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Cheap Flights from DCA to SFO starting at $74 One Way, $167 Round Trip

Prices starting at $167 for return flights and $74 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.

Thu, Nov 2 - Mon, Nov 6
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$167 Roundtrip, just found
$167
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 2 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Mon, Nov 6, priced at $167 just found
Fri, Oct 13 - Fri, Oct 20
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$168 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 13 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Fri, Oct 20, priced at $168 found 1 day ago
Fri, Nov 3 - Thu, Nov 9
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$177 Roundtrip, found 1 hour ago
$177
Roundtrip
found 1 hour ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Nov 3 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Thu, Nov 9, priced at $177 found 1 hour ago
Thu, Nov 16 - Mon, Nov 27
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$178 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$178
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 16 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Mon, Nov 27, priced at $178 found 2 hours ago
Wed, Feb 7 - Wed, Feb 14
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$300 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$300
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 7 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Wed, Feb 14, priced at $300 found 3 days ago

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

The Dylan at SFO
The Dylan at SFO
3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real, Millbrae, CA
The price is $119 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$119
per night
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the bar and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,153 reviews)
"Nice, decent place. I will return when I will have the chance."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2023

The Dylan 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 $121 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$121
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,902 reviews)
"Great breakfast. I would go back just for that. Room was quiet. Parking was safe. Easy access to airport. Very comfortable."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
The Westin San Francisco Airport
The Westin San Francisco Airport
4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy, Millbrae, CA
The price is $144 per night from Oct 22 to Oct 23
$144
per night
Oct 22 - Oct 23
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the restaurant and the property ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,649 reviews)
"Very clean and comfortable. Good checkin service. Lobby smelled fantastic. Super convenient to airport. Felt safe."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

The Westin San Francisco Airport
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

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Hilton San Francisco Financial District
4 out of 5
750 Kearny St, San Francisco, CA
The price is $136 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$136
per night
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the property condition in our reviews. ...
7.6/10 Good! (3,119 reviews)
"The Hilton SF Financial District has an imposing building in front of the main business area of China town. Nice for walking around and getting to learn a bit about Chinese culture (great food). The Hilton room has an elegant organization of space, ample office area in the room, good support for ..."

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
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 $149 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$149
per night
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (5,408 reviews)
Great hotel
"This was a great hotel. Close to plenty of food places in walking distance. Very clean& beds very comfortable. Bar had great drinks & breakfast has a variety of good food."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
4.5 out of 5
335 Powell Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is $176 per night from Oct 20 to Oct 21
$176
per night
Oct 20 - Oct 21
Stay at this 4.5-star luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast, WiFi, and room service. Our guests praise the quiet rooms and the property condition in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,339 reviews)
"Amazing location"

Reviewed on Sep 18, 2023

The Westin St. Francis San Francisco on Union Square
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 $119 per night from Sep 23 to Sep 24
$119
per night
Sep 23 - Sep 24
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and free train station pick-up. Our guests praise the bar and the convenient ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,153 reviews)
"Nice, decent place. I will return when I will have the chance."

Reviewed on Sep 21, 2023

The Dylan at SFO
Super 8 by Wyndham San Bruno/ San Francisco (SFO) Airport
Super 8 by Wyndham San Bruno/ San Francisco (SFO) Airport
2.5 out of 5
421 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA
The price is $119 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$119
per night
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great stay
"From checking in to checking out everything and everyone were great. Room was nice and big. Good choices for a Continental breakfast. The hotel was nice and clean inside and out."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2023

Super 8 by Wyndham San Bruno/ San Francisco (SFO) Airport
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 $121 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$121
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly motel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,902 reviews)
"Great breakfast. I would go back just for that. Room was quiet. Parking was safe. Easy access to airport. Very comfortable."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

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

Hotel North Beach
Hotel North Beach
2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is $65 per night from Sep 22 to Sep 23
$65
per night
Sep 22 - Sep 23
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, an airport shuttle, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the bathrooms and the property condition ...
6.6/10 (998 reviews)
"The TV was really old and fuzzy on most channels. Small room but clean. Bathrooms/shower clean. Staff was great!"

Reviewed on Sep 12, 2023

Hotel North Beach
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 $67 per night from Oct 1 to Oct 2
$67
per night
Oct 1 - Oct 2
Stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, onsite parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions The Shops at Tanforan ...
6/10 (1,793 reviews)
"An older hotel, a bit run down, but a decent room near SFO with a 24 hour IHOP next door and a free airport shuttle every 45 minutes. We slept well."

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Super 8 by Wyndham San Bruno/ San Francisco (SFO) Airport
Super 8 by Wyndham San Bruno/ San Francisco (SFO) Airport
2.5 out of 5
421 El Camino Real, San Bruno, CA
The price is $119 per night from Sep 24 to Sep 25
$119
per night
Sep 24 - Sep 25
Stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the property condition ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,003 reviews)
Great stay
"From checking in to checking out everything and everyone were great. Room was nice and big. Good choices for a Continental breakfast. The hotel was nice and clean inside and out."

Reviewed on Sep 17, 2023

Super 8 by Wyndham San Bruno/ San Francisco (SFO) Airport
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

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 $152 per night from Oct 21 to Oct 22
$152
per night
Oct 21 - Oct 22
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi, and onsite parking. Popular attractions Poplar Creek Golf Course and ...
7/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pools, kitchen, bicycle rentals, extra beds/cribs

Travelers say...
"Very friendly staff, easy check in!"

Reviewed on Sep 10, 2023

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
4 out of 5
250 Beach Street, San Francisco, CA
The price is $205 per night from Oct 19 to Oct 20
$205
per night
Oct 19 - Oct 20
Stay at this 4-star boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and valet parking. Our guests praise the property condition in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,088 reviews)

Families like: Game room, bicycle rentals nearby, extra beds/cribs

Travelers say...
"Great property in a convenient location"

Reviewed on Sep 20, 2023

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
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 $175 per night from Sep 29 to Sep 30
$175
per night
Sep 29 - Sep 30
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi, and onsite parking. Our guests praise the property condition ...
7.6/10 Good! (711 reviews)

Families like: Indoor pools, bicycle rentals, extra beds/cribs, free breakfast for the whole family

Travelers say...
"Very nice, clean room! Impressed!! Hot tub wasn't working and didn't swim, but otherwise very nice! Ate at the "Taste of SF" in the hotel and it was great! Shout out to a very good waitress. Thank you!"

Reviewed on Sep 11, 2023

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.

Map To Nearby Hotels

DCA to SFO Route Info

Origin Airport
Washington
Destination Airport
San Francisco
Number Of Airlines Serving
6
Distance
2436 mi
Shortest Flight Departure Time
5:35PM EDT
Shortest Flight Departure Date
Sep 28
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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