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$135+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carmel-by-the-Sea, 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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
Apr 17 — Apr 241
Fri 4/17
Fri 4/24
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 18, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/206:00 pm
DCA
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SFO
1 stop9h 27m
Frontier
Wed 4/292:47 pm
SFO
-
DCA
2 stops19h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$268
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 4/146:05 am
IAD
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SFO
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Fri 4/1710:38 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$270
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/16:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 27m
Frontier
Tue 5/56:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop12h 58m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$270
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 27m
Frontier
Wed 4/297:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop6h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$272
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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 5/205:07 pm
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop20h 34m
Frontier
Wed 5/275:26 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop11h 46m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 4/166:00 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop9h 27m
Frontier
Mon 4/208:35 pm
SFO
-
DCA
2 stops13h 25m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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.
Tue 5/511:07 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 27m
Frontier
Tue 5/128:48 pm
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops10h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Thu 4/27:00 am
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop20h 23m
Frontier
Mon 4/610:50 pm
SFO
-
DCA
2 stops34h 12m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$274
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/16. 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 Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 5/111:31 pm
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 33m
Frontier
Fri 5/1510:15 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 57m
Frontier
Deal found 3/16$275
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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.
Fri 4/241:59 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop13h 28m
Frontier
Mon 4/276:00 am
SFO
-
DCA
1 stop28h 00m
Frontier
Deal found 3/18$275
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 3/247:00 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 14m
Frontier
Tue 4/710:03 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop13h 17m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 4/141:59 pm
DCA
-
SFO
1 stop12h 26m
Frontier
Sun 4/199:18 am
SFO
-
DCA
2 stops24h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$276

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Round-trip from

$268
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$135
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$497
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 March 18, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/1

3:05 pm-10:10 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 5/6

9:15 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$324

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/2

1:00 pm-7:07 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 5/13

10:29 am-12:15 am

1 stop10h 46m

$344

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 4/14

6:05 am-9:16 am

Nonstop6h 11m

San Francisco

Thu 4/16

12:45 am-11:37 am

1 stop7h 52m

$356

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 5/2

2:50 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops10h 05m

San Francisco

Sat 5/9

9:15 pm-5:30 am

Nonstop5h 15m

$368

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 4/29

10:32 am-11:55 pm

1 stop10h 23m

$370

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/28

6:00 am-2:05 pm

2 stops11h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 4/28

10:55 pm-12:05 pm

1 stop10h 10m

$379

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 6/3

3:10 pm-7:55 pm

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 6/8

5:10 am-5:45 pm

2 stops9h 35m

$392

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/31

11:45 am-7:07 pm

1 stop10h 22m

San Francisco

Wed 4/8

5:50 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$394

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 4/10

5:40 am-10:45 am

1 stop8h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

5:50 am-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$404

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 4/8

8:50 am-3:20 pm

1 stop9h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 4/11

5:40 am-5:05 pm

2 stops8h 25m

$415

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Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Carmel-by-the-Sea from Washington, D.C. with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 70 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $127). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea in February is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 CA5?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 18, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 38% on the flight price compared to flying in the morning, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea. Price data was last updated on September 28, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight should consider departing on Saturday mornings 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 March 18, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to CA5 are scheduled on a Wednesday (38 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (27 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

Reviews of airlines servicing Carmel-by-the-Sea

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea. Reviews last updated March 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
12,063 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,840 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,434 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,025 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,320 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Crew

8.6

Entertainment

7.5

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Walter,Aug 2025

OAK - SAN

Dozens of flights and I've never seen a row's beverages forgotten. I even went back and asked the attendant to check on them and nothing. I really hope it didn't have something to do with the Black mother with her kid in the row. Otherwise it was a typical Southwest flight, rapid boarding, tolerable leg room.

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  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea in 6h 11m. Fly via Southwest, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea is about 2449 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $66. Southwest flights start at $92 while deals on Hawaiian Airlines start at $118 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

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

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea are ITA Airways (100%), Air China (88%) and United Airlines (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea is generally $1,201, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $171. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $278 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    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 Carmel-by-the-Sea.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $127). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea in February is currently the most expensive (average of $230). 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea

Discover the top 10 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea. 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$294FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$138Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$138Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$335FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$333FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$161Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
American AirlinesCheapest$184Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$198Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$222Average$485FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$224Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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