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San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport flight

Explore the cheapest one-way and round-trip flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport over the next 90 days, with one-way fares from €112 and round-trip from €164. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 23:20
      5h 8m
      Direct
      IAD 07:28
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Fri, Nov 27 | United Airlines
      DCA 18:59
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SFO 22:06
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Dec 2 | Alaska Airlines
      €501 €568
      12% off
      12% off
      €568 €501
    • SFO 06:15
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 14:22
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Nov 21 | United Airlines
      IAD 09:25
      6h 7m
      Direct
      SFO 12:32
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 29 | United Airlines
      €505 €568
      11% off
      11% off
      €568 €505
    • SFO 23:52
      8h 44m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Nov 10 | Frontier Airlines
      DCA 07:00
      20h 20m
      1 stop
      SFO 00:20
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      €164 €568
      71% off
      71% off
      €568 €164
    • SFO 23:47
      8h 49m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      IAD 13:09
      21h 40m
      1 stop
      SFO 07:49
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 23 | Frontier Airlines
      €173
      70% off
      €568 €173
    • SFO 23:52
      8h 44m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Mon, Nov 16 | Frontier Airlines
      IAD 13:09
      23h 49m
      1 stop
      SFO 09:58
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 24 | Frontier Airlines
      €178
      69% off
      €568 €178
    • SFO 23:52
      8h 44m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 11 | Frontier Airlines
      IAD 12:31
      12h 58m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:29
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      €190
      67% off
      €568 €190
    • SFO 23:47
      8h 49m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      IAD 13:09
      24h 52m
      1 stop
      SFO 11:01
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sun, Nov 22 | Frontier Airlines
      €193
      66% off
      €568 €193
    • SFO 23:47
      8h 49m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Mon, Nov 9 | Frontier Airlines
      IAD 12:31
      12h 58m
      1 stop
      SFO 22:29
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Tue, Nov 17 | Frontier Airlines
      €199
      65% off
      €568 €199
    • SFO 22:44
      13h 5m
      1 stop
      IAD 14:49
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Dec 5 | Frontier Airlines
      DCA 13:40
      8h 51m
      1 stop
      SFO 19:31
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Sat, Dec 12 | Frontier Airlines
      €216
      62% off
      €568 €216
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WAS 14:00
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
      WAS 15:00
      6h
      Direct
      SFO 16:00
      Washington D.C. - San Francisco | Mon, Nov 2 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest
      SFO 19:11
      8h 9m
      1 stop
      IAD 06:20
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sun, Nov 1 | Frontier Airlines
      €112 €268
      57% off
      57% off
      €268 €112
    • SFO 23:52
      8h 44m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Thu, Nov 12 | Frontier Airlines
      €123 €268
      54% off
      54% off
      €268 €123
    • SFO 23:52
      8h 44m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 18 | Frontier Airlines
      €123 €268
      54% off
      54% off
      €268 €123
    • SFO 23:52
      8h 44m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Fri, Nov 20 | Frontier Airlines
      €125
      53% off
      €268 €125
    • SFO 23:47
      8h 49m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Mon, Nov 23 | Frontier Airlines
      €128
      52% off
      €268 €128
    • SFO 23:52
      8h 44m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Thu, Nov 19 | Frontier Airlines
      €128
      52% off
      €268 €128
    • SFO 23:52
      8h 44m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Nov 14 | Frontier Airlines
      €140
      48% off
      €268 €140
    • SFO 23:47
      8h 49m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 25 | Frontier Airlines
      €141
      47% off
      €268 €141
    • SFO 22:41
      9h 30m
      1 stop
      IAD 11:11
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Dec 23 | Frontier Airlines
      €141
      47% off
      €268 €141
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WAS 14:00
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 13:50
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 21:57
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Dec 16 | United Airlines
      €257 €449
      43% off
      43% off
      €449 €257
    • SFO 06:01
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 14:08
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jan 5 | United Airlines
      €260 €449
      42% off
      42% off
      €449 €260
    • SFO 13:50
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 21:57
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Dec 9 | United Airlines
      €262 €449
      42% off
      42% off
      €449 €262
    • SFO 06:00
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 14:07
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Dec 1 | United Airlines
      €269
      40% off
      €449 €269
    • SFO 16:51
      5h 8m
      Direct
      IAD 00:59
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Fri, Dec 11 | United Airlines
      €274
      39% off
      €449 €274
    • SFO 21:25
      5h 11m
      Direct
      IAD 05:36
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Dec 22 | United Airlines
      €282
      37% off
      €449 €282
    • SFO 21:28
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 05:35
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 25 | United Airlines
      €283
      37% off
      €449 €283
    • SFO 21:28
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 04:35
