Washington, DC to San Francisco: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 12 times. The typical return was £255 per person and the lowest £220, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | £220 |
| Typical (median) | £255 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 12 |
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Trips we picked on this route
Just found · from Washington, DCWorth it, if
San Francisco
27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 · 5 nights
- Kensington Park Hotel, rated 8.2 by 2,845 guests
- Free cancellation at Kensington Park Hotel
- Typical highs 57–59°F, lows near 46°F this time of year
£1,196 for two · 5 nights · flights, hotel, taxes & fees
Flights £630 + hotel £566, taxes in · a checked bag each adds about £181
Frontier · with a stop · 14h 40m
The catch: Not nonstop: a stop on the way, 14h 40m in all.
Worth it if you want to walk, eat and see things; skip it if you want to switch off.
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £220 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £255 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £280 | B6 | with a stop | 32h 17m | Kiwi.com |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £238 | Frontier | with a stop | 9h 20m | Google Flights |
| 13 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £255 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £255 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | £345 | F9 | with a stop | 26h 22m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | £315 | Frontier | with a stop | 14h 40m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 27 Nov – 2 Dec 2026 | £334 | F9 | with a stop | 14h 40m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £324 | B6 | with a stop | 23h 21m | Kiwi.com |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £234 | Frontier | with a stop | 9h 20m | Google Flights |
| 12 Oct 2026 | 14 – 21 Nov 2026 | £253 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 20m | Kiwi.com |
About San Francisco
San Francisco packs the Golden Gate Bridge, cable cars, Alcatraz and a pioneering food scene into a compact city of hills and bay views.
San Francisco from every city: when to go, where to stay, what to do
Questions about Washington, DC to San Francisco
What does a return from Washington, DC to San Francisco usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was £255 per person, taxes and fees included, across 12 checks; the lowest was £220.
When is the best time to fly from Washington, DC to San Francisco?
San Francisco is at its best in April, May, September, October and November. Avoid July, August: Foggy, chilly summer with the heaviest crowds
Do I need a passport to fly from Washington, DC to San Francisco?
No passport needed for travellers from the United States: a government photo ID is enough for San Francisco.
Prices converted from US dollars at the rate of 15 Oct 2026.