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$149+ 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 12/10. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
Nov 25 — Dec 21
Mon 11/25
Mon 12/2
1 adult, Economy
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The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco are usually found in October or September, booked 53 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Wednesday

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This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sat 12/1410:45 amIAD - SFO
1 stop14h 20mFrontier
Tue 12/1710:57 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop12h 28mFrontier
Deal found 11/19$289
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/109:13 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 12mAlaska Airlines
Tue 12/101:40 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/19$291
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/1110:25 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 02mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/186:45 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/20$297
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/20. 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.
Wed 12/116:00 amIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 55mDelta
Tue 12/171:39 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 10mDelta
Deal found 11/20$308
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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.
Sun 12/810:57 amIAD - SFO
1 stop14h 36mMultiple Airlines
Sat 12/141:40 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 03mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 11/19$313
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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.
Fri 12/135:28 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 39mAmerican Airlines
Mon 12/1610:10 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 29mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 11/18$348
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/19. 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 12/105:45 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Tue 12/177:05 amSFO - IAD
2 stops12h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 11/19$371
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/18. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/2712:47 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop13h 06mSun Country Air
Thu 11/286:17 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop14h 28mSun Country Air
Deal found 11/18$435

Find flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.

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IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/14

10:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

San Francisco

Tue 12/17

10:57 pm-2:25 pm

1 stop12h 28m

$289

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/10

9:13 am-12:25 pm

Nonstop6h 12m

San Francisco

Tue 12/10

1:40 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$291

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/11

10:25 pm-1:27 am

Nonstop6h 02m

San Francisco

Wed 12/18

6:45 am-2:54 pm

Nonstop5h 09m

$297

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 12/11

6:00 am-10:55 am

1 stop7h 55m

San Francisco

Tue 12/17

1:39 pm-11:49 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$308

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 12/8

10:57 am-10:33 pm

1 stop14h 36m

San Francisco

Sat 12/14

1:40 pm-9:43 pm

Nonstop5h 03m

$313

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/8

5:04 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Wed 1/15

9:15 am-10:41 pm

2 stops10h 26m

$321

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/10

11:57 am-5:20 pm

1 stop8h 23m

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

5:55 pm-11:37 am

1 stop14h 42m

$335

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/10

3:55 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop8h 40m

San Francisco

Sun 1/12

5:55 am-11:20 pm

2 stops14h 25m

$361

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 12/10

10:25 pm-1:27 am

Nonstop6h 02m

$149

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 12/14

10:45 am-10:05 pm

1 stop14h 20m

$150

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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 November.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
Kiwi.comPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
MytripPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
AranGrantPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice 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 FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport-San Francisco flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >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 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 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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Travel insights for flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

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 November 15, 2024.

Booking 53 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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 November 20, 2024.

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in the afternoon. Doing so could potentially save you 12% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, 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 November 18, 2024.

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

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. 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 November 20, 2024.

The most flights from IAD to SFO are scheduled on a Tuesday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

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

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco 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 when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

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

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Francisco, 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

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 November 20, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Delta 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.
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Southwest
8.1
Very good
5,014 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,461 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,756 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,171 reviews
Breeze Airways
8.2
Very good
123 reviews

Comfort

8.3

Crew

8.9

Food

6.7

Overall

8.2

Boarding

8.4

Entertainment

6.6

Reviews

1 / 8

Good flight on Breeze, on time, comfortable, friendly pilot and crew

Related info for your journey

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

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

    According to our current data, Frontier ($289), Alaska Airlines ($291), and United Airlines ($297) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco. Frontier is 39% 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 Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $149. Users have also found prices from $150 and $153 on Frontier and Sun Country Air, 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: Egyptair (100%), Air China (97%), Ethiopian Air (95%).

  • 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 $221 on average our data indicates $1,142 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.

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

    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, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of $276). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of $381). 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 2,629,791 searches. Data last updated November 20, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$120Average$236FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$158Average$361FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$163Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$217Average$413FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$239Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$317Average$536FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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