Question 1

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 5.3 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 United Airlines, Alaska 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 Las Vegas, Paris, Barcelona, Denver, Mexico City, Chicago, Guadalajara, London, Atlanta, Rome, Austin, Lisbon, Madrid, New York, Dublin, Amsterdam, New Orleans, Berlin, Athens, Tahiti.

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 Denver, Orlando, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, Atlanta, Austin, Salt Lake City, Phoenix, London, Fort Lauderdale, Chicago, San Diego, Houston, Seattle, New Orleans, Boston, Paris, Dallas, Tampa, Miami.

Question 6

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, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.

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, Lehigh Valley International, Atlantic City International, Harrisburg International, Altoona–Blair County, Shenandoah Valley Regional, Lancaster.

Question 8

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.

Question 9

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 United Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Sun Country 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, Stockton Metropolitan, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Monterey Regional, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field

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, Lehigh Valley International, Atlantic City International, Harrisburg International, Altoona–Blair County, Shenandoah Valley Regional, Lancaster.

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	$179
Cheapest nonstop round-trip	$373
Cheapest round-trip	$390
Average round-trip	$517
Nonstop flights in April	$373 – $982

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United Airlines	2	2	8	7	8	---	---
Alaska Airlines	3	3	2	2	3	---	---

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United Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	8	8
Alaska Airlines	---	---	---	---	---	3	2

Airline	Sun 28.04	Mon 29.04	Tue 30.04	Wed 01.05	Thu 02.05	Fri 03.05	Sat 04.05
United Airlines	8	8	8	8	8	8	9
Alaska Airlines	2	3	2	2	3	3	2

Airline	Sun 05.05	Mon 06.05	Tue 07.05	Wed 08.05	Thu 09.05	Fri 10.05	Sat 11.05
United Airlines	7	6	8	8	1	4	8
Alaska Airlines	3	2	2	2	1	3	2

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