How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from District of Columbia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to District of Columbia with another airline. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from District of Columbia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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Cheapest round-trip

$274

Overall average: $527

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Thu 12/18Thu 1/8

IAD - SFO • 1 stop

Cheapest non-stop

$276

Typical prices: $336-$596

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Sun 1/18Sat 1/24

DCA - SFO • Non-stop

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Cheap Flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.

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Recent round-trip flight deals from District of Columbia to San Francisco

Thu, Dec 18 - Thu, Jan 8

5:35 am - 1:13 pm

IAD

SFO

10h 38m1 stop

11:20 pm - 4:46 pm

SFO

IAD

14h 26m1 stop

$274Frontier

Fri, Dec 19 - Thu, Jan 8

8:00 am - 12:24 am

DCA

SFO

19h 24m1 stop

8:58 am - 9:59 pm

SFO

DCA

10h 01m1 stop

$274Frontier

Wed, Jan 7 - Mon, Jan 12

4:30 pm - 9:50 pm

IAD

SFO

8h 20m1 stop

7:40 am - 9:55 pm

SFO

IAD

11h 15m2 stops

$275Southwest

Mon, Jan 19 - Tue, Jan 27

6:56 pm - 10:13 pm

DCA

SFO

6h 17mnonstop

7:00 am - 4:59 pm

SFO

DCA

6h 59m1 stop

$275Multiple Airlines

Wed, Jan 14 - Sun, Jan 18

9:05 am - 9:20 pm

IAD

SFO

15h 15m2 stops

5:05 am - 4:50 pm

SFO

IAD

8h 45m1 stop

$276Southwest

Wed, Jan 14 - Tue, Feb 3

6:56 pm - 10:13 pm

DCA

SFO

6h 17mnonstop

7:00 am - 4:59 pm

SFO

DCA

6h 59m1 stop

$276Multiple Airlines

Sat, Feb 14 - Wed, Feb 18

12:38 pm - 6:36 pm

IAD

SFO

8h 58m1 stop

10:20 am - 11:10 pm

SFO

IAD

9h 50m1 stop

$277Delta

Thu, Jan 15 - Sat, Jan 17

6:56 pm - 10:13 pm

DCA

SFO

6h 17mnonstop

9:40 am - 5:56 pm

SFO

DCA

5h 16mnonstop

$277Alaska Airlines

Thu, Mar 5 - Thu, Mar 12

7:30 am - 1:48 pm

IAD

SFO

9h 18m1 stop

6:00 am - 4:40 pm

SFO

IAD

7h 40m1 stop

$281Delta

Sat, Feb 7 - Mon, Feb 9

5:26 pm - 10:47 pm

IAD

SFO

8h 21m1 stop

1:10 pm - 4:26 pm

SFO

IAD

24h 16m2 stops

$282Alaska Airlines

Useful Info

Low season	September
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$139

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 4% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 12% increase in price.

Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska Airlines

DCA

SFO

Jan 2025

Reserve your plane seat & bring something to eat in the plane.

PhallyFlew with Alaska Airlines

IAD

SFO

Oct 2024

Don't take too much stuff. Make sure to have the necessary documents or boarding pass ready.

NoamFlew with Alaska Airlines

IAD

SFO

Aug 2024

Flying to the Ronald Reagan airport is closer and faster to D.C. than the Dulles airport.

DeniseFlew with Alaska Airlines

IAD

SFO

May 2024

Bring your own device. No screens on the seatbacks.

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco?
KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco.
How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from District of Columbia to San Francisco?
KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from District of Columbia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.
What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco?
Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to District of Columbia with another airline.
What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco?
Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from District of Columbia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco.

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from District of Columbia is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to District of Columbia with another airline.

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from District of Columbia to San Francisco?

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from District of Columbia up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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