Flights from San Francisco Airport (SFO) to Dulles International Airport Airport (IAD)

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Returns from £288.69

One-way from £158.74

Below we have compiled essential flight information for anyone who is flying from San Francisco International to Washington Dulles International, including airliners who offer flights and their flight times. In total, there are 8 airliners to choose from including Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Lufthansa, Air China, Virgin Australia, Air New Zealand and United Airlines. The flight from San Francisco International to Washington Dulles International is approximately 3,883 Kilometers which is 2,413 Miles. You should expect a flight time of around 5 Hours 23 Minutes.

The cost of the flights varies significantly so we can’t provide you an estimate. Prices can be 50% cheaper if you book more than a month in advance. To obtain the best prices for Washington Dulles International flights than book well in advance. If it is possible, you should book your flights 2 or more months in advance as ticket prices will be substantially lower.

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

Below you will see all the airlines that fly from San Francisco International (SFO) to Washington Dulles International (IAD) and the number of flights they operate each day.

Flights Chart
AirlinerMoTuWeThFrSaSuFirst FlightLast FlightFlights
United Airlines000008401:2507:50VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand000004301:2507:09VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia000003301:2507:09VIEW FLIGHTS
Air China000002101:2501:25VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa0000020VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines0000010VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines0000010VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines000000105:5605:56VIEW FLIGHTS

The most direct flights are offered by United Airlines but they only offer 1 flight per week. This flight departs 01:25 and goes by the flight number UA1453, UA1870, UA2111 and UA2117

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.

Flights Time In WeekDays
DayFlight TimesFlights
Saturday
08:10
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1849
Air New ZealandNZ9164
Austrian AirlinesOS7884
LufthansaLH7531
Virgin AustraliaVA8382
Brussels AirlinesSN8949
10:50
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA336
Air New ZealandNZ9167
Virgin AustraliaVA8379
13:55
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA7314
United AirlinesUA2740
Air New ZealandNZ9163
16:55
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1453
20:46
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA7313
United AirlinesUA755
Air New ZealandNZ9162
LufthansaLH7489
Virgin AustraliaVA8380
21:30
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2117
22:38
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1870
23:20
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2111
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Sunday
01:25
AirlineFlight  No
Air ChinaCA7312
United AirlinesUA1453
Air New ZealandNZ9169
Virgin AustraliaVA8383
05:56
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2117
Air New ZealandNZ9160
Virgin AustraliaVA8381
Asiana AirlinesOZ6315
07:09
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA1870
Air New ZealandNZ9168
Virgin AustraliaVA8384
07:50
AirlineFlight  No
United AirlinesUA2111
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Other routes are also possible. Flying from a different airport may offer more convenient flight times, so below we have we have put a list of other routes that may well be suitable.

Alternative Direct Routes
RouteStopsDistanceFlying Time
Mineta San Jose to Dulles05 Hours 20 Minutes
Sacramento to Dulles05 Hours 16 Minutes

Before you start your journey remember to check you have all your documents; in particular, your passport and flight tickets. You will be surprised at the amount of people of forget these!

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Flight Price FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (IAD)

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What is the cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Washington IAD?
The cheapest direct flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Washington IAD is £158.74 ($215 €182.51)
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What is the cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Washington IAD?
The cheapest direct return flight from San Francisco SFO to Washington IAD is £288.69 ($391 €331.92)
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What is the cheapest flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Washington IAD?
The cheapest flight one way from San Francisco SFO to Washington IAD is £83.43 ($113 €95.92)
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What is the cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Washington IAD?
The cheapest return flight from San Francisco SFO to Washington IAD is £184.58 ($250 €212.22)
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Flight Info FAQ - San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (IAD)

Who flies from San Francisco to Washington?
The following airlines fly from San Francisco (SFO) to Washington (IAD): Air China, Air New Zealand, Asiana Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, United Airlines, Virgin Australia.
How far is the flight from San Francisco to Washington?
The flight from San Francisco to Washington is 3,883KM or 2,413 miles.
How long does the flight from San Francisco to Washington to take?
The flight from San Francisco to Washington takes 5 Hours 23 Minutes.

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