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Oct 31 | United Airlines
      €304
      32% off
      €449 €304
    • SFO 13:50
      5h 6m
      Direct
      IAD 21:56
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Mon, Nov 9 | United Airlines
      €306
      32% off
      €449 €306
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WAS 14:00
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 22:55
      5h 30m
      Direct
      IAD 07:25
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Nov 10 | United Airlines
      €238 €268
      11% off
      11% off
      €268 €238
    • SFO 22:55
      5h 30m
      Direct
      IAD 07:25
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 11 | United Airlines
      €238 €268
      11% off
      11% off
      €268 €238
    • SFO 13:50
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 21:57
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Dec 16 | United Airlines
      €257 €449
      43% off
      43% off
      €449 €257
    • SFO 06:01
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 14:08
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Jan 5 | United Airlines
      €260
      42% off
      €449 €260
    • SFO 13:50
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 21:57
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Dec 9 | United Airlines
      €262
      42% off
      €449 €262
    • SFO 08:10
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:06
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jan 6 | United Airlines
      €267
      44% off
      €479 €267
    • SFO 06:00
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 14:07
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Dec 1 | United Airlines
      €269
      40% off
      €449 €269
    • SFO 16:51
      5h 8m
      Direct
      IAD 00:59
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Fri, Dec 11 | United Airlines
      €274
      39% off
      €449 €274
    • SFO 08:10
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:06
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Jan 16 | United Airlines
      €274
      43% off
      €479 €274
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WAS 14:00
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • Cheapest nonstop
      SFO 21:28
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 04:35
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Oct 31 | United Airlines
      €304 €659
      54% off
      54% off
      €659 €304
    • SFO 21:28
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 05:35
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Mon, Nov 2 | United Airlines
      €305 €659
      54% off
      54% off
      €659 €305
    • SFO 21:28
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 05:35
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Thu, Nov 5 | United Airlines
      €309 €659
      53% off
      53% off
      €659 €309
    • SFO 13:50
      5h 6m
      Direct
      IAD 21:56
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Nov 3 | United Airlines
      €412
      37% off
      €659 €412
    • SFO 21:28
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 05:35
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Nov 4 | United Airlines
      €413
      37% off
      €659 €413
    • SFO 16:52
      5h 7m
      Direct
      IAD 00:59
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Fri, Oct 30 | United Airlines
      €586
      11% off
      €659 €586
    • SFO 21:18
      5h 6m
      Direct
      IAD 05:24
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sun, Nov 1 | United Airlines
      €586
      11% off
      €659 €586
    • SFO 07:50
      7h 29m
      1 stop
      IAD 18:19
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Thu, Nov 5 | American Airlines
      €159
      76% off
      €659 €159
    • SFO 07:04
      7h 36m
      1 stop
      IAD 17:40
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Thu, Nov 5 | Alaska Airlines
      €202
      69% off
      €659 €202
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WAS 14:00
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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    • SFO 08:10
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:06
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Wed, Jan 6 | United Airlines
      €267 €479
      44% off
      44% off
      €479 €267
    • SFO 08:10
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:06
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Jan 16 | United Airlines
      €274 €479
      43% off
      43% off
      €479 €274
    • SFO 08:13
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:09
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Thu, Dec 31 | United Airlines
      €285 €479
      41% off
      41% off
      €479 €285
    • SFO 08:10
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:06
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Thu, Jan 7 | United Airlines
      €286
      40% off
      €479 €286
    • SFO 08:13
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:09
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Thu, Dec 24 | United Airlines
      €304
      37% off
      €479 €304
    • SFO 08:13
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:09
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Mon, Jan 4 | United Airlines
      €304
      37% off
      €479 €304
    • SFO 08:13
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:09
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Tue, Dec 29 | United Airlines
      €304
      37% off
      €479 €304
    • SFO 08:13
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:09
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Fri, Dec 25 | United Airlines
      €310
      35% off
      €479 €310
    • SFO 08:13
      4h 56m
      Direct
      IAD 16:09
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Thu, Dec 17 | United Airlines
      €313
      35% off
      €479 €313
    • SFO 13:00
      17h 25m
      1 stop
      WAS 14:00
      San Francisco - Washington D.C. | Sat, Oct 31 | Normal Airline
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Displayed flight fares from San Francisco to Washington D.C. are based on average prices across airlines for the next 3 months, according to the latest Trip.com database.

