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$138 Find cheap flights from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport

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6:59 pm - 5:40 amSFO-IAD
7h 41m1 stop
5:57 pm - 8:43 pmIAD-SFO
5h 46mnonstop
$289Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13 - Wed, Aug 21
9:15 pm - 5:27 amSFO-IAD
5h 12mnonstop
7:00 am - 9:40 amIAD-SFO
5h 40mnonstop
$297Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 13
5:55 pm - 12:57 pmSFO-IAD
16h 02m1 stop
12:07 pm - 8:18 amIAD-SFO
23h 11m1 stop
$315Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 4 - Thu, Jul 11
5:20 am - 5:08 pmSFO-IAD
8h 48m1 stop
1:17 pm - 8:54 pmIAD-SFO
10h 37m1 stop
$316American Airlines
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Wed, Jul 31 - Tue, Aug 6
11:59 pm - 12:24 pmSFO-IAD
9h 25m1 stop
8:00 pm - 11:58 amIAD-SFO
18h 58m1 stop
$321Sun Country Air
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Fri, Jul 5 - Fri, Jul 12
10:40 pm - 11:15 amSFO-IAD
9h 35m1 stop
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5h 48mnonstop
$322United Airlines
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Mon, Sep 9 - Tue, Sep 10
8:45 am - 6:46 pmSFO-IAD
7h 01m1 stop
10:05 pm - 12:52 amIAD-SFO
5h 47mnonstop
$327United Airlines
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Wed, Aug 21 - Sat, Sep 21
1:45 pm - 11:53 pmSFO-IAD
7h 08m1 stop
5:55 pm - 12:05 amIAD-SFO
9h 10m1 stop
$336Delta
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Wed, Sep 18 - Fri, Sep 20
9:20 am - 11:22 pmSFO-IAD
11h 02m2 stops
1:17 pm - 8:54 pmIAD-SFO
10h 37m1 stop
$341American Airlines
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1:46 pm - 11:58 pmSFO-IAD
7h 12m1 stop
7:16 am - 12:21 pmIAD-SFO
8h 05m1 stop
$347Delta
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Tue, Jul 16 - Wed, Jul 31
6:59 pm - 4:35 pmSFO-IAD
18h 36m1 stop
$138Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Jul 23
6:59 pm - 5:40 amSFO-IAD
7h 41m1 stop
$141Alaska Airlines
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5:55 pm - 12:57 pmSFO-IAD
16h 02m1 stop
$154Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 4
5:55 pm - 12:57 pmSFO-IAD
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$155Sun Country Air
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Thu, Jul 4
1:43 pm - 11:50 pmSFO-IAD
7h 07m1 stop
$178Delta
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9:32 am - 11:22 pmSFO-IAD
10h 50m2 stops
$183American Airlines
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1:46 pm - 11:58 pmSFO-IAD
7h 12m1 stop
$189Delta
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Wed, Jul 17
9:59 pm - 8:42 amSFO-IAD
7h 43m1 stop
$198American Airlines
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Sun, Sep 22
12:45 am - 11:41 amSFO-IAD
7h 56m1 stop
$228United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 13
10:40 pm - 6:59 amSFO-IAD
5h 19mnonstop
$253United Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26
5:50 pm - 10:26 amSFO-IAD
13h 36m1 stop
11:50 am - 4:51 pmIAD-SFO
8h 01m1 stop
$353Sun Country Air
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 18
6:14 pm - 10:37 amSFO-IAD
13h 23m1 stop
11:50 am - 4:51 pmIAD-SFO
8h 01m1 stop
$392Sun Country Air
