Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 13,201

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 28/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
15 Apr — 22 Apr1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

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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 16 March 2026.

Wed 29/407:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 05m
Delta
Tue 5/510:32
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Delta
Deal found 12/3₹ 26,310
Sat 2/506:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops11h 05m
Delta
Tue 5/510:32
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Delta
Deal found 12/3₹ 26,772
Tue 16/607:59
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop13h 26m
Frontier
Wed 24/614:16
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop13h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 15/3₹ 26,864
Sat 2/506:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops11h 05m
Delta
Wed 6/510:32
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops10h 12m
Delta
Deal found 12/3₹ 27,234
Wed 8/407:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 04m
Delta
Tue 14/410:32
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Delta
Deal found 12/3₹ 28,157
Tue 16/607:59
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop13h 26m
Frontier
Tue 23/614:16
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop13h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 14/3₹ 28,618
Tue 12/507:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop12h 57m
Delta
Sat 16/505:55
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop15h 20m
Delta
Deal found 12/3₹ 29,542
Tue 7/406:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 45m
Delta
Wed 15/410:32
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Delta
Deal found 12/3₹ 29,911
Wed 22/407:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 59m
Delta
Tue 28/410:32
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 23m
Delta
Deal found 13/3₹ 30,003
Wed 29/409:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops17h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 4/521:10
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop23h 59m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 13/3₹ 30,372
Tue 5/506:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops11h 05m
Delta
Sat 9/510:29
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop10h 46m
Delta
Deal found 13/3₹ 30,465

Find 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 16 March 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 26,310

One-way from

₹ 13,201

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 47,451

Good one-way deal

₹ 28,366 or less
Delta
  • Delta
  • 5/5-9/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 51m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 28/4
  • 2 total stops
  • 14h 30m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 2% potential increase in price (₹ 82,275 potential increase over avg. return price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 70,879 potential savings vs. average return price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco.

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Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/4

06:00-10:45

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 15/4

10:32-23:55

1 stop10h 23m

₹ 32,680

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 27/5

12:40-15:27

Nonstop5h 47m

San Francisco

Sun 31/5

21:30-05:53

Nonstop5h 23m

₹ 36,650

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/5

15:55-21:20

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Wed 20/5

10:30-23:40

2 stops10h 10m

₹ 38,127

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/7

05:30-15:00

2 stops12h 30m

San Francisco

Tue 4/8

06:00-17:05

1 stop8h 05m

₹ 38,958

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 23/5

15:55-21:20

1 stop8h 25m

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

06:15-22:55

2 stops13h 40m

₹ 38,958

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/4

06:00-10:45

1 stop7h 45m

San Francisco

Wed 8/4

05:50-16:52

1 stop8h 02m

₹ 42,558

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/5

05:50-17:15

2 stops14h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

10:30-23:40

2 stops10h 10m

₹ 43,666

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 16/6

09:45-12:37

Nonstop5h 52m

San Francisco

Wed 24/6

23:05-07:30

Nonstop5h 25m

₹ 45,882
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/6

06:30-09:12

Nonstop5h 42m

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

16:34-00:55

Nonstop5h 21m

₹ 47,728

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/5

17:55-20:49

Nonstop5h 54m

San Francisco

Tue 19/5

16:55-01:24

Nonstop5h 29m

₹ 47,728

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

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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 13 March 2026.

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 ₹ 17,356). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 25,480). 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 16 March 2026.

Unlike at midday, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 63% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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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 24 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 0 different airlines.

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

    For as low as ₹ 36,650, Delta can have you in San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in 5h 47m. 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 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: ITA Airways (100%), Air China (88%), United Airlines (85%).

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

    While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally ₹ 33,095, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 22,063. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay ₹ 27,418 for that flight.

  • 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 holiday 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, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 17,356). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 25,480). 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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