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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from £121

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 6/2. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
22 Jan — 29 Jan1
1 adult

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 17 January 2025.

Round-trip from

£209

One-way from

£121

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

October

Average price

£374
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/3-11/3
  • 2 total stops
  • 17h 05m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 6/2
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 13m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
High demand for flights, 3% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 1% potential price drop
Average for round-trip flights in January 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 17 January 2025.

Wed 5/307:00IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 47mAlaska Airlines
Tue 11/306:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 16/1£209
Mon 10/218:00IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/213:00SFO - IAD
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 16/1£210
Tue 18/315:05IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 39mDelta
Tue 25/306:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 23mDelta
Deal found 15/1£227
Thu 6/317:18IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 27mMultiple Airlines
Sat 8/323:52SFO - IAD
1 stop10h 22mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 16/1£240
Thu 6/311:41IAD - SFO
1 stop10h 30mAmerican Airlines
Sat 8/323:55SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 00mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 16/1£244
Mon 10/215:25IAD - SFO
1 stop10h 25mSouthwest
Wed 12/206:05SFO - IAD
2 stops14h 00mSouthwest
Deal found 16/1£247
Wed 16/712:40IAD - SFO
1 stop22h 28mSun Country Air
Tue 22/712:10SFO - IAD
1 stop20h 33mSun Country Air
Deal found 15/1£282

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 858,174 searches. Data last updated 17 January 2025.

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/3

07:00-13:47

1 stop9h 47m

San Francisco

Tue 11/3

06:00-16:18

1 stop7h 18m

£209

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/2

18:00-20:58

Nonstop5h 58m

San Francisco

Wed 12/2

13:00-20:58

Nonstop4h 58m

£210

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 18/3

15:05-20:44

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 25/3

06:00-16:23

1 stop7h 23m

£227

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/3

17:18-23:45

1 stop9h 27m

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

23:52-14:14

1 stop10h 22m

£240

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/3

11:41-19:11

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 8/3

23:55-10:55

1 stop7h 00m

£244

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/2

17:20-23:45

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 19/2

06:05-23:05

2 stops14h 00m

£247

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 16/7

12:40-08:08

1 stop22h 28m

San Francisco

Tue 22/7

12:10-11:43

1 stop20h 33m

£282

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 6/2

17:25-23:38

1 stop9h 13m

£121

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 15/2

17:16-23:19

1 stop9h 03m

£122

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 13/2

08:30-13:38

1 stop8h 08m

£134

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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

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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 10 January 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 53 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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 17 January 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 10% on the flight price compared to flying at midday, which is usually more expensive.

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 17 January 2025.

The most flights from IAD to SFO are scheduled on a Thursday (26 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (14 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 17 January 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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4,659 reviews

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7.7

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7.2

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8.1

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8.1

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8.7

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

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

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Very Good
4,659 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

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8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

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

8.0
Very Good
9,684 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

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1 / 10

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

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Very Good
8,513 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Good
8,969 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very Good
4,659 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Reviews

1 / 10

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

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?

    Most people fly into San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. On average, San Francisco has 18 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Alaska Airlines, at £209, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco.Alternate airlines flying return to your destination include United Airlines and Delta. Alaska Airlines is priced at 46% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £121. Users have also found prices from £122 and £146 on United Airlines and Delta, respectively.

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

    Consider Air China (88%), Egyptair (88%) or Hawaiian Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is £138. On average you can expect to pay £526. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for £235.

  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £538). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in July is currently the most expensive (average of £803). 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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