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Mon, Jun 10 - Tue, Jun 18
6:00 am - 5:40 amSFO-IAD
20h 40m1 stop
7:00 am - 4:58 pmIAD-SFO
12h 58m2 stops
$694Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Jun 9 - Tue, Jun 11
6:00 am - 5:40 amSFO-IAD
20h 40m1 stop
7:00 am - 4:58 pmIAD-SFO
12h 58m2 stops
$705Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Jun 8 - Tue, Jun 11
12:30 am - 11:41 amSFO-IAD
8h 11m1 stop
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5h 48mnonstop
$727United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 26
6:30 pm - 5:25 amSFO-IAD
7h 55m1 stop
8:20 am - 8:12 pmIAD-SFO
14h 52m2 stops
$728United Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Wed, Jun 12
12:32 pm - 11:24 pmSFO-IAD
7h 52m1 stop
7:41 pm - 10:28 pmIAD-SFO
5h 47mnonstop
$730American Airlines
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Mon, Jun 10 - Fri, Jul 26
11:30 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-IAD
21h 29m1 stop
5:00 am - 8:56 pmIAD-SFO
18h 56m1 stop
$803American Airlines
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Tue, Jun 11 - Tue, Jun 25
1:48 pm - 11:59 pmSFO-IAD
7h 11m1 stop
12:35 pm - 6:20 pmIAD-SFO
8h 45m1 stop
$874Delta
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Tue, Jun 11 - Mon, Jun 24
12:07 am - 10:53 amSFO-IAD
7h 46m1 stop
5:36 pm - 12:15 amIAD-SFO
9h 39m1 stop
$1,141Delta
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Sat, Jun 8 - Mon, Jun 10
9:15 pm - 5:27 amSFO-IAD
5h 12mnonstop
7:00 am - 9:40 amIAD-SFO
5h 40mnonstop
$297Alaska Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Tue, Aug 13
7:00 am - 3:13 pmSFO-IAD
5h 13mnonstop
5:57 pm - 8:43 pmIAD-SFO
5h 46mnonstop
$317Alaska Airlines
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Wed, Sep 18 - Mon, Sep 23
7:00 am - 3:13 pmSFO-IAD
5h 13mnonstop
6:55 pm - 9:41 pmIAD-SFO
5h 46mnonstop
$331Alaska Airlines
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Sat, Aug 31 - Sat, Aug 31
9:20 pm - 5:35 amSFO-IAD
5h 15mnonstop
7:01 am - 9:48 amIAD-SFO
5h 47mnonstop
$336United Airlines
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Tue, Aug 6 - Sun, Aug 11
9:15 pm - 5:27 amSFO-IAD
5h 12mnonstop
7:41 pm - 10:28 pmIAD-SFO
5h 47mnonstop
$337Alaska Airlines
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Sun, Aug 11 - Tue, Aug 13
9:20 pm - 5:35 amSFO-IAD
5h 15mnonstop
10:05 pm - 12:51 amIAD-SFO
5h 46mnonstop
$356United Airlines
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Fri, Aug 9 - Sun, Aug 11
7:00 am - 3:13 pmSFO-IAD
5h 13mnonstop
5:57 pm - 8:43 pmIAD-SFO
5h 46mnonstop
$357Alaska Airlines
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Thu, Aug 29 - Mon, Sep 2
7:05 am - 3:16 pmSFO-IAD
5h 11mnonstop
7:00 am - 9:40 amIAD-SFO
5h 40mnonstop
$592Undisclosed Carrier
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Thu, Jul 4 - Sun, Jul 7
9:15 pm - 5:27 amSFO-IAD
5h 12mnonstop
7:00 am - 9:40 amIAD-SFO
5h 40mnonstop
$627American Airlines
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Wed, Jun 26 - Sat, Jul 6
9:15 pm - 5:27 amSFO-IAD
5h 12mnonstop
7:00 am - 9:40 amIAD-SFO
5h 40mnonstop
$767American Airlines
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Flights from San Francisco to Dulles Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Francisco to Dulles Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

