Question 1

How long does a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco take?

Accepted Answer

Direct flights from Washington, D.C. generally make it to San Francisco in 5h 42m. The flying distance between the two cities is 6,246 km.

Question 2

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Francisco per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 8 direct flights that take off from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 5h 47m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 49 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 3

How many flights are there between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Francisco per day?

Accepted Answer

Each day, there are between 5 and 8 direct flights that take off from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 5h 47m. The most common departure time is 14:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 49 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday.

Question 4

What is the cheapest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco was ₹ 17,930 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 34,430 for a return.

Question 5

What’s the earliest departure time from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 06:42 and will be landing in San Francisco at 09:30.

Question 6

What’s the latest departure time from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco jets off at 22:10 and lands at 00:59.

Question 7

Which airlines fly direct between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco direct and that is United Airlines. The best return deal found from United Airlines for the route is ₹ 35,790.

Question 8

Which airlines fly direct between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There is just one airline that flies from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco direct and that is United Airlines. The best return deal found from United Airlines for the route is ₹ 35,790.

Question 9

Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, and American Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight route.

Question 10

Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flight route.

Question 11

Which airline alliances offer flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Star Alliance is the only airline alliance operating flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco.

Question 12

On which days can I fly direct from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are direct flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco on a daily basis.

Question 13

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost ₹ 35,479 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 57,129 and ₹ 52,837 respectively.

Question 14

What is the cheapest month to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

The cheapest month for flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco is February, where tickets cost ₹ 35,479 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and March, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 57,129 and ₹ 52,837 respectively.

Question 15

How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco.

Question 16

How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

Question 17

What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to San Francisco with an airline and back to Washington, D.C. with another airline.

Question 18

What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Question 19

How often are flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco delayed?

Accepted Answer

Weekly flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco historically see delays in approximately 17% of cases, with the average delay over the past year being 194 minutes.

Question 20

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 17% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 21

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Accepted Answer

Statistically, Tuesday is the day of the week with the fewest delays on this flight route, while Friday has typically experienced more delays than other days.

Question 22

What is the most punctual flight time for Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

Accepted Answer

Typically, flights leaving in the morning tend to face fewer delays, whereas flights in the evening have historically encountered delays more often.

Question 23

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 24

Which cabin class options are there for flights between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

There are 2 cabin class options for the route. These are Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 25

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco were found on Frontier (₹ 34,430) and American Airlines (₹ 37,578).

Question 26

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

In the past 5 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco were found on Frontier (₹ 34,430) and American Airlines (₹ 37,578).

Question 27

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Question 28

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

To get a below average price on the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco, you should book around 4 weeks before departure, which saves you about 54% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 13 weeks before departure.

Question 29

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at ₹ 30,480 on average.

Question 30

Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Yes, flying with a stopover may cost you more time, but you can also save money on the route, with a 1 stop stopover the cheapest option at ₹ 30,480 on average.

Question 31

How much is a return flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

Flight prices are below average for this route right now.Flights to San Francisco from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually cost between ₹ 40,439 and ₹ 64,378 in August.
The lowest price found in the past 5 days was ₹ 34,430 on Frontier (27 Aug–28 Aug).

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How much is a return flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

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Can I save money by flying with a stopover from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

How far in advance should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco?

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Which airlines fly direct between Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and San Francisco?

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Which airline has the best punctuality record on Washington, D.C. to San Francisco flights?

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