Flights Washington DC → San Francisco
As of November 2026, economy flights from Washington DC to San Francisco have a typical range USD 453–505, median USD 463. Full range across all 543 offers: USD 325–728. We found 34% of 543 offers from budget carriers (around USD 461) and 66% from full-service carriers (around USD 468).
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Best offers by airline: Washington DC → San Francisco
Based on 543 offers · November 2026. Prices and availability change — run a live search to confirm.
Bag & seat fees: Washington DC → San Francisco
Add-on pricing from the cheapest available offer per airline · November 2026 · USD
| Airline | Carry-on | Checked bag | Seat selection |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frontier | — | — | — |
| American | — | USD 110 | — |
| Delta | — | USD 90 | — |
| United | — | USD 100 | — |
| Alaska Airlines | — | — | — |
| JetBlue | Included | — | — |
| JetBlue | — | USD 100 | — |
| United | — | — | — |
| Southwest Airlines | — | — | — |
| Southwest | — | USD 90 | — |
| Delta | — | — | — |
| American Airlines | — | — | — |
Fees are estimates from the prices we checked and may not reflect your specific itinerary, booking class, or payment method. Run a live search for exact pricing.
How much do flights from Washington DC to San Francisco cost?
Based on 543 offers · November 2026
Washington DC to San Francisco flights ranged from USD 325 to USD 728 across 543 offers analyzed in November 2026. Two fare clusters detected: budget fares around 345 and premium fares around 466 The chart below shows how prices distributed across all 543 offers.
These 543 offers (November 2026) span multiple departure dates and booking windows — your travel dates may fall anywhere in this distribution. Only a live search shows where your specific trip lands.
50% of offers priced between USD 460 and USD 495
What hidden fees do Washington DC to San Francisco flights charge?
Ancillary fees — bags, seat selection, and payment surcharges — can add 10–25% to the base fare on Washington DC to San Francisco routes. The breakdown below is based on 543 offers analyzed in November 2026.
| Carrier | Avg fee (USD) | % of base fare |
|---|---|---|
| F9 | 41 | 12% |
| American | 110 | 31% |
| Delta | 90 | 25% |
| United | 100 | 28% |
| AS | 10 | 2% |
| B6 | 10 | 2% |
| JetBlue | 100 | 23% |
| UA | 10 | 2% |
| WN | 26 | 5% |
| Southwest | 90 | 20% |
| DL | 10 | 2% |
| AA | 10 | 2% |
American: base ~USD 235 + fees USD 110 = ~USD 345 total. Delta Air Lines: base ~USD 450 + fees USD 10 = ~USD 460 total.
American's USD 110 ancillary fees narrow the gap with Delta Air Lines's lower-fee model — the USD 215 base difference shrinks to USD 115 after fees. Always compare total cost, not just the advertised base fare.
Estimates based on median total minus average ancillary fee. Actual base fares vary by itinerary.Fee levels vary significantly across carriers on this route — some carriers charge 50%+ above the base fare in ancillary fees.
Run your search to see itemized fees for your itineraryWhich airline is cheapest from Washington DC to San Francisco?
13 airlines flew Washington DC to San Francisco in this dataset. The route shows a clear split between low-cost and full-service carriers. Knowing the airline isn't enough — the typical fare range below shows how far prices swing on each one. Median and range include all fees we recorded.
Even on the cheapest airline (Frontier Airlines), fares ranged USD 334–382 in this snapshot. Your exact price depends on your dates and how far ahead you book — run a live search to see your number →
| Airline | Offers | Typical range (USD) | Median (USD) | Fees (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Frontier Airlines | 8 | 334–382 | 338 | 41 (12%) |
 American | 7 | 345–368 | 345 | 110 (32%) |
 Delta | 10 | 345–397 | 345 | 90 (26%) |
 United | 5 | 352–361 | 361 | 100 (28%) |
 JetBlue | 1 | — | 438 | 100 (23%) |
 Southwest | 4 | — | 453 | 90 (20%) |
 Delta Air Lines | 138 | 460–462 | 460 | 10 (2%) |
 Frontier | 14 | 338–463 | 461 | n/a |
 Southwest Airlines | 143 | 453–723 | 468 | 26 (6%) |
 United Airlines | 27 | 475–495 | 495 | 10 (2%) |
 Alaska Airlines | 6 | 447–496 | 496 | 10 (2%) |
 American Airlines | 174 | 462–505 | 505 | 10 (2%) |
 B6 | 6 | 438–642 | 539 | 10 (2%) |
Where do the best Washington DC → San Francisco prices come from?
We checked direct airlines, travel agencies, and meta-search for this route. On this route the lowest median came from meta-search sources, but the cheapest channel shifts by route and date — which is exactly why a live search across all of them wins.
We compare every airline and the major booking sites but never disclose which — that's our edge. Prices are the ones we observed and aren't official data from any platform. Run a live search and we bring you the cheapest, wherever it is.
Key facts: Washington DC to San Francisco flights
- Full-service carriers on Washington DC–San Francisco cost 1.0x more than budget airlines (USD 430 vs USD 449 median; overall median USD 463).
- American charges 11.0x more in ancillary fees than AA — USD 110 vs USD 10 avg per booking.
- The same route priced USD 143 apart depending on where it was booked — the lowest median was USD 325. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once so you always see that lowest price.
Frequently asked questions
- How much does a flight from Washington DC to San Francisco cost?
- Based on 543 offers analyzed, Washington DC to San Francisco flights range from USD 325 to USD 728, with a median price of USD 463. Search for your specific dates →
- What hidden fees should I expect on Washington DC to San Francisco flights?
- On average, ancillary fees (bags, seat selection) add USD 19 to the base fare on Washington DC to San Francisco flights. See itemized fees for your itinerary →
- Which airline is cheapest on Washington DC to San Francisco including all fees?
- Frontier Airlines has the lowest median fare on Washington DC to San Francisco at USD 338 (median across 8 offers in our snapshot). Check which airline wins on your dates →
- Which booking site has the cheapest Washington DC–San Francisco flights?
- It depends on your dates — no single site is always cheapest. We search every airline and the major booking sites at once (travel agencies and meta-search included) and surface whichever is lowest; the best median in this snapshot was USD 325. Run a live search and we'll find the cheapest for you →
- Why do prices vary so much on Washington DC to San Francisco routes?
- Washington DC to San Francisco has 13 airlines competing, creating a price range from USD 325 to USD 728 across 543 offers. There are two distinct fare clusters on this route: budget options and premium fares. Find where your trip lands in the distribution →
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