The average price of all flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Washington Dulles Airport on a Wednesday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Monday is the most expensive day to fly from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Wednesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is January, where tickets cost $418 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of tickets is $565 and $537 respectively.

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

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 85 days before departure.

Which airlines provide the cheapest flights from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

The cheapest price for the route for each airline clicked by KAYAK users in the last 72 hours.
In the past 3 days, the cheapest one-way tickets to Washington Dulles Airport from San Francisco were found on Alaska Airlines ($138) and Sun Country Air ($154), and the lowest round-trip tickets were found on Alaska Airlines ($289) and Sun Country Air ($315).

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

Airline and price data is aggregated from results in KAYAK’s search results from the last 2 weeks for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.
There are 2 airlines that fly nonstop from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. They are Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The cheapest airline for this route is Alaska Airlines, with the best one-way deal found costing $179. On average, the best prices for this route can be found at Alaska Airlines.

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

Each day, there are between 12 and 18 nonstop flights that take off from San Francisco and land in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 5h 14m. The most common departure time is 9:00 pm and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 98 flights. The most frequent day of departure is Thursday, when 18% of all weekly flights depart. The fewest flights depart on a Friday.

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

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 4 cabin class options for the route. These are First, Business, 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 long does a flight from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport take?

Direct flights take on average 4h 59m to travel the 2,412 miles between San Francisco and Washington Dulles Airport.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Francisco at 7:00 am and will be landing in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 3:11 pm.

What’s the latest departure time from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport jets off at 11:02 pm and lands at 7:19 am.

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Low season

January

High season

June

Cheapest flight

$138
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 13% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 18% increase in price.
Flight from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport

When to book flights from San Francisco to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Francisco to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated round-trip price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or round-trips with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport flights

  • Where can passengers sleep at San Francisco Airport?

    The international terminal has enlarged and pretty adequate seating that make it more restful for passengers. You can also choose to rest at the food court found in Terminal 3 and baggage reclaim hall found in Terminal 2.Other areas where you can sleep include Freshen Up adjacent to gates G1 to G14 located at the International Terminal. It’s open as early as 6 am to 11 pm and has additional amenities such as private rooms and showers. You can also use the VIP lounges which have more amenities and privacy but are closed in the night.

  • Is there any medical facility at the San Francisco Airport?

    The SFO medical clinic has experienced medical personnel who will attend to you. The clinic provides a wide range of services which include occupational health services, urgent care, travel medicine and immigration physicals. The average wait time is about 15min. Appointments are generally most preferred.

  • Are there any kid-friendly amenities at the IAD?

    The airport in collaboration with NASA came up with a fun and exhilarating play area situated at the Concourse B adjacent to gate B70 called travelling tots. The Funway is also another thrilling area that offers great play area, word searches, aviation-inspired crossword puzzles, restful seating and charging stations.

  • What means of transport is available from the IAD?

    You can opt for a taxi from the airport to the city. The Washington Flyer is the only taxi company allowed to pick up or drop off at the airport. Another option you can use is the Airport shuttle or private van service which offers transport to or from offices, conference centers, hotels or homes. The metro also offers a convenient and affordable connection between the airport and the Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station.

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

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport was $138 for a one-way ticket and $289 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between San Francisco and Washington Dulles Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport flight route: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, Iberia, Vueling, and SWISS.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

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

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

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

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C., Alaska Airlines or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. are Alaska Airlines and Delta. With an average price for the route of $436 and an overall rating of 8.0, Alaska Airlines is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $397 and an overall rating of 8.0.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

    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 San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington Dulles Airport with an airline and back to San Francisco with another airline. Booking your flights between San Francisco and IAD can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

    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 Washington Dulles Airport from San Francisco up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $254 or less one-way and $486 or less round-trip.
  • Travelers who would want to fly from San Francisco airport (SFO) to Washington Dulles Airport (IAD) can use the BART trains from downtown to the airport. You can also use an Uber, taxi or a shuttle to access the airport. In case you prefer driving, a personal car will be convenient for you since you can leave the car safely at the airport.
  • San Francisco is a busy airport, being ranked seventh in the United States. It has about 18 lounges many of which are operated by other international carriers. Majority of the lounges are for passengers with access to premium cabin or those with elite status. Fortunately there are others that may accept a priority pass or offer a day pass. You can relax, enjoy and unwind in the calm Zen Corner at the Turkish Airlines Lounge Concourse B located inside security. You will also be able to savour the cuisine and relish beverages from the premium bar or drink stations.
  • In case you access the San Francisco airport using a private means, the airport offers parking spaces for safe storage as you fly out. The airport offers both long term and short term parking options with flexible payments based on the duration. You can also reserve a parking space online via the airport’s website. While the airport does not offer free parking, it has free airport parking cancellation policy.
  • If you are traveling with a passenger with a disability, the Washington Dulles airport offers several facilities and services for special passengers. The airport offers wheelchair service, wheelchair accessible toilets and bathrooms fit with infra-red flushing devices. The sinks are also effectively positioned for easy access. The airport also offers devices for the deaf and hard of hearing, elevators and airport shuttles with ramps or lifts for wheelchairs.
  • Nursing mothers have nothing to worry about as the Washington Dulles Airport has a total of 8 nursing rooms allocated for them. The rooms can be found at these areas; Post Security Gates A: next to gate A20, Gates B has a private bathroom included, Gates C next to gate C11 has a sink and Gates D next to gate D1. Other nursing locations include Pre-Security terminal and Arrivals level adjacent to baggage claim 14, 6, 2, and 11.
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Prefer to fly non-stop from San Francisco to Washington Dulles Airport?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Francisco to Dulles Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Nonstop departures

