Meet in the middle

Where to Meet Between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco

91 cities have nonstop flights from both Washington, D.C. and San Francisco. Dallas ranks fairest: 3h 20m from Washington, D.C., 3h 20m from San Francisco. Or meet in Washington, D.C.: there’s a nonstop from San Francisco of about 5h 05m.

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Fairest nonstop meeting places

Ranked by Wayzuno’s Fairness Score. Flight times are listed block times for the fastest nonstop from each city.

DAL

Dallas, USA

Dallas Love Fld
98Fairness
Washington, D.C.3h 20m
Nonstop from BWI (also DCA)
Southwest Airlines
Recorded: about 70 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → DAL
San Francisco3h 20m
Nonstop from SJC (also OAK, SFO)
Southwest Airlines
Recorded: about 22 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → DAL
HOU

Houston, USA

William P. Hobby Airport
92Fairness
Washington, D.C.3h 30m
Nonstop from DCA (also BWI)
Southwest Airlines
Recorded: about 53 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → HOU
San Francisco3h 35m
Nonstop from SJC (also OAK)
Southwest Airlines
Recorded: about 14 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
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DFW

Dallas, USA

Dallas Fort Worth International
92Fairness
Washington, D.C.3h 39m
Nonstop from IAD (also BWI, DCA)
American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Recorded: about 139 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → DFW
San Francisco3h 39m
Nonstop from SFO (also SJC)
American Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Recorded: about 116 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → DFW
AUS

Austin, USA

Austin-Bergstrom International Airport
90Fairness
Washington, D.C.3h 35m
Nonstop from DCA (also BWI, IAD)
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines
Recorded: about 52 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → AUS
San Francisco3h 20m
Nonstop from SJC (also OAK, SFO)
Southwest Airlines, Delta Air Lines, United Airlines
Recorded: at least 88 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → AUS
OMA

Omaha, USA

Eppley Afld
88Fairness
Washington, D.C.2h 55m
Nonstop from DCA
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines
Recorded: about 13 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → OMA
San Francisco3h 30m
Nonstop from SFO
United Airlines
Recorded: about 7 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → OMA
MCI

Kansas City, USA

Kansas City International Airport
86Fairness
Washington, D.C.2h 50m
Nonstop from BWI (also DCA, IAD)
Southwest Airlines, American Airlines, United Airlines
Recorded: about 73 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → MCI
San Francisco3h 32m
Nonstop from SFO
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, American Airlines
Recorded: about 7 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → MCI
SAT

San Antonio, USA

San Antonio International
86Fairness
Washington, D.C.3h 50m
Nonstop from BWI (also IAD, DCA)
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines
Recorded: about 39 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → SAT
San Francisco3h 34m
Nonstop from SFO
United Airlines
Recorded: about 7 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → SAT
MSP

Minneapolis, USA

Minneapolis St Paul International
82Fairness
Washington, D.C.2h 46m
Nonstop from BWI (also IAD, DCA)
Delta Air Lines, Southwest Airlines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines +1 more
Recorded: about 128 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → MSP
San Francisco3h 39m
Nonstop from SFO (also SJC)
Delta Air Lines, Sun Country Airlines, United Airlines
Recorded: about 69 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → MSP
IAH

Houston, USA

George Bush Intcntl Houston
82Fairness
Washington, D.C.3h 21m
Nonstop from IAD (also BWI, DCA)
United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, American Airlines
Recorded: about 124 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → IAH
San Francisco3h 53m
Nonstop from SFO
United Airlines
Recorded: about 67 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → IAH
STL

Saint Louis, USA

Saint Louis Airport
73Fairness
Washington, D.C.2h 20m
Nonstop from BWI (also IAD, DCA)
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, American Airlines
Recorded: about 87 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → STL
San Francisco3h 50m
Nonstop from SFO
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Recorded: about 14 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → STL
DEN

Denver, USA

Denver International
71Fairness
Washington, D.C.3h 58m
Nonstop from IAD (also BWI, DCA)
United Airlines, Southwest Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Recorded: about 145 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → DEN
San Francisco2h 25m
Nonstop from OAK (also SJC, SFO)
Southwest Airlines, United Airlines, Frontier Airlines
Recorded: about 204 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → DEN
MSY

New Orleans, USA

Louis Armstrong New Orleans International
69Fairness
Washington, D.C.2h 48m
Nonstop from IAD (also DCA, BWI)
United Airlines, American Airlines, Southwest Airlines
Recorded: about 65 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search Washington, D.C. → MSY
San Francisco4h 15m
Nonstop from SFO
United Airlines
Recorded: about 7 flights/week (US DOT on-time data (Jul 2026), US DOT T-100 (May 1–Jul 31, 2026), adsb.lol tracking (Sep 30–Oct 13, 2026))
Search San Francisco → MSY

More places with nonstops from both

DestinationFrom Washington, D.C.From San FranciscoFairness
Belize City (BZE), Belize4h 25m5h 17m68
Chicago (MDW), USA2h 05m4h 00m67
Mexico City (MEX), Mexico5h 16m4h 08m66
Guatemala City (GUA), Guatemala4h 20m5h 20m66
San Salvador (SAL), El Salvador4h 30m5h 27m66
Nashville (BNA), USA2h 00m4h 10m63
Albuquerque (ABQ), USA4h 20m2h 15m63
Hayden (HDN), USA4h 29m2h 34m63
Vail (EGE), USA4h 30m2h 34m63
Chicago (ORD), USA2h 19m4h 24m62
Cancun (CUN), Mexico3h 45m5h 20m62
Guadalajara (GDL), Mexico5h 26m3h 43m61
Guanacaste (LIR), Costa Rica4h 55m6h 16m61
Jackson (JAC), USA4h 40m2h 14m58
San Jose (SJO), Costa Rica4h 45m6h 30m58
South Bend (SBN), USA1h 56m4h 18m57
Calgary (YYC), Canada5h 00m2h 40m57
Bozeman (BZN), USA4h 54m2h 19m56
Indianapolis (IND), USA1h 45m4h 19m55
Panama City (PTY), Panama4h 57m7h 03m55
Louisville (SDF), USA1h 50m4h 28m54
Atlanta (ATL), USA1h 57m4h 37m53
Salt Lake City (SLC), USA4h 50m1h 55m53
Provo (PVU), USA4h 55m1h 55m52
Orlando (MCO), USA2h 28m5h 05m52
Tampa (TPA), USA2h 34m5h 09m52
Detroit (DTW), USA1h 38m4h 35m50
Cincinnati (CVG), USA1h 40m4h 36m50
Fort Myers (RSW), USA2h 40m5h 21m50
San Jose Cabo (SJD), Mexico5h 38m2h 57m50

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is the best place to meet between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco?

Dallas (DAL) ranks fairest on Wayzuno: 3h 20m nonstop from Washington, D.C. and 3h 20m from San Francisco. Houston and Dallas come next. The ranking weighs how evenly the flying is split, how long the longer trip is, and the time-zone change.

How many cities have nonstop flights from both Washington, D.C. and San Francisco?

91 destinations are listed with nonstop service from both cities in the route data Wayzuno uses. A listed route isn’t a guarantee it operates on your dates, so check with a search.

Is there a nonstop flight between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco?

Yes. The fastest listed nonstop is SJC to BWI, about 5h 05m. Meeting in the middle splits that time between you instead.

Routes, flight times and airlines: Jonty/airline-route-data, as of Oct 12, 2026. A listed route isn’t a guarantee it operates on your dates. Weekly counts come from US DOT, UK CAA and adsb.lol flight records. Fairness scores use each airport’s time zone on that date. For prices, open the planner.