Cheap flights from Washington to San Francisco

One-way fares from $112 · WAS → SFO · prices found by travellers in the last 48 hours

Cheapest fare
$112

Frontier Airlines · Wed, Jan 13

Cheapest month
January

from $112

Direct flights
Yes

Alaska Airlines

Flight time
6h 07m

3,920 km

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Cheapest month to fly from Washington to San Francisco

Lowest one-way fare per person in each month. Choose a month to see every date.

  1. November 2026 $188
  2. December 2026 $210
  3. January 2027 Cheapest $112

Cheapest dates in January 2027

The lowest fares we've seen for each day, cheapest first.

Frontier Airlines
Depart05:30 Wed, Jan 13BWI → SFO 10h 11m · 3 stops
$112one way, per person
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Frontier Airlines
Depart12:38 Tue, Jan 12BWI → SFO 9h 53m · 3 stops
$113one way, per person
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About flights from Washington to San Francisco

Washington (WAS) and San Francisco (SFO) are about 3,920 km apart. Direct flights take around 6h 07m, and recent direct fares were with Alaska Airlines. Over the next few months, one-way fares start from $112, and January 2027 is currently the cheapest month to fly.

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Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from Washington to San Francisco?

The cheapest one-way fare we've seen recently is $112 with Frontier Airlines, departing Wednesday, January 13, 2027. Over the coming months, the lowest fare in each month ranges from $112 to $210.

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

January 2027 currently has the lowest fares, from $112 one way.

Are there direct flights from Washington to San Francisco?

Yes. Recent direct fares were with Alaska Airlines.

How long is the flight from Washington to San Francisco?

A direct flight takes about 6h 07m. Washington and San Francisco are around 3,920 km apart.

Which airlines fly from Washington to San Francisco?

Recent fares on this route were with Alaska Airlines and Frontier Airlines.

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