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£102 Find Cheap Flights from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco

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Cheap Flights 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 return 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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Recent return flight deals from Reagan-National to San Francisco

Sat, 27 Sep - Tue, 30 Sep
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06:25 - 11:53DCA-SFO
8h 28m1 stop
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20:25 - 09:46SFO-DCA
10h 21m1 stop
£191JetBlue
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Tue, 7 Oct - Tue, 7 Oct
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10:32 - 19:20DCA-SFO
11h 48m1 stop
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22:15 - 10:27SFO-DCA
9h 12m1 stop
£201JetBlue
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Tue, 19 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
18:58 - 21:53DCA-SFO
5h 55mdirect
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17:07 - 21:59SFO-DCA
25h 52m2 stops
£214Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 20 Aug - Tue, 26 Aug
Delta Logo
08:59 - 14:24DCA-SFO
8h 25m1 stop
Delta Logo
00:35 - 11:05SFO-DCA
7h 30m1 stop
£219Delta
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Mon, 18 Aug - Wed, 20 Aug
Southwest Logo
06:00 - 12:15DCA-SFO
9h 15m2 stops
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11:25 - 23:00SFO-DCA
8h 35m1 stop
£222Southwest
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Tue, 11 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
United Airlines Logo
16:07 - 22:55DCA-SFO
9h 48m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
08:38 - 16:52SFO-DCA
5h 14mdirect
£223United Airlines
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Sat, 16 Aug - Thu, 28 Aug
Delta Logo
13:40 - 18:52DCA-SFO
8h 12m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:07 - 23:36SFO-DCA
8h 29m1 stop
£226Delta
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Sat, 16 Aug - Sat, 23 Aug
Alaska Airlines Logo
08:59 - 18:28DCA-SFO
12h 29m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:10 - 21:59SFO-DCA
11h 49m1 stop
£233Alaska Airlines
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Thu, 11 Sep - Sat, 13 Sep
Southwest Logo
06:00 - 16:40DCA-SFO
13h 40m1 stop
Southwest Logo
05:15 - 20:55SFO-DCA
12h 40m2 stops
£234Southwest
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Thu, 9 Oct - Wed, 22 Oct
United Airlines Logo
06:25 - 11:42DCA-SFO
8h 17m1 stop
United Airlines Logo
13:33 - 21:51SFO-DCA
5h 18mdirect
£262United Airlines
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Expert advice for your flight from Reagan-National to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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Alaska Airlines

Alaska's First Class offers 41" pitch, priority boarding, and two free checked bags.


Alaska's Wine Flies Free program allows free wine case check-in from select airports.

Read more about Alaska Airlinesby Harriet Baskas
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers up to 6 inches more legroom than standard economy seats.


United's Priority Boarding puts you in Zone 2, ensuring overhead bin space for carry-ons.

Read more about United Airlinesby Stefanie Waldek
Airports
DCA

DCA is easy to reach via the metro line, connecting you to the terminal in under 30 minutes from downtown.

Read more about DCAby Ramsey Qubein
SFO

Use BART for a quick and affordable ride from SFO to popular San Francisco neighborhoods like the Mission and Embarcadero.

Read more about SFOby Blane Bachelor
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Reagan-National to San Francisco flights

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 round-trip 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 January, where tickets cost £269 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and June, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £411 and £369 respectively.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip 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 week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 12 weeks before departure.

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

Low seasonMarch
High seasonAugust
Cheapest flight£102
Best time to beat the crowds but there is an average 11% increase in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 11% 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.
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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 £139 for a one-way ticket and £259 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, Hawaiian 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) 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.

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.

Prefer to fly direct from Reagan Washington National Airport to San Francisco?

Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco Airport, 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, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

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Direct returns

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

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, +4 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +5 more

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Everything you need to know for your flight from Reagan-National to San Francisco

Information on your arrival and departure airports

Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)
San Francisco (SFO)

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