Flights from San Francisco Flights to Washington

Direct flights from San Francisco to Washington

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Last updated on: 04-04-2026

San Francisco

United States

SFO

San Francisco International Airport

Washington

United States

IAD

Washington Dulles International Airport

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Flight schedule

Distance

2,412 miles · (3,882 km)

Flight time

5 hours and 22 minutes

Airlines

United Airlines

Alliances

Oneworld
SkyTeam
Star Alliance

Classes

Economy
Premium Economy
Business Class
First Class

Aircrafts

Boeing 737 MAX 9
Boeing 737-900
Boeing 757-200
Boeing 757-300
Boeing 777
Boeing 787-8
Boeing 787-9

San Francisco to Washington Flight Schedule

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

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit Washington

What is the best time to visit Washington?

🌺 💦 Humid Subtropical

Washington is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Washington any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

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IAD

Airlines flying from San Francisco to Washington

Airline-specific flight schedules from San Francisco to Washington

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from San Francisco SFO to Washington IAD, which is United Airlines. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

Click an airline below to view their SFO IAD flight schedule.

United Airlines (UA)

United Airlines flight schedulefrom San Francisco to Washington

United Airlines is a member of Star Alliance

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San Francisco to Washington Flights

Flights from SFO to IAD are operated 53 times a week, with an average of 8 flights per day. Departure times vary between 06:30 - 23:20. The earliest flight departs at 06:30, the last flight departs at 23:20. 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 San Francisco to Washington takes 5 hours and 22 minutes. The flight distance between San Francisco and Washington is 2,412 miles (or 3,882 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Washington?

There are 3 airports in Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Ai (BWI).