San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA) flights
An economy award from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA) 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 San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA): 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 Denver, Columbus and Indianapolis and more.
How many miles SFO to DCA 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 SFO to DCA
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SFO to DCA 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
SFO to DCA with one stop
45 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Denver (DEN)Frontier Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Columbus (CMH)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Omaha (OMA)United Airlines, then Delta Air Lines and Southwest Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)United Airlines and Breeze Airways, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines and American 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)United Airlines, then American Airlines and Delta Air Lines
- Via Chicago (ORD)American Airlines and United Airlines the whole way
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Louisville (SDF)Breeze Airways, then American Airlines
- Via Cleveland (CLE)United Airlines, then American Airlines
- Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
SFO to DCA: common questions
How many miles does SFO to DCA 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 SFO to DCA?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (DCA).
How far is San Francisco from Washington by plane?
San Francisco (SFO) and Washington (DCA) 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 SFO to DCA 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 San Francisco and Washington?
The most direct connections are through Denver (DEN), Columbus (CMH), 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.