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

What is the cheapest month to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport?

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average one-way ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport for each month in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest one-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport are usually in May, with an average price of €227. It is best to avoid October, when the average price can reach €474.

€474
€351
€227
€104
    Cheapest
  • €474
    Oct
  • €373
    Nov
  • €307
    Dec
  • €292
    Jan
  • €303
    Feb
  • €446
    Mar
  • €414
    Apr
  • €227
    May
  • €345
    Jun
  • €290
    Jul
  • €298
    Aug
  • €318
    Sep

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

The data is based on the past 12 months and shows the average ticket prices from San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport for each day of the week in the Trip.com database.

Based on Trip.com's data from the past 12 months, the cheapest departure day from San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport is Monday, with average prices usually lower than other days. Avoid departing on Wednesday as prices are typically highest on that day.

€349
€323
€296
€270
  • €296
    Mon
  • €325
    Tue
  • €349
    Wed
  • €316
    Thu
  • €347
    Fri
  • €300
    Sat
  • €317
    Sun

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

The cheapest airline flying from San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport is Frontier Airlines (from €89) among 9 carriers operating this route. Based on Trip.com's latest 7-day flight data.

Frontier Airlines
From €89
Alaska Airlines
From €109
American Airlines
From €155
Delta Air Lines
From €168
Sun Country Airlines
From €213
United Airlines
From €238
Porter Airlines
From €244
Air Canada
From €286
Jetblue Airways
From €399

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

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

Flight info.
Departure
Arrival
Weekly Schedule

  1. AS1450

    San Francisco International Airport

    07:04

    SFO

    1h 38m

    Direct

    08:42

    SAN

    S M T W - - S
    Search

  2. AS506

    San Diego International Airport

    09:41

    SAN

    4h 59m

    Direct

    17:40

    IAD

    S M T W T F S

  3. AA2651

    San Francisco International Airport

    13:23

    SFO

    5h 5m

    Direct

    21:28

    CLT

    - - - W - - S
    Search

  4. AA1473

    Charlotte Douglas International Airport

    19:50

    CLT

    1h 22m

    Direct

    21:12

    IAD

    S M T W - - S

  5. F92930

    San Francisco International Airport

    23:52

    SFO

    3h 38m

    Direct

    05:30

    DFW

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  6. F93208

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    06:00

    DFW

    2h 56m

    Direct

    09:56

    IAD

    S M T W T F S

  7. AS1340

    San Francisco International Airport

    17:42

    SFO

    2h 12m

    Direct

    19:54

    SEA

    S M T W T - S
    Search

  8. AS367

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    21:36

    SEA

    5h 4m

    Direct

    05:40

    IAD

    S M T W T - S

  9. F91448

    San Francisco International Airport

    00:20

    SFO

    5h 6m

    Direct

    08:26

    ATL

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  10. F94410

    Hartsfield–Jackson Atlanta International Airport

    15:20

    ATL

    1h 52m

    Direct

    17:12

    IAD

    S M T W T F S

  11. F94156

    San Francisco International Airport

    22:23

    SFO

    1h 36m

    Direct

    23:59

    LAS

    S - - W T - S
    Search

  12. F91650

    Harry Reid International Airport

    00:59

    LAS

    2h 37m

    Direct

    05:36

    DFW

    S M T W T F S

  13. F93208

    Dallas Fort Worth International Airport

    06:00

    DFW

    2h 56m

    Direct

    09:56

    IAD

    S M T W T F S

  14. AS630

    San Francisco International Airport

    15:08

    SFO

    2h 13m

    Direct

    17:21

    SEA

    S M T W T F S
    Search

  15. AS737

    Seattle-Tacoma International Airport

    08:15

    SEA

    5h 15m

    Direct

    16:30

    IAD

    S M T W T F S
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About San Francisco International Airport and Dulles International Airport

Learn about San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and Dulles International Airport (IAD) — including location, terminals, transportation, and travel tips.

Flight distance 3,889.61km
Cheapest one-way ticket price €112
Cheapest return ticket price €164

FAQs for San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport Flights

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

    San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport takes about 5 hours 5 minutes on average. Actual flight time may vary depending on route, weather and air traffic.
  • There are around 8 daily flights from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dulles International Airport (IAD).
  • The earliest flight from San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport departs at 06:15, and the last departs at 23:20, with about 18 flights per day. Flight times may change, so please check the latest departure and arrival times before you travel.
  • The route from San Francisco International Airport (SFO) to Dulles International Airport (IAD) is quite popular. Without considering departure times or holidays, tickets cost around €422 in November, the most expensive month to book this route.
  • United Airlines is a very popular airline operating an average of 7509 flights per month.
  • One-way flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport currently start from €112, and round-trip fares start from €164. The current lowest fare is a Frontier Airlines flight departing on Sun, Nov 1; prices may vary depending on availability.
  • Yes. United Airlines operate direct flights from San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport, with an average flight time of 5 hours 45 minutes, and around 90 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 San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport is €292. Prices may vary depending on the departure date, airline, and availability.
  • San Francisco International Airport to Dulles International Airport operates around 87 weekly flights, mainly by United Airlines. Actual frequency may vary during holidays and seasonal schedule adjustments.
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