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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from £118

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IAD
25 Nov — 2 Dec1
1 adult

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San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 10/12

21:00-05:08

Nonstop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/1

18:00-20:58

Nonstop5h 58m

£234

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 10/12

13:40-21:43

Nonstop5h 03m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/12

17:32-07:27

1 stop16h 55m

£242

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 9/12

00:38-11:50

1 stop8h 12m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 14/12

06:00-10:55

1 stop7h 55m

£243

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 7/1

11:05-23:05

2 stops9h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/1

15:55-21:35

1 stop8h 40m

£269

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 11/12

13:40-21:43

Nonstop5h 03m

£118

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 9/12

00:25-11:00

1 stop7h 35m

£122

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 14/1

11:05-23:05

2 stops9h 00m

£129

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 27/11

23:59-11:25

1 stop8h 26m

£137

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 13/12

06:45-14:54

Nonstop5h 09m

£163

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 6/12

18:30-08:39

2 stops11h 09m

£208

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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 20 November 2024.

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£234

One-way from

£118

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United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 10/12-8/1
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 06m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 11/12
  • Nonstop
  • 5h 03m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 November 2024.

Tue 10/1221:00SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 08mUnited Airlines
Wed 8/118:00IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 58mUnited Airlines
Deal found 19/11£234
Tue 10/1213:40SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Wed 11/1217:32IAD - SFO
1 stop16h 55mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/11£242
Mon 9/1200:38SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 12mDelta
Sat 14/1206:00IAD - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Deal found 20/11£243
Mon 16/1207:05SFO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Sat 18/107:15IAD - SFO
2 stops13h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 20/11£285

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

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Travel insights for flights from San Francisco to Dulles Intl

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from San Francisco to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on 15 November 2024.

Booking 38 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of £606). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £898). 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 SFO to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated 20 November 2024.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport as you normally would.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco to Dulles Intl. 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 20 November 2024.

The most flights from SFO to IAD 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 (18 on average).

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 66.0 - 102.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 102.0 mm. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 66.0 mm.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 27.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 2.0 C).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated 20 November 2024.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., such as Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Delta. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very Good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
9,458 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

8.0
Very Good
8,758 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.4
Good
9,172 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
8.1
Very Good
5,015 reviews

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

My original flight was delayed so they found this flight for me so I could arrive at a reasonable time

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 26 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 11.8 mi journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Cheapflights users have booked flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip from £234. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are Alaska Airlines, from £242, and Delta, from £243. United Airlines is 39% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £118. Delta flights start at £122 while deals on Southwest start at £129 one-way.

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

    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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on time: Egyptair (100%), Ethiopian Air (93%), Asiana Airlines (92%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for £323. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for £795 on average our data indicates £733 when flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Dulles Intl 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of £606). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £898). 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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