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£116 Find Cheap Flights from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a KAYAK user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight from Dulles Intl to San Francisco departing on 14/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
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Cheap Flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco (IAD-SFO)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for return flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent return flight deals from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Wed, 22 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Southwest Logo
07:40 - 15:00IAD-SFO
10h 20m1 stop
Southwest Logo
20:30 - 13:00SFO-IAD
13h 30m1 stop
£208Southwest
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Wed, 7 Jan - Sun, 11 Jan
Delta Logo
06:15 - 11:15IAD-SFO
8h 00m1 stop
Delta Logo
11:45 - 23:35SFO-IAD
8h 50m1 stop
£211Delta
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Tue, 4 Nov - Thu, 6 Nov
Southwest Logo
07:40 - 14:25IAD-SFO
9h 45m2 stops
Southwest Logo
05:30 - 19:00SFO-IAD
10h 30m1 stop
£212Southwest
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Thu, 6 Nov - Fri, 14 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
17:40 - 23:46IAD-SFO
9h 06m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:00 - 17:13SFO-IAD
7h 13m1 stop
£218Alaska Airlines
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Fri, 24 Oct - Sun, 26 Oct
Delta Logo
07:35 - 16:05IAD-SFO
11h 30m1 stop
Delta Logo
00:35 - 11:26SFO-IAD
7h 51m1 stop
£219Delta
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Wed, 5 Nov - Tue, 18 Nov
Alaska Airlines Logo
07:43 - 13:50IAD-SFO
9h 07m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
15:28 - 06:23SFO-IAD
11h 55m2 stops
£224Alaska Airlines
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Wed, 15 Oct - Sat, 18 Oct
United Airlines Logo
15:00 - 17:50IAD-SFO
5h 50mdirect
United Airlines Logo
08:25 - 16:25SFO-IAD
5h 00mdirect
£225United Airlines
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Sat, 8 Nov - Tue, 25 Nov
United Airlines Logo
16:10 - 19:20IAD-SFO
6h 10mdirect
United Airlines Logo
13:25 - 21:25SFO-IAD
5h 00mdirect
£226United Airlines
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Thu, 30 Oct - Thu, 6 Nov
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
17:40 - 23:46IAD-SFO
9h 06m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
07:00 - 17:13SFO-IAD
7h 13m1 stop
£230Hawaiian Airlines
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Wed, 17 Dec - Thu, 15 Jan
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
17:37 - 23:48IAD-SFO
9h 11m1 stop
Hawaiian Airlines Logo
06:00 - 17:55SFO-IAD
8h 55m1 stop
£264Hawaiian Airlines
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Everything you should know

Our travellers' advice
AI-generated summary based on content written by travel experts and KAYAK users
Arrive early at IAD due to long security queues.
Alaska Airlines has no seatback screens; bring a device.
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When to book
4 weeks
in advance
Our data shows that travellers who book at least 4 weeks in advance save around 50% compared to booking last minute.
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When to travel
May
Cheapest • 10% price drop
June
Most popular
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Cheapest return fare
£208
Overall average: £329
Southwest
Wed 22/10Sun 26/10
IAD - SFO • 1 stop
Cheapest direct flights
£219
Typical prices: £277-416
United Airlines
Tue 7/10Fri 10/10
IAD - SFO • Direct
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Expert advice for your flight from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

 
Snippets provided in this section are AI-generated based on a summarisation of KAYAK-commissioned articles. The articles are presented as-is, for general informational purposes only, and may not be up-to-date. The opinions contained in the articles are original to the author and reflect their authentic experience, which may vary significantly from the experience of others.
KAYAK teamed up with top travel experts to share the best tips for your journey.
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IAD

Arrive early at IAD as security queues can be long. Plan your route using an airport map to navigate efficiently.

Read more about IADby Stefanie Waldek
SFO

For a quick city transfer, use BART from SFO. It's affordable and connects to popular areas like the Mission and Embarcadero.

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Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specialising in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favourite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history.

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Stefanie Waldek is a freelance space, travel, and design writer based in Saratoga Springs, NY. Her words have appeared in Space.com, Travel + Leisure, Condé Nast Traveler, Architectural Digest, and House Beautiful, among other publications. An expert in aviation and expedition cruising, Stefanie is frequently up in the air or out at sea, likely en route to Antarctica or the Arctic.

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KAYAK's insights & trends for Dulles Intl to San Francisco flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to San Francisco on a Monday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Friday is the most expensive day to fly from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Thursday and avoiding Mondays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is May, where tickets cost £292 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is £402 and £358 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

The average return price for all direct flights, flights with one stopover, and flights with two stopovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of £299, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

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

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 50% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco

Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight£116
Best time to beat the crowds (1% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 1% lower on average.
Flight from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco

When to book flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from Dulles Intl to San Francisco based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

Flights from Dulles Intl to San Francisco: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travellers who flew the route from Dulles Intl to San Francisco 
NoamFlew with Alaska AirlinesIAD-SFOAug 2024
Flying to the Ronald Reagan airport is closer and faster to D.C. than the Dulles airport.
DeniseFlew with Alaska AirlinesIAD-SFOMay 2024
Bring your own device. No screens on the seatbacks.

FAQs for booking Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco flights

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco was £157 for a one-way ticket and £282 for a return.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

    On your way to San Francisco, you’ll fly out from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. You’ll be landing at San Francisco.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

    Alaska Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, American Airlines, and Delta offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

    Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington Dulles Airport and San Francisco.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

    There are direct flights from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Washington Dulles Airport is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Washington Dulles Airport with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Washington Dulles Airport up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco

  • Looking for a cheap flight from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £210 or less one-way.

Prefer to fly direct from Washington Dulles Airport to San Francisco?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco.
Find which airlines fly direct from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

United Airlines

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Direct returns

San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

United Airlines

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

United Airlines

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Friday

United Airlines

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Saturday

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Sunday

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