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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from $120

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Cheap Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (IAD to SFO) flight deals and tips

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Best Price Found

$120

Fastest flight time

5h 40m

Direct flights

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Airports in San Francisco

1 airport
The best one-way flight to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the past 72 hours is $120. The best round-trip flight deal from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $254.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 5h 40m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco on Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Airlines offering direct flights are: United Airlines, ExpressJet and American Airlines.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)

How to get the cheapest flight ticket from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

Look no further. We've gone through all the searches for this route on momondo so you have the important information and insights to find the cheapest flight ticket for your trip

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

February. The cheapest time of year to fly to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is February. Most expensive is June

What is the cheapest day to depart Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for San Francisco?

Wednesday. The cheapest day of the week is typically Wednesday. The most expensive is typically Sunday

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

In the evening. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 8% more expensive in the morning than in the evening

What is the cheapest airline that flies to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Frontier. Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta are the most popular carriers operating from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

How far in advance should you book Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights?

54 days before. The cheapest time to buy a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is approximately 54 days to departure

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco on average per day?

As of March 2024, 29 flights take off from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and land in San Francisco each day. The most common flight departure time for this route is 11:00AM, with 46% of daily flights taking off at noon.

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco on average per week?

As of March 2024, there are 208 flights per week flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco. The most common day of the week flights depart is Monday, with 17% of flights taking off on this day.

What cabin class options are available on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights?

There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

Can stopping save me money on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights?

You could potentially save up to 38% on your flight if you consider stops on a Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flight.

When you’re planning your trip from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, the most popular airport-to-airport route is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport. You may be looking for an airport near San Francisco Airport to land at when traveling from Washington, D.C. and luckily, there are options! You can try Oakland Airport which is located in Oakland, San Jose Airport which is located in San Jose, or Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport which is located in Santa Rosa. The cheapest route from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco is IAD — SJC with an average price of $258 RT during the month of March.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to San Francisco Airport (SFO)$260
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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Oakland Airport (OAK)$280
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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to San Jose Airport (SJC)$258
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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) to Santa Rosa Sonoma County Airport (STS)$375
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Easily compare round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

Below you can see the best fares for your round-trip flight route over the next six months. All fares were found on momondo this week. Browse the quickest and cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco by changing tabs
Multiple Airlines
Apr 16
IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 25m
1 stop
SFO5:00 pmSan Francisco
Apr 22
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
31h 04m
2 stops
IAD11:02 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun Country Air
Apr 17
IAD12:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 31m
1 stop
SFO5:01 pmSan Francisco
Apr 24
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
14h 37m
1 stop
IAD11:37 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Alaska Airlines
Apr 17
IAD5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
Apr 30
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
7h 59m
1 stop
IAD4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Delta
May 4
IAD7:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 14m
1 stop
SFO3:44 pmSan Francisco
May 18
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
10h 45m
1 stop
IAD6:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
American Airlines
Apr 18
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 57m
SFO9:57 amSan Francisco
Apr 26
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
5h 12m
IAD3:12 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 17
IAD12:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 31m
1 stop
SFO5:01 pmSan Francisco
Apr 22
SFO12:58 amSan Francisco
31h 04m
2 stops
IAD11:02 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Find the cheapest one-way flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

If you're looking for one-way flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, view some of our deals below provided by Alaska Airlines, Sun Country Air and United Airlines
Sun Country Air
Apr 16
IAD11:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 25m
1 stop
SFO5:00 pmSan Francisco
Alaska Airlines
Apr 16
IAD5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 17
IAD12:30 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 28m
2 stops
SFO11:58 pmSan Francisco

Search last-minute flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Find and compare round-trip flight prices for your last-minute flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco
Multiple Airlines
Apr 3
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 38m
2 stops
SFO9:33 amSan Francisco
Apr 16
SFO6:00 pmSan Francisco
14h 37m
1 stop
IAD11:37 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Alaska Airlines
Apr 3
IAD4:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17h 38m
1 stop
SFO7:33 amSan Francisco
Apr 16
SFO9:45 pmSan Francisco
16h 14m
1 stop
IAD4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Sun Country Air
Apr 7
IAD6:15 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
13h 20m
1 stop
SFO4:35 pmSan Francisco
Apr 10
SFO6:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 17m
1 stop
IAD4:22 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines
Apr 2
IAD5:45 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
30h 59m
1 stop
SFO9:44 pmSan Francisco
Apr 26
SFO7:06 pmSan Francisco
15h 04m
1 stop
IAD1:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Multiple Airlines
Apr 3
IAD10:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
25h 38m
2 stops
SFO9:33 amSan Francisco
Apr 10
SFO6:05 pmSan Francisco
19h 17m
1 stop
IAD4:22 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Delta
Apr 5
IAD6:25 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
14h 30m
1 stop
SFO5:55 pmSan Francisco
Apr 9
SFO12:45 amSan Francisco
19h 40m
1 stop
IAD11:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Best airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

Compare and see reviews for airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco with momondo
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Rating
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DeltaPriceFrom $138Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,402 reviews
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FrontierPriceFrom $139Free CancellationRating
6.3
4,263 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
8.1
9,127 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $204Free CancellationRating
7.3
15,181 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $268Free CancellationRating
7.4
11,481 reviews
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  • Alaska Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

    The lowest priced Alaska Airlines flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from the last 72 hours was $168. Generally, Alaska Airlines has 5 flights on this route every week with an average price of $426. Alaska Airlines is rated 8.1/10 by our users.

  • United Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

    $268 is the best United Airlines flight deal from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco found on momondo over the last 72 hours. The average United Airlines ticket price found was closer to $499, however, with flight time and availability significantly affecting the price. United Airlines (7.4/10 from 11,481 user reviews) flies into San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 50 times in an average week so prices can vary.


Alaska Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

Our best Alaska Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Alaska Airlines
Apr 17
IAD5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
Apr 30
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
7h 59m
1 stop
IAD4:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Alaska Airlines
Apr 23
IAD5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
17h 03m
1 stop
SFO8:02 amSan Francisco
Apr 30
SFO4:40 pmSan Francisco
22h 17m
1 stop
IAD5:57 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Alaska Airlines
Apr 17
IAD5:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 06m
1 stop
SFO12:05 amSan Francisco
Apr 24
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
8h 57m
1 stop
IAD5:57 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

American Airlines flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

Our best American Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
American Airlines
Apr 18
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 57m
SFO9:57 amSan Francisco
Apr 26
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
5h 12m
IAD3:12 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
American Airlines
Apr 16
IAD7:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 57m
SFO9:57 amSan Francisco
Apr 23
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
5h 12m
IAD3:12 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
American Airlines
Apr 4
IAD3:38 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 38m
1 stop
SFO9:16 pmSan Francisco
Apr 9
SFO7:00 amSan Francisco
5h 16m
IAD3:16 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

  • How far is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco by plane?

    San Francisco is 2410.3 mi away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. A reasonable flight in good conditions will take 5h 40m.

  • When did momondo last update prices for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    Prices for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport are updated daily.

  • How many operators does momondo search for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

  • How old do you have to be to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport?

    The minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, but airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UNMR) service may have their own age limitations. Flight duration, scheduling, and layovers are among the considerations that may influence age limits. We recommend that you double-check with the airline you are booking with for travel from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to San Francisco Airport?

    The travel and health documents required for your trip to San Francisco Airport can vary based on your itinerary and personal situation. As a rule, consider having multiple documents such as a national ID card or driver’s license, and a passport valid for six-months after you plan to arrive at San Francisco Airport. We always recommend checking with your airline or a trusted third party such as IATA to get advice.


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