Dulles Intl

$154+ Cheap flights from San Francisco (SFO) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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 4/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IAD
Apr 17 — Apr 241
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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 March 18, 2026.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/110:38 pm
SFO
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IAD
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Mon 5/46:00 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$262
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 4/1610:38 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 01m
Frontier
Sat 4/1810:51 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$265
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/157:40 pm
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops25h 56m
Frontier
Tue 4/218:20 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$266
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/227:00 am
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops14h 36m
Frontier
Wed 4/296:20 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$268
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/14. 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.
Tue 4/1410:38 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop22h 58m
Frontier
Sat 4/1810:51 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/14$269
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/2410:38 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 16m
Frontier
Wed 4/296:20 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/2110:38 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop22h 58m
Frontier
Tue 4/287:15 am
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops14h 30m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$274
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/15. 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.
Tue 4/2110:38 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop22h 58m
Frontier
Wed 4/296:20 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/15$276
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 5/1510:15 pm
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 57m
Frontier
Sun 5/319:12 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop26h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$278
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/147:40 pm
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops25h 56m
Frontier
Tue 4/218:20 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 14m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$279
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/13. 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.
Wed 4/227:00 am
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops14h 36m
Frontier
Sat 5/210:51 am
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 43m
Frontier
Deal found 3/13$280

Find 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 March 18, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$262
(Frontier)

One-way from

$154
(Frontier)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$464

Good round-trip deal

$414 or less

Good one-way deal

$239 or less
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From San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($35 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($9 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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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

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 4/27

7:00 am-12:09 am

1 stop14h 09m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

9:00 am-11:01 pm

2 stops17h 01m

$399

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 4/18

6:30 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 52m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/23

9:00 am-5:14 pm

1 stop11h 14m

$400

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 5/7

10:29 am-12:15 am

1 stop10h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop7h 24m

$401

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/14

11:13 am-5:40 am

1 stop15h 27m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/15

7:11 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop31h 48m

$414

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 4/13

7:25 am-12:20 am

2 stops13h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/21

4:30 pm-11:15 pm

2 stops9h 45m

$437

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 6/12

1:05 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/16

6:40 pm-11:45 pm

1 stop8h 05m

$437

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

6:35 am-5:22 pm

1 stop7h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/15

7:00 am-8:11 pm

1 stop16h 11m

$458
Quickest round-trip

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 6/4

4:34 pm-12:55 am

Nonstop5h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 6/7

10:21 pm-1:15 am

Nonstop5h 54m

$507

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 4/15

10:16 am-5:40 am

2 stops16h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/19

6:22 pm-9:33 am

1 stop18h 11m

$511

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 4/9

4:55 pm-1:25 am

Nonstop5h 30m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/14

6:30 am-9:30 am

Nonstop6h 00m

$517

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Francisco to Dulles Intl in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
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 San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 San Francisco-Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 San Francisco to Dulles Intl

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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 round-trip flight from San Francisco to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

Booking 78 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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $118). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 March 18, 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 23% versus a flight in the morning.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Francisco to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on March 14, 2026.

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

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Harriet Baskas

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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 March 18, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines,Delta, andHawaiian Airlines from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

7.9

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Franzi,Mar 2026

SFO - PDX

I love flying with Alaska. I think they sre the best airline.

Related info for your journey

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

    Most people fly from San Francisco (SFO) if they book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. On average, San Francisco has 22 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day from 7 airlines. San Francisco is conveniently located just 11.8 mi from San Francisco’s city center.

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

    Alaska Airlines and Delta can get you from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in just under 10h 46m. Your travel time can differ by up to 3h 23m. The distance from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is about 2412 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    Frontier, at $105, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Delta and American Airlines. You may be able to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for 75% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are American Airlines ($86), Frontier ($90), and Southwest ($113).

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

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport consider choosing Egyptair (95%), Brussels Airlines (93%) or Lufthansa (93%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is $185. On average you can expect to pay $1,271. The most popular route, (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $263.

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Francisco to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

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

  • How can I find direct flights from San Francisco to Dulles Intl?

    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, May is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $118). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in September is currently the most expensive (average of $262). 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 7 airlines flying from San Francisco to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 7 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco to Dulles Intl. 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 March 18, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$105Average$282FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$128Average$326FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$172Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$196Average$385FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$230Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$238Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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