⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

San Francisco to Washington flights

San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (WAS): 2,413 miles (3,883 km) great-circle, about 5h 20m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $208 round-trip on Frontier, with 1 stop, departing May 4, 2026.

F9FrontierF91230
Depart
SFO
San Francisco, USA
06:00
2026-05-04
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Arrive
WAS
Washington, United States
Returns 07:00
2026-05-05
Stops
1 stop
Distance
2,413 mi
Est. nonstop time
5h 20m
Trip type
Round-trip
$208
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest San Francisco to Washington fare fly?

$208 round-trip, Frontier F91230, departing 2026-05-04 at 06:00, returning 2026-05-05. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday, returning on a Tuesday 1 night later; the fare was observed 9 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is San Francisco from Washington?

  • Distance: 2,413 miles (3,883 km) great-circle, heading east (measured to Washington Dulles International Airport, IAD).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 5h 20m.
  • Departure airport: San Francisco International Airport (SFO), San Francisco, United States, UTC-7 on May 4, 2026.
  • Arrival: Washington (WAS, all airports), United States, UTC-4 on May 4, 2026.
  • Time difference: Washington is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Recorded itinerary: Frontier F91230, 1 stop, round-trip, 1 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the San Francisco to Washington fare compare with other routes from SFO?

At $208, it ranked 5th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SFO (median $646). That is 8.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SFO median of 16.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from SFO of similar length: Honolulu (2,397 mi) at $295 and Kailua-Kona (2,366 mi) at $286.

Frontier had the cheapest fare on 7 of 30 SFO routes. It is the 21st longest of the 30 routes we track from SFO.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Washington?

Of 19 departure airports with a fare to Washington, San Francisco (SFO) ranked 7th at $208. Lowest: $87 from Atlanta (ATL); highest: $572 from Los Angeles (LAX); 6 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (10), United Airlines (3), American Airlines (2), Alaska Airlines (1), Copa (1) and Southwest (1), plus 1 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Los_Angeles, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

San Francisco to Washington flight questions

How far is San Francisco from Washington by plane?

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San Francisco is about 2,413 miles (3,883 km) from Washington on a great-circle line from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), heading east. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). It is the 21st longest of the 30 routes we track from SFO. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from San Francisco to Washington?

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About 5h 20m nonstop by our estimate for 2,413 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Frontier fare was with 1 stop. 19 airports in our feed had a fare to Washington; this one ranked 7th, and 6 of the 19 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between San Francisco and Washington?

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On May 4, 2026, San Francisco was on UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) and Washington on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Washington was 3 hours ahead of San Francisco: noon in San Francisco was 15:00 in Washington. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from San Francisco to Washington?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $208 per person round-trip on Frontier flight F91230, departing May 4, 2026, returning May 5, 2026, with 1 stop. At $208, it ranked 5th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SFO (median $646). That is 8.6 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SFO median of 16.9 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from San Francisco to Washington?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Washington, 6 of the 19 recorded fares were nonstop. From SFO, 7 of 30 were. Routes from SFO of similar length: Honolulu (2,397 mi) at $295 and Kailua-Kona (2,366 mi) at $286.

Which airports serve flights from San Francisco to Washington?

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It departs San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in San Francisco, United States, and arrives at Washington (WAS) in Washington, United States. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A domestic United States flight.

Where else near Washington can you fly from San Francisco?

New York (NYC) $140Toronto (YTO) $358Chicago (CHI) $364Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $352Miami (MIA) $249Guatemala City (GUA) $477All flights from San Francisco →

Other cities with flights to Washington

From Atlanta (ATL) $87From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $92From San Diego (SAN) $152From Orlando (MCO) $153From Las Vegas (LAS) $187From Tampa (TPA) $188

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