Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from £103

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 6/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IAD
4 Aug — 11 Aug1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in September or May, booked 61 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 30 July 2025.

Round-trip from

£214

One-way from

£103

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

£327

Good one-way deal

£372 or less
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 12/8-19/8
  • 1 total stop
  • 20h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Hawaiian Airlines
  • Hawaiian Airlines
  • 6/12
  • 1 total stop
  • 9h 10m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 12% potential increase in price (£35 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (£6 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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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 30 July 2025.

Tue 12/813:09SFO - IAD
1 stop14h 25mMultiple Airlines
Tue 19/808:10IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/7£214
Tue 9/910:08SFO - IAD
1 stop11h 15mAlaska Airlines
Mon 15/917:52IAD - SFO
2 stops17h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 28/7£215
Fri 5/921:10SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/908:35IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 28/7£219
Thu 14/820:53SFO - IAD
1 stop12h 49mFrontier
Fri 15/814:44IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 39mFrontier
Deal found 28/7£221
Mon 18/800:40SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 40mDelta
Tue 19/817:25IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Deal found 28/7£223
Wed 12/1109:25SFO - IAD
2 stops9h 45mSouthwest
Sat 15/1115:55IAD - SFO
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 29/7£226
Wed 26/1107:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 12mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 2/1217:51IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 42mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 28/7£252

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Customise your flight search to find flights from San Francisco to Dulles Intl 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 30 July 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 12/8

13:09-06:34

1 stop14h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 19/8

08:10-10:55

Nonstop5h 45m

£214

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 9/9

10:08-00:23

1 stop11h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 15/9

17:52-07:52

2 stops17h 00m

£215

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 5/9

21:10-05:24

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/9

08:35-11:13

Nonstop5h 38m

£219

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 14/8

20:53-12:42

1 stop12h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 15/8

14:44-21:23

1 stop9h 39m

£221

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

00:40-11:20

1 stop7h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 19/8

17:25-22:49

1 stop8h 24m

£223

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 12/11

09:25-22:10

2 stops9h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 15/11

15:55-20:20

1 stop7h 25m

£226

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 26/8

06:00-16:47

1 stop7h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 28/8

17:52-23:59

1 stop9h 07m

£237

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 6/12

17:45-05:55

1 stop9h 10m

£103

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 2/9

06:00-16:52

1 stop7h 52m

£103

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 18/8

00:40-11:20

1 stop7h 40m

£104

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 29/7

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

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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 25 July 2025.

Booking 61 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 £599). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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 30 July 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 53% on flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 30 July 2025.

The most flights from SFO to IAD are scheduled on a Tuesday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (19 on average).

How much does it cost for a return flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

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 30 July 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, andDelta from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport by reading reviews from past customers. Users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

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

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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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 29 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 £215. Other airlines that can offer you cheap pricing are United Airlines, from £219, and Frontier, from £221. Alaska Airlines is 36% 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 Hawaiian Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at £103. Alaska Airlines flights start at £103 while deals on Delta start at £104 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: Asiana Airlines (83%), United Airlines (82%), Air China (81%).

  • 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 £186. While the most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for £313 on average our data indicates £411 when flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

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    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 £599). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of £947). 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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