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$140+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Carmel-by-the-Sea, CA

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WAS — SFO
Apr 6 — Apr 131
Sun 4/6
Sun 4/13
1 adult, Economy
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Average price

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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 April 1, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/265:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 26mAmerican Airlines
Sat 5/37:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 3/31$279
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:00 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop9h 44mFrontier
Sun 4/207:47 pmSFO - DCA
1 stop13h 17mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/85:54 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop29h 53mFrontier
Fri 4/1110:17 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 41mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$281
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/284:03 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Wed 5/79:10 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/1$283
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 4/286:35 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mMultiple Airlines
Thu 5/86:35 amSFO - DCA
1 stop7h 24mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$283
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/315:14 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 39mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/47:24 amSFO - IAD
2 stops13h 35mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 3/31$285
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/295:44 pmDCA - SFO
1 stop8h 37mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/47:24 amSFO - DCA
1 stop10h 41mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/1$286
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/307:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 5/58:24 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$287
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Sat 4/266:35 pmDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/39:20 amSFO - DCA
Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/31$289
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Thu 4/1012:05 pmBWI - SFO
1 stop14h 03mFrontier
Sat 4/1210:30 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop13h 27mFrontier
Deal found 3/31$290
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Thu 5/1510:58 amBWI - SFO
1 stop14h 24mMultiple Airlines
Sat 5/176:09 pmSFO - BWI
1 stop14h 27mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 3/31$292
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Thu 5/87:00 amDCA - SFO
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Mon 5/1212:10 amSFO - DCA
1 stop8h 46mUnited Airlines
Deal found 3/31$297

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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 April 1, 2025.
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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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

5:00 am-12:26 pm

1 stop10h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

7:00 am-7:41 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$279

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/15

6:00 pm-12:44 am

1 stop9h 44m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

7:47 pm-12:04 pm

1 stop13h 17m

$280

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/8

5:54 pm-8:47 pm

1 stop29h 53m

San Francisco

Fri 4/11

10:17 pm-11:58 am

1 stop10h 41m

$281

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

4:03 pm-10:35 pm

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Wed 5/7

9:10 am-5:22 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$283

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/28

6:35 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Thu 5/8

6:35 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 24m

$283

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/31

5:14 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

7:24 am-11:59 pm

2 stops13h 35m

$285

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 5/29

5:44 pm-11:21 pm

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

7:24 am-9:05 pm

1 stop10h 41m

$286

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/30

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

8:24 am-4:38 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

DCA - SFO

DCASFO

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 4/26

6:35 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 5/3

9:20 am-5:32 pm

Nonstop5h 12m

$289

BaltimoreSan Francisco

BWI - SFO

BWISFO

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 5/15

10:58 am-10:22 pm

1 stop14h 24m

San Francisco

Sat 5/17

6:09 pm-11:36 am

1 stop14h 27m

$292

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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 28, 2025.

Booking 88 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 $393). 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 April 1, 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. Sunday afternoons 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 April 1, 2025.

The most flights from WAS to CA5 are scheduled on a Tuesday (50 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (32 on average).

Rainfall in Carmel-by-the-Sea by month

Plan your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Carmel-by-the-Sea 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 Carmel-by-the-Sea when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in Carmel-by-the-Sea by month

Plan your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Carmel-by-the-Sea, 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 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 April 1, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,275 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,899 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,345 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,615 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,823 reviews

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Seleste,Dec 2024

FAT - SAN

The attention and efficiency of the staff and the good handling of the pilot

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  • How popular is this Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea flight route?

    Flights from Washington, D.C. to Carmel-by-the-Sea have been viewed 12 times in the past calendar month.

  • 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 Sun Country Air, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $140. JetBlue flights start at $140 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $141 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 ANA (93%), Virgin Australia (93%) and United Airlines (93%).

  • 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 $2,060, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $148. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay $197 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, 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 $393). 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 April 1, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$229FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$91Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$466FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$490FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
JetBlueCheapest$219Average$363FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$245Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$448FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$277Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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