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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $140. Users have also found prices from $149 and $150 on Delta and Sun Country Air, respectively.

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 $138. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $257 on average our data indicates $1,460 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco.

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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 (93%), Lufthansa (88%).

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

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco.

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

Travelers have found that booking a Wednesday departure is the best way to save up to 37% on the cost of booking your flights compared to booking on days of the week where this route is of high demand.

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 $449 on average during February, but can be found for as low as $170.

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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. 9 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 26 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day.

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

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Round-trip from	$277 (Delta)
One-way from	$140 (Frontier)
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Cheapest in	February
Average price	$502
Good round-trip deal	$399 or less
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Cheapest flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 26, 2025.

Sat 4/266:00 amIAD - SFO

1 stop7h 45mDelta

Fri 5/212:47 amSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 22mDelta

Deal found 3/26

$277

Fri 5/98:01 amIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 53mFrontier

Mon 5/1211:50 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 37mFrontier

Deal found 3/26

$278

Sat 5/175:14 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/1911:50 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$282

Sat 5/247:15 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines

Sat 5/249:54 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop15h 20mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$285

Thu 4/245:35 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 15mSouthwest

Wed 4/305:40 amSFO - IAD

2 stops9h 15mSouthwest

Deal found 3/25

$302

Fri 5/2312:49 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop13h 09mSun Country Air

Sat 5/246:09 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop14h 38mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/25

$305

Fri 4/254:00 pmIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 06mUnited Airlines

Sun 4/2710:44 pmSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 16mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$317

Fri 5/95:00 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 5/139:10 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$320

Wed 4/96:18 amIAD - SFO

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/1412:21 amSFO - IAD

1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$369

Best flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Dulles Intl to San Francisco that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Sat 4/261:44 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 30mDelta

Tue 5/610:59 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 01mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$277

Fri 5/98:01 amIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 53mFrontier

Mon 5/1211:50 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 37mFrontier

Deal found 3/26

$278

Sat 5/175:14 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 39mMultiple Airlines

Mon 5/1911:50 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 37mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$282

Wed 4/237:00 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines

Fri 4/259:35 pmSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$286

Fri 4/255:00 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 4/299:10 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 12mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$290

Mon 4/285:35 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 15mSouthwest

Wed 5/75:15 amSFO - IAD

2 stops9h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 3/25

$302

Fri 5/2312:49 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop13h 09mSun Country Air

Sat 5/246:09 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop14h 38mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/25

$305

Fri 4/258:15 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 13mUnited Airlines

Sun 5/49:10 pmSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 13mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$317

Sat 6/76:43 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop8h 29mAmerican Airlines

Sun 6/812:59 amSFO - IAD

1 stop13h 36mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$393

Last-minute flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco
Discover last-minute flight deals from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Data last updated March 26, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 3/313:05 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop8h 44mDelta

Mon 3/3112:30 amSFO - IAD

1 stop9h 25mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$845

Tue 4/17:00 amIAD - SFO

2 stops14h 39mAlaska Airlines

Wed 4/166:00 amSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 58mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$477

Tue 4/17:00 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Wed 4/168:20 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$577

Wed 4/210:20 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop11h 45mUnited Airlines

Wed 4/2312:43 amSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 47mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$570

Fri 4/410:50 amIAD - SFO

1 stop12h 57mFrontier

Mon 4/710:28 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop15h 36mFrontier

Deal found 3/26

$278

Sat 4/56:18 amIAD - SFO

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Sat 4/1212:21 amSFO - IAD

1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$429

Sat 4/511:11 amIAD - SFO

1 stop14h 43mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/106:00 amSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 58mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$441

Sat 4/57:50 pmIAD - SFO

2 stops15h 45mSouthwest

Tue 4/1512:35 pmSFO - IAD

1 stop7h 00mSouthwest

Deal found 3/26

$681

Wed 4/96:18 amIAD - SFO

1 stop8h 07mAmerican Airlines

Mon 4/1412:21 amSFO - IAD

1 stop10h 21mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$369

Wed 4/237:00 amIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines

Fri 4/259:35 pmSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/26

$286

Wed 4/235:30 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop8h 25mSouthwest

Wed 4/307:25 amSFO - IAD

2 stops12h 10mSouthwest

Deal found 3/25

$292

Thu 4/244:03 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines

Wed 4/309:10 amSFO - IAD

Nonstop5h 12mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$283

One-way flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco
Search for one-way flight options from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated March 26, 2025.

