Direct flights from Washington to San Francisco

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Washington

United States

United States

DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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San Francisco

United States

United States

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

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Distance
2,436 miles  ·  (3,920 km)
Flight time
6 hours and 20 minutes
Airlines
  • Alaska
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Washington to San Francisco Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Washington to San Francisco. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from DCA to SFO, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

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Best time to visit San Francisco

What is the best time to visit San Francisco?

🌿 🍇  Warm Mediterranean

In San Francisco, the summers are known for being warm, long, and dry, with temperatures typically reaching about 30°C (86°F). The area’s breathtaking scenery complements the sun-filled lifestyle, making it a popular destination for visitors all year round who are looking for relaxation, fun by the water, and the beauty of the outdoors.

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San Francisco is best explored from mid-spring to summer, specifically between April and September, as most rainfall occurs from October to February.

Airlines flying from Washington to San Francisco

Airline-specific flight schedules from Washington to San Francisco

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from Washington DCA to San Francisco SFO. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Alaska
Alaska flight schedulefrom Washington to San Francisco

Alaska is a member of Oneworld
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United Airlines
United Airlines flight schedulefrom Washington to San Francisco

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance
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Washington to San Francisco Flights

Flights from DCA to SFO are operated twice a week. Departure times vary between 07:30 - 18:59. The earliest flight departs at 07:30, the last flight departs at 18:59. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Washington to San Francisco takes 6 hours and 20 minutes. The flight distance between Washington and San Francisco is 2,436 miles (or 3,920 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in San Francisco?

There are 2 airports in San Francisco: San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Norman Y. Mineta San Jose International Airport (SJC).

How many flights per week are there from DCA to SFO?

There are 2 flights per week flying from Washington to San Francisco (as of March 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Washington to San Francisco?

6 hours and 20 minutes is the average flight time from Washington to San Francisco.

How far is San Francisco from Washington?

The distance from Washington to San Francisco is 2,436 miles (3,920 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from DCA airport to SFO airport?

Alaska and United Airlines are flying nonstop from Washington to San Francisco.

What alliances have direct flights from Washington to San Francisco?

Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from Washington to San Francisco.

What classes are available from Washington to San Francisco?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Washington to San Francisco?

Aircraft types that fly from Washington to San Francisco:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

What is the earliest flight departing from Washington to San Francisco?

The earliest flight departs at 07:30 from Washington and arrives at 10:42 at San Francisco.

What is the latest flight available from Washington to San Francisco?

The latest flight departs at 18:59 from Washington and arrives at 22:09 at San Francisco.

Popular flights from Washington via San Francisco

Non-stop flights from DCA to SFO

2,436 miles (3,920 km)  ·  6h 20m

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1 passenger
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