Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA)

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Cheapest Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA)

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San Francisco to Washington Flight Information

Find the Cheapest Flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA)

Work hard, travel harder! Wotif brings you the cheapest San Francisco to Washington flights, making it possible to have a five star holiday without that five star price tag. Browse and compare our top SFO to DCA routes and airport options. So, go ahead and treat yourself, your sweetheart, or the kids to an unforgettable holiday this year.

to Information

Traveling From
San Francisco Intl.
Origin Airport
Origin Airport IATA Code
SFO
Traveling To
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Destination Airport
Destination Airport IATA Code
DCA
Number of Airlines Serving
Average Flight Time
hours mins
Direct Flight Time
hours mins
Flight Price
NZ$438
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
Time zone:
America/New_York
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time zone:
America/Los_Angeles

San Francisco to Washington Flight Deals from NZ$438

Considering a quick trip to Washington, but not sure which is the best route for you? Well, you’re in luck! Wotif has done the hard work, so all you need to do is check out these flights from SFO to DCA. With heaps of cheap fares from San Francisco, we guarantee you’ll be arriving to your holiday destination in style without emptying your bank account in the process.

It’s easy to book flights to Washington from San Francisco  

For a huge choice of flights, simply enter your travel dates and hit search and we’ll hunt out fantastic deals on one-way, return and multi-city airfares to Washington from San Francisco from 10 different airlines. If you click the ‘direct flights’ box, you see flights that’ll get you to Washington in just hour(s) and mins, too.   

Snap up great deals on flights to Washington from San Francisco 

Choose from flights a day on average, with prices starting at NZ$438 and rising to NZ$542 depending on the cabin class, travel dates, and airline carrier. And if you’re up for a last-minute getaway, you can get great deals on flights from San Francisco to Washington today!  

Find cheap airfares to Washington from San Francisco 

Here are our insider tips for bagging a flight bargain: 

  • Look for midweek flights and late night, early morning arrival and departure times
  • Check out other airports near San Francisco and Washington
  • Avoid peak season (prices tend to be lower in April)
  • Be flexible with your travel dates and you can usually get cheaper options  

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Great places to stay after flight from San Francisco to Washington

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National

3.5 out of 5
2899 Richmond Highway Arlington VA
The price is NZ$237 per night from 21 Feb to 22 Feb
NZ$237
21 Feb - 22 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy a free airport shuttle, a fitness centre and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,553 reviews)
Nice staff and room was big and very clean. Also, the airport shuttle runs very often so it was convenient to get from the hotel to the airport.

Reviewed on 7 Feb 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Arlington Crystal City/Reagan National
Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport

3.5 out of 5
2020 Richmond Highway Arlington VA
The price is NZ$185 per night from 28 Feb to 1 Mar
NZ$185
28 Feb - 1 Mar
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, breakfast (surcharge) and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,818 reviews)
Room and bathroom clean. Great staff. New menu at restaurant was good. Bartender was great too. I would have given 5 stars but had to ask for replacement towels despite having made arrangements at check in.

Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026

Hilton Garden Inn Reagan National Airport
Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG

Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG

3.5 out of 5
2650 Richmond Highway Arlington VA
The price is NZ$231 per night from 20 Feb to 21 Feb
NZ$231
20 Feb - 21 Feb
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, 2 restaurants and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,080 reviews)
Everything was great other than the two elevators being out of service.

Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026

Holiday Inn National Airport/Crystal City by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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