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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 12,147

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 2/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
6 Mar — 13 Mar1
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 Wednesday 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 1 March 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 23,945

One-way from

₹ 12,147

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

₹ 44,744
Southwest
  • Southwest
  • 22/4-26/4
  • 3 total stops
  • 21h 15m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 2/4
  • Nonstop
  • 6h 10m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 3% potential increase in price (₹ 118,234 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease (₹ 45,100 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2025

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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 1 March 2025.

Tue 22/407:50IAD - SFO
2 stops13h 55mSouthwest
Sat 26/406:30SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 20mSouthwest
Deal found 27/2₹ 23,945
Tue 22/406:00IAD - SFO
1 stop10h 18mDelta
Mon 28/421:30SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 48mDelta
Deal found 28/2₹ 24,207
Sat 26/407:00IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Mon 5/521:59SFO - IAD
1 stop15h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/2₹ 24,382
Fri 21/318:59IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 13mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 25/306:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 58mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/2₹ 26,217
Tue 25/306:30IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Sat 29/322:45SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/2₹ 26,480
Thu 3/712:40IAD - SFO
1 stop13h 10mSun Country Air
Sat 12/718:25SFO - IAD
1 stop14h 18mSun Country Air
Deal found 28/2₹ 29,276

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 1 March 2025.

Fly from

Dulles Intl

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San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/4

07:50-18:45

2 stops13h 55m

San Francisco

Sat 26/4

06:30-16:50

1 stop7h 20m

₹ 23,945

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 22/4

06:00-13:18

1 stop10h 18m

San Francisco

Mon 28/4

21:30-09:18

1 stop8h 48m

₹ 24,207

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 26/4

07:00-10:08

Nonstop6h 08m

San Francisco

Mon 5/5

21:59-16:00

1 stop15h 01m

₹ 24,382

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 21/3

18:59-22:12

Nonstop6h 13m

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

06:00-16:58

1 stop7h 58m

₹ 26,217

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 25/3

06:30-09:40

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 29/3

22:45-06:50

Nonstop5h 05m

₹ 26,480

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 3/7

12:40-22:50

1 stop13h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 12/7

18:25-11:43

1 stop14h 18m

₹ 29,276

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

07:00-10:10

Nonstop6h 10m

₹ 12,147

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/4

17:30-08:04

1 stop17h 34m

₹ 12,847

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 28/4

12:29-20:15

1 stop10h 46m

₹ 13,021

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/4

15:40-23:45

2 stops11h 05m

₹ 13,109

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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 25 February 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 ₹ 1,443). 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 1 March 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 33% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 1 March 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.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

8.0
Very Good

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Entertainment

7.6

Comfort

8.1

Overall

8.1

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.7

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0
Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

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 19 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 ₹ 23,945, Southwest will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Southwest, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 24,207 and ₹ 24,382, respectively. Users have found that Southwest is 42% 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?

    ₹ 12,147 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Hawaiian Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Alaska Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from ₹ 12,847 and ₹ 13,021, 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 (89%), Egyptair (88%), Air China (82%).

  • 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 ₹ 1,443). 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₹ 29,416Average₹ 38,121FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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