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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 6:00 am and lands at 11:11 am
• Latest: departs at 11:59 pm and lands at 5:10 am.

The flight takes about 5h 11m.

Two cabin classes are available on flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 5h 11m, covering 2,412 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $379 to $649, with an average of $485 over the past 12 months. Anything below $379 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 80% above the $485 route average. Book 18 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $276 round-trip via Salt Lake City (SLC), compared to $498 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$80 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 MAX 9 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 757-200 variants.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 34% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 33%, night flights for 33%, and evening flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $405 to $2,729. That means the highest observed fare was about 7x higher than the lowest one.

JetBlue is the only airline on the San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $204, which is 34% below the typical average for this route.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from San Francisco (SFO) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

One-stop flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 43% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 32% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 8% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 6% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 30% on flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Wednesday is the cheapest departure day at $438 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $620, a difference of $182.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only United Airlines operates flights between San Francisco and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

Flying via Denver Intl (DEN) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 7h 32m, compared with 7h 40m via Salt Lake City (SLC) and 8h 35m via Minneapolis St Paul (MSP).

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 3 hours ahead of San Francisco (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

Taxis are available from IAD to the city. Washington Flyer is the exclusive on-property taxi service at IAD. Non-Washington Flyer taxis may pick up passengers with advance arrangements and may drop off passengers in accordance with airport regulations.

Yes, SFO has a medical clinic staffed by experienced medical personnel. The clinic provides occupational health services, urgent care, travel medicine and immigration physicals. The average wait time is about 15 minutes and appointments are generally preferred.

Yes, IAD has a play area in Concourse B near Gate B70 called FunWay. The area includes word searches, aviation-inspired crossword puzzles, seating and charging stations.