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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$257

Overall average: $517

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Thu 12/11Mon 12/15

IAD - SFO • 1 stop

Cheapest non-stop

$257

Typical prices: $419-$659

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IAD - 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 11 - Mon, Dec 15

5:59 pm - 12:20 amIAD-SFO

9h 21m1 stop

10:30 pm - 11:35 amSFO-IAD

10h 05m1 stop

$257Delta

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Tue, Jan 6 - Sun, Jan 18

6:57 pm - 10:03 pmDCA-SFO

6h 06mnonstop

9:40 am - 5:56 pmSFO-DCA

5h 16mnonstop

$257Alaska Airlines

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Thu, Jan 1 - Sat, Jan 10

6:00 pm - 12:24 amDCA-SFO

9h 24m1 stop

7:00 am - 4:59 pmSFO-DCA

6h 59m1 stop

$258Frontier

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Sun, Jan 11 - Wed, Jan 14

9:59 pm - 1:18 pmIAD-SFO

18h 19m2 stops

11:20 pm - 11:43 amSFO-IAD

9h 23m1 stop

$259Frontier

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Fri, Dec 12 - Sun, Dec 14

2:00 pm - 12:24 amDCA-SFO

13h 24m1 stop

6:30 am - 9:59 pmSFO-DCA

12h 29m1 stop

$259Frontier

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Thu, Dec 11 - Sun, Dec 14

5:45 am - 1:18 pmIAD-SFO

10h 33m1 stop

10:49 am - 11:05 pmSFO-IAD

33h 16m2 stops

$260Multiple Airlines

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Wed, Mar 11 - Wed, Mar 11

7:00 am - 2:15 pmDCA-SFO

10h 15m1 stop

8:41 pm - 9:56 amSFO-DCA

10h 15m1 stop

$261JetBlue

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Tue, Dec 9 - Wed, Jan 7

11:25 am - 8:29 pmIAD-SFO

12h 04m2 stops

7:00 am - 5:16 pmSFO-IAD

7h 16m1 stop

$262American Airlines

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Wed, Jan 7 - Sat, Jan 10

6:00 am - 4:34 pmIAD-SFO

13h 34m2 stops

6:00 am - 4:31 pmSFO-IAD

7h 31m1 stop

$263American Airlines

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Mon, Mar 9 - Wed, Mar 11

6:00 pm - 12:25 amDCA-SFO

9h 25m1 stop

9:46 am - 5:59 pmSFO-DCA

5h 13mnonstop

$265Multiple Airlines

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Useful Info

Low season	January
High season	December
Cheapest flight	$144

Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.

Most popular time to fly with an average 11% increase in price.

Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco

Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesDCA-SFOJan 2025

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

NoamFlew with Alaska AirlinesIAD-SFOAug 2024

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

DeniseFlew with Alaska AirlinesIAD-SFOMay 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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