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

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

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

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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 19 airliners to choose from including NetJets, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, EgyptAir, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Iberia, Ethiopian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air China, Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia 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.

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

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

We suggest pre-booking your transport to San Francisco International Airport (SFO). The following options are available:

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

Find hotels close to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) many hotels offer airport transfers directly from the airport to your hotel.

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

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	7	8	8	8	7	9	8	01:58	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia	6	7	7	7	7	6	3	06:52	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	7	6	6	7	6	6	3	06:52	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines	2	2	1	2	2	2	2	05:25	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	2	2	1	2	3	2	0	05:25	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines	2	2	1	2	2	2	0	05:25	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Fiji Airways	2	2	1	2	2	2	0	05:25	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air China	0	0	3	2	0	3	2	01:05	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	1	1	1	2	2	2	0	07:00	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia	1	1	0	2	2	1	0	05:35	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	06:52	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	21:04	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	08:15	08:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
EgyptAir	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	22:50	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	08:15	08:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	08:15	08:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	05:35	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Cathay Pacific	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	05:35	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
NetJets	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	11:00	11:00	VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 55 a week with times that vary between 01:58 and 22:50.

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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