Flights from Washington Airport IAD to San Francisco Airport SFO

Q: How long does the flight from Washington to San Francisco to take?

The flight from Washington to San Francisco takes5 Hours 23 Minutes.

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Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from Washington Dulles International to San Francisco International, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 18 airliners to choose from including NetJets, SAS, Qatar Airways, EgyptAir, Air China, Cathay Pacific, Ethiopian Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Lufthansa, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The flight from Washington Dulles International to San Francisco International is approximately 3,883 Kilometers which is 2,413 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 5 Hours 23 Minutes.

The exact cost of the flight we vary quite significantly base on the dates you travel, the time of day you will depart and how long in advance you pre book the flights. To obtain the best prices for San Francisco International flights than book well in advance. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

On arriving at San Francisco International please note the time difference, the time zone at San Francisco International is 8.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Washington Dulles International.

If you are planning a trip to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) from Washington Dulles International Airport you can pre-arrange short or long term parking at Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD).

If you rented a vehicle at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to San Francisco International Airport (SFO).

We suggest pre-booking your transport to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The following options are available:

Pre-booking your transportation requirements at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at San Francisco International Airport (SFO):

Find hotels close to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from Washington Dulles International to San Francisco International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	6	6	6	8	6	6	6	01:04	22:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia	6	6	6	7	6	6	2	06:00	22:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	6	6	6	7	6	6	2	06:00	22:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	2	2	2	2	2	2	0	18:05	22:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines	2	1	1	2	2	1	2	07:00	18:57	VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines	2	1	1	2	2	1	1	07:00	18:57	VIEW FLIGHTS
Fiji Airways	2	1	1	2	2	1	1	07:00	18:57	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	2	1	1	2	2	1	1	07:00	18:57	VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines	1	1	1	2	1	1	0	17:05	18:05	VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	01:04	22:00	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	17:05	18:05	VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	18:05	18:05	VIEW FLIGHTS
Cathay Pacific	1	0	1	1	1	0	1	07:00	18:57	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air China	0	0	2	0	0	2	0	06:20	08:25	VIEW FLIGHTS
SAS	1	1	1	0	0	0	0	18:05	20:58	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	1	0	0	1	1	0	0	18:57	18:57	VIEW FLIGHTS
EgyptAir	0	1	0	1	0	1	0	08:25	08:30	VIEW FLIGHTS
NetJets	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	08:30	08:30	VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 44 a week with times that vary between 01:04 and 22:00.

Would you like to book your flight? Bookings can be made direct with United Airlines on their website united.com.

The flight time for the selected route vary based on the month you will travel, but below we has summarised the most common times they will fly. We recommend you only take these times as guidance and check with appropriate airline for the exact times for the date you depart.

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