San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +12 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +13 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +14 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +12 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +15 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +16 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +12 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Francisco

Monday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Tuesday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +12 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Wednesday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +13 more

Thursday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Friday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

Saturday

Air China, Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +13 more

Air China, Air New Zealand, +14 more

Sunday

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +11 more

Air New Zealand, Alaska Airlines, +12 more

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Top 5 airlines serving from San Francisco to Dulles Intl

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from San Francisco to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from San Francisco to Dulles Intl? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
8.0
Alaska AirlinesOverall score based on 9222 reviews
7.3Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.2Boarding
8.6Crew
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Flight was cancelled just before we boarded. I had to stayed an extra night in SF and arrived one day late. Also I had to flight back JFK and not Newark since they didn't have flight to Newark until very late the following day. A real bad experience on this flight. It took me 2 days to get back home.

2.0 MediocreCristian, Jun 2024SFO - EWR
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Flight was cancelled just before we boarded. I had to stayed an extra night in SF and arrived one day late. Also I had to flight back JFK and not Newark since they didn't have flight to Newark until very late the following day. A real bad experience on this flight. It took me 2 days to get back home.

The flight was delayed by more than two hours. A notification ahead of time would be most helpful.

First time traveling with them and they were great leaving on time arriving on time very clean planes 😊

Offer snacks/meals for people with food sensitivities. HAVE TV SCREENS!

Plane hit turbulence diverted to Houston. We'll probably get in after 3am

Given incorrect gate upon check-in, corrected by the gate attendant, D6 rather than D5, minor inconvenience. As with the previous flight, passengers were admonished to voluntarily gate-check carry-on luggage with the statement that those in the last boarding group would have no choice but to do so. If the Boeing 737 MAX8/MAX9 doesn't have room for carry-ons it's an interior design flaw on the part of Boeing. Posting an advance warning would be helpful, such as "Boeing 737 MAX planes feature limited carry-on space. Please be aware." SFO's amenities and TSA much better than MCO's. Crew was amazing! Brought my own food because Alaska's onboard selection has soy in everything. Beverage service was excellent. This was the first and last trip with Alaska after the previous flight's issues. It's no reflection on the crew of this flight. They were great.

The flight was mostly smooth and quiet. No seatback screens.

I enjoyed the leg room at my seat, but I was in an exit row.

The process was professional and really informative. I personally did not find any issue with thr process from start to finish.

Boarded the plain and had to wait 1 hour for crew Captain to arrive from another flight

There was plenty of overhead room but half of the passengers were told they had to check their carryon bags. My partner and I checked in as early as possible and our seats were split across the aisle.

Flew first class so everything was great. But maybe because the flights were red eye, no meals were served, just chips. I flew Alaska Air 1st class at 9PM (2 hour flight) and they served beef short rib sliders!

There was a loud squeaky sound the whole time we were flying.

I didn’t not like that I could not select my seat and ended up with the worse seat.

The landing was bad and the hostess came two times and i was sleeping but when she served the person that nexts to me I woke up and she didn’t even asked me if I need any drink or snacks two times!!!!

Plane was late because of a mechanical malfunction and the food listed as available was not. Flight attendants seem over worked and under paid. They just done seem happy. And that can be seen in their faces.

Waited 3 hours on a plane to de-ice due to manpower issues. Waited another hour and a half once we landed because of a gate issue. Missed my connections. Created. A total of 13 hours of delay.

