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$156+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Big Sur, CA

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 11/17. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
Oct 15 — Oct 221
Wed 10/15
Wed 10/22
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$278
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$156
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$416
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 15, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2010:04 amIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 56mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/287:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$278
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop18h 27mFrontier
Thu 10/96:34 amSFO - DCA
1 stop26h 30mFrontier
Deal found 9/15$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/97:00 amDCA - SFO
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Tue 10/141:33 pmSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$280
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 10/21:55 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Sat 10/411:00 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/12. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/412:10 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Sat 10/117:00 amSFO - DCA
2 stops10h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 9/12$281
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/2110:25 amIAD - SFO
2 stops10h 35mAmerican Airlines
Fri 10/316:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 04mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 9/13$282
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/227:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop20h 16mFrontier
Sun 9/286:29 amSFO - DCA
1 stop26h 41mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$282
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 10/187:15 amIAD - SFO
1 stop17h 08mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/286:28 pmSFO - IAD
2 stops22h 52mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$283
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:00 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops13h 15mFrontier
Tue 9/307:10 amSFO - DCA
1 stop11h 49mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$283
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/2910:17 amIAD - SFO
1 stop15h 45mFrontier
Thu 10/211:00 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop21h 39mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$284
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/247:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop18h 30mFrontier
Fri 9/267:07 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$284
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/251:55 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 26mFrontier
Sat 9/2711:00 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Deal found 9/14$285

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Big Sur

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/21

8:59 am-2:01 pm

1 stop8h 02m

San Francisco

Thu 10/30

9:45 am-5:58 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/15

7:00 am-9:49 am

Nonstop5h 49m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

8:32 am-4:52 pm

Nonstop5h 20m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 12/5

6:59 pm-10:18 pm

Nonstop6h 19m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

8:09 am-9:02 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/21

6:59 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 10/25

8:41 am-8:29 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 11/19

9:59 am-4:29 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 11/26

9:26 pm-4:06 pm

1 stop15h 40m

$296

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/24

7:35 am-4:05 pm

1 stop11h 30m

San Francisco

Fri 10/31

1:25 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 08m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/30

6:10 am-1:30 pm

1 stop10h 20m

San Francisco

Sat 11/1

12:35 am-11:13 am

1 stop8h 38m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/3

2:00 pm-6:38 pm

1 stop7h 38m

San Francisco

Sun 10/5

12:43 am-11:34 am

1 stop7h 51m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

6:59 pm-9:55 pm

Nonstop5h 56m

San Francisco

Sat 10/18

9:40 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$307

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

6:58 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop6h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 11/10

9:12 am-8:00 pm

1 stop7h 48m

$307

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

Booking 74 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to B1G?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur as you normally would.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Big Sur flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated September 15, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to B1G are scheduled on a Monday (40 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (31 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing Big Sur

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Big Sur. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Big Sur. Reviews last updated September 15, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur, such as Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,723 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.8
Fair
3,172 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
10,000 reviews

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

    Departing from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur will take you 5h 49m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2435 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - San Francisco or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur consider choosing Ethiopian Air (93%), Air China (91%) or Egyptair (85%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,006 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. The cheapest flight overall is $168 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco) is currently priced at $206.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Big Sur flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur in June is currently the most expensive (average of $357). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 10 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated September 15, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$127Average$262FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$493FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$345FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$221Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$224Average$434FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$378FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$270Average$522FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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