Washington, DC to San Francisco: what the flight costs
In the last 60 days we checked this route 7 times. The typical round trip was $418 per person and the lowest $310, taxes and fees included.
| Per person | |
|---|---|
| Lowest seen | $310 |
| Typical (median) | $418 |
| Price checks, 60 days | 7 |
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Trips we picked on this route
$418 per person, round trip, taxes and fees included
Every fare we found in the last 30 days
| Checked | Trip dates | Per person | Airline | Stops | Duration | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $338 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 20m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 27–Dec 2, 2026 | $458 | F9 | with a stop | 26h 22m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 27–Dec 2, 2026 | $418 | Frontier | with a stop | 14h 40m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 27–Dec 2, 2026 | $443 | F9 | with a stop | 14h 40m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $430 | B6 | with a stop | 23h 21m | Kiwi.com |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $310 | Frontier | with a stop | 9h 20m | Google Flights |
| Oct 12, 2026 | Nov 14–21, 2026 | $336 | F9 | with a stop | 9h 20m | Kiwi.com |
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Questions about Washington, DC to San Francisco
What does a round trip from Washington, DC to San Francisco usually cost?
Over the last 60 days the typical price we found was $418 per person, taxes and fees included, across 7 checks; the lowest was $310.
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, a government photo ID is enough for US citizens.