Award flights from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco
Award space from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Washington National (DCA) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on DCA–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on DCA–SJC (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 23,500 miles + $5.60 on DCA–SJC (American Airlines AAdvantage).
Prices observed – .
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- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- DCA–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 22,500 pts + $5.60
- DCA–SJC · AAdvantage
- Lowest business class
- 25,000 pts + $5.60
- DCA–SJC · AAdvantage
- Lowest first class
- 23,500 pts + $5.60
- DCA–SJC · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on DCA–SFO: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 12,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DCA–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 25,000 miles + $5.60, about 3.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DCA–SFO (seen on 318 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | DCA–SFO | 318 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | DCA–SFO | 327 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | DCA–SFO | 27 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,200 pts + $5.60 | DCA–SFO | 41 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | DCA–SFO | 327 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | DCA–SFO | 56 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 16,000 pts + taxes not reported | DCA–SFO | 8 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.21 | DCA–SFO | 179 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 18,500 pts + $12.14 | DCA–SFO | 26 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | DCA–SFO | 240 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.46 | DCA–SFO | 188 |
| Etihad Guest | 28,000 pts + $44.10 | DCA–SFO | 11 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | DCA–SFO | 13 |
| GOL Smiles | 40,000 pts + taxes not reported | DCA–SFO | 28 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco on points: 22,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DCA–SJC (seen on 3 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco on points: 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DCA–SJC (seen on 6 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | DCA–SJC | 6 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | DCA–SFO | 281 |
| Etihad Guest | 48,000 pts + $57.60Mixed cabin | DCA–SFO | 11 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | DCA–SFO | 255 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 58,000 pts + $113.29 | DCA–SFO | 1 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 69,000 pts + $35.38 | DCA–SFO | 1 |
| GOL Smiles | 85,700 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | DCA–SFO | 18 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco on points: 23,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on DCA–SJC (seen on 44 dates).
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Washington National (DCA)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 15 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), Delta Air Lines (DL), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,418–2,436 miles (3,891–3,921 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Washington National (DCA) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 318 dates | 69,100 pts + $5.60SkyMiles · 17 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 281 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 318 dates |
| Washington National (DCA) to Oakland (OAK) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 18 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 18 dates |
| Washington National (DCA) to San Jose (SJC) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 44 dates | 22,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 3 dates | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 6 dates | 23,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 44 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 318 dates.
- Premium Economy: 22,500 miles + $5.60 on Washington National (DCA) to San Jose (SJC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed premium economy award space there on 3 dates.
- Business Class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 on Washington National (DCA) to San Jose (SJC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 6 dates.
- First Class: 23,500 miles + $5.60 on Washington National (DCA) to San Jose (SJC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 44 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | DCA–SFO | American Airlines AAdvantage | 11,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | DCA–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | DCA–SJC | American Airlines AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Business | DCA–SFO | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DCA–SFO | Etihad Guest | 50,000 pts + $58.95 | 6 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | DCA–SFO | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 1 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | DCA–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | DCA–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 55,900 pts + $5.60 | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 12,500 points + $5.60 via Alaska Atmos Rewards on DCA–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 325 dates (10 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 73,400 points + taxes vary via Qantas Frequent Flyer on DCA–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 7 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 25,000 miles + $5.60 via American Airlines AAdvantage on DCA–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 308 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + $5.60 (4 dates)AAdvantage | 23,500 pts + $5.60 (14 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + $5.60 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 69,100 pts + $5.60 (6 dates)SkyMiles | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 23,500 pts + $5.60 (9 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)Qantas | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 23,500 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + taxes not reported (5 dates)Qantas | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (28 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 22,500 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 52,800 pts + taxes not reported (25 dates)Qantas · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 51,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 43,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 53,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 55,100 pts + taxes not reported (27 dates)Qantas | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (21 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)MileagePlus | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Delta SkyMiles | 1:1 · Instant | — | — | — | — | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco?
In business class, DCA–SJC with 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). In economy, DCA–SFO with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Washington National (DCA) and San Francisco had award space?
DCA–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), DCA–OAK (economy and first class) and DCA–SJC (economy, premium economy, business class and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 318 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 09:53 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 25,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 10, 2026, 09:24 UTC for a Nov 17, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 6 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 11, 2026, 19:08 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 318 dates, premium economy 3 dates, business class 6 dates, first class 44 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 179 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 327 dates, first class 327 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 56 dates); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 27 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 41 dates, premium economy 17 dates, first class 41 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 11 dates, business class 11 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 28 dates, business class 18 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, GOL Smiles, Qantas Frequent Flyer, Qatar Airways Privilege Club, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points + $5.60 with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $44.10 with Etihad Guest (28,000 miles + $44.10). Qatar Airways Privilege Club and GOL Smiles did not report taxes for their lowest economy awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + taxes not reported with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 25,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (4 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 13, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.