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£87 Find cheap flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco

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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to San Francisco (DCA-SFO)

Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Reagan-National 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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17:30 - 00:45DCA-SFO
10h 15m1 stop
21:33 - 11:40SFO-DCA
11h 07m1 stop
£174JetBlue
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Thu, 4 Jul - Tue, 9 Jul
15:30 - 23:47DCA-SFO
11h 17m1 stop
21:25 - 09:44SFO-DCA
9h 19m1 stop
£209JetBlue
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Thu, 5 Sep - Wed, 11 Sep
09:30 - 18:48DCA-SFO
12h 18m1 stop
08:00 - 16:12SFO-DCA
5h 12mdirect
£232Alaska Airlines
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Mon, 19 Aug - Tue, 27 Aug
17:10 - 20:11DCA-SFO
6h 01mdirect
08:39 - 20:59SFO-DCA
9h 20m1 stop
£248Alaska Airlines
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Tue, 1 Oct - Tue, 8 Oct
08:15 - 13:08DCA-SFO
7h 53m1 stop
00:51 - 10:40SFO-DCA
6h 49m1 stop
£264Delta
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Wed, 14 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug
08:30 - 13:47DCA-SFO
8h 17m1 stop
00:51 - 10:40SFO-DCA
6h 49m1 stop
£279Delta
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Thu, 22 Aug - Sat, 24 Aug
18:04 - 20:58DCA-SFO
5h 54mdirect
08:44 - 17:01SFO-DCA
5h 17mdirect
£327United Airlines
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Wed, 28 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep
18:04 - 20:58DCA-SFO
5h 54mdirect
08:44 - 17:01SFO-DCA
5h 17mdirect
£343United Airlines
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Fri, 30 Aug - Sun, 1 Sep
18:50 - 23:59DCA-SFO
8h 09m1 stop
00:59 - 12:09SFO-DCA
8h 10m1 stop
£389Frontier
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Thu, 4 Jul - Sat, 6 Jul
18:59 - 00:09DCA-SFO
8h 10m1 stop
00:59 - 12:09SFO-DCA
8h 10m1 stop
£478Frontier
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Wed, 3 Jul - Sat, 6 Jul

Flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco is September, where tickets cost £301 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are May and June, where the average cost of tickets is £413 and £413 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 3 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 49 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the last 72 hours, the best return deals on flights connecting Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco were found on JetBlue (£174) and Alaska Airlines (£232). JetBlue proposed the cheapest one-way flight at £87.

Which airlines fly direct between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and San Francisco?

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco.
There are 2 airlines that fly direct from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco. They are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Alaska Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing £179. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and San Francisco per day?

Each day, there are between 3 and 4 nonstop flights that take off from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 5h 54m. The most common departure time is 17:00 and most flights take off in the afternoon. Each week, there are 23 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Sunday, when 17% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and San Francisco?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

How long does a flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco take?

Direct flights take on average 5h 46m to travel the 2,435 miles between Reagan Washington National Airport and San Francisco.

What’s the earliest departure time from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport at 17:11 and will be landing in San Francisco at 20:08.

What’s the latest departure time from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco jets off at 19:00 and lands at 21:51.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco

Low season

January

High season

December

Cheapest flight

£87
Best time to beat the crowds (18% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 8% lower on average.
Flight from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Reagan-National to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco flights

  • Can I breastfeed my baby at DCA?

    At DCA, you can comfortably breastfeed your baby, given that this airport is home to private nursing rooms equipped with rocking chairs, changing tables, deep sinks, and electrical outlets. In Terminal A, there’s a nursing room just before the checkpoint, whereas in Terminal B, there’s one in the National Hall.

  • Can I leave some of my luggage at SFO?

    If you’d like to leave some of your luggage at SFO before continuing with your journey, you’ll be able to do so as the airport features a luggage storage facility, Airport Travel Agency. Located in the Main Hall of the International Terminal, this facility is usually operational from 6 am to 11 pm.

  • Where can I get emergency housing or transportation assistance at SFO?

    Traveler’s Aid is a non-profit organization that offers passengers emergency assistance. This being the case, if you need emergency housing or transportation after landing at SFO, you should head to one of its offices. Currently, it has offices in the International Terminal and Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

  • Is it possible to rent a car at SFO?

    At SFO, you can easily rent a car, as this airport features a Car Rental Center that hosts counters for agencies like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty. Getting to this center is easy, as it is accessible from the airport’s terminals via the AirTrain Blue Line. Given that the cars offered by the noted rentals are all in good condition, if you rent one, you can count on it to serve you accordingly.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco was £111 for a one-way ticket and £222 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

    Reagan Washington National Airport and San Francisco are both served by 1 main airport. You will leave Reagan Washington National Airport from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National and will be arriving at San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Reagan Washington National Airport and San Francisco, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Reagan Washington National Airport 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 Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco.

