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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 13,130

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 11/12. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
14 Dec — 21 Dec1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco are usually found in May or July, booked 72 days in advance, depart on a Tuesday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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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 14 November 2025.

Thu 4/1216:10IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 10mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/1206:07SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 11/11₹ 22,799
Tue 9/1217:37IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 11mAlaska Airlines
Sun 14/1207:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 24,485
Sat 6/1205:00IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Sun 7/1205:15SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 55mSouthwest
Deal found 13/11₹ 24,574
Wed 17/1206:30IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 19/212:55SFO - IAD
Nonstop4h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 13/11₹ 25,106
Tue 9/1207:34IAD - SFO
2 stops18h 14mAlaska Airlines
Tue 16/1207:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 25,283
Wed 17/1206:03IAD - SFO
1 stop10h 30mDelta
Fri 9/110:35SFO - IAD
2 stops9h 31mDelta
Deal found 14/11₹ 25,372
Wed 17/1206:30IAD - SFO
Nonstop6h 06mUnited Airlines
Thu 25/1212:55SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/11₹ 25,461
Sat 13/1217:03IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 10mDelta
Mon 15/1210:30SFO - IAD
1 stop9h 57mDelta
Deal found 13/11₹ 25,816
Fri 5/1217:37IAD - SFO
1 stop9h 11mAlaska Airlines
Sun 14/1207:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/11₹ 26,259
Sun 7/1206:03IAD - SFO
1 stop8h 24mDelta
Thu 11/1211:40SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 28mDelta
Deal found 13/11₹ 26,348
Wed 10/1207:34IAD - SFO
2 stops17h 12mAlaska Airlines
Thu 11/1207:00SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 30mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 13/11₹ 27,058
Thu 4/1210:08IAD - SFO
1 stop11h 08mDelta
Wed 10/1210:30SFO - IAD
2 stops9h 59mDelta
Deal found 12/11₹ 27,146

Cheap flight deals from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO). 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 14 November 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 22,799

One-way from

₹ 13,130

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

₹ 35,219
United Airlines
  • United Airlines
  • 4/12-10/12
  • Nonstop
  • 11h 16m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Alaska Airlines
  • Alaska Airlines
  • 5/1
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 58m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price (₹ 164,512 potential increase over avg. return price).
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 67,474 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

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Dulles Intl

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 30/1

17:26-22:47

1 stop8h 21m

San Francisco

Tue 3/2

07:00-17:04

1 stop7h 04m

₹ 24,485

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/1

16:10-19:19

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Mon 12/1

16:47-00:59

Nonstop5h 12m

₹ 24,574

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 7/12

06:03-13:33

1 stop10h 30m

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

11:40-23:08

1 stop8h 28m

₹ 24,574

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/12

06:30-09:36

Nonstop6h 06m

San Francisco

Mon 19/1

23:20-07:35

Nonstop5h 15m

₹ 24,574

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 17/12

06:30-09:36

Nonstop6h 06m

San Francisco

Thu 19/2

12:55-20:48

Nonstop4h 53m

₹ 25,106

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 17/12

06:03-11:27

1 stop8h 24m

San Francisco

Fri 9/1

10:35-23:06

2 stops9h 31m

₹ 25,372

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 27/2

18:20-23:57

1 stop8h 37m

San Francisco

Mon 2/3

18:27-05:40

1 stop8h 13m

₹ 26,259

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/12

16:40-21:50

1 stop8h 10m

San Francisco

Fri 12/12

05:15-17:05

1 stop8h 50m

₹ 26,348

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/12

18:00-21:01

Nonstop6h 01m

San Francisco

Thu 11/12

06:07-14:13

Nonstop5h 06m

₹ 26,348

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/12

10:08-18:16

1 stop11h 08m

San Francisco

Wed 10/12

10:30-23:29

2 stops9h 59m

₹ 27,146

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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?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a return flight from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Price data was last updated on 7 November 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should look to book at least 72 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 16,678). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 24,396). 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 14 November 2025.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 69% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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 14 November 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, such as United Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,017 reviews
Check prices

Food

6.6

Overall

7.4

Crew

8.1

Boarding

7.7

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Tim,Sept 2025

IAD - GSP

This was pretty bad. It’s chaos at the Dulles boarding gates for the small regional jets because they use one gate to board 3-4 flights at a time. So, it’s difficult knowing where and when to go. There is little space for any size of carrry-on, so most had to gate check their bags. However, the worst of it was that our single flight attendant fell asleep before we took off and the pilot couldn’t do so until she responded to his messages. My wife had to wake her up! So we were a little late leaving. Not to be thwarted, the flight attendant fell asleep right after take off and there was no sight of her during the flight. When the aircraft touched down, a tray of unsecured canned drinks came crashing onto the aisle up front. I can only assume someone didn’t do what they were supposed to. The pilot was great, but I’m sure he must not be happy with this crew member.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    Located just 19.0 km from the city centre, San Francisco is the airport most travellers will use when flying to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. Booking flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco (SFO) should be relatively easy as there are 27 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 1 airline.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

    For as low as ₹ 24,574, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in 6h 09m. The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Francisco is about 3882 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Currently priced at ₹ 33,291, United Airlines will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to United Airlines, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Users have found that United Airlines is 11% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

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

    ₹ 13,130 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Delta and Southwest, with prices starting from ₹ 13,218 and ₹ 13,218, respectively.

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

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 16,678). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 24,396). 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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