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Private Jet from San Francisco to Washington DC

A coast-to-coast route for technology, policy and government business.

Estimate this trip

San Francisco to Washington DC by Jet Size

SFO to IAD is 2,413 statute miles (2,097 nautical). Showing aircraft that fly it nonstop (turboprops, very light jets, light jets, midsize jets would need a fuel stop). Estimates exclude taxes, fees and repositioning.

Jet sizeSeatsTimeOne way, estimated
Super-midsize jet8–104 hr 45 min$33,000–$49,500
Heavy jet10–164 hr 45 min$43,500–$66,500
Ultra-long-range jet12–194 hr 35 min$57,000–$98,500

Tips for This Route

Reagan National Is Limited

Private flights into Reagan National (DCA) need special security clearance, and few charters qualify. Dulles and Leesburg are the practical choices.

Nonstop Needs Range

Coast to coast into the prevailing winds, the table above shows which jet sizes fly it without a fuel stop.

Departure and Arrival Airports

Other options: Oakland (OAK) or San Jose (SJC) instead of SFO; Leesburg (JYO) instead of Dulles.

Departure

SFO San Francisco International Airport

About 13 miles to downtown San Francisco

Customs: Available on field

SFO airport guide
Arrival

IAD Washington Dulles International Airport

About 26 miles to downtown Washington, DC

Customs: Available on field

Dulles airport guide

San Francisco to Washington DC Questions

How long is a private flight from San Francisco to Washington DC?

About 4 hr 45 min in a super-midsize jet and about 4 hr 35 min in an ultra-long-range jet, from takeoff to landing.

How much does a private jet from San Francisco to Washington DC cost?

Estimates start at about $33,000 to $49,500 one way in a super-midsize jet, before taxes, fees and repositioning. Larger jets cost more; see the table above for every size. Your quote shows the exact price for your dates.

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