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A non-stop flight is the most convenient and comfortable way to fly from San Francisco to Washington, despite the fact that sometimes flights with transfers can cost significantly less.
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There are most likely no direct flights on the San Francisco — Washington route
San Francisco — Washington
09/26/2026
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Direct flight
AS008
starting at $340
San Francisco — Washington
10/01/2026
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UA336
starting at $440
San Francisco — Washington
10/05/2026
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UA599
starting at $302
San Francisco — Washington
10/23/2026
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UA705
starting at $336
San Francisco — Washington
10/29/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA599
starting at $328
San Francisco — Washington
11/30/2026
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UA2111
starting at $547
San Francisco — Washington
12/02/2026
Departure
Direct flight
UA599
starting at $305
San Francisco — Washington
09/30/2026
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UA1453
starting at $391
San Francisco — Baltimore
09/24/2026
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Direct flight
WN3547
starting at $731
San Francisco — Washington
09/24/2026
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UA599
starting at $597
starting at $160
starting at $296
starting at $109
starting at $108
starting at $698
The San Francisco — Washington route is served by a wide range of airlines: 5 in total, including Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines, and American Airlines. Competition among carriers gives passengers the opportunity to find tickets at attractive fares — with prices starting from $108. Our service helps compare all available offers within seconds and choose the most convenient option. You can filter flights by price, departure time, or baggage rules to make your trip as comfortable as possible. With so many airlines, there’s always a chance to catch special promotions and save.
The cheapest one-way flight from San Francisco to Washington departs on 10/17/2026, is operated by Frontier Airlines and costs $108
The cheapest roundtrip flight from San Francisco to Washington departs on 10/24/2026, is operated by Southwest Airlines and costs $262
Fastest flight from San Francisco to Washington takes 6h 55m
There are direct flights on this route 5 days a week: Mo, We, Th, Fr, and Sa
The distance between San Francisco and Washington is 3918km (2429 miles). There are 66 direct flights from San Francisco to Washington. The time difference between San Francisco and Washington is 3h. Flights from San Francisco begin at 8:10 AM. The latest flight from San Francisco departs at 11:05 PM
The cheapest flight ticket from San Francisco to Washington according to data for the last 48 hours costs $108
Often the best time to buy tickets from San Francisco to Washington is 2 months before departure.
Based on statistics over the past years, the lowest prices for flights from San Francisco to Washington can be found flying in these months: October, September, November.
The fastest flights from San Francisco to Washington start from 6 hours 55 minutes in the air.
The following airlines operate direct flights on the route San Francisco — Washington: Alaska Airlines, United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
The minimum one-way ticket price from San Francisco to Washington is $147 (October 2026), while the maximum is $206 (November 2026). On average, a ticket costs $174–$375.
Ticket prices for San Francisco — Washington follow a predictable curve: rise, peak, and decline. This typical seasonal pattern lets you plan your purchase to avoid overpaying.
Prices rise from October 2026 to November 2026 (+40%), then decline from September 2026 to October 2026 (13%). The cheapest tickets are in September 2026–October 2026 (averaging $158), while the priciest are in October 2026–November 2026 ($177).
For savings, plan your flight for September 2026–October 2026 — you could save up to 11%. Try to avoid October 2026–November 2026 when possible: prices are at their highest then.
Price spread on this route is 14%. Costs depend heavily on the season, so flexibility in choosing your departure month is especially valuable here.
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