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 $125 One Way, $250 Round Trip

Prices starting at $250 for return flights and $125 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, Oct 10 - Sat, Oct 17
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$250 Roundtrip, just found
$250
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Oct 10 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Sat, Oct 17, priced at $250 just found
Thu, Sep 10 - Tue, Sep 15
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$254 Roundtrip, just found
$254
Roundtrip
just found
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Sep 10 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Tue, Sep 15, priced at $254 just found
Wed, Sep 9 - Wed, Sep 23
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$262 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$262
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Sep 9 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Wed, Sep 23, priced at $262 found 6 days ago
Mon, Sep 14 - Thu, Sep 17
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$264 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$264
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Sep 14 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Thu, Sep 17, priced at $264 found 1 day ago
Wed, Feb 3 - Thu, Feb 4
DCA
Washington
SFO
San Francisco
$307 Roundtrip, found 23 hours ago
$307
Roundtrip
found 23 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Feb 3 from Washington to San Francisco, returning Thu, Feb 4, priced at $307 found 23 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
$296 nightly
The price is $331 total per night from Sep 6 to Sep 7
$331 total
Sep 6 - Sep 7
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 ...
Grand Hyatt at SFO
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West

3 out of 5
1390 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$145 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Aug 23 to Aug 24
$166 total
Aug 23 - Aug 24
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham San Francisco Airport West
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$147 nightly
The price is $169 total per night from Aug 22 to Aug 23
$169 total
Aug 22 - Aug 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,031 reviews)
"Free parking and clean hotel."

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

The Millwood - A Boutique 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
$152 nightly
The price is $179 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$179 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
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
$160 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$188 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (7,598 reviews)
"Andres was very rude to myself and my family. The place is over crowded and the breakfast is a zoo. The best part of our stay was the bell hops. They were great."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$160 nightly
The price is $189 total per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
$189 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,397 reviews)
"Our stay at this hotel was awesome. Staff is very courteous, helpful, and kind. We would stay here again anytime. It’s a great family hotel. I didn’t go in the pool but it was clean. Thank you Handlery Hotel of SF! You all helped make our trip a lovely one!"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 2026

Handlery Union Square 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.

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
$124 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Sep 5 to Sep 6
$147 total
Sep 5 - Sep 6
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 ...
The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$154 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,917 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful & accommodating. The proximity to the airport was very helpful on the last day of our trip, with a very early flight the following morning after driving back from Carmel"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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! (2,892 reviews)
"Customer service was great"

Reviewed on Aug 1, 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
$68 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$81 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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 ...
Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$67 nightly
The price is $79 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$79 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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 ...
Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$134 nightly
The price is $154 total per night from Aug 9 to Aug 10
$154 total
Aug 9 - Aug 10
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! (1,917 reviews)
"The staff were very helpful & accommodating. The proximity to the airport was very helpful on the last day of our trip, with a very early flight the following morning after driving back from Carmel"

Reviewed on Aug 6, 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
$211 nightly
The price is $248 total per night from Aug 31 to Sep 1
$248 total
Aug 31 - Sep 1
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! (2,740 reviews)
"The building is super old and run down. They’ve painted and added new beds and new carpet etc but you can definitely feel and see how old it is. And the windows are super dirty and gross. Great location and staff."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 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
$147 nightly
The price is $167 total per night from Aug 16 to Aug 17
$167 total
Aug 16 - Aug 17
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! (2,325 reviews)
"We arrived around 5 pm, and a room was not ready for us, so we waited almost 30+ minutes for the front desk to tell us that the only room available was an accessible room with a queen bed. Upon entering the room, the bed was a double bed, which was too small for my daughter and me to both sleep in. ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 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
$155 nightly
The price is $182 total per night from Aug 13 to Aug 14
$182 total
Aug 13 - Aug 14
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,671 reviews)
"The hotel staff was very friendly, courteous and quick. They had a lot of stuff to eat and drink. However, the room, the carpet had very strange red stains on it, the sink on the small kitchenette smelled like someone had thrown up in it and it smell made the whole room smell weird. We followed the ..."

Reviewed on Aug 5, 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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