Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from $146

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6:55 am - 7:23 pmIAD-SFO
15h 28m1 stop
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11:33 pm - 4:24 pmSFO-IAD
13h 51m1 stop
$259Frontier
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Dec 4
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5:35 am - 1:18 pmIAD-SFO
10h 43m1 stop
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2:30 pm - 5:04 pmSFO-IAD
23h 34m2 stops
$260Multiple Airlines
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Thu, Jan 8 - Mon, Jan 12
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2:06 pm - 10:25 pmIAD-SFO
11h 19m1 stop
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11:15 pm - 1:20 pmSFO-IAD
11h 05m2 stops
$262American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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3:25 pm - 6:34 pmIAD-SFO
6h 09mnonstop
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4:49 pm - 12:56 amSFO-IAD
5h 07mnonstop
$263United Airlines
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Wed, Dec 3 - Wed, Dec 10
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2:06 pm - 9:40 pmIAD-SFO
10h 34m2 stops
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8:20 am - 10:28 pmSFO-IAD
11h 08m2 stops
$267American Airlines
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Sat, Dec 6 - Sat, Dec 13
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6:30 am - 9:36 amIAD-SFO
6h 06mnonstop
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1:25 pm - 9:25 pmSFO-IAD
5h 00mnonstop
$272United Airlines
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Thu, Nov 27 - Thu, Nov 27
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5:26 pm - 10:47 pmIAD-SFO
8h 21m1 stop
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7:00 am - 5:04 pmSFO-IAD
7h 04m1 stop
$275Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Jan 14 - Mon, Jan 19
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7:34 am - 2:03 pmIAD-SFO
9h 29m1 stop
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7:00 am - 5:30 pmSFO-IAD
7h 30m1 stop
$276Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Dec 10 - Fri, Dec 12
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6:00 am - 10:46 amIAD-SFO
7h 46m1 stop
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10:38 am - 11:10 pmSFO-IAD
9h 32m1 stop
$281Delta
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7:05 am - 12:23 pmIAD-SFO
8h 18m1 stop
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10:20 am - 11:11 pmSFO-IAD
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$286Delta
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Frontier flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

Our best Frontier deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Frontier
Nov 27
IAD6:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 28m
1 stop
SFO7:23 pmSan Francisco
Dec 4
SFO11:33 pmSan Francisco
13h 51m
1 stop
IAD4:24 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Frontier
Jan 15
IAD5:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 54m
1 stop
SFO1:29 pmSan Francisco
Jan 22
SFO3:46 pmSan Francisco
15h 08m
2 stops
IAD9:54 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Frontier
Jan 13
IAD6:00 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
10h 29m
1 stop
SFO1:29 pmSan Francisco
Jan 16
SFO11:20 pmSan Francisco
9h 25m
1 stop
IAD11:45 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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

Our best United Airlines deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
United Airlines
Dec 3
IAD3:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 09m
SFO6:34 pmSan Francisco
Dec 10
SFO4:49 pmSan Francisco
5h 07m
IAD12:56 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines
Nov 27
IAD6:30 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 06m
SFO9:36 amSan Francisco
Nov 27
SFO1:25 pmSan Francisco
5h 00m
IAD9:25 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
United Airlines
Dec 4
IAD4:10 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
6h 10m
SFO7:20 pmSan Francisco
Dec 7
SFO9:20 pmSan Francisco
5h 07m
IAD5:27 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/27

6:55 am-7:23 pm

1 stop15h 28m

San Francisco

Thu 12/4

11:33 pm-4:24 pm

1 stop13h 51m

$259

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 1/8

5:35 am-1:18 pm

1 stop10h 43m

San Francisco

Mon 1/12

2:30 pm-5:04 pm

2 stops23h 34m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

2:06 pm-10:25 pm

1 stop11h 19m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

11:15 pm-1:20 pm

2 stops11h 05m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/3

3:25 pm-6:34 pm

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 12/10

4:49 pm-12:56 am

Nonstop5h 07m

$263

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/6

2:06 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops10h 34m

San Francisco

Sat 12/13

8:20 am-10:28 pm

2 stops11h 08m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/27

6:30 am-9:36 am

Nonstop6h 06m

San Francisco

Thu 11/27

1:25 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

$272

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/14

5:26 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Mon 1/19

7:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop7h 04m

$275

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/10

7:34 am-2:03 pm

1 stop9h 29m

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

7:00 am-5:30 pm

1 stop7h 30m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/17

6:00 am-10:46 am

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Mon 1/5

10:38 am-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 32m

$281

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/11

7:05 am-12:23 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Francisco

Tue 2/24

10:20 am-11:11 pm

2 stops9h 51m

$286

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What is the cheapest month to fly to San Francisco?

If you aren’t able to travel to San Francisco during the month of May, then flying in July is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $397.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

The cheapest day to depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is on a Thursday when prices can be found for as low as $497. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $704.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to San Francisco?

Our data shows that the cheapest Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are usually those with departure times in the morning. Our users have found flights to San Francisco in the morning for as low as $540. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $618.

What is the cheapest Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to San Francisco?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to San Francisco for around $428 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for as low as $376 on momondo.

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How have Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flight prices changed over time?

As of November 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 7% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$208

Fastest flight time

5h 55m

Direct flights

Every day

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 $208. 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 $387.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 5h 55m
Direct flights go from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco every day.
There is 1 airport near San Francisco: San Francisco (SFO)
  • 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 6h 06m.

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  • 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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FrontierPriceFrom $171Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,116 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $267Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,799 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,237 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $272Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,038 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $275Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,237 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $276Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,002 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $277Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,998 reviews
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  • United Airlines Flights From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

    The lowest priced United Airlines flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from the last 72 hours was $277. Generally, United Airlines has 40 flights on this route every week with an average price of $458. United Airlines is rated 7.4/10 by our users.

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