Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO) flights
An economy award from Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Alaska Atmos Rewards and American AAdvantage charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO): Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,437 miles (3,922 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 45 ways to fly it with one stop, through Columbus, Denver and Indianapolis and more.
How many miles DCA to SFO costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsOn United Airlines | 19,500 | $5.60 |
| British Airways ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 20,000 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 5 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from DCA to SFO
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book DCA to SFO with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
DCA to SFO with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Columbus (CMH)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Indianapolis (IND)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Omaha (OMA)Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines and Breeze Airways
- Via Kansas City (MCI)American Airlines and Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Salt Lake City (SLC)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via Chicago (MDW)Southwest Airlines the whole way
- Via South Bend (SBN)American Airlines and Delta Air Lines, then United Airlines
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)American Airlines, then Breeze Airways
- Via Cleveland (CLE)American Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
DCA to SFO: common questions
How many miles does DCA to SFO cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), American AAdvantage (12,500) and Iberia Club (13,000). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to SFO?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from Washington (DCA) to San Francisco (SFO).
How far is Washington from San Francisco by plane?
Washington (DCA) and San Francisco (SFO) are 2,437 miles (3,922 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book DCA to SFO award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between Washington and San Francisco?
The most direct connections are through Columbus (CMH), Denver (DEN), Indianapolis (IND), Omaha (OMA) and Cincinnati (CVG). On 29 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example Frontier Airlines through Denver.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.