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SFO–DCA · Nonstop
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA) is about 5h 37m, covering 2,436 miles. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly the route nonstop with 3-4/day departures, from 08:20 to 14:03 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 37m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,436 mi | Nonstop | 3-4/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Francisco to Washington
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate 3-4/day flights from SFO to DCA. Departures leave from Terminals 3 and 1 at SFO.
- First departure
- 08:20
- Last departure
- 14:03
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 4
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 3 · Seat map | 08:20 |
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 a full week of published airline schedules for SFO, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 22 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Washington?
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA) is about 5h 37m, based on the 2,436-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Washington?
San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA) is about 2,436 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Washington?
Yes. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Washington?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Washington?
The SFO–DCA route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Francisco
- OAK - OaklandOakland San Francisco Bay Airport · 11 mi from SFOFlights from OAK
- SJC - San JoseNorman Y Mineta San Jose International Airport · 30 mi from SFOFlights from SJC
- SMF - SacramentoSacramento International Airport · 86 mi from SFOFlights from SMF
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights to IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights to RIC