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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 11,889

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 17/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
8 Apr — 15 Apr1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 80 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Monday and return on a Monday

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 3 April 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 24,034

One-way from

₹ 11,889

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 37,976

Good round-trip deal

₹ 33,921 or less

Good one-way deal

₹ 11,829 or less
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 28/5-2/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 24h 59m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 17/6
  • 1 total stop
  • 10h 01m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price (₹ 182,237 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 51,177 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco.

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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 3 April 2025.

Wed 28/517:14IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 39mAlaska Airlines
Mon 2/621:54SFO - IAD
1 stop15h 20mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/4₹ 24,034
Sat 7/622:09IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Fri 13/619:05SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/4₹ 24,291
Tue 17/619:59IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 28/622:43SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 07mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 3/4₹ 24,547
Mon 28/416:03IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 32mMultiple Airlines
Mon 5/508:24SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/4₹ 24,718
Fri 16/507:45IAD - SFO
1 stop10h 09mFrontier
Sat 7/622:19SFO - IAD
1 stop14h 48mFrontier
Deal found 2/4₹ 25,745
Wed 4/607:45IAD - SFO
1 stop11h 10mDelta
Mon 9/600:49SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 2/4₹ 26,344
Wed 7/517:30IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 25mSouthwest
Wed 14/505:15SFO - IAD
2 stops9h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 2/4₹ 26,429
Tue 13/513:59IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 56mAmerican Airlines
Wed 14/511:26SFO - IAD
2 stops9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/4₹ 27,541
Wed 23/712:40IAD - SFO
1 stop7h 46mSun Country Air
Fri 1/823:59SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 44mSun Country Air
Deal found 2/4₹ 31,219

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Customise your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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, Cheapflights users made 454,620 searches. Data last updated 3 April 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Dulles Intl

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/5

17:14-23:53

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 2/6

21:54-16:14

1 stop15h 20m

₹ 24,034

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/6

22:09-00:58

Nonstop5h 49m

San Francisco

Fri 13/6

19:05-05:15

1 stop7h 10m

₹ 24,291

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/6

19:59-22:46

Nonstop5h 47m

San Francisco

Sat 28/6

22:43-06:50

Nonstop5h 07m

₹ 24,547

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/4

16:03-22:35

1 stop9h 32m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

08:24-16:38

Nonstop5h 14m

₹ 24,718

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 16/5

07:45-14:54

1 stop10h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 7/6

22:19-16:07

1 stop14h 48m

₹ 25,745

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/6

07:45-15:55

1 stop11h 10m

San Francisco

Mon 9/6

00:49-11:22

1 stop7h 33m

₹ 26,344

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/5

17:30-22:55

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

05:15-17:55

2 stops9h 40m

₹ 26,429

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 13/5

13:59-20:55

1 stop9h 56m

San Francisco

Wed 14/5

11:26-00:02

2 stops9h 36m

₹ 27,541

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 23/7

12:40-17:26

1 stop7h 46m

San Francisco

Fri 1/8

23:59-11:43

1 stop8h 44m

₹ 31,219

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/6

06:20-13:21

1 stop10h 01m

₹ 11,889

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Best time to book a flight from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 28 March 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 80 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 986). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,415). 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 IAD to SFO?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 3 April 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 52% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. 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 3 April 2025.

The most flights from IAD to SFO are scheduled on a Wednesday (40 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 San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco. 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 San Francisco. Reviews last updated 3 April 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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
8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Entertainment

7.1

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

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

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 35 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 0 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 24,034, Alaska Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Alaska Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from United Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 24,291 and ₹ 24,547, respectively. Users have found that Alaska Airlines is 39% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco one-way?

    ₹ 11,889 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Delta. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from ₹ 12,488 and ₹ 12,744, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco on time: Qantas Airways (100%), Egyptair (98%), Air China (94%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally ₹ 44,879, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 11,829. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay ₹ 24,718 for that flight.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to San Francisco 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. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 986). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,415). 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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