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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Earliest: departs at 06:00 and lands at 12:09
• Latest: departs at 22:33 and lands at 04:42.

The flight takes about 6h 09m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco:

• Economy class
• First Class

A direct flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco takes 6h 09m, covering 2,412 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco range from £311 to £493, with an average of £386 over the past 12 months. Anything below £311 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 71% above the £386 route average. Book 22 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average £251 return via San Diego (SAN), compared with £393 for direct.

United Airlines is the only airline operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights. 84% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge £30–£59 for the first checked bag in Economy. Premium fares and elite status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights, with 34% leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, Evening flights for 22%, and Night flights for 11%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about £313 to £1,910. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about £176, which is 29% below the typical average for this route.

San Francisco Airport (SFO) hosts 5 major car hire companies, with daily rates averaging £47 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Dollar
• Hertz
• Fox

Flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco usually depart from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD) and arrive at San Francisco (SFO).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while evening departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco route, 16% of flights were delayed in the past three months, with delays averaging 3h 11m.

One-stop flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco most commonly connect through:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 48% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 35% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) – 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at £345 return on average, while Monday is the most expensive at £471, a difference of £126.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Francisco.

Flying via San Diego (SAN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time of 8h 05m, compared to 8h 11m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 8h 21m via Detroit Metropolitan Wayne County (DTW).

San Francisco is 3 hours behind Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (Pacific Time vs Eastern Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in San Francisco are Union Square, Fisherman's Wharf, and Moscone Center. These are among the most viewed places in San Francisco on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy class class

Baggage allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route, and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.