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$79+ Cheap flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SFO — IAD
Feb 25 — Mar 41
Tue 2/25
Tue 3/4
1 adult, Economy
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Round-trip from

$250
(Frontier)

One-way from

$79
(Trip.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$446
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Cheapest flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl
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Wed 4/165:55 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop14h 42mMultiple Airlines
Thu 4/244:03 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 28mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 2/20$253
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Fri 4/2511:38 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop11h 44mFrontier
Mon 4/285:25 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop22h 54mFrontier
Deal found 2/19$256
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/151:00 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 49mHawaiian Airlines
Mon 11/177:00 amIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$276
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/198:20 amSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Wed 3/267:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 2/19$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 8/1511:00 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop9h 47mDelta
Sat 8/3012:35 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop10h 15mDelta
Deal found 2/19$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 3/1210:45 pmSFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mUnited Airlines
Sat 3/156:10 pmIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 03mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/111:00 pmSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Mon 8/183:40 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop9h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 2/19$278
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/20. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/156:00 amSFO - IAD
1 stop7h 58mAlaska Airlines
Tue 4/297:00 amIAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 08mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$280
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Tue 3/2510:50 pmSFO - IAD
1 stop11h 20mDelta
Tue 4/15:14 pmIAD - SFO
1 stop10h 08mDelta
Deal found 2/19$290
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Tue 3/259:20 amOAK - IAD
1 stop11h 05mSouthwest
Sat 3/296:30 amIAD - OAK
1 stop7h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 2/19$302
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 2/19. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 3/1112:15 amSFO - IAD
2 stops10h 07mAmerican Airlines
Wed 3/196:27 amIAD - SFO
1 stop9h 09mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 2/19$302
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Tue 3/256:15 amSJC - IAD
1 stop7h 43mAlaska Airlines
Mon 3/315:58 pmIAD - SJC
1 stop27h 50mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 2/20$304

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

Customize your flight search to find flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl 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 February 20, 2025.

Fly from

San Francisco Bay Area

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 4/16

5:55 pm-11:37 am

1 stop14h 42m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/24

4:03 pm-10:31 pm

1 stop9h 28m

$253

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 4/25

11:38 pm-2:22 pm

1 stop11h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 4/28

5:25 pm-1:19 pm

1 stop22h 54m

$256

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 3/19

8:20 am-4:30 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/26

7:00 am-10:10 am

Nonstop6h 10m

$277

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Fri 8/15

11:00 pm-11:47 am

1 stop9h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

5:30 pm-10:44 pm

1 stop8h 14m

$277

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Wed 3/12

10:45 pm-6:50 am

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/15

6:10 pm-9:13 pm

Nonstop6h 03m

$278

San JoseWashington, D.C.

SJC - IAD

SJCIAD

San Jose

Mon 8/11

1:00 pm-11:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/18

3:40 pm-10:39 pm

1 stop9h 59m

$278

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 4/15

6:00 am-4:58 pm

1 stop7h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/29

7:00 am-10:08 am

Nonstop6h 08m

$280

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 3/25

10:50 pm-1:10 pm

1 stop11h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/1

5:14 pm-12:22 am

1 stop10h 08m

$290

OaklandWashington, D.C.

OAK - IAD

OAKIAD

Oakland

Tue 3/25

9:20 am-11:25 pm

1 stop11h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 3/29

6:30 am-11:05 am

1 stop7h 35m

$302

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 3/11

12:15 am-1:22 pm

2 stops10h 07m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/19

6:27 am-12:36 pm

1 stop9h 09m

$302

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

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

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 $389). 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 February 20, 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 February 20, 2025.

The most flights from zzXIH to IAD are scheduled on a Thursday (28 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 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 February 20, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C., such as Southwest, Breeze Airways and Alaska Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
150 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,697 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,219 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,317 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,411 reviews

Crew

8.7

Overall

8.1

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.6

Food

7.1

Comfort

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

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

    The cheapest airline one-way is Frontier, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $79. However, be on the lookout for offers from Hawaiian 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.

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

    The most popular flight routes from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, San Jose - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl and Oakland - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from San Francisco Bay Area, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Brussels Airlines (93%), Austrian Airlines (89%), Lufthansa( 89%).

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

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Francisco Bay Area to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport? While on average our users pay $1,080, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $138. The most popular route (San Francisco - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), is priced around $214.

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl 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 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 $389). 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 San Francisco Bay Area to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 8 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 February 20, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$48Average$281FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$126Average$232FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Sun Country AirCheapest$157Average$372FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$218Average$484FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$233Average$470FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$248Average$503FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$501FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$281Average$532FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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