flights.net IAD → SFO
- Distance
- 2,413 mi
- Carriers
- 2
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a US domestic route of about 2,413 miles. United connects its Washington Dulles hub to San Francisco on a premium transcontinental business route. Washington to San Francisco carries government, consulting, and technology travelers across the country.
Connecting Washington, United States with San Francisco, United States, this is one of the more travelled US domestic city pairs. Carriers fly the roughly 2,413-mile sector nonstop in about 5h 20m. Departures use Washington Dulles International Airport, a 2 terminals airport that is a base for United Airlines; arrivals land at San Francisco International Airport, which has 4 terminals and anchors United Airlines, Alaska Airlines. With hub operations at both ends, frequencies and schedules on the IAD–SFO sector stay competitive year-round.
Route facts
| Route | Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) → San Francisco International Airport (SFO) |
|---|---|
| Distance | 2,413 miles |
| Nonstop flight time | approximately 5h 20m |
| Nonstop carriers | 2 |
| Aircraft types | Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Airbus A320 |
| Market | US domestic |
Carriers on this route
United Airlines, Alaska Airlines operate nonstop service from Washington to San Francisco. On-time performance and cancellation rates appear here once this route's BTS data is baked.
- United Airlines (UA)
- Alaska Airlines (AS)
Aircraft on this route
Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Boeing 757, Airbus A320 between Washington and San Francisco. The exact type varies by airline, frequency and season.
Best time to fly
September and October deliver the clearest Bay Area weather and pleasant Washington conditions. Spring offers value before the summer peak.
Connecting your trip
Planning departure or arrival logistics? See our airport guides for Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Francisco International Airport (SFO) for terminals, hub airlines and the other routes each airport serves.
Fares & booking
Fares on the Washington to San Francisco route move with season and demand; booking roughly two to eight weeks ahead usually beats walk-up prices, and midweek departures tend to be cheaper than weekends. We show indicative cached fares for IAD–SFO where available and link out to live Skyscanner search for current, bookable prices.
Related routes
- IAD → FRA Washington to Frankfurt
- SAN → SFO San Diego to San Francisco
- DEN → SFO Denver to San Francisco
- SFO → SEA San Francisco to Seattle
- EWR → SFO Newark to San Francisco
- BOS → SFO Boston to San Francisco
- ORD → SFO Chicago to San Francisco
- LAX → SFO Los Angeles to San Francisco
- SFO → LAX San Francisco to Los Angeles
- JFK → SFO New York to San Francisco
- SFO → JFK San Francisco to New York
- SFO → LHR San Francisco to London
Frequently asked questions
- How far is the flight from Washington to San Francisco?
- Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is about 2,413 miles (3,883 km) by great-circle distance. A nonstop flight takes approximately 5h 20m.
- Which airlines fly nonstop from Washington to San Francisco?
- United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate nonstop service from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
- What aircraft are used on the IAD to SFO route?
- Carriers typically operate the Boeing 737, Boeing 757 and Airbus A320 on the Washington–San Francisco route.
- When is the best time to fly from Washington to San Francisco?
- September and October deliver the clearest Bay Area weather and pleasant Washington conditions. Spring offers value before the summer peak.
- Is IAD to SFO a nonstop flight?
- Yes. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is a directional nonstop route flown by 2 carriers; connecting itineraries via other hubs are also widely available.
- What countries does the IAD to SFO route connect?
- This route links Washington, United States with San Francisco, United States.
- Which airports does the Washington to San Francisco route use?
- Flights depart Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD/KIAD) in Washington and arrive at San Francisco International Airport (SFO/KSFO) in San Francisco.
Data sources
- Airport identity and geography courtesy of OurAirports (ourairports.com); carriers and aircraft curated editorially.