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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 06:00 and lands at 11:08
• Latest: departs at 23:59 and lands at 05:07.

The flight takes about 5h 08m.

Only Economy class is available on flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

A direct flight from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 5h 08m, covering 6,246 km.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need another form of identification, such as a driving licence.

Return flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from ₹ 39,330 to ₹ 64,495, with an average of ₹ 49,699 over the past 12 months. Anything below ₹ 39,330 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 71% above the ₹ 49,699 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, stopover flights are cheaper than direct options on average. Stopover fares average ₹ 29,035 return via Orlando (MCO), compared with ₹ 50,841 for direct.

There is no standard. Checked bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge ₹ 3,796–₹ 7,593 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% 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, return flight prices on this route showed a wide range, from about ₹ 39,192 to ₹ 240,753. That means the highest observed fare was about 6x 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 ₹ 21,684, which is 31% 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 ₹ 2,261 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• 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:

• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) – 43% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) – 38% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) – 5% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) – 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 27% on flights from San Francisco to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Friday is the cheapest departure day at ₹ 45,361 return on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at ₹ 61,398, a difference of ₹ 16,038.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to three 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 of 7h 47m, compared to 8h 04m via San Diego (SAN) and 8h 29m 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, Tidal Basin, 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

Baggage 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.