San FranciscoWashingtonNonstop Flight TimeSFO–IAD
San Francisco (San Francisco International Airport) to Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (IAD) is about 5h 34m, covering 2,413 miles. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly the route nonstop with 8-9/day departures, from 08:10 to 23:05 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 34m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,413 mi | Nonstop | 8-9/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 Delta Air Lines operate 8-9/day flights from SFO to IAD. Departures leave from Terminal 3 at SFO.
- First departure
- 08:10
- Last departure
- 23:05
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 11
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 8-9/day | Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 787 · Terminal 3 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IAD to SFO flights — 8/day on 1 airline →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 58 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 (IAD) is about 5h 34m, based on the 2,413-mile flying distance.
How far is San Francisco from Washington?
San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (IAD) is about 2,413 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Francisco to Washington?
Yes. United Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (IAD), with 8-9/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Francisco to Washington?
United Airlines and Delta Air Lines fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (IAD).
What aircraft fly from San Francisco to Washington?
The SFO–IAD route is flown with Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Boeing 787.
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
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 24 mi from IADFlights to DCA
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 45 mi from IADFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 100 mi from IADFlights to RIC