Fri 5/98:01 amIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 53mFrontier

Deal found 3/25

$140

Thu 4/246:00 amIAD - SFO

1 stop10h 18mDelta

Deal found 3/25

$149

Fri 5/2312:49 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop13h 09mSun Country Air

Deal found 3/25

$150

Wed 5/76:30 amIAD - SFO

2 stops18h 00mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$152

Tue 4/222:50 pmIAD - SFO

2 stops11h 05mSouthwest

Deal found 3/24

$154

Fri 4/255:00 pmIAD - SFO

1 stop9h 42mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$161

Mon 4/1410:15 pmIAD - SFO

Nonstop6h 07mUnited Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$182

Tue 6/179:10 amIAD - SFO

2 stops11h 44mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 3/25

$195

Wed 5/285:40 pmIAD - SFO

3 stops26h 33mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 3/24

$246

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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 4/26

6:00 am-10:45 am

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Fri 5/2

12:47 am-11:09 am

1 stop7h 22m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

8:01 am-2:54 pm

1 stop9h 53m

San Francisco

Mon 5/12

11:50 pm-10:27 am

1 stop7h 37m

$278

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

5:14 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Mon 5/19

11:50 pm-10:27 am

1 stop7h 37m

$282

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/24

7:15 am-9:47 am

Nonstop5h 32m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

9:54 pm-4:14 pm

1 stop15h 20m

$285

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

5:35 pm-11:50 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

5:40 am-5:55 pm

2 stops9h 15m

$302

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/23

12:49 pm-10:58 pm

1 stop13h 09m

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

6:09 pm-11:47 am

1 stop14h 38m

$305

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

5:14 pm-11:53 pm

1 stop9h 39m

San Francisco

Tue 5/27

7:49 pm-7:36 am

1 stop8h 47m

$310

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/21

3:55 pm-9:05 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Thu 5/22

9:00 pm-5:08 am

Nonstop5h 08m

$323

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 4/9

6:18 am-11:25 am

1 stop8h 07m

San Francisco

Mon 4/14

12:21 am-1:42 pm

1 stop10h 21m

$369

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/9

8:01 am-2:54 pm

1 stop9h 53m

$140

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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 March.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Mytrip	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
CheapTicketsDeal	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Trip.com	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars

*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.

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco trip

Airlines

United Airlines

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom, perfect for comfort on longer domestic routes.

United's Polaris Lounges provide exclusive amenities like showers and dining for premium passengers.

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Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, ideal for added comfort on longer flights.

Alaska's Wi-Fi is a flat fee, allowing business travelers to work efficiently during flights.

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Airports

IAD

For a smooth departure, use the Aerotrain to reach distant gates quickly, but be prepared for a 5-10 minute walk from the train to C gates.

SFO

Use BART for budget-friendly travel from SFO to downtown San Francisco. The trip takes about 40 minutes from the Garage G/Bart station.

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

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

Booking 80 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 $398). 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?

It’s typically best to fly out from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday afternoons 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

The most flights from IAD to SFO are scheduled on a Monday (37 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Sunday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (12 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco 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

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

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest, 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.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

9,795 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,891 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.9

Good

2,334 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,608 reviews

Southwest

8.1

Very good

4,273 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

Merlyn,Feb 2025

LAX - SMF

New Terminal is neat, lost of stores and places to catch a bite.

Related info for your journey

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. 9 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 26 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, Delta ($277), Frontier ($278), and Alaska Airlines ($286) offers the cheapest pricing from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco. Delta is 40% 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 Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $140. Users have also found prices from $149 and $150 on Delta 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 (93%), Lufthansa (88%).
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 $138. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco) can be booked for $257 on average our data indicates $1,460 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 $398). 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 9 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$86	Average$229	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Frontier	Cheapest$120	Average$204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Sun Country Air	Cheapest$158	Average$370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time83%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$256	Average$439	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$256	Average$416	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$277	Average$347	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
United Airlines	Cheapest$299	Average$513	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$341	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%
American Airlines	Cheapest$377	Average$462	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%

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