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$129+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) to San Francisco Bay Area

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 3/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
Jan 27 — Feb 31
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) to San Francisco Bay Area (zzXIH). 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 January 22, 2025.

Round-trip from

$254
(Orbitz)

One-way from

$129
(Southwest)
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 January 22, 2025.

This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 3/1810:09 amIAD - SFO
1 stop15h 43mMultiple Airlines
Tue 3/256:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 58mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/21$254
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 2/195:18 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop17h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 2/266:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/1810:20 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 14mUnited Airlines
Thu 2/208:26 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/20$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Fri 4/43:25 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 24mFrontier
Mon 4/710:28 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop15h 36mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$260
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/111:52 pmIAD - SFO
2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/266:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 20mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$262
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 11mAlaska Airlines
Tue 3/116:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/22$266
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/186:09 amIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 00mDelta
Wed 3/265:55 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 28mDelta
Deal found 1/21$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/15:25 pmIAD - OAK
1 stop8h 15mSouthwest
Tue 3/49:50 amOAK - IAD
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Thu 2/203:05 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop9h 05mDelta
Mon 3/107:39 pmSJC - IAD
2 stops10h 36mDelta
Deal found 1/20$282
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 3/316:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 45mSouthwest
Mon 3/312:50 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop6h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 1/21$291
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/22. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 3/37:20 amIAD - OAK
1 stop8h 10mDelta
Wed 3/51:15 pmOAK - IAD
1 stop7h 19mDelta
Deal found 1/22$297
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Sun 2/96:10 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 25mAmerican Airlines
Tue 2/1112:02 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 39mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/21$334

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 January 22, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

10:09 am-10:52 pm

1 stop15h 43m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

$254

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/19

5:18 pm-8:00 am

1 stop17h 42m

San Francisco

Wed 2/26

6:00 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 18m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/18

10:20 pm-1:34 am

Nonstop6h 14m

San Francisco

Thu 2/20

8:26 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop5h 04m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 4/4

3:25 pm-10:49 pm

1 stop10h 24m

San Francisco

Mon 4/7

10:28 pm-5:04 pm

1 stop15h 36m

$260

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/11

1:52 pm-10:36 pm

2 stops11h 44m

San Francisco

Wed 3/26

6:00 am-4:20 pm

1 stop7h 20m

$262

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/3

7:00 am-2:11 pm

1 stop10h 11m

San Jose

Tue 3/11

6:15 am-4:18 pm

1 stop7h 03m

$266

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 3/18

6:09 am-11:09 am

1 stop8h 00m

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

6:00 am-4:19 pm

1 stop7h 19m

$277

Washington, D.C.Oakland

IAD - OAK

IADOAK

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/1

5:25 pm-10:40 pm

1 stop8h 15m

Oakland

Tue 3/4

9:50 am-11:05 pm

1 stop10h 15m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Jose

IAD - SJC

IADSJC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/20

10:03 am-7:16 pm

2 stops12h 13m

San Jose

Mon 3/3

1:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop8h 00m

$282

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/31

6:00 am-12:45 pm

1 stop9h 45m

San Francisco

Mon 3/31

2:50 pm-12:45 am

1 stop6h 55m

$291

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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 $404). 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 January 22, 2025.

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 January 22, 2025.

The most flights from IAD to zzXIH are scheduled on a Wednesday (21 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (15 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 January 22, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown United Airlines, Southwest and Alaska Airlines 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
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

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
4,654 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

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
9,707 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

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
8,512 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

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
8,975 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,654 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.7

Crew

8.7

Comfort

8.1

Food

7.2

Overall

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 Southwest, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $129. Frontier flights start at $133 while deals on Alaska Airlines start at $138 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: Air China (88%), Egyptair (88%), Hawaiian Airlines (85%).

  • 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 $138. On average you can expect to pay $1,299. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), can usually be booked for $178.

  • 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.

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

    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 $404). 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 January 22, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$63Average$211FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$120Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$513FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$206Average$510FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$240Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$256Average$453FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$523FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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