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

Flight time from Washington (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) depends on routing, aircraft type, and whether the flight is direct or connecting. A direct flight typically reflects great-circle distance plus winds, while one-stop options can add several hours depending on the layover airport. Check the exact duration in the search results above, where we show block time per itinerary along with stop count.

Which airlines fly from Washington to San Francisco?

Airline availability for IAD to SFO changes by season and sometimes week to week as carriers adjust capacity. Our search above pulls live schedules and returns the airlines currently selling this route, both direct and connecting. Codeshare and interline itineraries are included, so you may see results operated by one carrier but sold by another.

Are there direct flights from Washington to San Francisco?

Direct (nonstop) availability on IAD to SFO varies by date, day of week, and season. Busy city pairs usually have multiple daily nonstops, while thinner routes may only have direct service a few days per week or only during peak seasons. Use our search above with flexible dates to see which days actually have nonstop options.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington to San Francisco?

Prices on IAD to SFO shift with seasonality, school holidays, and major events at both ends. Our 12-month price calendar below the search results shows the lowest fare found per departure date, which makes it easy to spot the cheapest weeks at a glance. Flexibility of a few days around your target date often unlocks significantly lower fares.

Washington to San Francisco flights

Direct and connecting flights from Washington (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO). Compare airlines, aircraft, and fares.

Distance: 3,883 km (2,413 mi)
Flight time: ~4h 54m
Airlines: 2
Aircraft types: 7

Airlines flying IAD → SFO

Airline	Aircraft types	Observations
United Airlines	6	6
Alaska Airlines	1	1

Aircraft on this route

Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Airbus A321 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator
Boeing 737 — 1 operator

Airport details

Departure: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)

City: Washington
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: IAD / KIAD

Arrival: San Francisco International Airport (SFO)

City: San Francisco
Country: United States
IATA / ICAO: SFO / KSFO

Operating airlines

United Airlines (UA)

Distance: 3894 km. Duration: 354 minutes.

Other routes from Washington

Other routes to San Francisco

Frequently asked questions

How many airlines fly IAD to SFO?

2 airlines operate the IAD to SFO route in our 90-day observed dataset.

What aircraft fly the IAD-SFO route?

The most commonly observed aircraft on IAD to SFO include: Boeing 737, Boeing 737, Airbus A321.

How long is the Washington to San Francisco flight?

The estimated flight time from Washington (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 4h 54m, based on a cruise speed of 850 km/h.

What's the distance from Washington to San Francisco?

The great-circle distance from Washington (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) is approximately 3,883 km (2,413 miles).

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