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Cheapest one-way trip | $100 |
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Cheapest nonstop round-trip | $235 |
Cheapest round-trip | $179 |
Average round-trip | $261 |
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Travelers usually depart from San Francisco International, San Francisco, CA - Salesforce Plaza, San Francisco, CA Bus Stop, San Francisco, CA Train Station, or San Francisco, CA - Fisherman’s Wharf when they travel from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Book your trip to arrive at Baltimore–Washington International, Washington Dulles International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington, DC - Union Station, or Washington, DC - Rosslyn. The distance between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. is 3889 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Delta Air Lines, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines. San Francisco and Washington, D.C. have 401 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting National Mall, Lincoln Memorial, and Independence National Historical Park, PA, USA.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
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| Direct flights | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 10 | 10 |
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American Airlines on Wednesdays, and Thursdays.
Alaska Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
United Airlines on Mondays, Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays.
Check-in for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | No |
| Alaska Airlines | ASA | AS | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
United States COVID-19 travel restrictions
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Most travelers from San Francisco, SFO can enter Baltimore, BWI.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does it take to travel from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. takes around 5.1 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. is 3889 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Francisco?
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.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
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.
What airports are near San Francisco?
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, Monterey Regional, Charles M. Schulz–Sonoma County, Merced Regional, Buchanan Field.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Baltimore–Washington International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Lehigh Valley International, Atlantic City International, Hagerstown Regional, Shenandoah Valley Regional, Altoona–Blair County.
What buses and trains depart from San Francisco?
A number of bus and train companies depart from San Francisco, including Greyhound.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between San Francisco and Washington, D.C.?
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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- Napa County Airport
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