WashingtonSan FranciscoNonstop Flight TimeIAD–SFO
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) to San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Washington (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 5h 7m on average, covering about 2,413 miles. Across 9 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 44m and the slowest 5h 24m, with United Airlines flying it most often.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5h 7m | 2,413 mi | Nonstop | 4h 44m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to San Francisco
United Airlines operates 8/day flights from IAD to SFO.
- First departure
- 06:30
- Last departure
- 22:21
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 9
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 8/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 787 · Seat map | 06:30 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 9 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
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Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to San Francisco?
The nonstop flight from Washington (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) takes 5h 7m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 4h 44m and the slowest 5h 24m.
How far is Washington from San Francisco?
Washington (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) is about 2,413 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to San Francisco?
Yes. United Airlines flies nonstop from Washington (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO), with 8/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to San Francisco?
United Airlines flies nonstop from Washington (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO).
What aircraft fly from Washington to San Francisco?
The IAD–SFO route is flown with Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 787.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 24 mi from IADFlights from DCA
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 45 mi from IADFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 100 mi from IADFlights from RIC
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights to OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights to SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights to SMF