Flights from Washington Airport (IAD) to San Francisco Airport Airport (SFO)
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You have a choice of 21 airlines when departing Washington Dulles International to San Francisco International. The distance covered when flying from Washington Dulles International to San Francisco International United States is 3,883 Km (2,413 Miles) with the travel time being around 5 Hours 23 Minutes. IAD is the Airport code for Washington Dulles International and SFO is for San Francisco International United States.
The cost of the air travel varies depending on what day you travel and the time of day. It is normally worth booking flights well in advance if possible to get the best deal to San Francisco International United States perhaps midweek or late evening. Please book in advance if you want to take advantage of the best prices airlines have to offer as prices normally increase as time goes on.
The time zone at San Francisco International is 8.0 GMT compared to 5.0 GMT at Washington Dulles International so bare this in mind is you need to make travel arrangements when you arrive at San Francisco 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 chose to rent a car at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to San Francisco International Airport (SFO) in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
We suggest pre-booking your transport to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). The following options are available:
- Private Transfers to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Buses to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Taxis to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
- Train Services to/near Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD)
Ensure your arrival at San Francisco International Airport (SFO) is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Private transfers at San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Buses from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Taxis from San Francisco International Airport (SFO)
- Train services at or near 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.
The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to San Francisco International (SFO) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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United Airlines | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 01:22 | 22:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Air New Zealand | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 06:30 | 22:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Virgin Australia | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 1 | 06:30 | 22:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Lufthansa | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:00 | 22:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Brussels Airlines | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 16:00 | 18:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Alaska Airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 07:00 | 18:59 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Singapore Airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 07:00 | 18:59 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Qatar Airways | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 07:00 | 18:59 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Hawaiian Airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 07:00 | 18:59 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Fiji Airways | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 07:00 | 18:59 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
American Airlines | 2 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 07:00 | 18:59 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Iberia | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 07:00 | 22:01 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Ethiopian Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 12:35 | 12:40 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Cathay Pacific | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 07:00 | 18:59 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Austrian Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:05 | 18:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Asiana Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 18:05 | 18:05 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
NetJets | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 08:00 | 20:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
EgyptAir | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 08:15 | 08:30 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Air China | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 06:30 | 08:15 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Qantas | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 07:00 | 07:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Baker Aviation | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 14:00 | 14:00 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
United Airlines offer the most direct flights from Washington Dulles International to San Francisco International with an average of 53 flights a week. The earliest flights are operated at 01:22 and the latest flights operated at 22:15 and the most common flight numbers are UA1095, UA1702, UA1757 and UA1786
For more details regarding United Airlines flight information and bookings you can visit them at united.com
Please see below the times of flights. These times and frequency may vary at different times of the year please visit the website for more information.

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Monday | 06:30
07:00
08:00
08:15
08:30
10:30
12:35
14:40
16:00
18:05
18:59
22:01
22:15
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Tuesday | 06:30
07:00
08:15
08:30
12:35
14:40
15:00
16:00
18:05
22:15
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Wednesday | 06:30
07:00
08:15
08:30
12:35
14:00
14:40
16:00
18:05
20:00
22:15
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Thursday | 01:22
06:30
07:00
08:30
12:40
14:32
16:00
18:05
18:59
22:05
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Friday | 06:30
07:00
08:30
12:40
14:32
16:00
18:05
18:59
22:01
22:05
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Saturday | 06:30
07:00
08:30
12:40
14:32
16:00
18:05
22:05
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Sunday | 06:30
07:00
08:30
12:40
14:32
16:00
17:38
18:05
18:59
22:05
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Instead of flying directly from Washington Dulles International and arrive at San Francisco International, you may arrive San Francisco International by another airport. Please see chart below for a list of these.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to San Francisco | 0 | 3,944 km (2,451 miles) | 5 Hours 27 Minutes |
Washington Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Francisco | 0 | 3,921 km (2,436 miles) | 5 Hours 25 Minutes |
Philadelphia to San Francisco | 0 | 4,048 km (2,515 miles) | 5 Hours 34 Minutes |
Richmond to San Francisco | 0 | 3,932 km (2,443 miles) | 5 Hours 26 Minutes |
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