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$133+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to San Francisco Bay Area

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IAD — SFO
Dec 29 — Jan 51
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Round-trip from

$261
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$133
(Alaska Airlines)
From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 24, 2024.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:35 amIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 04mUnited Airlines
Mon 1/610:40 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop10h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$450
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/306:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop8h 22mDelta
Sat 1/410:51 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Deal found 12/23$529
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. 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.
Sat 12/285:05 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 30mSouthwest
Tue 1/710:50 amSJC - IAD
1 stop9h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 12/24$553
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Wed 12/256:21 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 08mAmerican Airlines
Wed 1/812:02 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$558
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:07 amIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 07mDelta
Tue 1/710:45 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 06mDelta
Deal found 12/23$586
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/304:42 pmIAD - SFO
2 stops33h 09mMultiple Airlines
Fri 1/311:47 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop14h 40mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/23$605
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/22. 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.
Mon 12/308:00 pmIAD - OAK
1 stop7h 30mSouthwest
Wed 1/86:40 amOAK - IAD
1 stop7h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 12/22$636
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/245:24 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop21h 17mAlaska Airlines
Thu 2/276:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/23$660
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Mon 12/306:21 amIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 36mAmerican Airlines
Mon 1/610:03 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/23$661
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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.
Tue 12/247:25 amIAD - SFO
2 stops12h 30mSouthwest
Thu 2/275:20 amSFO - IAD
1 stop8h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/23$686
This eDestinos deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 eDestinos is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/304:42 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop21h 22mFrontier
Fri 1/311:47 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop14h 40mFrontier
Deal found 12/23$693
This United deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/23. 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 United is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/316:31 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 09mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/75:14 amSFO - IAD
1 stop15h 16mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/23$696

Find flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 24, 2024.

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Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/18

1:52 pm-9:28 pm

2 stops10h 36m

San Jose

Wed 2/5

6:00 am-10:41 pm

2 stops13h 41m

$261

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/2

7:00 am-2:05 pm

1 stop10h 05m

San Jose

Wed 4/2

5:08 pm-5:34 am

1 stop9h 26m

$270

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/25

1:40 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop11h 26m

San Jose

Thu 1/30

1:20 pm-12:22 am

1 stop8h 02m

$276

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/14

8:18 am-11:14 am

Nonstop5h 56m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

7:05 pm-5:21 am

1 stop7h 16m

$293

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/31

6:10 am-11:04 pm

1 stop19h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 2/4

6:00 am-4:14 pm

1 stop7h 14m

$294

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/18

12:05 pm-6:41 pm

1 stop9h 36m

San Francisco

Fri 1/24

12:40 am-1:46 pm

1 stop10h 06m

$296

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/22

5:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop17h 35m

San Francisco

Sun 1/26

7:40 am-4:23 pm

1 stop29h 43m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/10

11:32 am-12:11 am

2 stops39h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 1/13

3:05 pm-11:45 am

2 stops17h 40m

$308

Washington, D.C.Santa Rosa

IAD - STS

IADSTS

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/4

5:18 pm-10:11 am

1 stop19h 53m

Santa Rosa Sonoma County

Tue 3/11

6:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$308

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/15

7:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop6h 10m

San Francisco

Sun 4/20

11:49 pm-2:35 pm

1 stop11h 46m

$318

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

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Travel insights for flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 XIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 24, 2024.

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 Bay Area as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 December 24, 2024.

The most flights from IAD to zzXIH are scheduled on a Friday (36 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (26 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco Bay Area ranges from 0.0 - 4.4 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.4 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco Bay Area when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco Bay Area by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco Bay Area by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco Bay Area, 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 62.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 51.8 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Francisco Bay Area

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 Bay Area. Reviews last updated December 24, 2024.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Frontier and Southwest from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco Bay Area. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,555 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,580 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Qatar Airways
7.5
Good
3,789 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,009 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,765 reviews

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Food

7.2

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

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

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Alaska Airlines, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $133. United Airlines flights start at $138 while deals on Delta start at $143 one-way.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Jose or Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Oakland as they are the most popular.

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

    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 Bay Area on time: Egyptair (100%), Air China (97%), Hawaiian Airlines (91%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area is $178. On average you can expect to pay $1,210. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $237.

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area 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 Bay Area?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Bay Area in June is currently the most expensive (average of $406). 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 8 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco Bay Area. 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 December 24, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$201FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$120Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$365FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$538FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$422FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$285Average$526FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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