Which day of the week offers the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Data is based on the past 12 months. It shows the average fares by day of the week for flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport on Trip.com.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Saturday, when average fares are usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Thursday, as fares are typically the highest.

€310
€273
€235
€198
    Cheapest
  • €257
    Mon
  • €284
    Tue
  • €253
    Wed
  • €310
    Thu
  • €305
    Fri
  • €235
    Sat
  • €307
    Sun

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from €121) among 7 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From €121
Delta Air Lines
From €154
Jetblue Airways
From €166
American Airlines
From €167
Alaska Airlines
From €195
Hahn Air
From €208
United Airlines
From €262

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What is the flight schedule from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Check on the flight schedule from Washington D.C. to San Francisco to find the flight that matches your travel plan.

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. F9685

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    07:00

    DCA

    4h 20m

    Nonstop

    09:20

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
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  2. F91229

    Denver International Airport

    08:28

    DEN

    3h 2m

    Nonstop

    10:30

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  3. F9689

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    18:00

    DCA

    4h 14m

    Nonstop

    20:14

    DEN

    S M - W T F S
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  4. F93439

    Denver International Airport

    22:42

    DEN

    2h 52m

    Nonstop

    00:34

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  5. F9689

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    18:00

    DCA

    4h 14m

    Nonstop

    20:14

    DEN

    S M - W T F S
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  6. F91229

    Denver International Airport

    08:28

    DEN

    3h 2m

    Nonstop

    10:30

    SFO

    S M T W T F S

  7. F9685

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

    07:00

    DCA

    4h 20m

    Nonstop

    09:20

    DEN

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  8. F93439

    Denver International Airport

    22:42

    DEN

    2h 52m

    Nonstop

    00:34

    SFO

    S M T W T F S
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About Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and San Francisco International Airport

Learn about Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,926.2 km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €121
Cheapest return ticket price €193

FAQs for Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

    Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport takes about 5 hours 47 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 3 daily flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 07:45, and the last departs at 18:59, with about 5 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €494 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • The earliest flight departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at 07:00 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport at 09:58.
  • The latest flight departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport at 19:00 and arrives in San Francisco International Airport at 21:50.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17 km, by taxi about 30 minutes.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17 km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 3261 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from €121, and round-trip fares start from €193. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 3; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate direct flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average flight time of 6 hours 4 minutes, and around 25 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport is €305. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 27 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and San Francisco International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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