Dulles Intl

$93+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SFO — IAD
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl

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FlightHub
3 stars

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Flightnetwork
3 stars

Round-trip from

$214
(Trip.com)

One-way from

$93
(Trip.com)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$457
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From San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($24 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($6 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 25, 2025.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 5/2111:51 amOAK - IAD
1 stop15h 04mMultiple Airlines
Tue 5/277:25 amIAD - OAK
1 stop18h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$214
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/276:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop9h 10mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/46:30 amIAD - SJC
1 stop11h 21mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/25$251
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/2011:00 amSJC - IAD
1 stop16h 31mMultiple Airlines
Fri 5/237:25 amIAD - SJC
1 stop9h 18mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$256
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/277:54 pmOAK - IAD
1 stop8h 42mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/46:30 amIAD - OAK
1 stop8h 38mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/25$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 6/49:41 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sun 6/87:15 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 32mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/25$267
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Sun 5/189:59 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop15h 37mMultiple Airlines
Sun 5/257:15 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 32mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/25$268
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/2710:07 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop15h 28mFrontier
Wed 5/74:31 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop8h 51mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$270
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Fri 5/306:08 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop8h 44mDelta
Tue 6/37:45 amIAD - SJC
1 stop9h 00mDelta
Deal found 4/25$277
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Sat 5/2412:21 amSFO - IAD
1 stop10h 01mAmerican Airlines
Tue 6/35:07 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 15mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$285
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/27:41 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 50mFrontier
Fri 5/97:45 amIAD - SJC
1 stop13h 56mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$290
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/44:31 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mUnited Airlines
Sun 6/1510:09 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 49mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/24$292
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Sat 9/271:15 pmOAK - IAD
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Tue 9/301:00 pmIAD - OAK
2 stops13h 53mDelta
Deal found 4/25$302

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Wed 5/21

11:51 am-5:55 am

1 stop15h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/27

7:25 am-10:25 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$214

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 5/27

6:15 am-6:25 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

6:30 am-2:51 pm

1 stop11h 21m

$251

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Tue 5/20

11:00 am-6:31 am

1 stop16h 31m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/23

7:25 am-1:43 pm

1 stop9h 18m

$256

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Tue 5/27

7:54 pm-7:36 am

1 stop8h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

6:30 am-12:08 pm

1 stop8h 38m

$257

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 6/4

9:41 pm-5:55 am

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/9

7:59 pm-10:50 pm

Nonstop5h 51m

$267

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sun 5/18

9:59 pm-4:36 pm

1 stop15h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/25

7:15 am-9:47 am

Nonstop5h 32m

$268

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 4/30

11:38 pm-2:23 pm

1 stop11h 45m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/6

7:45 am-1:03 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$270

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 5/26

12:40 am-11:16 am

1 stop7h 36m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/17

6:00 am-11:43 am

1 stop8h 43m

$277

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Fri 5/30

6:08 pm-5:52 am

1 stop8h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

6:25 am-12:32 pm

1 stop9h 07m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Sat 5/24

12:21 am-1:22 pm

1 stop10h 01m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/3

5:07 pm-12:22 am

1 stop10h 15m

$285

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

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 XIH to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 25, 2025.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport as you normally would.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl. 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 April 25, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to IAD are scheduled on a Friday (45 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (16 on average).

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

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 April 25, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C., such as Breeze Airways, Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

Crew

8.8

Overall

8.1

Food

6.7

Entertainment

6.6

Comfort

8.2

Boarding

8.3

Reviews

1 / 11
10.0
Excellent

Dena,Dec 2024

LAS - BDL

It was comfortable and the crew was great! A few free snacks offered would be nice!

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    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $101. However, be on the lookout for offers from American Airlines and Alaska Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for a low price.

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

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in June is currently the most expensive (average of $383). 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 9 airlines that operate flights from San Francisco Bay Area 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 April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$280FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$128Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
American AirlinesCheapest$198Average$419FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
DeltaCheapest$208Average$462FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$465FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$257Average$446FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$277Average$366FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%

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