Direct flights from San Francisco to Washington
62 nonstop flights a week on 1 airline. Zero layovers — one hop from SFO to IAD.
Flight time: about 4h40m nonstop
Flying back? Washington Dulles → San Francisco · 61 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Francisco local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL2861 | 6:45a | 4h43m | Daily |
| United UAL3903 | 7:00a | 4h22m | Thu |
| United UAL599 | 8:10a | 4h40m | Daily |
| United UAL336 | 10:50a | 4h35m | Daily |
| United UAL755 | 12:45p | 4h42m | Daily |
| United UAL1791 | 1:50p | 4h39m | Daily |
| United UAL1453 | 4:51p | 4h35m | Daily |
| United UAL705 | 9:30p | 4h39m | Daily |
| United UAL2837 | 10:40p | 4h41m | Daily |
| United UAL2111 | 11:10p | 4h40m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
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Other airports near San Francisco with nonstops to Washington
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| SMF — SacramentoUnited | 86 mi | 7 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (IAD)
San Francisco International Airport (SFO) has 62 nonstop flights a week to Washington (IAD), operated by United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SFO and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Francisco to Washington?
The nonstop flight from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (IAD) takes about 4h40m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Washington to San Francisco?
Yes — 61 nonstop flights a week from Washington Dulles (IAD) back to San Francisco (SFO) on United, based on recently observed departures.