2 airlines fly nonstop from San Francisco International Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport. San Francisco International Airport (San Francisco) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (Washington, D.C.).
Checking today’s fares with the airlines.
| Airline | From | To |
|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
| United Airlines | SFO San Francisco International Airport | DCA Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport |
Nonstop service as of October 2026. Airlines change schedules seasonally.
5 miles (8 km) from the city centre. 26.3 million passengers in 2024
| How | Route | Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Subway | Metro Blue and Yellow lines from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, linked to Terminal 2 by pedestrian walkways | Metro fares $2.25-$6.75 at weekday peak by distance |
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco. Washington, D.C. uses the US dollar (USD).
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Nonstop flight times vary by airline and season; flights with a connection take longer.
As of October 2026, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines fly this route nonstop.
About 2,436 miles (3,921 km) between the airports.
Washington, D.C. is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco.
This is domestic travel for US citizens: no passport or visa is needed, but travelers 18 and over need a REAL ID-compliant license or another accepted ID to fly.
Metro Blue and Yellow lines from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport station, linked to Terminal 2 by pedestrian walkways, Metro fares $2.25-$6.75 at weekday peak by distance.
Information checked in October 2026. Schedules, fares and entry rules change, so confirm with the airline or the official source before you travel.