San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA) flights
Nonstop from San Francisco International to Ronald Reagan Washington National: distance, flying time, which airlines fly it and how often.
Distance
3,921km
2,436 mi, great circle
Flying time
5h 20m
typical, gate to gate
Flights a day
1.1
average, November 2026
Airlines
1
passenger airlines
Airlines flying SFO to DCA
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Washington?
About 5h 20m gate to gate for the 3,921 km (2,436 mile) trip, estimated from distance. Schedules vary by airline and season, and winds can add or save time.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SFO to DCA?
Alaska Airlines, with about 1.1 flights a day between them in our data (AeroDataBox, November 2026).