Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from £141

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 7/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
2 Aug — 9 Aug1
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 3 July 2026.

Sat 22/817:16
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Wed 26/805:36
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 02m
Delta
Deal found 3/7£282
Sat 22/817:16
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 31m
Delta
Sat 29/822:00
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 20m
Delta
Deal found 29/6£283
Thu 20/822:10
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 9/921:30
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 2/7£290
Sat 19/907:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 22/907:08
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 29/6£291
Thu 20/822:10
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Wed 26/813:15
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 07m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/7£293
Fri 18/907:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 20m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 26/907:08
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 06m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 2/7£295
Wed 26/819:35
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop16h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 31/817:16
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop21h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 3/7£296
Sat 17/1009:45
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 45m
United Airlines
Thu 22/1016:51
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 1/7£301
Thu 8/1007:09
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 03m
Delta
Tue 13/1022:30
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 30/6£305
Tue 25/807:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops14h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 29/807:08
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 30/6£308
Wed 18/1107:05
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 57m
Delta
Thu 3/1206:00
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop9h 26m
Delta
Deal found 3/7£308

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 3 July 2026.

Round-trip from

£282

One-way from

£141

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£345
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/10-13/10
  • 2 total stops
  • 18h 22m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Delta
  • Delta
  • 10/10
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 20m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£36 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£8 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2026

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Cheapest return flight

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/9

18:09-23:57

1 stop8h 48m

San Francisco

Wed 16/9

10:30-22:56

1 stop9h 26m

£282

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/9

18:35-21:28

Nonstop5h 53m

San Francisco

Tue 8/9

21:30-05:55

Nonstop5h 25m

£293

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 22/7

22:21-01:15

Nonstop5h 54m

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

16:34-00:55

Nonstop5h 21m

£320

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 24/9

07:00-17:22

2 stops13h 22m

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

21:13-18:14

1 stop18h 01m

£343

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 19/8

09:00-16:55

1 stop10h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

13:15-21:22

Nonstop5h 07m

£366

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 18/9

06:42-09:30

Nonstop5h 48m

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

16:51-01:13

Nonstop5h 22m

£372

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 20/8

06:42-09:30

Nonstop5h 48m

San Francisco

Tue 25/8

21:30-05:55

Nonstop5h 25m

£376

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/11

10:05-13:11

Nonstop6h 06m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

14:20-22:43

Nonstop5h 23m

£377

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/8

22:21-01:15

Nonstop5h 54m

San Francisco

Wed 19/8

13:15-21:22

Nonstop5h 07m

£402

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/8

06:30-09:12

Nonstop5h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 11/8

23:14-07:35

Nonstop5h 21m

£402

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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?

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 63 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 £279). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of £453). 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 3 July 2026.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 26 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day from 0 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.0 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 53m. Fly via Delta, United Airlines, or Alaska 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 Air China (85%), Egyptair (79%) or Ethiopian Air (75%) when booking your flight. These represent the most reliable airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco.

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  • 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 £279). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of £453). 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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