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$146+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Big Sur, CA

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WAS — SFO
Dec 2 — Dec 91
Tue 12/2
Tue 12/9
1 adult, Economy
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$248
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One-way from

$146
(Priceline)

Popular in

December

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February

Average price

$457
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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 November 2, 2025.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 12/35:45 amBWI - SFO
1 stop14h 06mMultiple Airlines
Thu 12/44:07 pmSFO - BWI
2 stops14h 38mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$248
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 12/242:05 pmBWI - SFO
2 stops33h 25mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/98:44 amSFO - BWI
1 stop9h 21mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$249
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Thu 11/139:13 amBWI - SFO
1 stop14h 58mFrontier
Mon 11/171:10 pmSFO - BWI
2 stops18h 10mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$251
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/179:13 amBWI - SFO
1 stop14h 58mFrontier
Sat 12/611:33 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop8h 32mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Wed 12/36:29 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop21h 49mMultiple Airlines
Mon 12/1511:33 pmSFO - BWI
2 stops30h 49mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/2$255
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 11/194:52 pmBWI - SFO
2 stops18h 16mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/611:33 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop8h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/31$259
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Wed 12/36:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 07mFrontier
Sat 12/1310:10 pmSFO - DCA
2 stops15h 49mFrontier
Deal found 11/1$259
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/30. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/35:37 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop31h 09mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/611:33 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop13h 51mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 10/30$260
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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 12/68:00 amDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 46mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 12/139:51 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 10/31$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/2. 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.
Sat 12/66:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 34mAmerican Airlines
Sat 12/1310:15 amSFO - IAD
2 stops10h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/2$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 10/31. 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.
Wed 12/242:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop21h 23mFrontier
Fri 1/96:15 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 44mFrontier
Deal found 10/31$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/1. 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.
Sat 12/65:59 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 11mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/1012:43 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/1$263

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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 November 2, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Big Sur

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/6

6:05 am-1:40 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

5:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop11h 00m

$268

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/15

6:00 am-10:52 am

1 stop7h 52m

San Francisco

Tue 1/20

10:54 pm-11:52 am

1 stop9h 58m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/11

8:35 am-11:30 am

Nonstop5h 55m

San Francisco

Sun 12/14

8:25 am-4:25 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

6:03 am-11:27 am

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Sun 12/7

6:00 am-5:00 pm

1 stop8h 00m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

6:02 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 44m

San Francisco

Mon 12/8

12:30 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 39m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 12/4

8:59 am-2:15 pm

1 stop8h 16m

San Francisco

Sat 12/6

9:51 am-5:59 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/4

5:51 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 3/11

6:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$296

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 12/1

6:39 pm-9:49 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

1:00 pm-8:55 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 12/6

6:05 am-1:40 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

Tue 12/9

8:20 am-8:45 pm

2 stops9h 25m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/24

11:55 am-7:20 pm

2 stops10h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 1/27

8:15 am-10:20 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$297

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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 October 31, 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur (average of $125). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur in September is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 November 2, 2025.

When flying from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at noon, which can drop the price by up to 11% versus a flight in the afternoon.

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.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur?

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 November 2, 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
11,231 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
11,231 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,231 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
2,799 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,231 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
8,993 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,231 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
11,032 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,231 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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
3,119 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,231 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

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 55m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2412 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur are Alaska Airlines ($148), Southwest ($149), and United Airlines ($159).

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco or Baltimore/Washington - 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 Qantas Airways (100%), Ethiopian Air (98%) or Air China (97%) 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 $1,031 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco) is currently priced at $130.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur (average of $125). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur in September is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 November 2, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$123Average$279FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$134Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$148Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Sun Country AirCheapest$162Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$218Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$332FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$224Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$226Average$441FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$270Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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