$119 Cheap Alaska Airlines flights San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA)

You can find budget-friendly return Alaska Airlines flights from $218 from SFO to DCA by organizing your results from “Price (lowest to highest)” on Expedia. Or search for bargains from $119 for a one-way journey.**These prices were available on Expedia within the past 7 days, for flights departing within the next year. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines flights to Washington tend to be more affordable in the off-peak months of January and February. Whether you’re searching for a round-trip or one-way ticket, you could score a better deal then.

Begin your search one to three months ahead of your departure date to score cheaper fares on Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You can save 25% by booking your domestic flight 34 to 86 days in advance versus last-minute reservations made 6 to 12 days out. You could also reduce costs by buying your fare on a Sunday, as it’s 6% cheaper on average than a Monday, the most expensive day to book.* Get your timing spot on, and you can enjoy significant savings on domestic trips.*Ideal booking window recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through November for 2024. Best day of the week to book recommendation is based on average round-trip ticket prices for January through October 2024. All data sourced from ARC’s global airline sales database.

Alaska Airlines has direct flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), with 7 departures every week. Just apply the “Nonstop” and “Airline” filters during your search on Expedia to find all direct Alaska Airlines flights to DCA.

From takeoff till touchdown, a direct Alaska Airlines flight from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) takes around 5h 12m.

The first flight from SFO to DCA with Alaska Airlines leaves at 8:20AM UTC-8. You’ll touch down at 4:32PM UTC-5. The last Alaska Airlines flight of the day takes off at 8:20AM UTC-8 and arrives at 4:32PM UTC-5. With 20% fewer cancellations for early and mid-morning departures, beginning your travel day early is often the wisest option.**Most reliable time of the day recommendation is based on January through August 2024 flight status data sourced from OAG’s global flight data platform.

Alaska Airlines flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Washington land at Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) and Baltimore Washington Intl. Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The primary Washington hub for this carrier is DCA. It’s always worth considering flights arriving at other nearby airports on Expedia as they may offer lower fares.

Heading from SFO to DCA with Alaska Airlines comes with a host of benefits, such as a rewarding loyalty program and an excellent in-flight experience. Plus, when booking through Expedia, One Key™ members can collect OneKeyCash™* to use on select future travel purchases. That’s on top of the Mileage Plan points you can earn with Alaska Airlines.*OneKeyCash™ disclaimer - OneKeyCash™ is not redeemable for cash and can only be used on Expedia, Hotels.com and Vrbo.

Alaska Airlines typically uses Boeing 737-800 planes for flights from San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). Keep in mind that aircraft type can change depending on operational requirements, so the plane you board might be different on your travel date.

Changes are generally free within 24 hours of making your booking, but your airline may add a charge after that. For further information about altering your flights, check out your “Trips,” select your flight and click on “Manage Booking.” If you want the freedom to adjust your plans without additional costs, check the “Changes included” and “No cancel fee” filters when planning your next escape.