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Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco from ₹ 16,292

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 19/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SFO
28 May — 4 Jun1
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 July, 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 28 April 2026.

Thu 21/509:12
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 29m
Frontier
Tue 26/520:44
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4₹ 35,316
Sat 16/511:07
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 27m
Frontier
Tue 26/520:44
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 28m
Frontier
Deal found 24/4₹ 35,410
Wed 9/907:10
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 53m
Delta
Mon 21/913:05
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Deal found 23/4₹ 35,881
Wed 2/907:10
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop19h 36m
Delta
Tue 8/913:05
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Deal found 27/4₹ 36,823
Wed 27/506:00
IAD
-
SFO
2 stops18h 31m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/606:16
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops14h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 27/4₹ 37,011
Thu 18/616:32
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 30m
Frontier
Wed 8/722:10
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop9h 03m
Frontier
Deal found 25/4₹ 37,199
Sun 30/806:15
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop7h 54m
Delta
Wed 9/913:05
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop7h 50m
Delta
Deal found 23/4₹ 38,235
Tue 26/519:37
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop16h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 27/512:33
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops16h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 23/4₹ 38,895
Mon 1/619:37
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop16h 56m
Alaska Airlines
Wed 3/606:16
SFO
-
IAD
2 stops14h 43m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 24/4₹ 39,083
Wed 24/609:55
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop13h 01m
Frontier
Fri 26/622:10
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop14h 50m
Frontier
Deal found 28/4₹ 39,177
Sat 23/522:21
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 54m
United Airlines
Tue 26/521:30
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 23m
United Airlines
Deal found 28/4₹ 39,271

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 28 April 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 35,222

One-way from

₹ 16,292

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Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 43,038
Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 24/5-31/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 24m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Frontier
  • Frontier
  • 19/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 43m total
  • Washington, D.C. to San Francisco
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Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 19/7

06:30-09:12

Nonstop5h 42m

San Francisco

Sun 26/7

23:05-07:30

Nonstop5h 25m

₹ 39,271

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 20/5

06:00-14:04

1 stop11h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

10:30-07:34

2 stops18h 04m

₹ 42,850

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 19/9

07:00-18:26

2 stops14h 26m

San Francisco

Sat 26/9

07:05-18:14

1 stop8h 09m

₹ 45,110

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 19/6

22:21-01:15

Nonstop5h 54m

San Francisco

Thu 25/6

16:34-00:55

Nonstop5h 21m

₹ 48,689

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 22/5

05:55-13:25

2 stops10h 30m

San Francisco

Sat 30/5

06:15-22:55

2 stops13h 40m

₹ 49,631

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 16/5

18:40-21:49

Nonstop6h 09m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

16:34-00:55

Nonstop5h 21m

₹ 49,631

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/7

12:40-15:27

Nonstop5h 47m

San Francisco

Mon 6/7

21:30-05:53

Nonstop5h 23m

₹ 49,631

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 20/5

14:36-17:40

Nonstop6h 04m

San Francisco

Tue 26/5

22:35-06:58

Nonstop5h 23m

₹ 51,514

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 20/5

14:36-17:40

Nonstop6h 04m

San Francisco

Wed 27/5

13:58-22:16

Nonstop5h 18m

₹ 51,608
Cheapest one-way

Washington, D.C.San Francisco

IAD - SFO

IADSFO

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 31/7

19:26-00:36

1 stop8h 10m

₹ 20,624

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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?

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 ₹ 35,410). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 52,456). 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 28 April 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

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 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 11 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 ₹ 39,271, United Airlines can have you in San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in 5h 42m. 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: Egyptair (93%), ITA Airways (87%), Air New Zealand (85%).

  • 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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    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, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco (average of ₹ 35,410). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco in March is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 52,456). 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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