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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from £95

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 24/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
5 May — 12 May1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or September, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Monday and return on a Wednesday

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 30 April 2025.

Round-trip from

£204

One-way from

£95

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

£320

Good one-way deal

£167 or less
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 26/5-28/5
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 03m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 24/5
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 39m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price (£22 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 April 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco.

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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 30 April 2025.

Mon 26/522:09IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Wed 28/516:31SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 29/4£204
Tue 27/519:25IAD - SFO
2 stops29h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/607:24SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 01mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 29/4£205
Thu 12/612:40IAD - SFO
1 stop13h 10mSun Country Air
Tue 17/618:14SFO - IAD
1 stop14h 29mSun Country Air
Deal found 29/4£213
Wed 28/514:50IAD - SFO
2 stops11h 05mSouthwest
Tue 3/606:00SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 29/4£218
Fri 6/617:24IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 14mDelta
Tue 10/600:49SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 29/4£221
Thu 5/617:14IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 39mHawaiian Airlines
Sun 8/621:41SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 29/4£229

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Dulles Intl

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 26/5

22:09-00:58

Nonstop5h 49m

San Francisco

Wed 28/5

16:31-00:45

Nonstop5h 14m

£204

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 27/5

19:25-21:37

2 stops29h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

07:24-18:25

1 stop8h 01m

£205

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 12/6

12:40-22:50

1 stop13h 10m

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

18:14-11:43

1 stop14h 29m

£213

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 28/5

14:50-22:55

2 stops11h 05m

San Francisco

Tue 3/6

06:00-17:55

1 stop8h 55m

£218

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/6

17:24-22:38

1 stop8h 14m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

00:49-11:22

1 stop7h 33m

£221

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/6

17:14-23:53

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Sun 8/6

21:41-05:55

Nonstop5h 14m

£229

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 24/5

17:14-23:53

1 stop9h 39m

£95

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/6

06:20-10:59

1 stop7h 39m

£104

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/8

20:19-23:57

1 stop30h 38m

£110

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 26/6

06:15-22:53

1 stop19h 38m

£110

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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 25 April 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 31 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 30 April 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 46% 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 30 April 2025.

The most flights from IAD to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (41 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 30 April 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very Good

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Comfort

7.9

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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 23 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?

    United Airlines, at £204, 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 Alaska Airlines and Sun Country Air. United Airlines is priced at 39% 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 Hawaiian Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as £95. Users have also found prices from £104 and £110 on Delta and Alaska Airlines, respectively.

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    Consider Qantas Airways (100%), Iberia (100%) or Egyptair (98%) 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 £133. On average you can expect to pay £247. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for £177.

  • 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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