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 $110 One Way, $159 Round Trip

Prices starting at $159 for return flights and $110 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.

Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$159 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $159 found 4 days ago
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$190 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$190
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $190 found 3 days ago
Tue, May 5 - Tue, May 12
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$205 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$205
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 5 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $205 found 4 days ago
Tue, May 12 - Wed, May 20
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$210 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 12 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Wed, May 20, priced at $210 found 3 days ago
Wed, Sep 2 - Tue, Sep 8
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$282 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$282
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 2 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, Sep 8, priced at $282 found 19 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
$309 nightly
The price is $345 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$345 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,543 reviews)
Had to stay here because of a flight delay. Super convenient.

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
The Westin San Francisco Airport

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$152 nightly
The price is $175 total per night from May 8 to May 9
$175 total
May 8 - May 9
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,909 reviews)
Our room was very noisy overnight. Perhaps from the heating system or elevator shaft. Surprising given the cost of the room.

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel

3 out of 5
1550 Bayshore Hwy Burlingame CA
$161 nightly
The price is $181 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$181 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,847 reviews)
Very nice stay and room view and water front right off the back balcony was beautiful I will be back again 😊

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Bay Landing San Francisco Airport Hotel
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
$127 nightly
The price is $149 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$149 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,619 reviews)
Staff as always were helpful and friendly. Ate in restaurants and food was fresh and excellent

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco

4 out of 5
424 Clay St San Francisco CA
$126 nightly
The price is $148 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$148 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,067 reviews)
The staff were super friendly. Great location and a nice price.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

Club Quarters Hotel in San Francisco
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$167 nightly
The price is $196 total per night from May 4 to May 5
$196 total
May 4 - May 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,392 reviews)
Hotel situated in a wonderful location.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
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
$114 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Apr 25 to Apr 26
$136 total
Apr 25 - Apr 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,858 reviews)
Wonderful hotel!

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$131 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,731 reviews)
Staff was so nice. Shuttle was helpful. First room on bottom so heard the 4 am flight guests but that is not hotels fault. Laundry on site and decent breakfast.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
Sfo El Rancho Inn

Sfo El Rancho Inn

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,084 reviews)
Front desk

Reviewed on Apr 6, 2026

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Sfo El Rancho Inn
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
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$72 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
6/10 (3,520 reviews)
Parking was a real problem even though I paid for the privilege of parking on the property.

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$59 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Apr 26 to Apr 27
$69 total
Apr 26 - Apr 27
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,004 reviews)
Almost the whole building it smell like cigarette and the whole room so bad the smell cigarette I was there for 20min and i left I need my refund back

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from May 10 to May 11
$131 total
May 10 - May 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,731 reviews)
Staff was so nice. Shuttle was helpful. First room on bottom so heard the 4 am flight guests but that is not hotels fault. Laundry on site and decent breakfast.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

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
$160 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from May 25 to May 26
$188 total
May 25 - May 26
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this 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! (2,557 reviews)
Very close to the pier. Cool hotel!

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2026

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
$138 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from May 3 to May 4
$157 total
May 3 - May 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,044 reviews)
We enjoyed everything about Embassy Suites - Waterfront in San Francisco. This hotel was recommened by freinds and it did not disappoit !

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
$138 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from May 1 to May 2
$162 total
May 1 - May 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,370 reviews)
I recently stayed at the Embassy Oyster Point for 3 nights. My stay was nothing short of excellent. Great Breakfast selection, truly enjoyed the cocktail hour and pool area. My bed was sooo comfortable and the staff was pleasant and provided great customer service.

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
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

Are there non-stop flights from DCA to SFO?
Several airlines fly straight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Airport, which is great news if the thought of stopping over sends you into an absolute tailspin. Check out the deals with United Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from National Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Grab the opportunity to sit back and relax on your journey from Washington to San Francisco. The shortest flight time from DCA to San Francisco Airport is 7 hours and 39 minutes, which gives you ample time to enjoy a wine or get engrossed in a book.
How many hours flight from DCA to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
The trip from DCA to SFO will take approximately 7 hours and 45 minutes. A few TV shows, some light reading and a decent snooze will help make time zip by.
What airlines have the most flights from National Airport to San Francisco Airport?
Consider United Airlines (UA). It's one of several airlines offering flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to SFO. It's also a favorite among travelers and has 130 services on this route every month. Alternatively, secure a seat with Alaska Airlines (AS). You'll have 45 monthly flights between Washington and San Francisco to select from with this air carrier.

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