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Low seasonFebruary
Cheapest flight$46
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 7% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 3% lower on average.
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Flights from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area: the best tips from KAYAK users

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew the route from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area 
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RobertFlew with United AirlinesSEA-SFOMar 2025
If you’re picking up a rental car it’s not very clear that you have to take the train. Signage can be improved at SFO.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSEA-SJCAug 2024
The airport is busy and a mess with construction. There is a train to take so account for extra time.

FAQs for booking flights from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 Washington to San Francisco Bay Area.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Washington to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area?

    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 from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

  • Which airlines fly most frequently to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Washington and San Francisco Bay Area are connected by different airlines. The airlines that fly that route the most regularly are Hawaiian Airlines (144 flights per week), Alaska Airlines (133 flights per week), and Air Tahiti Nui (116 flights per week).

  • How many airports are there in San Francisco Bay Area?

    There are 2 airports in San Francisco Bay Area. The busiest airport is San Francisco Airport (SFO), with 88% of all flights arriving there.

  • Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in San Francisco Bay Area?

    Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in San Francisco Bay Area is Oakland Airport (OAK), with an average flight price of $181.

  • What is the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $301. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $545 on average.

  • What is the cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The cheapest time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area is generally in the afternoon, when round-trip flights cost $291 on average. Morning departures are around 11% cheaper than evening flights, on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to San Francisco Bay Area is generally in the evening, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $493.

  • What is the cheapest flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The cheapest ticket to San Francisco Bay Area from Washington found in the last 72 hours was to Oakland, at $86 round-trip. The most popular route is Spokane (GEG) to San Francisco (SFO) and the cheapest round-trip airline ticket found on this route in the last 72 hours was $137.

  • What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area?

    The cheapest month for flights from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area is July, when tickets cost $237 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are November and April, when the average cost of round-trip tickets is $373 and $353 respectively.

  • How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area?

    To get a below average price on the flight from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 64% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 21 weeks before departure.

  • How many cities have direct flights to San Francisco Bay Area?

    From Washington, there are direct flights to San Francisco Bay Area from 4 cities. The city with the most direct flights is Seattle, with 1,309 direct flights each week.

  • How many direct flights to San Francisco Bay Area are there each day?

    There are around 209 direct flights from within Washington to San Francisco Bay Area every day. Most flights (38%) depart in the afternoon.

  • How many direct flights to San Francisco Bay Area are there each week?

    Each week there are around 1,460 direct flights from within Washington to San Francisco Bay Area. The most common day for departures is Sunday, with 16% of flights taking off on this day.

  • How long is the flight to San Francisco Bay Area?

    An average nonstop flight from Washington to San Francisco Bay Area takes 4h 06m, covering a distance of 660 miles. The shortest route is Portland (PDX) to Santa Rosa (STS) with an average flight time of 1h 35m.

  • How many long-haul flights are there to San Francisco Bay Area each week?

    There are not any long-haul (6-12 hour flight duration) or medium-haul (3-6 hour flight duration) flights to San Francisco Bay Area. Instead, there are 1,460 short-haul flights (up to 3 hour flight duration), with the most arriving from Seattle.

  • What are the most popular destinations in San Francisco Bay Area?

    Based on KAYAK flight searches, the most popular destination is San Francisco (67% of total searches to San Francisco Bay Area). The next most popular destinations are San Jose (19%) and Oakland (11%). Searches for flights to Santa Rosa (3%) are also popular.

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Cabin class types available on flights to Washington

Cabin classes available on flights to Washington. Prices are the lowest found on KAYAK over the last 7 days. Price and availability is not guaranteed.
First Class flights to San Francisco Bay Areafrom $193
Business Class flights to San Francisco Bay Areafrom $193
Prem Econ Class flights to San Francisco Bay Areafrom $224
Economy Class flights to San Francisco Bay Areafrom $46

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