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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 7:20 am and lands at 1:27 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:00 pm and lands at 1:07 am.

The flight takes about 6h 07m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco takes 6h 07m, covering 2,435 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco range from $336 to $587, with an average of $444 over the past 12 months. Anything below $336 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 40% above the route average of $444. Book 14 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $324 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $483 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 8 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights, with 66% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 34%, afternoon flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $405 to $3,312. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights:

• Alaska Airlines
• JetBlue

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $197, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $15 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Thrifty
• Europcar
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco route, 19% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 48 minutes.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 62% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 15% of one-stop connections
• New York John F Kennedy Intl (JFK) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 3% of one-stop connections

Denver Intl (DEN) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 29% on the Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco route. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $400 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $559, a difference of $159. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and San Francisco. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 41m, compared with 7h 54m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) and 7h 56m via Los Angeles (LAX).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Fisherman's Wharf, Union Square and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

At DCA, you can comfortably breastfeed your baby, given that this airport is home to private nursing rooms equipped with rocking chairs, changing tables, deep sinks, and electrical outlets. In Terminal A, there’s a nursing room just before the checkpoint, whereas in Terminal B, there’s one in the National Hall.

If you’d like to leave some of your luggage at SFO before continuing with your journey, you’ll be able to do so as the airport features a luggage storage facility, Airport Travel Agency. Located in the Main Hall of the International Terminal, this facility is usually operational from 6 am to 11 pm.

Traveler’s Aid is a non-profit organization that offers passengers emergency assistance. This being the case, if you need emergency housing or transportation after landing at SFO, you should head to one of its offices. Currently, it has offices in the International Terminal and Terminals 1, 2, and 3.

At SFO, you can easily rent a car, as this airport features a Car Rental Center that hosts counters for agencies like Alamo, Avis, Budget, Dollar, Enterprise, Hertz, and Thrifty. Getting to this center is easy, as it is accessible from the airport’s terminals via the AirTrain Blue Line. Given that the cars offered by the noted rentals are all in good condition, if you rent one, you can count on it to serve you accordingly.