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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

WAS — SFO
Nov 29 — Dec 61
Sun 11/29
Sun 12/6
1 adult, Economy
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to CA5?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea at noon. Doing so could potentially save you 22% 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?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight should consider departing on Tuesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Tuesday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Reviews of airlines servicing Carmel-by-the-Sea

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Southwest, andDelta 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.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,134 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Southwest
7.9
Good
4,218 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Delta
7.8
Good
8,689 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
United Airlines
7.3
Good
10,448 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.
Frontier
5.5
Fair
2,515 reviews
Alaska Airlines
7.9
Good
13,134 reviews

Comfort

7.8

Overall

7.9

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Chris,Aug 2026

GEG - SFO

Our flight was delayed multiple times over the course of the day for a total of almost ten hours. It was supposed to be a two-hour flight from San Francisco to Spokane. It turned into a nightmare of waiting all day in the airport, not knowing whether we would fly or not, whether we would miss my son's wedding and lose the expenses already incurred for car rental and accommodations. The Alaska staff seemed clueless and never gave us any convincing or definitive information. The airline offered food vouchers and discounts on future flights to make up for the trouble. However, the information about these concessions was not timely, nor were the vouchers themselves very useful. We were a family group of four people. The airline decided to give us one food voucher for $96, which is barely enough for four to get a sandwich and a drink each. Only by persistently addressing the airport food retailers were we able to get anything at all. Then, taking the exact opposite approach, the airline sent me, the original purchaser of all four tickets and the only email account they had, four vouchers for $150 each in the names of each of the four passengers. So, any one of us could get a discount on a future flight with Alaska in that amount. But I originally paid for all the tickets. It makes no sense, except to suggest that Alaska chooses the way to distribute vouchers that seems most likely to minimize the probability that they will be utilized. In my opinion, I should be offered a total refund for the ordeal we were forced to endure or at least a discount voucher for the entire $600.

Related info for your journey

  • 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 $118 while deals on Delta start at $128 one-way.

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

    While some choose either Baltimore/Washington - San Francisco or Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - 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 Ethiopian Air (89%), Egyptair (88%) and Air China (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 $1,460, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $228. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $247 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?

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

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Top 7 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
JetBlueCheapest$146Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$148Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
FrontierCheapest$151Average$338FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$162Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$236Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$294Average$553FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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