Cheap flights Washington (DCA) to San Francisco Bay Area (SFO)
Washington to San Francisco Bay Area is a 2873-mile trip with 6 airports worth comparing across both ends. The closest airport to Washington is rarely the cheapest one once you price the drive and parking — on this route the gap between nearest and cheapest runs around $35.
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Search DCA → SFONearest vs. cheapest door-to-door
| Choice | Airports | Est. flight | Est. ground | Est. total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nearest airports | DCA → SFO | $585 | $126 | $711 |
| Cheapest combo | IAD → SFO | $558 | $118 | $676 |
Estimated savings by not defaulting to the nearest airport: ~$35. These are modeled estimates, not live fares — always confirm on the search page.
Departure airports near Washington
| Airport | Drive | Parking/day | Est. flight to SFO | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DCA — Washington | 4.7 mi / 7m | $90 | $585 | $674 |
| IAD — Washington | 27.1 mi / 33m | $82 | $558 | $639 |
| BWI — Baltimore | 32.2 mi / 38m | $67 | $584 | $651 |
Arrival airports near San Francisco Bay Area
| Airport | From downtown | Est. rideshare | Est. flight from DCA | Est. total (4-night trip) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SFO — San Francisco | 12.9 mi / 18m | $37 | $585 | $621 |
| OAK — Oakland | 13.6 mi / 19m | $38 | $640 | $678 |
| SJC — San Jose | 46.3 mi / 48m | $109 | $634 | $743 |
The drive itself
Driving direct is about 2873 miles, 2d 0h, and an estimated $504 in gas and wear, one-way. All fares and ground costs on this page are modeled estimates from route economics and drive-time math, not live quotes — run the search above for current pricing.
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