Question 1

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

Accepted Answer

The average direct flight takes 5h 47m, 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 7 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 6h 01m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 50 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. 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 7 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 6h 01m. The most common departure time is 16:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 50 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Saturday, when 16% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Monday. 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 ₹ 13,329 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 28,264 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 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 06:30 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 01:17.

Question 7

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

Accepted Answer

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

Question 8

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 9

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 10

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 ₹ 35,448 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 48,588 and ₹ 47,264 respectively.

Question 11

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 ₹ 35,448 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and December, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is ₹ 48,588 and ₹ 47,264 respectively.

Question 12

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 13

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 14

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 15

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 16

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 190 minutes.

Question 17

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 16% of their flights encountering any delays.

Question 18

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 19

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 20

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 21

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 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 (₹ 28,264) and Frontier (₹ 33,652).

Question 23

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 (₹ 28,264) and Frontier (₹ 33,652).

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 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

Question 25

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 56% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 7 weeks before departure.

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 ₹ 20,719 on average.

Question 27

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 ₹ 20,719 on average.

Question 28

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 ₹ 47,926 and ₹ 31,951 in April.
The lowest price found in the past 3 days was ₹ 28,264 on Southwest (15 Apr-21 Apr).

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

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 ₹ 20,719 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 (₹ 28,264) and Frontier (₹ 33,652).

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

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 190 minutes.

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

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

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

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.

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

Based on our data, United Airlines have experienced the fewest delays on this route in the past 12 months, with only about 16% of their flights encountering any delays.

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

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.

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 47m, 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 06:30 and will be landing in San Francisco at 09:30.

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 01:17.

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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 ₹ 13,329 for a one-way ticket and ₹ 28,264 for a return.

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

Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, and Delta 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.

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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