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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 12,808

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 19/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
3 Feb — 10 Feb1
1 adult

The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Thursday 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 29 January 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 23,106

One-way from

₹ 12,808

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 40,154
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 27/2-4/3
  • 1 total stop
  • 13h 14m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 19/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 43m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 142,224 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 40,462 potential savings vs. average return price).
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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 29 January 2025.

Thu 27/208:30IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 08mUnited Airlines
Tue 4/321:12SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 27/1₹ 23,106
Thu 27/217:18IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 27mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/306:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 27/1₹ 23,885
Wed 26/212:05IAD - SFO
1 stop11h 49mDelta
Mon 3/300:40SFO - IAD
1 stop10h 07mDelta
Deal found 27/1₹ 23,971
Tue 29/407:50IAD - SFO
2 stops14h 05mSouthwest
Wed 30/412:35SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 27/1₹ 24,404
Thu 17/712:40IAD - SFO
1 stop13h 10mSun Country Air
Wed 23/718:25SFO - IAD
1 stop14h 18mSun Country Air
Deal found 27/1₹ 29,856

Find flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco within your budget

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 29 January 2025.

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/2

08:30-13:38

1 stop8h 08m

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

21:12-05:18

Nonstop5h 06m

₹ 23,106

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 27/2

17:18-23:45

1 stop9h 27m

San Francisco

Tue 4/3

06:00-16:18

1 stop7h 18m

₹ 23,885

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 29/4

07:50-18:55

2 stops14h 05m

San Francisco

Wed 30/4

12:35-22:35

1 stop7h 00m

₹ 24,404

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 22/2

06:00-14:14

1 stop11h 14m

San Francisco

Sat 1/3

21:30-09:08

1 stop8h 38m

₹ 25,702

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 17/7

12:40-22:50

1 stop13h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 23/7

18:25-11:43

1 stop14h 18m

₹ 29,856

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/2

07:00-15:43

1 stop11h 43m

₹ 12,808

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/3

15:57-20:54

1 stop7h 57m

₹ 12,894

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/2

07:25-13:47

1 stop9h 22m

₹ 13,760

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 19/6

12:40-08:08

1 stop22h 28m

₹ 15,404

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 29/4

14:50-22:55

2 stops11h 05m

₹ 17,654

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

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Travel insights for flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 24 January 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 53 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 ₹ 991). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,438). 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 29 January 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 44% 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 29 January 2025.

The most flights from IAD to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (24 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 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 29 January 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest, Alaska Airlines 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.
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,592 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,592 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,592 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
9,688 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,592 reviews
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Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very Good
8,458 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,592 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,922 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,592 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very Good
4,592 reviews
Check prices

Comfort

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.1

Overall

8.1

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

8.0
Excellent

Christine,Aug 2024

DEN - LGB

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • 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 20 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 1 airline.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 23,106, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 23,885 and ₹ 24,404, respectively. Users have found that United Airlines is 44% 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?

    ₹ 12,808 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on United Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from ₹ 12,894 and ₹ 13,760, 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: Air China (88%), Egyptair (88%), Hawaiian Airlines (85%).

  • 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 ₹ 991). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,438). 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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Alaska AirlinesCheapest₹ 32,587Average₹ 37,749FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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