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$141+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO)

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 1/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
Feb 5 — Feb 121
Thu 2/5
Thu 2/12
1 adult, Economy
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Most accurate provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Most trusted provider

Gotogate
3 stars

Round-trip from

$270
(Expedia)

One-way from

$141
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$377

Good round-trip deal

$406 or less

Good one-way deal

$308 or less
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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 January 6, 2026.

This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 2/2711:30 amIAD - SFO
1 stop13h 09mFrontier
Sun 3/111:09 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop13h 59mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$270
This Priceline deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Priceline is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 1/136:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Wed 1/1411:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 23mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$272
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1211:44 amIAD - SFO
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Sun 2/156:30 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 50mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/6$274
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/16:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 18mFrontier
Fri 4/311:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 1/5$275
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 1/315:26 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 21mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/77:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 04mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/6$276
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/115:30 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 2/175:50 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 1/5$277
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/5. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1911:22 amIAD - SFO
1 stop13h 17mMultiple Airlines
Mon 2/236:40 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/5$279
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 3/266:20 amIAD - SFO
1 stop15h 54mFrontier
Thu 4/211:20 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 18mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 2/36:00 amIAD - SFO
2 stops12h 05mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/108:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/4$281
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/189:05 amIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 50mSouthwest
Tue 3/38:00 amSFO - IAD
2 stops10h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/6$282
This Super.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/6. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Super.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 1/156:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Sun 1/1811:12 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop9h 31mFrontier
Deal found 1/6$283
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/4. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 2/1211:44 amIAD - SFO
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/176:40 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/4$284

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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

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San Francisco

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/17

6:00 am-11:04 am

1 stop8h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 2/25

12:42 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 13m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/18

7:00 am-2:01 pm

1 stop10h 01m

San Francisco

Wed 3/25

6:35 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/4

5:30 pm-10:20 pm

1 stop7h 50m

San Francisco

Wed 2/11

5:30 am-9:55 pm

2 stops13h 25m

$290

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

6:00 am-10:59 am

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

10:20 am-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 50m

$291

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/28

12:35 pm-5:48 pm

1 stop8h 13m

San Francisco

Mon 3/9

6:05 am-11:48 pm

1 stop14h 43m

$291

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/27

6:15 pm-9:35 pm

Nonstop6h 20m

San Francisco

Sun 2/1

4:47 pm-12:59 am

Nonstop5h 12m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 2/21

5:05 am-4:15 pm

2 stops14h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

5:00 am-3:45 pm

1 stop7h 45m

$302

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/28

9:05 am-5:05 pm

1 stop11h 00m

San Francisco

Wed 2/4

7:40 am-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 15m

$302

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/23

7:30 am-7:26 pm

1 stop14h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 3/2

5:55 am-11:10 pm

1 stop14h 15m

$305

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/31

6:00 am-1:43 pm

2 stops10h 43m

San Francisco

Sat 2/7

11:50 am-12:24 am

1 stop9h 34m

$306

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Dulles Intl to San Francisco in January.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
GotogatePrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-San Francisco flights, users find the pricing of Gotogate to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. Gotogate >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-San Francisco flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-San Francisco flights, Cheapflights users trust Gotogate the most. Gotogate has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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 round-trip flight from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 2, 2026.

Booking 72 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco. 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 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 $188). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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 January 6, 2026.

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 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on January 3, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco trip
Airlines
United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, perfect for comfort on longer domestic routes.


United's Polaris Lounges provide exclusive amenities like showers and dining for premium passengers.

Read more about United AirlinesBy Harriet Baskas
Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for added comfort on longer flights.


Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, allowing business travelers to work efficiently during flights.

Read more about Alaska AirlinesBy Robert Schrader
Airports
IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Aerotrain to quickly reach distant gates. Pay attention to signage as it's not a loop system.

Read more about IADBy Ramsey Qubein
SFO

Use BART for a cost-effective trip from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The journey takes about 40 minutes.

Read more about SFOBy Harriet Baskas
Our travel experts
Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines and SFO

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

Robert Schrader

Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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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 January 6, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, and United Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,655 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,655 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,655 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.8
Good
2,824 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,655 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,138 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,655 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
American Airlines
7.2
Good
11,088 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,655 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.
Frontier
5.7
Fair
3,064 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
11,655 reviews

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Hannah,Aug 2025

SFO - SAN

Ticket said TSA pre check, but then the TSA agent said that Alaska Airlines has not actually entered the pre check information for the ticket, so I had to use regular security. During boarding, I have a disability and need to board early. The Alaska Airlines employee announced disability boarding, but then immediately announced 2 other groups to board, so I still had to fight the crowds. On the plane, the stewardess was brusk and rude. Seats were very uncomfortable, especially on lower back.

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

    San Francisco (SFO), located 11.8 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco. 6 airlines have flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 17 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day.

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

    Delta, Alaska Airlines, and Southwest can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in just under 7h 50m. Your travel time can differ by up to 2h 11m. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is about 2412 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($137), Delta ($148), and Hawaiian Airlines ($237) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco. Frontier is 66% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $87. Users have also found prices from $92 and $118 on Southwest and Hawaiian Airlines, respectively.

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

    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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco on time: Austrian Airlines (83%), Egyptair (83%), Virgin Australia (77%).

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

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $168. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $229 on average, our data indicates $1,128 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?

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

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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 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $188). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of $277). 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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Top 6 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated January 6, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$166Average$301FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$188Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$267Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$272Average$497FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$273Average$397FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$274Average$452FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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