Great, on time departure, friendly and accommodating crew, great leg room, Smith flight

Plane was turned around due to fog half way into the flight, Delta did not properly direct passengers to stay on same flight and instead failed to properly rebook on Alaska

Like most domestic flights in the US, you are basically on your own with this airline when it comes to food, so be sure to purchase meals and drinks ahead of time or expect to arrive starving and dehydrated (like I was).

Flight was delayed in the gate by 5 hours and ultimately cancelled- rebooking service by United agents was terrible

All flights were on time and boarding was issue free

Water service would be great. The way they board is terrible. Slow passengers first😂😂 They need to smart up a bit

It got me where I needed it to; not much more. It had no competition so that was why I chose it.

Plane didn’t even make it off the ground. We all had to get off and walk to a different terminal (lots of confusion) to get on a different plane. Landed fairly late, connections missed.

Crowded flight, but upbeat and kind crew. Pilot greeted us at door, flight attendant thanked a number of “special” passengers for their business, another addressed an eight-year old boy as “young man.” United obviously trying to up their game, but though all of that is nice and notable, flying still feels like moving along a human assembly line, being herded into one small space after another (boarding areas with too few seats, planes with limited personal space, shuttles (IAD) packed too full.

It was ok until we got to DC and I wanted to use my United Club pass and the snobbish receptionist said that they don’t take one pass. It took me everything itch of patience not to tell her off

Food choice was poor and we had to buy on board snacks.

We were offer chocolate cookies , not everyone eat chocolate. Thank you

Lost luggage again. Our second trip to Mykonos, and 2nd time no luggage.

Internet service was erratic. Crew service was poor and slow. My luggage on this non-stop flight was lost and not recovered

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

Nice aircraft. Plane was PACKED full and distance between seats was tight. Had it been more than a two hour flight it would not have been tolerable. I had much more knee space on the JetBlue flight I went out on.

New ridiculous policy by american destroyed my allegiance to american. As a million miler with american, I expected it would be easy to get on an earlier flight when I got to airport earlier than expected, and save a five hour layover. WRONG. The online app would not let me switch flights, So I called, and was promised a call back in 90 minutes. HAH! The customer service desk at DCA said “we no longer have access to changing a flight on our screens. If the app couldn’t do it, I should send a letter to American, but there’s nothing else possible!”

I am tired of being nickel and dimed for seat location, checked luggage and carry on bags. That is why i rarely fly anymore.

No meal on a cross country flight? SFO-MiA is pretty much the definition of a coast to coast flight. No meal provided. Sky high wi-fi rates too. Stop nickel and diming your customers.

It was right on time and crew were very courteous

Great flight. Boarding was efficient and quick. On time departure and smooth flight. Flight arrived early at destination. Good experience.

Flight was delay 9hrs and nothing was provided at airport, had to go and get a room to sleep in, paid for Uber back and fort with no offers until we landed back home a 1hr later for a $75 voucher for a future flight.

Our flight was delayed an hour, then when we got to board our flight finally, we were waiting in our seats for take off for 45 minutes before it was communicated that there was a maintenance issue therefore we waited on the plane for over an hour while that was resolved. We did not get to Phoenix until almost 3 hours after we were originally supposed to. This was the first and last time I will be flying Frontier.

There were 3 leg for the trip and each leg was delayed by 90 minutes or more. The boarding process takes forever with people waiting on the jetway even though most folks do not have carry-on. The whole process is poorly managed.

They cancelled the flight then did nothing to help us rebook. It was awful - I won’t fly with them again

The process of buying the ticket and navigating all the hidden charges that Frontier throws at you was a terrible experience. The actual airport experience and flying was fine.

The truck that was refueling the plane drove away with the hose still connected to the plane and ripped part of the plane off with it

Terrible. Seats are bad and the baggage policy is inconsistent

Better than I expected but I did pay for a seat and carry on bags ahead of time.

I hope to avoid flying with them in the future. First flight got cancelled then got stuck with a 13 hour layover in Denver. The process was long and frustrating to many people.

Flight was delayed on the runway for 40 minutes the crew did not even offer even water to passengers to compensate for the flight delayed. The flight was delayed due to aircraft mechanical issues. Worst customer service ever

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