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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 17,886

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 12/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
16 Jul — 23 Jul1
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 February or August, booked 64 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Tuesday 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 16 June 2026.

Wed 15/709:50
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop8h 35m
Frontier
Wed 22/716:30
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop12h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 15/6₹ 33,500
Sat 5/912:40
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 48m
United Airlines
Sat 12/914:00
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 12/6₹ 33,784
Tue 14/709:50
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop13h 02m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 24/723:59
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 46m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 14/6₹ 33,878
Tue 15/907:00
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 03m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 19/907:08
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/6₹ 35,676
Wed 19/807:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops14h 23m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 25/807:08
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 06m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 11/6₹ 35,771
Wed 19/814:47
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 26/821:30
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 25m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/6₹ 36,150
Wed 19/817:25
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 22m
Delta
Wed 26/806:00
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop7h 42m
Delta
Deal found 16/6₹ 36,623
Wed 28/1009:35
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 26m
Alaska Airlines
Mon 2/1116:57
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop21h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 15/6₹ 37,001
Wed 26/822:10
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Thu 3/916:35
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 22m
United Airlines
Deal found 11/6₹ 37,096
Wed 14/1017:33
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 11m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 20/1007:05
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops13h 54m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 12/6₹ 37,474
Tue 6/1006:35
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 48m
United Airlines
Wed 7/1013:50
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 19m
United Airlines
Deal found 13/6₹ 37,569
Fri 13/1112:30
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop15h 43m
Delta
Wed 18/1106:00
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop7h 30m
Delta
Deal found 11/6₹ 37,948

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 June 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 33,500

One-way from

₹ 17,886

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 56,496
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 15/7-22/7
  • 2 total stops
  • 21h 25m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Delta
  • Delta
  • 12/9
  • 1 total stop
  • 8h 15m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease (₹ 110,913 potential savings vs. average return price).
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Cheapest return flight

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 15/9

11:00-18:09

1 stop10h 09m

San Francisco

Wed 30/9

13:22-23:22

1 stop7h 00m

₹ 35,676

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/10

17:00-22:39

1 stop8h 39m

San Francisco

Sat 10/10

06:00-16:36

1 stop7h 36m

₹ 35,676

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 14/10

17:33-23:44

1 stop9h 11m

San Francisco

Tue 20/10

08:20-23:59

2 stops12h 39m

₹ 37,474

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 23/9

06:10-10:19

1 stop7h 09m

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

22:59-10:11

1 stop8h 12m

₹ 38,989

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/7

20:00-22:51

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 5/8

22:35-06:58

Nonstop5h 23m

₹ 40,408

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 18/9

07:00-14:49

1 stop10h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 21/9

07:08-18:14

1 stop8h 06m

₹ 42,301

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/11

07:00-11:59

1 stop7h 59m

San Francisco

Sun 15/11

13:05-23:51

1 stop7h 46m

₹ 43,247

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 23/9

07:00-18:23

2 stops14h 23m

San Francisco

Sun 27/9

21:13-18:14

1 stop18h 01m

₹ 44,288
Fastest return journey

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 24/9

18:37-21:26

Nonstop5h 49m

San Francisco

Mon 28/9

13:50-22:09

Nonstop5h 19m

₹ 50,818

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/7

20:00-22:51

Nonstop5h 51m

San Francisco

Wed 22/7

21:30-05:53

Nonstop5h 23m

₹ 50,818

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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?

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 63 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 35,582). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 56,496). 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 June 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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Related info for your journey

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

    Located just 17.7 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 31 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 ₹ 40,408, Delta can have you in San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in 5h 54m. 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: Air China (88%), Egyptair (83%), Virgin Australia (82%).

  • 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.

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  • 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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 35,582). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 56,496). 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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