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Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport flight
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Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights Info

Cheapest one-way
€86
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines 20h 3m · 1 stop Thu, Dec 10
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Cheapest round-trip
€188
Frontier Airlines Frontier Airlines 12h 58m · 2 stops Wed, Nov 18 - Mon, Nov 23
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When to travel
June
Cheapest

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €86 and round-trip from €188. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Displayed flight fares from Washington D.C. to San Francisco are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

Which airline offers the cheapest flights from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The cheapest airline flying from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from €86) among 2 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Trip.com Price Insights: Flights from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport

Which month has the lowest one-way flight price from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the average one-way flight prices on Trip.com for flights from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport across different months over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, if you’re looking for low one-way flight fares from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, the best time to book is in June, with an average price of €284. Try to avoid August, when prices are highest, averaging around €461.

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€196
    Cheapest
  • €314
    Nov
  • €408
    Dec
  • €307
    Jan
  • €380
    Feb
  • €313
    Mar
  • €397
    Apr
  • €345
    May
  • €284
    Jun
  • €325
    Jul
  • €461
    Aug
  • €290
    Sep
  • €426
    Oct

What is the cheapest day of the week to fly from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

The data is based on the average flight prices on Trip.com from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport across different days of the week over the past 12 months.

Based on Trip.com data from the past 12 months, the cheapest day to depart from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is usually Tuesday, with average fares typically lower than other days. Try to avoid departing on Friday, as prices are usually the highest on that day.

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€309
€275
  • €347
    Mon
  • €309
    Tue
  • €336
    Wed
  • €345
    Thu
  • €378
    Fri
  • €332
    Sat
  • €368
    Sun

What is the flight schedule from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

Check the schedule for flights from Washington D.C. to San Francisco and find the flight that best matches your travel plans.

Flight info.
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    10:29 PM

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    6:46 PM

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    6:59 PM

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    6:30 AM

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    7:32 AM

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  10. F94891

    9:21 AM

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    9:01 PM

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    12:32 PM

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    9:21 AM

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    11:29 AM

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    4:00 PM

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  19. F91447

    3:28 PM

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  20. F94707

    7:32 AM

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    2h 22m

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  21. F94891

    9:21 AM

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    4h 42m

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    11:03 AM

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  22. F93801

    11:29 AM

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    1h 51m

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FAQs for Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport Flights

  • How long is the flight from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport?

    Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport takes about 5 hours 22 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).
  • The earliest flight from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport departs at 06:15, and the last departs at 22:20, with about 9 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from Dulles International Airport (IAD) to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €515 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
    • The distance from San Francisco International Airport to downtown is about 17 km. It takes about 30 minutes by taxi.
  • The closest airport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is Oakland San Francisco Bay Airport. The distance is around 17 km.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 8557 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport currently start from €86, and round-trip fares start from €188. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Thu, Dec 10; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines operate direct flights from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 18 minutes, and around 58 weekly flights. Actual flight frequency may vary by season.
  • Based on Trip.com flight data for departures within the next 30 days with at most one stop, the average one-way price from Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport is €311. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • Dulles International Airport to San Francisco International Airport operates around 59 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
  • Enter Dulles International Airport and San Francisco International Airport, select your departure date and number of passengers, then compare flights by price, flight duration, and baggage allowance. Once you've chosen a fare, review the change and refund rules, fill in passenger details, and pay to receive your booking confirmation.

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