Q: How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 37,404 and ₹ 57,155 in September. The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 35,400 on Alaska Airlines (9 Sept–9 Sept).

Question 1

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Question 2

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

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Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

Question 3

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

Question 4

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 37,404 and ₹ 57,155 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 35,400 on Alaska Airlines (9 Sept–9 Sept).

Question 5

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

About 17% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 194 minutes.

Question 6

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

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For as low as ₹ 37,881, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in 5h 48m. The distance between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Francisco is about 3882 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

Currently priced at ₹ 35,807, 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 21% cheaper than the other options available to this destination.

Question 8

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

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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.

Question 9

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

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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 ₹ 35,591). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in June is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 57,060). 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.

Question 10

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

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The most flights from IAD to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

Question 11

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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.

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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).

Question 13

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

Accepted Answer

While on average a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is generally ₹ 71,287, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is ₹ 27,519. When looking at the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Francisco), you can expect to pay ₹ 30,534 for that flight.

Question 14

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

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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 (83%), Egyptair (83%), Ethiopian Air (75%).

Question 15

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IAD to SFO?

Accepted Answer

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 71% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Question 16

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

Accepted Answer

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 21 daily inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 1 airline.

Question 17

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

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Yes. In addition to deals on Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

Question 18

How can I find direct flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco?

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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 Dulles Intl to San Francisco.

Question 19

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

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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.

Question 20

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

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Question 21

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

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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.

Question 22

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

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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.

Question 23

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

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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.

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

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

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from IAD to SFO?

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 71% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

How much does it cost for a return flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 37,404 and ₹ 57,155 in September.The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 35,400 on Alaska Airlines (9 Sept–9 Sept).

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

The most flights from IAD to SFO are scheduled on a Friday (32 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (7 on average).

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco delayed?

About 17% of weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 194 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Over the past year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 17% of flights being delayed.

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights typically cost between ₹ 37,404 and ₹ 57,155 in September.
The cheapest return price found within the last 5 days was ₹ 35,400 on Alaska Airlines (9 Sept–9 Sept).