Award flights from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)
In the last 30 days AwardTool saw award space on 6 programs for DCA→SFO. Lowest economy: 10,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 29,500 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest first class: 25,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage).
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Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO) at a glance
- From
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Washington, D.C., United States (DCA)
- To
- San Francisco International, San Francisco, California, United States (SFO)
- Programs with award space seen
- 6 of 7 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, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Oct 2026 to Sep 2027
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco (SFO)
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 12,500 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 9+ | 330 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | Nonstop | United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 177 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 28,200 pts | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 280 | See dates | |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.53 | Nonstop | Air Canada (AC), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 170 | See dates |
Premium Economy
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Qantas Frequent FlyerLowest observed | 69,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 4 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 314 | See dates |
Not seen in premium economy: American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity.
Business Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | — | 303 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 73,400 pts · Mixed cabin | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 302 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 80,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopMixed cabin | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 1 | 249 | See dates |
Not seen in business class: Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards and Virgin Australia Velocity.
First Class
| Program | Points + taxes | Stops | Airlines seen | Seats | Dates seen | Newest observation | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 25,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 309 | See dates | |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 30,000 pts + $5.60 | Nonstop | American Airlines (AA), Alaska Airlines (AS) | 1 | 330 | See dates | |
| United MileagePlus | 56,000 pts + $5.60 | 1 stopNonstop from 74,200 pts | JetBlue (B6), United Airlines (UA) | 9+ | 318 | See dates | |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 121,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 stop | American Airlines (AA) | 1 | 1 | See dates |
Not seen in first class: Air Canada Aeroplan and Virgin Australia Velocity.
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. Dates seen counts departure dates with an open award in that cabin at any price; newest observation is the latest time AwardTool saw one of them. Seats is the count the program reported when we observed it; some programs report at most 9.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | American Airlines AAdvantage | 10,000 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $32.94 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Economy | Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.53 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | United MileagePlus | 100,000 pts + $5.60 | 5 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | American Airlines AAdvantage | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | — | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | Qantas Frequent Flyer | 121,900 pts + $5.60 | 1 | 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 at the time shown. 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 via Alaska Atmos Rewards, which showed nonstop space on 329 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 73,400 points via Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed nonstop space on 6 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 25,000 miles via American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed nonstop space on 294 dates (3 programs had nonstop space).
Best months to fly from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO) on points
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (14 dates) | 30,500 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (16 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (29 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 69,900 · Qantas (2 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 69,900 · Qantas (2 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 55,100 · Qantas (27 dates) | 25,000 · AAdvantage (24 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 52,800 · Qantas (30 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 34,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (31 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (30 dates) | 37,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (31 dates) | 46,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (30 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 100,000 · MileagePlus (29 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (28 dates) | |
| 10,000 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | — | 29,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) | 29,500 · AAdvantage (3 dates) |
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | — | 1:1 · ~1 day | — | — | — | — |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Search Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)Questions about award flights from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)
What's the lowest Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO) award price AwardTool has seen?
In economy, 10,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 309 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:56 UTC). In business class, 29,500 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 303 departure dates (newest observation Oct 16, 2026, 02:56 UTC). Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
6 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 309 dates, business class 303 dates, first class 309 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 177 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 330 dates, first class 330 dates); Qantas Frequent Flyer (economy 280 dates, premium economy 4 dates, business class 302 dates, first class 1 date); United MileagePlus (economy 318 dates, premium economy 314 dates, business class 249 dates, first class 318 dates); Virgin Australia Velocity (economy 170 dates). Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Is there nonstop award space from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via American Airlines AAdvantage, Air Canada Aeroplan, Alaska Atmos Rewards, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 12,500 points with Alaska Atmos Rewards.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1). Ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list; check current bonuses first.
Which months had the lowest award prices from Washington National (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)?
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 Dec 2026 departures, 10,000 miles with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Nov 2026 departures, 29,500 miles with AAdvantage (30 dates). The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.