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Washington to San Francisco (DCA-SFO): Nonstop Upgrade & Award Space

United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly nonstop between Washington (DCA) and San Francisco (SFO), roughly 21 times a week. Because so many carriers compete on this route, premium seats turn over daily, and upgrade or award space can open and close within hours. 2LNR tracks confirmed availability on every DCA to SFO departure, so you know which flights have space before you book.

Data current as of July 21, 2026, refreshed on an ongoing basis as new schedules and seats are confirmed.

21
Nonstop flights a week
2,436 mi
Nonstop distance
Free
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Confirmed upgrade & award space on every DCA to SFO departure

2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award availability on American, Delta, and Alaska and across 30 airlines, segment by segment, date by date. Open the calendar for Washington to San Francisco to see which departures have real space, or watch the route and get alerted when space opens.

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Confirmed upgrade and award seats on each DCA to SFO departure, checked against live inventory so you know what is open before you book.

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See DCA to SFO on the interactive route map, with schedules, connections, and route statistics.

Airlines flying Washington to San Francisco nonstop

Carriers operating DCA to SFO nonstop in the current schedule. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on each of them.

  • United Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines, Inc.

Frequently asked questions about DCA to SFO

How far is San Francisco from Washington?
DCA to SFO covers about 2,436 miles nonstop. Flight times vary by aircraft and season; each scheduled departure on this page lists its own times.
Which airlines fly nonstop from DCA to SFO?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc. fly the route nonstop. 2LNR tracks confirmed upgrade and award space on both of them.
How many flights a week are there from DCA to SFO?
About 21 nonstop flights a week run between Washington and San Francisco in the current schedule, operated by United Airlines and Alaska Airlines, Inc.. Frequency shifts by season; the calendar on this page reflects what's currently scheduled.
How do I check upgrade or award availability on DCA to SFO?
Open the DCA to SFO calendar on this page to see confirmed upgrade and award space by date. You can also set an alert on the Washington to San Francisco route, and 2LNR will notify you when space opens. It's free to start.

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