Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 5h 37m, covering a distance of 6,246 km. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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 8 and 9 direct flights that take off from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 5h 49m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 61 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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 8 and 9 direct flights that take off from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport and land in San Francisco, with an average flight time of 5h 49m. The most common departure time is 19:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 61 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Monday, when 15% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Tuesday. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 4

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

Accepted Answer

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco was ₹ 93 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 198 for a return. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-Dulles-Intl-IAD/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 5

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 6

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

Accepted Answer

When flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays. Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 7

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 06:32 and will be landing in San Francisco at 09:20.

Question 8

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 9

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

Accepted Answer

Hawaiian Airlines, Alaska Airlines, 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

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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 May, where tickets cost ₹ 34,861 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 47,243 and ₹ 42,764 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 May, where tickets cost ₹ 34,861 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are December and November, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 47,243 and ₹ 42,764 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. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-Dulles-Intl-IAD/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-Dulles-Intl-IAD/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-Dulles-Intl-IAD/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

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. <a href='/flight-routes/Washington-Dulles-Intl-IAD/San-Francisco-SFO'>Visit our flight page for the latest deals!>/a>

Question 19

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 20

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

Accepted Answer

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

Question 21

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco were found on Southwest (₹ 17,387) and United Airlines (₹ 22,568).

Question 22

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

Accepted Answer

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco were found on Southwest (₹ 17,387) and United Airlines (₹ 22,568).

Question 23

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 4 weeks before departure.

Question 24

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 4 weeks before departure.

Question 25

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 ₹ 19,246 on average.

Question 26

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 ₹ 19,246 on average.

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What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco?

When flying from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco, you should consider leaving on a Saturday and avoid Sundays if you are looking for the best rates. For your return to Washington, D.C., you’ll find the best rates on Wednesdays and the most expensive ones on Saturdays.

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

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

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 ₹ 19,246 on average.

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?

In the past 3 days, the cheapest return tickets from Washington, D.C. to San Francisco were found on Southwest (₹ 17,387) and United Airlines (₹ 22,568).

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

There is only one cabin class option available for the route, which is Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

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

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

The average direct flight takes 5h 37m, covering a distance of 6,246 km.

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

Early birds can take the earliest flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 06:32 and will be landing in San Francisco at 09:20.

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

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.

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

In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Francisco was ₹ 93 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 198 for a return.

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

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

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

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

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

oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Washington, D.C. and San Francisco, with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

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

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

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

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.

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?

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.

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

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.

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

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.

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