Find flights
Deals
When to book
Airlines
FAQs

Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 12,216

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 29/7. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
25 May — 1 Jun1
1 adult

Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco are usually found in February or May, booked 78 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday and return on a Monday

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 20 May 2025.

Round-trip from

₹ 24,347

One-way from

₹ 12,216

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 35,624
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 11/6-15/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 31h 12m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Search Deals
Sun Country Air
  • Sun Country Air
  • 29/7
  • 1 total stop
  • 7h 31m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
Search Deals
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price (₹ 335,095 potential increase over avg. return price).
Search Deals
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 65,053 potential savings vs. average return price).
Search Deals
Average for round-trip flights in May 2025
Search Deals

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

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 20 May 2025.

Thu 26/606:15IAD - SFO
1 stop28h 53mSun Country Air
Sun 29/623:59SFO - IAD
1 stop8h 32mSun Country Air
Deal found 20/5₹ 24,347
Tue 10/619:59IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mAlaska Airlines
Sat 14/622:43SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 07mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 19/5₹ 25,372
Wed 18/607:30IAD - SFO
1 stop7h 49mFrontier
Mon 23/616:31SFO - IAD
1 stop10h 59mFrontier
Deal found 20/5₹ 25,885
Tue 10/619:59IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Tue 17/611:25SFO - IAD
1 stop9h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 20/5₹ 26,227
Tue 10/606:00IAD - SFO
1 stop7h 25mDelta
Tue 10/600:49SFO - IAD
1 stop7h 33mDelta
Deal found 19/5₹ 27,081
Wed 11/607:25IAD - SFO
2 stops10h 10mSouthwest
Sat 14/605:00SFO - IAD
1 stop10h 15mSouthwest
Deal found 19/5₹ 29,729
Fri 13/614:53IAD - SFO
Nonstop5h 47mUnited Airlines
Tue 17/621:00SFO - IAD
Nonstop5h 04mUnited Airlines
Deal found 18/5₹ 30,754

Cheapflights Fare Finder

Customise your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco 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 454,620 searches. Data last updated 20 May 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco that are best for you.

Fly from

Dulles Intl

Fly to

San Francisco

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/6

12:40-08:08

1 stop22h 28m

San Francisco

Sun 15/6

23:59-11:43

1 stop8h 44m

₹ 24,347

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

19:59-22:50

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 11/6

21:41-05:55

Nonstop5h 14m

₹ 25,372

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

19:59-22:50

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

Tue 17/6

11:25-23:59

1 stop9h 34m

₹ 26,227

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

06:00-10:25

1 stop7h 25m

San Francisco

Tue 10/6

00:49-11:22

1 stop7h 33m

₹ 27,081

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/6

07:25-14:35

2 stops10h 10m

San Francisco

Sat 14/6

05:00-18:15

1 stop10h 15m

₹ 29,729

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 10/7

06:32-09:20

Nonstop5h 48m

San Francisco

Sun 13/7

23:05-07:19

Nonstop5h 14m

₹ 30,498

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 29/7

12:34-17:05

1 stop7h 31m

₹ 12,216

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/6

19:59-22:50

Nonstop5h 51m

₹ 12,729

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 17/6

06:00-10:25

1 stop7h 25m

₹ 13,583

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 3/9

05:45-13:00

2 stops10h 15m

₹ 14,010

Flights are sorted by cheapest return flights first.

Deals found on 19/5

Showing 1-10 of 14 results
1
2

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

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Francisco from Dulles Intl with our price prediction graph.
Estimated return price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

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 16 May 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 31 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 984). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,340). 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 20 May 2025.

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 56% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

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

Explore weekly flight availability from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. 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 20 May 2025.

The most flights from IAD to SFO are scheduled on a Saturday (43 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (38 on average).

Rainfall in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Francisco ranges from 0.0 - 112.0 inches per month. January is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 112.0 mm. July is typically the driest time to visit San Francisco when rainfall is around 0.0 mm.

Temperature in San Francisco by month

Plan your trip to San Francisco by taking into account the average temperature totals 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 17.0 C. Travellers hoping to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 11.0 C).

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 20 May 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Southwest
8.0
Very Good
4,291 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Delta
8.0
Very Good
7,950 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Hawaiian Airlines
7.9
Good
2,446 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,576 reviews
Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very Good
10,000 reviews
Check prices

Overall

8.0

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Boarding

8.2

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Dulles Intl to San Francisco. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

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

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco round-trip?

    Currently priced at ₹ 24,347, Sun Country Air will fly you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco and back. In addition to Sun Country Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines - these airlines can fly you to your destination from ₹ 25,372 and ₹ 25,629, respectively. Users have found that Sun Country Air is 36% 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?

    ₹ 12,216 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Sun Country Air. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Hawaiian Airlines and Delta, with prices starting from ₹ 12,729 and ₹ 13,583, 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: Qantas Airways (96%), Egyptair (95%), Iberia (93%).

  • 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, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 984). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in August is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 1,340). 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.

See more FAQs

Travelling to a place near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Book flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport if you plan to visit one of these locations
San Bruno
Half Moon Bay
Fairfield
Daly City
Milpitas

Browse thousands of different options on Cheapflights for your next trip

Toggle through the tabs below to find thousands of options on Cheapflights for your next trip.

Fly with Cheapflights

Find the best flight deals on Cheapflights, where travellers can enjoy low prices and a wide availability of flights to their desired destinations.

How does Cheapflights help users find flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco?

900+ travel sites are searched through when a user searches for a flight using Cheapflights. From the search interface, users can use filters to choose airlines, airports, flight times, cabin classes and more to their preference. Book your flight to San Francisco from Dulles Intl today with Cheapflights!

Why should you use Cheapflights to find cheap flight tickets from Dulles Intl to San Francisco?

Cheapflights simply makes it quick and affordable to book flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco by bringing together all flight options from hundreds of airlines and agencies online — and put it in one place for you to choose from. Plus, Cheapflights is 100% free to use for all.

Can Cheapflights find flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco with no change fees?

Cheapflights does show flights with no change fees to all users. To see these options for flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco, users can toggle the no change fees filter when performing a flight search.

Can Cheapflights notify me if prices for flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco become cheaper?

Yes, Cheapflights offers price alerts on Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights so you can book your travel at the perfect time. Price Alerts can be enabled by clicking the bell icon next to the flight deals above and providing your email address where you want to receive the alerts.

100% Free

Cheapflights is completely free to use, so you can start saving the moment you arrive.

Book with Flexibility

Our users can plan ahead with confidence and find flights with no change fees

Travel Smart

Millions of people come to us for their flight needs every year. We help make travel planning easy by providing useful insights and data-driven graphs that can inform your decisions.
Site
©2025 Cheapflights