SFODCA
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
Flight time from SFO to DCA is estimated at about 5h 37m, based on the 2,436-mile great-circle distance. Our current captured departure sample includes 3-4/day across 2 captured airlines, with United Airlines appearing most often in that sample. Captured departure times run from 08:20 to 14:03 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Captured freq. | Type |
|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 37m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,436 mi | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Captured airlines for SFO to DCA
Our current provider sample includes 3-4/day from SFO to DCA across 2 captured airlines. Captured departure terminal data is available for 3, 1.
- First departure
- 08:20
- Last departure
- 14:03
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Captured departures/day
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 08:2014:03 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to SFO flights — 2-3/day on 2 airlines →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from the rolling scheduled-departures window for SFO to DCA. Frequency uses 22 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from great-circle distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average. Provider coverage can miss operators on some routes, so confirm live timetables before booking.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from SFO to DCA?
The SFO to DCA flight time is estimated at about 5h 37m from great-circle distance until enough tracked flights are available.
How far is SFO from DCA?
SFO to DCA is about 2,436 miles by air.
Which airlines fly from SFO to DCA?
Our current provider sample for SFO to DCA includes United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. Confirm live timetables before booking.
What aircraft fly from SFO to DCA?
Aircraft captured in our current provider sample for SFO to DCA include Boeing 737.