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$139+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Big Sur, CA

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WAS — SFO
Jan 26 — Feb 21
Sun 1/26
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1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur are usually found in September or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Big Sur (B1G). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated January 21, 2025.

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$251
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$139
(United Airlines)

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September

Average price

$417
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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 January 21, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/116:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 43mFrontier
Sat 3/297:43 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop13h 20mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$251
This Lucky2Go deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Lucky2Go is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/249:13 pmIAD - SFO
2 stops22h 21mFrontier
Tue 3/43:30 pmSFO - IAD
2 stops20h 09mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$252
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 3/185:15 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mMultiple Airlines
Thu 3/206:00 amSFO - DCA
1 stop12h 59mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$254
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/195:18 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop17h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/266:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/410:20 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/64:59 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 02mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/35:15 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 31mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/118:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop4h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$257
This Lucky2Go deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Lucky2Go is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/249:13 pmIAD - SFO
2 stops22h 21mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/47:00 amSFO - IAD
2 stops28h 39mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$259
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/186:30 amIAD - SFO
2 stops12h 01mAmerican Airlines
Mon 2/2412:32 amSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 46mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$262
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 4/154:25 pmDCA - SFO
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
Wed 4/235:40 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$262
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/47:00 amDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 21mUnited Airlines
Thu 3/612:50 pmSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$274
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/2712:29 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop12h 30mJetBlue
Thu 3/68:30 amSFO - DCA
1 stop9h 29mJetBlue
Deal found 1/21$275
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Mon 2/243:25 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Tue 3/410:35 amSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 30mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$277

Find flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur within your budget

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 January 21, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/11

6:00 pm-12:43 am

1 stop9h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 3/29

7:43 pm-12:03 pm

1 stop13h 20m

$251

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/24

9:13 pm-4:34 pm

2 stops22h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

3:30 pm-2:39 pm

2 stops20h 09m

$252

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/18

5:15 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

San Francisco

Thu 3/20

6:00 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 59m

$254

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/19

5:18 pm-8:00 am

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

6:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/4

10:20 pm-1:34 am

Nonstop6h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

4:59 pm-1:01 am

Nonstop5h 02m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/3

5:15 pm-8:46 pm

Nonstop6h 31m

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

8:20 am-4:15 pm

Nonstop4h 55m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/24

9:13 pm-4:34 pm

2 stops22h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-2:39 pm

2 stops28h 39m

$259

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/18

6:30 am-3:31 pm

2 stops12h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 2/24

12:32 am-1:18 pm

1 stop9h 46m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/15

4:25 pm-10:15 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 4/23

5:40 am-3:55 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 3/4

7:00 am-10:21 am

Nonstop6h 21m

San Francisco

Thu 3/6

12:50 pm-8:58 pm

Nonstop5h 08m

$274

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Travel insights for flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 January 17, 2025.

Booking 56 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 $405). 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 January 21, 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 Tuesday afternoons when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon 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 January 21, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to B1G are scheduled on a Tuesday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

Rainfall in Big Sur by month

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Big Sur ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit Big Sur when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Big Sur by month

Plan your trip to Big Sur by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Big Sur, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, September is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

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 January 21, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Southwest from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur have to say. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,200 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Big Sur flight route?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur have been viewed 23 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 United Airlines ($139), Frontier ($140), and Alaska Airlines ($143).

  • 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 Air New Zealand (90%), ANA (89%) or United Airlines (87%) 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 $1,099 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur. The cheapest flight overall is $233 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Francisco) is currently priced at $135.

  • 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 $405). 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 9 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Big Sur

Discover the top 9 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$212FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$101Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$502FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$339FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$469FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$246Average$580FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$402FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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