Cheap flights from DCA to SFO (Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Francisco Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DCA to SFO starting at $94 One Way, $188 Round Trip

Prices starting at $188 for return flights and $94 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, May 24 - Sat, May 31
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$188 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 24 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 31, priced at $188 found 11 hours ago
Sat, Jun 7 - Mon, Jun 9
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$201 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$201
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Jun 7 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Mon, Jun 9, priced at $201 found 1 day ago
Thu, May 29 - Sat, May 31
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$204 Roundtrip, found 17 hours ago
$204
Roundtrip
found 17 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Thu, May 29 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sat, May 31, priced at $204 found 17 hours ago
Sat, May 24 - Wed, May 28
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$208 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 24 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Wed, May 28, priced at $208 found 2 hours ago
Fri, Jun 27 - Fri, Jul 4
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$231 Roundtrip, found 13 hours ago
$231
Roundtrip
found 13 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Fri, Jun 27 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Fri, Jul 4, priced at $231 found 13 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

Grand Hyatt at SFO
Grand Hyatt at SFO
4 out of 5
55 S McDonnell Rd, San Francisco, CA
The price is $345 per night from May 3 to May 4
$345
includes taxes & fees
$309 per night
May 3 - May 4
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.6/10 Exceptional! (1,302 reviews)
"Great hotel excellent to decompress after a long flight"

Reviewed on Apr 17, 2025

Grand Hyatt at SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
The price is $117 per night from May 16 to May 17
$117
includes taxes & fees
$101 per night
May 16 - May 17
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,729 reviews)
"When needing to stay close to the airport, it is a great place to stay at a reasonable price."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
2.5 out of 5
1390 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
The price is $133 per night from May 2 to May 3
$133
includes taxes & fees
$116 per night
May 2 - May 3
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,286 reviews)
"It met our needs for an overnight before flying out from SF airport. It is further south on 101 then the other La Quinta Inn the shows up when we googled the location. The first La Quinta Inn we found on Google maps was North of the Airport and it was very confusing as we went there first. The woman ..."

Reviewed on Apr 21, 2025

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
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.

Hotels In San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave, San Francisco, CA
The price is $155 per night from May 26 to May 27
$155
includes taxes & fees
$132 per night
May 26 - May 27
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,894 reviews)
"Good access to parking"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
4 out of 5
2500 Mason St, San Francisco, CA
The price is $188 per night from May 13 to May 14
$188
includes taxes & fees
$160 per night
May 13 - May 14
Book a stay at this eco-certified hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (6,368 reviews)
"I really enjoyed my stay here! Wonderful staff and nice accommodations. Pier 39 is very close and easy to walk to. The buffet breakfast was outstanding. The amount of food offered and the huge variety of options was above most hotels I’ve stayed at. I will definitely be staying at this hotel ..."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is $119 per night from May 11 to May 12
$119
includes taxes & fees
$101 per night
May 11 - May 12
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,165 reviews)
"The staff and facility and safety are amazing"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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.

San Francisco Hotels With Airport Transportation

The Dylan at SFO
The Dylan at SFO
3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
The price is $106 per night from May 26 to May 27
$106
includes taxes & fees
$88 per night
May 26 - May 27
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,624 reviews)
"Quick checkout and the room was great!"

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO
Hotel Skye SFO
2.5 out of 5
421 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA
The price is $131 per night from May 4 to May 5
$131
includes taxes & fees
$114 per night
May 4 - May 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,213 reviews)
"We love the good sense of smell and cleanliness when we enter the room. We will be back."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
The price is $117 per night from May 16 to May 17
$117
includes taxes & fees
$101 per night
May 16 - May 17
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (2,729 reviews)
"When needing to stay close to the airport, it is a great place to stay at a reasonable price."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
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.

Low Priced San Francisco Hotels

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
The price is $69 per night from May 11 to May 12
$69
includes taxes & fees
$58 per night
May 11 - May 12
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
5.8/10 (2,289 reviews)
"Great freindly front desk. Easy in and out to room. Agent worked well with my needs.."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach
Hotel North Beach
2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is $116 per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$116
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
"I have a nice clean room"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO
Hotel Skye SFO
2.5 out of 5
421 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA
The price is $131 per night from May 4 to May 5
$131
includes taxes & fees
$114 per night
May 4 - May 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,213 reviews)
"We love the good sense of smell and cleanliness when we enter the room. We will be back."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Hotel Skye SFO
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.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4 out of 5
250 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is $198 per night from May 11 to May 12
$198
includes taxes & fees
$169 per night
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,973 reviews)
"Overpriced! 65$ for parking per night, plus resort fees on top of the expensive hotel room"

Reviewed on Apr 25, 2025

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
3.5 out of 5
150 Anza Blvd, Burlingame, CA
The price is $144 per night from May 10 to May 11
$144
includes taxes & fees
$127 per night
May 10 - May 11
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,350 reviews)
"The airport bus was not on time. It is supposed to come ever 30 minutes but I waited almost 55 minutes for it! The driver did not apologize for the delay or explain why the shuttle was delayed, but instead, he told me that I was supposed to give him tips."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport - South San Francisco
Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport - South San Francisco
3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd, South San Francisco, CA
The price is $169 per night from May 2 to May 3
$169
includes taxes & fees
$144 per night
May 2 - May 3
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,013 reviews)
"It is the best place to stay in South San Francisco especially if you have kids. They offer happy hour, good selection make to order breakfast buffet amd have a warm indoor pool."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Embassy Suites San Francisco Airport - South San Francisco
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.

DCA to SFO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DCA Address & GPS
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA Code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) now?
If you’re concerned about quarantine requirements and travel restrictions when traveling by plane from Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.), check out the Covid-19 Travel Advisor.
Are there non-stop flights from DCA to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Nonstop flights are available, and with several airlines flying this route, you’re not short on choice either. Alaska Airlines and United Airlines are some of the carriers that will take you directly from National Airport to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO).
What is the shortest flight from National Airport to San Francisco Airport?
The quickest you can fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Airport is 7 hours and 15 minutes. Bring something on board to stop you from getting bored, like a magazine or a portable board game.
How many hours flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to SFO?
It typically takes about 7 hours and 25 minutes to fly from DCA to San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.). You’ll be airborne for quite some time, so consider taking your own entertainment, like a book or some crossword puzzles.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.)?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What airlines have the most flights from DCA to San Francisco Airport?
What do you consider when deciding who to travel with — service with a smile? Fares that are easy on your credit card? There’s a range of carriers that advertise flights between National Airport and San Francisco, CA Airport (SFO-San Francisco Intl.) for you to select from. Check out Alaska Airlines (AS), one of the more well-known options which has 45 flights every month. If you can’t find the right flight for you there, take a look at the airfares from United Airlines (UA). This airline is another excellent choice and operates 117 flights from Adams Morgan to Tenderloin every month.

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