Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from £102

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 23/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
16 Apr — 23 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 March 2026.

Tue 26/516:01
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop21h 40m
Frontier
Fri 29/520:44
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop18h 48m
Frontier
Deal found 15/3£209
Tue 12/507:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 57m
Delta
Sat 16/505:55
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop15h 20m
Delta
Deal found 12/3£241
Wed 22/407:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 59m
Delta
Tue 28/410:32
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Delta
Deal found 13/3£245
Thu 30/406:10
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 7/507:15
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop7h 26m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 15/3£245
Wed 29/409:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops17h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/521:10
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop23h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/3£248
Tue 5/506:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops11h 05m
Delta
Sat 9/510:29
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 46m
Delta
Deal found 13/3£248
Wed 29/407:10
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops18h 51m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 6/507:15
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops13h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/3£251
Tue 14/412:12
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops14h 25m
Delta
Mon 20/420:00
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops12h 32m
Delta
Deal found 14/3£252
Sat 2/509:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/514:00
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops24h 41m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/3£256
Sat 25/415:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 47m
Delta
Sat 2/510:32
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Delta
Deal found 16/3£259
Wed 15/407:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop18h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 21/411:13
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop15h 27m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/3£260
Tue 28/418:47
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop21h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 5/507:15
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops13h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 14/3£262

Find 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 March 2026.

Round-trip from

£209

One-way from

£102

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£387
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 26/5-29/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 40h 28m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 23/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 27m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (£5 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£5 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026

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Cheapest return flight

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/4

09:00-23:01

2 stops17h 01m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

21:10-00:09

1 stop23h 59m

£248

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/5

13:00-19:07

1 stop9h 07m

San Francisco

Wed 13/5

10:29-00:15

1 stop10h 46m

£259

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/4

06:00-14:05

2 stops11h 05m

San Francisco

Mon 4/5

10:32-23:55

1 stop10h 23m

£279

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 27/5

12:40-15:27

Nonstop5h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

21:30-05:53

Nonstop5h 23m

£299

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 11/5

17:55-23:05

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

10:30-23:40

2 stops10h 10m

£333

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 30/4

05:55-12:35

2 stops9h 40m

San Francisco

Thu 7/5

05:25-15:50

1 stop7h 25m

£333

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 13/4

05:55-10:30

1 stop7h 35m

San Francisco

Mon 20/4

07:25-00:20

2 stops13h 55m

£348

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 26/5

16:30-23:15

2 stops9h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 29/5

11:10-00:20

2 stops10h 10m

£374
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 3/7

06:30-09:12

Nonstop5h 42m

San Francisco

Sat 11/7

16:34-00:55

Nonstop5h 21m

£389
Cheapest one-way

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/5

07:00-15:59

1 stop11h 59m

£138

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

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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 13 March 2026.

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 72 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £142). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of £208). 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 March 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco at midday. Doing so could potentially save you 50% on the flight price compared to flying in the evening, which is usually more expensive.

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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 22 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.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in 5h 47m. Fly via Alaska Airlines, Delta, or United Airlines to get the fastest option. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is about 2412 mi. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Consider ITA Airways (100%), Air China (88%) or United Airlines (85%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco.

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

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    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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of £142). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of £208). 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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