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

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Reagan Washington National Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Reagan Washington National Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Reagan Washington National Airport 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 Reagan Washington National Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco

  • On the date you’re scheduled to fly from Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco, it’s in your best interest to get to DCA at least 2 hours before your flight. Arriving at your departure airport this early will give you time to go through its security checkpoints. It will also give you time to check out the airport’s attractions.
  • If you want to pray or meditate before boarding your flight at DCA, you can take advantage of the chapel at the south end of Concourse B. Given that this chapel is an interfaith center, you’re welcome to visit, irrespective of your religion.
  • While waiting for your flight to San Francisco, you can enjoy remarkable spa services at DCA’s XpresSpa. At this parlor, found in Terminal B’s National Hall, you will get the quality spa services you desire, as it is home to several well-trained professionals. Daily, it is open from 7 am to 8 pm.
  • Washington is served by three airports: Baltimore/Washington International Airport (BWI), Dulles International Airport (IAD), and DCA. Thus, apart from DCA, you can board your flight to San Francisco at BWI or IAD. Between BWI and IAD, you should settle on BWI. This is as it is easier to board at, as it has lesser passenger traffic.
  • In San Francisco, you’ll arrive on your flight at the San Francisco International Airport (SFO). Situated in San Mateo County, approximately 13 miles south of Downtown San Francisco, this airport is a hub for airlines such as United, Alaska, SkyWest, Virgin America, Pacific Southwest, and United Express.
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Prefer to fly direct from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Reagan-National to San Francisco, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +3 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +4 more

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Top airline flying from Reagan-National to San Francisco

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Reagan-National to San Francisco? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9187 reviews
7.3Food
8.6Crew
7.3Entertainment
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
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The flight was about an hour late, and there was notable turbulence for a good part of it. But of course, that was not Alaska Air’s fault, and I think the crew did a good job of keeping it safe. Service suffered a little as a result (I wish I had been offered the option of purchasing food). Overall, it was ok, because we landed safe and sound. Thanks!

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, May 2024JFK - SFO
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The flight was about an hour late, and there was notable turbulence for a good part of it. But of course, that was not Alaska Air’s fault, and I think the crew did a good job of keeping it safe. Service suffered a little as a result (I wish I had been offered the option of purchasing food). Overall, it was ok, because we landed safe and sound. Thanks!

Sat on tarmac for 30 minutes despite staring at three empty gates, one of which we eventually pulled into

Flight was changed twice. Original flight was scheduled at 5:30pm. Weeks before flight, flight was changed to 7:00pm. On the date of flight, flight was delayed and departed at 9:00pm. This caused many problems and significantly affected our schedule at our destination.

They canceled my flight going back to SF after I was at the airport. Wanted me to take a flight 14 hours later. Not a happy camper.

I didn’t like not knowing my seat till I got to the airport - and my boarding group was F (last).

Clean plane, relatively spacious in Main Cabin. One experience: I'm 79, with torn rotator cuff (R shoulder). I asked for help getting my carryon into the overhead bin and was told that the staff "does not help with this" (or some such phrase. On previous flights, help has been offered (and accepted). I prevailed on a fellow passenger for this. Also, why not board back to front?? Would this not help in the speed of boarding?

No tv, movies for a 6 hour flight! Worst airline I have ever travelled!

Ground crew was great in Austin, flight crew left a lot to be desired. Not particularly friendly, helpful or nice.

Like South West(2 check in baggage free) if Alaskan Airlines could give at least one check in baggage free then it would be great.

Staff great. Tight seating. Pretzels and drink same as any other airline.

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Recent one-way flight deals

 
Only flying one-way? Below are some of the best one-way flight deals from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
11/9Wed
1 stopJetBlue
9h 24mDCA-SFO
£87
24/7Wed
1 stopFrontier
8h 00mDCA-SFO
£115
11/9Wed
directAlaska Airlines
5h 46mDCA-SFO
£117
19/6Wed
1 stopJetBlue
11h 05mDCA-SFO
£122
19/6Wed
1 stopDelta
9h 05mDCA-SFO
£124
24/8Sat
directAlaska Airlines
5h 46mDCA-SFO
£133
26/9Thu
1 stopDelta
8h 18mDCA-SFO
£140
17/6Mon
directUnited Airlines
5h 52mDCA-SFO
£195
22/11Fri
1 stopUnited Airlines
8h 59mDCA-SFO
£222
12/6Wed
2 stopsAmerican Airlines
10h 23mDCA-SFO
£341

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Last minute flights from Reagan-National to San Francisco

Last minute flight, train and bus deals

 
These last-minute flight deals are the cheapest flights found on KAYAK in the last 72 hours for flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco that are departing in the next 10 days.
29/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
17h 42mDCA-SFO
3/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 59mSFO-DCA
£538
28/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
30h 31mDCA-SFO
30/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 59mSFO-DCA
£571
28/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
30h 31mDCA-SFO
30/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 59mSFO-DCA
£575
28/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
16h 44mDCA-SFO
30/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 59mSFO-DCA
£579
29/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 53mDCA-SFO
2/6Sun
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
20h 14mSFO-DCA
£582
29/5Wed
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 53mDCA-SFO
31/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 59mSFO-DCA
£584
30/5Thu
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
13h 53mDCA-SFO
3/6Mon
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
11h 59mSFO-DCA
£587
28/5Tue
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
24h 59mDCA-SFO
31/5Fri
multi-stopAlaska Airlines
12h 59mSFO-DCA
£598
29/5Wed
directUnited Airlines
5h 52mDCA-SFO
4/6Tue
directUnited Airlines
5h 23mSFO-DCA
£783
28/5Tue
multi-stopUnited Airlines
8h 20mDCA-SFO
31/5Fri
directUnited Airlines
5h 23mSFO-DCA
£874

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Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)United States

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