Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. from £131

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Tue, Jun 9
San Francisco SFOWashington, D.C. BWI
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San Francisco SFOWashington, D.C. BWI
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Wed, Jun 10
San Francisco SFOWashington, D.C. BWI
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Tue, Jun 9
San Francisco SFOWashington, D.C. IAD
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Tue, Jun 9 – Fri, Jun 12
San Francisco SFOWashington, D.C. DCA
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Fri, Jun 12 – Tue, Jun 16
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San Francisco SFOWashington, D.C. IAD
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How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£131

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£359

Cheapest round-trip

£338

Average round-trip

£365

Nonstop flights in May

£145 – £640

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
San Francisco International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3950 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 25.05Tue 26.05Wed 27.05Thu 28.05Fri 29.05Sat 30.05Sun 31.05
United Airlines
------------1------
Alaska Airlines
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Weekly flights: 1 totalDaily flights: 0.14 averageMost flights: Friday 1 flights
AirlineMon 01.06Tue 02.06Wed 03.06Thu 04.06Fri 05.06Sat 06.06Sun 07.06
United Airlines
------121013105
Alaska Airlines
------11---1---
Weekly flights: 53 totalDaily flights: 7.57 averageMost flights: Friday 13 flights
AirlineMon 08.06Tue 09.06Wed 10.06Thu 11.06Fri 12.06Sat 13.06Sun 14.06
United Airlines
8101211861
Alaska Airlines
111111---
Weekly flights: 62 totalDaily flights: 8.86 averageMost flights: Wednesday 12 flights
AirlineMon 15.06Tue 16.06Wed 17.06Thu 18.06Fri 19.06Sat 20.06Sun 21.06
United Airlines
812137776
Alaska Airlines
---111---11
Weekly flights: 65 totalDaily flights: 9.29 averageMost flights: Wednesday 13 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
United AirlinesUALUANo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
American AirlinesAALAANo
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
24 May
79%
22°C12°C
31 May
22°C12°C
Monday
25 May
88%
22°C17°C
1 Jun
25°C11°C
Tuesday
26 May
85%
20°C17°C
2 Jun
27°C15°C
Wednesday
27 May
29°C16°C
3 Jun
28°C13°C
Thursday
28 May
81%
27°C19°C
4 Jun
30°C14°C
Friday
29 May
23°C14°C
5 Jun
31°C16°C
Saturday
30 May
18°C11°C
6 Jun
33°C17°C

Washington, D.C. travel tips

Visit the Congress Building – Capitol Building in Washington DC

Watching Congress and Senate meetings is much easier than getting into the White House. The visit is free. You just need to book a pass in advance. The Capitol welcomes approximately 4.5 million tourists annually.

Learn more about history and nation-building at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington

The first floor of the museum will offer you the Slavery and Freedom exhibition. The galleries on the 3rd and 4th floors will tell about the achievements of African Americans in various fields: music, sports, theatre, etc. The museum has many expositions, exhibition areas, and interactive exhibits.

It is customary in Washington to get to know each other through small talk

Although Washington is a business city, the locals smile a lot and prefer to start with a small talk before getting to the heart of the matter. Feel free to approach locals and make friends – it can help you to get to know the city even better.

Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. is 3950 km. The most popular airlines for this route are Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. San Francisco and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. takes around 5.5 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. is 3950 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, New York, Calgary, Los Angeles, Mexico City, Las Vegas, Toronto, Vancouver, Honolulu, New Delhi, San Diego, Tokyo, Seoul, Edmonton, Barcelona, Manchester, Seattle, Phoenix, Chicago, Paris.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas, Chicago.
What airports are near San Francisco?
The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Oakland International, Sacramento International, San Jose International, Stockton Metropolitan, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Atlantic City International, Richmond International, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Altoona–Blair County.
Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. with Frontier Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?
If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.
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