Track San Francisco to Washington Flights
Get SMS alerts for SFO-IAD flights.
Track This RouteOutbound
5 hours 0 minutes
Return
5 hours 30 minutes
Daily Flights
6+
Airlines
2
Timezone note
Washington is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern vs Pacific Time).
About this route
San Francisco to Washington flights
San Francisco to Washington Dulles is a critical government and tech policy corridor. United operates this hub-to-hub route with strong frequency, connecting Silicon Valley with the federal government. Lobbyists, policy professionals, government contractors, and tech executives fill premium cabins. Alaska Airlines adds competitive pressure on the route.
The 3-hour time difference means red-eye flights from SFO arrive at IAD in the early morning, while daytime departures land late evening. Both SFO fog and Mid-Atlantic winter weather can cause delays on this 5-hour transcontinental route. Landing alerts help coordinate ground transportation at Dulles, where timing matters given the airport's distance from downtown DC.
Airlines
Airlines on this route
How it works
Track San Francisco to Washington.
Enter the flight number
Type the flight number for San Francisco to Washington.
Add your phone number
Enter the mobile number where you want to receive the alert.
Get a text when they land
We track the flight and text you when they touch down in Washington.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions.
How long is the San Francisco to Washington flight?
About 5 hours eastbound to Dulles and 5 hours 30 minutes on the westbound return.
Which airlines fly SFO to IAD?
United operates frequent hub-to-hub service, with Alaska Airlines also offering nonstop flights.
Is this route good for red-eye flights?
Yes, overnight SFO-IAD flights are popular with business travelers. Landing alerts can wake your driver for early morning pickups.
Know when they land in Washington
Avoid waiting at arrivals. Get a text the moment their San Francisco to Washington flight touches down.
Get Landing AlertRelated routes
Founder, SkyText
Aviation lover who built SkyText because families deserve to know when someone lands safely. Has tracked more flights than he'd like to admit.