Carmel-by-the-Sea

$122+ 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 9/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — SFO
Aug 23 — Aug 301
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight deals. Data was last updated August 18, 2025.

Round-trip from

$262
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$122
(CheapOair)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$397
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carmel-by-the-Sea
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carmel-by-the-Sea
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in August 2025

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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 August 18, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 9/109:15 amIAD - SFO
2 stops49h 30mFrontier
Sun 9/1411:00 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 55mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$262
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 9/2110:17 amIAD - SFO
1 stop15h 45mFrontier
Wed 9/247:10 amSFO - IAD
2 stops26h 45mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$263
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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.
Fri 9/261:00 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops14h 15mFrontier
Sun 9/287:07 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$263
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/2710:04 amIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 56mMultiple Airlines
Wed 11/57:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 13mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 8/16$264
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/155:20 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop10h 39mJetBlue
Thu 10/236:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 21mJetBlue
Deal found 8/17$264
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 10/56:10 amIAD - SFO
2 stops43h 52mFrontier
Wed 10/88:00 amSFO - IAD
2 stops37h 11mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$265
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/16. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/231:00 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops37h 14mFrontier
Wed 9/36:50 amSFO - DCA
1 stop26h 20mFrontier
Deal found 8/16$265
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/218:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop16h 21mFrontier
Mon 8/2510:29 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop20h 10mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 9/66:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 30mFrontier
Sun 9/75:37 pmSFO - DCA
2 stops15h 33mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$266
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Sat 9/206:15 amIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 47mDelta
Sat 9/2711:00 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop6h 59mDelta
Deal found 8/16$267
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 8/266:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop7h 33mFrontier
Thu 9/410:37 pmSFO - DCA
2 stops15h 22mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$267
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 8/17. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 9/126:10 amIAD - SFO
2 stops21h 06mFrontier
Sun 9/1411:57 pmSFO - IAD
2 stops21h 18mFrontier
Deal found 8/17$268

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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 August 18, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea that are best for you.

Fly from

Washington, D.C.

Fly to

Carmel-by-the-Sea

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/28

8:00 am-3:10 pm

1 stop10h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 9/7

2:17 pm-9:17 am

2 stops16h 00m

$264

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/8

6:58 pm-10:11 pm

Nonstop6h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

6:34 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$265

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 9/24

1:00 pm-5:47 pm

1 stop7h 47m

San Francisco

Fri 10/3

12:45 am-1:30 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/1

6:00 am-10:40 am

1 stop7h 40m

San Francisco

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-5:36 pm

1 stop7h 36m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 10/31

6:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop9h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

9:45 am-5:58 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/4

7:00 am-9:21 pm

2 stops17h 21m

San Francisco

Wed 10/8

6:34 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 25m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/15

7:05 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop7h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

1:30 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 11/9

6:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop9h 14m

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

9:45 am-5:58 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/22

3:31 pm-8:28 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Francisco

Tue 9/23

12:45 am-11:18 am

1 stop7h 33m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/1

6:00 pm-10:27 pm

1 stop7h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 11/11

9:45 am-5:58 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$267

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

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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 August 8, 2025.

Booking 23 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 August 18, 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea as you normally would.

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 8, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 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 August 18, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CA5 are scheduled on a Sunday (53 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 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 August 18, 2025.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian 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.

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)
8.0
Very good

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2025

BOI - LAX

flying in first class, my husband froze the entire flight and was miserable. first class does not offer blankets or any entertainment. (TV etc)

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    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea are Ethiopian Air (92%), Air China (88%) and Egyptair (84%).

  • 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 $1,234, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $198. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $167 for that flight.

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  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea in June is currently the most expensive (average of $358). 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 August 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$101Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$119Average$259FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$142Average$426FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$398FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
JetBlueCheapest$162Average$344FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$389FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$224Average$437FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$246Average$473FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$266Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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