Flights from Washington Airport (DCA) to San Francisco Airport Airport (SFO)

Q: How long does the flight from Washington to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Washington to San Francisco takes5 Hours 25 Minutes.

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You have a choice of 7 airline companies when flying from Ronald Reagan Airport to San Francisco International. When flying from Ronald Reagan Airport to San Francisco International you will cover 3,921 Km (2,436 Miles) with the flight time at approximately 5 Hours 25 Minutes. The airport code for Ronald Reagan Airport is DCA and for San Francisco International it is SFO.

The cost of the air travel varies depending on what day you travel and the time of day. With the advent of cheap no frills flights it may be worth booking in advance if possible to get the best deal to San Francisco International United States, perhaps late evening or midweek. Please book in advance if you want to take advantage of the best prices airlines have to offer as prices normally increase as time goes on.

The time zone at San Francisco International is 8.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Ronald Reagan Airport so bare this in mind is you need to make travel arrangements when you arrive at San Francisco International.

If you are planning a trip to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Ronald Reagan Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA).

If you had a rental car at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station on your route to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and avoid excess fees.

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA). The following options are available:

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Below you will see all the airlines that fly from Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	07:00	17:59	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	2	2	2	2	2	2	2	07:00	17:59	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	17:59	17:59	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	18:35	18:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Hawaiian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	18:35	18:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Fiji Airways	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	18:35	18:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	18:35	18:35	VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines offer the most direct flights from Ronald Reagan Airport to San Francisco International with an average of 14 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 07:00 and the latest flights operated at 17:59 and the most common flight numbers are UA369, UA635 and UA698

For more details regarding United Airlines flight information and bookings you can visit them at united.com

Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

07:00

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA635
Air New Zealand	NZ2776

17:59

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA698
Air New Zealand	NZ2770
Virgin Australia	VA8441

18:35

Airline	FlightNo
Fiji Airways	FJ5805
Alaska Airlines	AS7
Hawaiian Airlines	HA6707
Qantas	QF3775

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Tuesday

07:00

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA635
Air New Zealand	NZ2776

17:59

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA698
Air New Zealand	NZ2770
Virgin Australia	VA8441

18:35

Airline	FlightNo
Fiji Airways	FJ5805
Alaska Airlines	AS7
Hawaiian Airlines	HA6707
Qantas	QF3775

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Wednesday

07:00

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA635
Air New Zealand	NZ2776

17:59

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA698
Air New Zealand	NZ2770
Virgin Australia	VA8441

18:35

Airline	FlightNo
Fiji Airways	FJ5805
Alaska Airlines	AS7
Hawaiian Airlines	HA6707
Qantas	QF3775

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Thursday

07:00

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA369
Air New Zealand	NZ2776

17:59

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA698
Air New Zealand	NZ2770
Virgin Australia	VA8441

18:35

Airline	FlightNo
Fiji Airways	FJ5805
Alaska Airlines	AS7
Hawaiian Airlines	HA6707
Qantas	QF3775

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Friday

07:00

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA369
Air New Zealand	NZ2776

17:59

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA698
Air New Zealand	NZ2770
Virgin Australia	VA8441

18:35

Airline	FlightNo
Fiji Airways	FJ5805
Alaska Airlines	AS7
Hawaiian Airlines	HA6707
Qantas	QF3775

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Saturday

07:00

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA369
Air New Zealand	NZ2776

17:59

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA698
Air New Zealand	NZ2770
Virgin Australia	VA8441

18:35

Airline	FlightNo
Fiji Airways	FJ5805
Alaska Airlines	AS7
Hawaiian Airlines	HA6707
Qantas	QF3775

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Sunday

07:00

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA369
Air New Zealand	NZ2776

17:59

Airline	FlightNo
United Airlines	UA698
Air New Zealand	NZ2770
Virgin Australia	VA8441

18:35

Airline	FlightNo
Fiji Airways	FJ5805
Alaska Airlines	AS7
Hawaiian Airlines	HA6707
Qantas	QF3775

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You may also have a choice of an alternative airport when it comes to flying from Ronald Reagan Airport and arriving at San Francisco International. You can find details of this below.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Distance	Flying Time
Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to San Francisco	3,944 km (2,451 miles)	5 Hours 27 Minutes
Dulles to San Francisco	3,883 km (2,413 miles)	5 Hours 23 Minutes
Philadelphia to San Francisco	4,048 km (2,515 miles)	5 Hours 34 Minutes
Richmond to San Francisco	3,932 km (2,443 miles)	5 Hours 26 Minutes

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Flight Price FAQ - Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Washington DCA to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Washington DCA to San Francisco SFO is £88.95 ($118 €104.41)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Washington DCA to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest direct return flight from Washington DCA to San Francisco SFO is £178.65 ($237 €209.71)

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What is the cheapest flight one way from Washington DCA to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest flight one way from Washington DCA to San Francisco SFO is £67.84 ($90 €79.64)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Washington DCA to San Francisco SFO?

The cheapest return flight from Washington DCA to San Francisco SFO is £135.68 ($180 €159.27)

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Flight Info FAQ - Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO)

Who flies from Washington to San Francisco?

The following airlines fly from Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO): Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, Fiji Airways, Hawaiian Airlines, Qantas, United Airlines, Virgin Australia.

How far is the flight from Washington to San Francisco?

The flight from Washington to San Francisco is 3,921KM or 2,436 miles.

How long does the flight from Washington to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Washington to San Francisco takes 5 Hours 25 Minutes.

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