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How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?

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A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. takes around 5.6 hours.

Question 2

What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?

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The flight distance between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. is 3950 km.

Question 3

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?

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Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines.

Question 4

What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Francisco and London, Dublin, Manchester, New Delhi, Las Vegas, Glasgow, Athens, Los Angeles, Atlanta, Sydney, Paris, Chicago, Hyderabad, Tahiti, New York, Toronto, Denver, Bengaluru, Minneapolis, Portland.

Question 5

What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?

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Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Toronto, San Salvador, Birmingham, Athens, San Juan, Orlando, Manila, Tallinn, Boston, Hyderabad, Los Angeles, Denver, Edinburgh, Bangkok, Taipei, Chicago, Dublin, San Jose.

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What airports are near San Francisco?

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The main airport in San Francisco is San Francisco International. It is also served by San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional.

Question 7

What airports are near Washington, D.C.?

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The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Baltimore–Washington International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Trenton–Mercer, Atlantic City International, Harrisburg International, Lehigh Valley International, Altoona–Blair County, Lancaster, Shenandoah Valley Regional.

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Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?

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Yes, it's possible to combine different modes of transport between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. thanks to our Virtual Interlining technology. Making use of not only flights but also trains and buses between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. can give rise to new adventures. Read more about how Virtual Interlining works on Kiwi.com Stories.

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What is Virtual Interlining and how do I use it?

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Virtual Interlining provides a revolutionary way of traveling. You can combine different modes of transport like flights, trains, and buses into one itinerary. And this often saves money. Thanks to the world's largest carrier database, the Kiwi.com search function enables anyone to mix and match different modes of transport easily.

Question 10

Which airlines fly between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?

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Currently, you can fly between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. with Frontier Airlines, American Airlines, Spirit Airlines, United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.

Question 11

When's the best time to travel between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?

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If you don’t have specific dates for your trip between San Francisco and Washington, D.C., you can enter a date range into the departure and return fields. Most carriers on the Kiwi.com website allow you to search and book up to six months from the day of your search. Order the search results by the best, cheapest, or fastest route, or find the cheapest outbound and return combination in the pricing table.

Question 12

What flights operate between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?

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Traveling between San Francisco and Washington, D.C., you can choose between direct (nonstop) flights or flights with one or more stops. You can select the number of stops on your journey, including an overnight stopover, and the duration of the stopover. What's more, you can also select where you want to have your stopover. Want to say "Hi" to a friend in another city en route to your destination? Or fancy a quick round of shopping? Go Multi-City or Nomad and add places to your search that you wish to visit.

Question 13

How many airports are there near San Francisco?

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There are a number of airports in and around San Francisco. The main one is San Francisco International and other nearby airports include San Francisco International, Sacramento International, Oakland International, San Jose International, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Stockton Metropolitan, Merced Regional

Question 14

How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?

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There are a number of airports in and around Washington, D.C.. The main one is Baltimore–Washington International and other nearby airports include Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Trenton–Mercer, Atlantic City International, Harrisburg International, Lehigh Valley International, Altoona–Blair County, Lancaster, Shenandoah Valley Regional.

Question 15

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 16

What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Question 17

What time do flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. depart?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred departure time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to depart from San Francisco, such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for departure.

Question 18

What time do flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. arrive?

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This depends on the airline's flight schedule. You can easily select your preferred arrival time when you search on our website or mobile app. Choose the time of day you wish to arrive at Washington, D.C., such as morning, afternoon, evening, or night, or select the exact hours for arrival.

Cheapest one-way trip	£184
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	£292
Cheapest round-trip	£517
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Nonstop flights in December	£292 – £629

Airline	Mon 27.11	Tue 28.11	Wed 29.11	Thu 30.11	Fri 01.12	Sat 02.12	Sun 03.12
United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	7	3
Alaska Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	1	1
American Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 04.12	Tue 05.12	Wed 06.12	Thu 07.12	Fri 08.12	Sat 09.12	Sun 10.12
United Airlines	3	2	3	7	3	8	9
Alaska Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	2
American Airlines	---	---	1	---	---	---	1

Airline	Mon 11.12	Tue 12.12	Wed 13.12	Thu 14.12	Fri 15.12	Sat 16.12	Sun 17.12
United Airlines	10	9	10	10	3	3	9
Alaska Airlines	2	2	2	2	1	1	2
American Airlines	1	1	---	---	---	---	---

Airline	Mon 18.12	Tue 19.12	Wed 20.12	Thu 21.12	Fri 22.12	Sat 23.12	Sun 24.12
United Airlines	9	9	3	---	1	2	7
Alaska Airlines	2	2	2	1	---	---	1
American Airlines	---	---	---	1	---	---	---

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Frontier Airlines	FFT	F9	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
American Airlines	AAL	AA	No	No
Spirit Airlines	NKS	NK	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight
United Airlines	UAL	UA	Yes	No
Alaska Airlines	ASA	AS	No	Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight

1) Visit the Congress Building – Capitol Building in Washington DC	Watching Congress and Senate meetings is much easier than getting into the White House. The visit is free. You just need to book a pass in advance. The Capitol welcomes approximately 4.5 million tourists annually.
2) Learn more about history and nation-building at the National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington	The first floor of the museum will offer you the Slavery and Freedom exhibition. The galleries on the 3rd and 4th floors will tell about the achievements of African Americans in various fields: music, sports, theatre, etc. The museum has many expositions, exhibition areas, and interactive exhibits.
3) It is customary in Washington to get to know each other through small talk	Although Washington is a business city, the locals smile a lot and prefer to start with a small talk before getting to the heart of the matter. Feel free to approach locals and make friends – it can help you to get to know the city even better.