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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from $156

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a momondo user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco departing on 11/17. Fares may change, and may not be available for all flights or travel dates. Click the price to refresh the search for this deal.
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10:04 am - 4:00 pmIAD-SFO
8h 56m1 stop
Logo
7:00 am - 5:13 pmSFO-IAD
7h 13m1 stop
$278
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lun., oct. 20 - mar., oct. 28
Frontier Logo
6:10 am - 9:21 pmIAD-SFO
18h 11m1 stop
Frontier Logo
7:10 am - 7:55 pmSFO-IAD
33h 45m2 stops
$279Frontier
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vie., sep. 26 - mar., sep. 30
American Airlines Logo
10:25 am - 6:00 pmIAD-SFO
10h 35m2 stops
American Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:04 pmSFO-IAD
8h 04m1 stop
$282American Airlines
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mar., oct. 21 - vie., oct. 31
Delta Logo
6:59 pm - 12:12 amIAD-SFO
8h 13m1 stop
Delta Logo
6:00 am - 5:04 pmSFO-IAD
8h 04m1 stop
$287Delta
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lun., nov. 10 - mar., nov. 11
Alaska Airlines Logo
5:51 pm - 11:33 pmIAD-SFO
8h 42m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:00 am - 5:55 pmSFO-IAD
8h 55m1 stop
$296Alaska Airlines
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sáb., ene. 10 - mar., ene. 20
American Airlines Logo
8:09 am - 2:49 pmIAD-SFO
9h 40m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
11:55 pm - 1:48 pmSFO-IAD
10h 53m2 stops
$302American Airlines
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mar., oct. 14 - mar., oct. 28
Delta Logo
6:05 am - 10:33 amIAD-SFO
7h 28m1 stop
Delta Logo
12:35 am - 11:26 amSFO-IAD
7h 51m1 stop
$308Delta
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mar., oct. 14 - lun., oct. 20
United Airlines Logo
6:58 pm - 9:47 pmIAD-SFO
5h 49mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
11:56 pm - 8:15 amSFO-IAD
5h 19mnonstop
$313United Airlines
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vie., oct. 10 - mar., oct. 14
Alaska Airlines Logo
7:33 am - 1:54 pmIAD-SFO
9h 21m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:50 pm - 5:55 pmSFO-IAD
20h 05m2 stops
$315Alaska Airlines
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mar., ene. 6 - mar., ene. 13
United Airlines Logo
4:10 pm - 7:20 pmIAD-SFO
6h 10mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:45 am - 2:50 pmSFO-IAD
5h 05mnonstop
$327United Airlines
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jue., nov. 13 - mar., nov. 25

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

Our best Delta deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flight tickets
Delta
Nov 10
IAD6:59 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 13m
1 stop
SFO12:12 amSan Francisco
Nov 11
SFO6:00 amSan Francisco
8h 04m
1 stop
IAD5:04 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$287
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Delta
Oct 14
IAD6:05 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 28m
1 stop
SFO10:33 amSan Francisco
Oct 20
SFO12:35 amSan Francisco
7h 51m
1 stop
IAD11:26 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$308
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Delta
Oct 16
IAD7:35 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
11h 30m
1 stop
SFO4:05 pmSan Francisco
Oct 20
SFO1:45 pmSan Francisco
7h 55m
1 stop
IAD12:40 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$318
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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
Sep 22
IAD1:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 26m
2 stops
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
Sep 29
SFO11:57 pmSan Francisco
40h 58m
2 stops
IAD7:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$278
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Frontier
Sep 26
IAD6:10 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
18h 11m
1 stop
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
Sep 30
SFO7:10 amSan Francisco
33h 45m
2 stops
IAD7:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$279
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Frontier
Sep 28
IAD1:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
34h 26m
2 stops
SFO9:21 pmSan Francisco
Oct 13
SFO10:23 pmSan Francisco
18h 23m
1 stop
IAD7:46 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
$280
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco 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, momondo users made 832,500 searches. Data last updated septiembre 15, 2025.
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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 10/20

10:04 am-4:00 pm

1 stop8h 56m

San Francisco

mar. 10/28

7:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$278

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 9/26

6:10 am-9:21 pm

1 stop18h 11m

San Francisco

mar. 9/30

7:10 am-7:55 pm

2 stops33h 45m

$279

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 10/21

10:25 am-6:00 pm

2 stops10h 35m

San Francisco

vie. 10/31

6:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$282

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

lun. 11/10

6:59 pm-12:12 am

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

mar. 11/11

6:00 am-5:04 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 1/10

5:51 pm-11:33 pm

1 stop8h 42m

San Francisco

mar. 1/20

6:00 am-5:55 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$296

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 10/14

8:09 am-2:49 pm

1 stop9h 40m

San Francisco

mar. 10/28

11:55 pm-1:48 pm

2 stops10h 53m

$302

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 10/14

6:05 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 28m

San Francisco

lun. 10/20

12:35 am-11:26 am

1 stop7h 51m

$308

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 10/10

6:58 pm-9:47 pm

Nonstop5h 49m

San Francisco

mar. 10/14

11:56 pm-8:15 am

Nonstop5h 19m

$313

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

mar. 1/6

7:33 am-1:54 pm

1 stop9h 21m

San Francisco

mar. 1/13

6:50 pm-5:55 pm

2 stops20h 05m

$315

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

jue. 11/13

4:10 pm-7:20 pm

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

mar. 11/25

6:45 am-2:50 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$327

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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 $502. The most expensive day to fly to San Francisco is Sunday, with ticket prices averaging around $707.

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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 $549. Flights in the afternoon are often more expensive with an average ticket price of $635.

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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 $440 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 $378 on momondo.

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

As of September 2025, prices for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights are approximately 14% cheaper when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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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

$218

Fastest flight time

5h 37m

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 $218. 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 $400.
The fastest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 5h 37m
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)
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  • 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 49m.

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    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 $138Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,172 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.9
7,954 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $267Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,723 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $270Free CancellationRating
8.0
10,000 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,242 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $298Free CancellationRating
7.4
8,929 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $331Free CancellationRating
7.2
10,000 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 $298. Generally, United Airlines has 35 flights on this route every week with an average price of $475. United Airlines is rated 7.4/10 by our users.

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