Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) from $149

This is the cheapest one-way flight price, found on 9/19. Prices may vary by date and flight preferences.
IAD — SFO
Sep 26 — Oct 31

How to find the cheapest flight from Dulles Intl (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO)

All the information you need to plan the best IAD to SFO flight in 2023: compare Dulles Intl to San Francisco flight prices with the expected peak season, weather and rainfall in San Francisco.

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Round-trip from

$258

One-way from

$149
High demand for flights, 35% potential price rise
Best time to find cheap flights, 38% potential price drop
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco

IAD - SFO

Price

$258 - $437

SFO

Temperature

51.8 - 62.6 °F

SFO

Rainfall

0 - 4.4 inches

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Travelers have found it’s best to book a flight 53 days in advance to save up to 31% compared to booking the same week of travel. As your travel date approaches, the cost of this flight route may potentially increase. While opting to book 53 days out may not be an option for all, there are still additional ways to secure a deal in the near future. You might find a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco 1-2 weeks in advance for as low as $569, or $647 for flights within the next 24 hours.

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

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in June. For low rates, February can be a great choice for travel to San Francisco. Flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in February are about $498 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $237.

When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (IAD - SFO)?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco as you normally would.

Cheap Alaska Airlines flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Take a look at some of the lowest-priced Alaska Airlines flights heading from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Make sure to double check the flight details before booking.
  • Alaska Airlines is one of the most popular airlines used for those traveling from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco. Flights on this route from Alaska Airlines typically cost $417.81 RT, a price that is 70% cheaper than the average Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flight. The cheapest flight found was $179 RT. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is the most common Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport airport to take off from when flying to San Francisco. San Francisco Airport is the most popular arrival airport in San Francisco. When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, Alaska Airlines flights are 11% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest United Airlines flights we've found from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. Deals frequently update to provide users with more options.
  • If you’re traveling from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, one of the more common airlines traveling that route is United Airlines. Flights from United Airlines traveling this route typically cost $482.80 RT. This price is typically 66% more expensive than other airlines that offer Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights. When booking this route, the cheapest RT price found was $238. The most popular departure airport in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when flying to San Francisco is Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The most popular airport to fly into when visiting San Francisco is San Francisco Airport. When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, United Airlines flights are 3% more popular than any other airline flying that same route.

Cheap Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights in September & October 2023

The best prices found for IAD to SFO flights for September, October
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Dulles Intl to San Francisco 2023 flight deals

Cheap flights to San Francisco from Dulles Intl found for this year
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Non-stop flights to San Francisco from Dulles Intl

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One-way flights to San Francisco from Dulles Intl

The cheapest one-way flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco
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IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/28

Nonstop5h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 10/31

1 stop9h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/27

Nonstop5h 56m

San Francisco

Tue 10/31

1 stop9h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/17

1 stop9h 08m

San Francisco

Sat 10/21

1 stop8h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/18

Nonstop5h 52m

San Francisco

Sat 10/21

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/23

3 stops41h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 10/29

Nonstop5h 08m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/26

1 stop8h 51m

San Francisco

Mon 11/6

1 stop7h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/6

3 stops20h 15m

San Francisco

Mon 10/9

2 stops25h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/16

2 stops9h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 10/18

1 stop8h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles IntlSan Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/26

1 stop9h 25m

San Francisco

Mon 10/30

Nonstop5h 08m

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Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Southwest from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco to help guide your decision. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Delta
7.9
Good
3,016 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Southwest
7.6
Good
1,520 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

United Airlines
7.4
Good
1,887 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

American Airlines
7.2
Good
2,635 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.1
Very good
1,393 reviews

Food

7.2

Boarding

8.3

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Overall

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Reviews

1 / 10

They lost my luggage on my way to NY and then again on my way to SF, horrible

Related info for your journey

Useful info, stats and facts about Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights.

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 29 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day.

Can I find flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco for under $300 on Cheapflights?

Yes, there are multiple flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco for under $300. The cheapest flight booked recently is on Alaska Airlines for just $290, but on average you can expect to pay $339.

Are there nonstop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco for under $400 on Cheapflights?

Cheapflights has at least 20 direct flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco under $400. A good price for a nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is less than $388.

Are there last-minute flights available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco for under $500?

There are currently 20+ open flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco within the next 7 days for less than $500.

What days are nonstop flights available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Nonstop flights can be found on the following days: Sunday, Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday.

How many flights depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco on average per day?

17 flight departures from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco per day on average.
Early Morning (Midnight to 6am) - 29% of flight departures
Evening (6pm - Midnight) - 71% of flight departures

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

Alaska Airlines, Delta, and United Airlines can get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in just under 5h 52m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 16m. The distance from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is about 2426 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, Alaska Airlines ($290), Delta ($317), and United Airlines ($318) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco. Alaska Airlines is 43% 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 United Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $149. Users have also found prices from $151 and $157 on Alaska Airlines and American Airlines, respectively.

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

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: Ethiopian Air (93%), Egypt Air (81%), Virgin Australia (76%).

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 $159. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $281 on average our data indicates $938 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco.

What does IAD to SFO mean?

This is defined as Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) and San Francisco Airport (SFO). Codes like San Francisco Airport are often used to just call airports uniquely.

Alternative routes for Dulles Intl to San Francisco

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Top 5 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

The chart below displays the airlines Cheapflights users traveling from Dulles Intl to San Francisco choose most often. Cheapest and average prices are based on aggregated data from the past 12 months.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$144Average$268FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Alaska AirlinesCheapest$179Average$418FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
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DeltaCheapest$218Average$405FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
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United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$483FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$258Average$528FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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Hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

See what time of day planes typically take off from Dulles Intl to San Francisco
10%of flight departuresEarly morningMidnight to 6 am
23%of flight departuresMorning6 am to noon
37%of flight departuresAfternoonNoon to 6 pm
30%of flight departuresEvening6 pm to midnight
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Weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

See how many times per day planes take to the skies headed from Dulles Intl to San Francisco
Sunday29daily flights
Monday35daily flights
Tuesday24daily flights
Wednesday27daily flights
Thursday33daily flights
Friday34daily flights
Saturday26daily flights
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