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Cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from ₹ 16,022

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 28/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — IAD
19 Jun — 26 Jun1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags
Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in February or October, booked 56 days in advance, depart on a Monday or Wednesday and return on a Monday

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Cheapest flights from San Francisco to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Francisco to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on 20 May 2026.

Wed 3/620:41
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 31m
Frontier
Tue 9/611:17
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 19/5₹ 34,265
Wed 9/921:30
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 25m
United Airlines
Tue 15/922:10
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 49m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5₹ 34,458
Thu 9/722:10
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop9h 03m
Frontier
Wed 15/707:49
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 17/5₹ 35,713
Tue 2/623:59
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop9h 47m
Frontier
Tue 9/611:17
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 15/5₹ 35,809
Sat 29/823:14
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 21m
United Airlines
Sat 5/906:42
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5₹ 35,906
Wed 19/822:10
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 09m
Delta
Tue 25/817:42
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop9h 12m
Delta
Deal found 19/5₹ 36,388
Sat 26/921:30
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 30m
United Airlines
Sun 27/908:25
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 55m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5₹ 37,353
Wed 3/620:41
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 31m
Frontier
Wed 10/611:17
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 19/5₹ 37,546
Sun 31/522:15
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop8h 57m
Frontier
Wed 10/615:43
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop10h 19m
Frontier
Deal found 15/5₹ 37,740
Wed 28/1021:30
SFO
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 30m
United Airlines
Mon 2/1117:55
IAD
-
SFO
Nonstop5h 54m
United Airlines
Deal found 19/5₹ 37,836
Thu 4/615:33
SFO
-
IAD
1 stop13h 39m
Frontier
Wed 10/611:17
IAD
-
SFO
1 stop11h 38m
Frontier
Deal found 19/5₹ 38,029

Find flight deals from San Francisco to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Francisco (SFO) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 2026.

Round-trip from

₹ 34,265

One-way from

₹ 16,022

Popular in

May

Cheapest in

February

Average price

₹ 54,631
Frontier
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  • 3/6-9/6
  • 2 total stops
  • 20h 09m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
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  • Frontier
  • 28/5
  • 2 total stops
  • 19h 42m total
  • San Francisco to Washington, D.C.
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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest return flight

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 27/8

21:30-05:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 30/8

06:42-09:30

Nonstop5h 48m

₹ 41,214

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 14/8

21:30-05:55

Nonstop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 21/9

22:10-00:59

Nonstop5h 49m

₹ 41,214

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 28/8

07:08-18:14

1 stop8h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 31/8

07:00-16:37

2 stops12h 37m

₹ 45,847

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 1/10

07:20-23:59

2 stops13h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 4/10

19:24-09:37

1 stop17h 13m

₹ 45,847

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 13/8

07:55-18:45

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 21/9

07:00-18:00

1 stop14h 00m

₹ 46,040
Fastest return journey

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Tue 9/6

13:58-22:16

Nonstop5h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 14/6

06:30-09:12

Nonstop5h 42m

₹ 46,426

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

07:55-18:45

1 stop7h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/7

06:03-16:40

2 stops13h 37m

₹ 48,357

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Mon 3/8

16:31-18:45

1 stop23h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/8

18:14-09:16

2 stops18h 02m

₹ 48,357

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Fri 24/7

23:05-07:30

Nonstop5h 25m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 29/7

06:30-09:12

Nonstop5h 42m

₹ 51,832

San FranciscoWashington, D.C.

SFO - IAD

SFOIAD

San Francisco

Thu 9/7

21:30-05:53

Nonstop5h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 15/7

06:30-09:12

Nonstop5h 42m

₹ 51,832

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Everything you need to know about your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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

The price you pay for your flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 55 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

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

Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of ₹ 37,353). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 54,631). 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 SFO to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Francisco to Dulles Intl. 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 2026.

When flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight at midday, which can drop the price by up to 77% versus a flight in the evening.

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

    San Francisco (SFO) is the airport you will fly out of if you book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You should not have trouble finding flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from San Francisco; the airport handles an average of 15 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 0 airlines have flights from the San Francisco airport to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. It is only a 17.7 km journey to San Francisco (SFO) from San Francisco’s city centre.

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

    Airlines like United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in about 5h 25m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 2h 41m. San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are separated by a distance of 3882 km. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    Before booking your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from San Francisco, have a look at the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: ITA Airways (100%), Asiana Airlines (98%), Ethiopian Air( 93%).

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

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Francisco to Dulles Intl 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 San Francisco to Dulles Intl.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Francisco to Dulles Intl 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 San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, February is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of ₹ 37,353). Flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in May is currently the most expensive (average of ₹ 54,631). 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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