San Francisco Airport (SFO) Flights to Washington Airport (IAD)

Q: How long does the flight from San Francisco to Washington to take?

The flight from San Francisco to Washington takes5 Hours 23 Minutes.

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Airliners including NetJets, Qantas, Cathay Pacific, Lufthansa, EgyptAir, Brussels Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Iberia, Ethiopian Airlines, Asiana Airlines, Qatar Airways, Air China, Singapore Airlines, Fiji Airways, American Airlines, Alaska Airlines, Air New Zealand, Virgin Australia and United Airlines all offer direct flights between San Francisco International to Washington Dulles International. When travelling from San Francisco International you will cover about 2,413 miles before you reach Washington Dulles International. This journey will take 5 Hours 23 Minutes.

The cost of flights varies on the time and day you fly. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. The ticket prices for most airliners will increase the closer you get the departure date, so as soon as you know the date you will travel you should book your flights.

On arriving at Washington Dulles International please note the time difference, the time zone at Washington Dulles International is 5.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at San Francisco International.

Travellers planning to fly from San Francisco International Airport to Washington Dulles International Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at San Francisco International Airport.

If you rented a vehicle at Washington Dulles International Airport and have to return it with a full tank of fuel, avoid excess fees by refilling at the nearest fuel station to Washington Dulles International Airport.

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Pre-booking your transportation requirements at Washington Dulles International Airport can save a lot of time, hassle and money when arriving at the airport. Research and book your preferred choice of ground transportation at Washington Dulles International Airport:

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For a full summary of all the airliners that fly from San Francisco International to Washington Dulles International, please see the table below.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa	Su	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	7	8	8	8	7	9	8	01:58	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Virgin Australia	6	7	7	7	7	6	3	06:52	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air New Zealand	7	6	6	7	6	6	3	06:52	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines	2	2	1	2	2	2	2	05:25	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	2	2	1	2	3	2	0	05:25	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Singapore Airlines	2	2	1	2	2	2	0	05:25	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Fiji Airways	2	2	1	2	2	2	0	05:25	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Air China	0	0	3	2	0	3	2	01:05	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	1	1	1	2	2	2	0	07:00	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Iberia	1	1	0	2	2	1	0	05:35	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	06:52	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Asiana Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	1	21:04	21:07	VIEW FLIGHTS
Lufthansa	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	08:15	08:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
EgyptAir	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	22:50	22:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	08:15	08:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	1	1	1	1	1	1	0	08:15	08:20	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qantas	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	05:35	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
Cathay Pacific	0	0	0	1	1	0	0	05:35	21:35	VIEW FLIGHTS
NetJets	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	11:00	11:00	VIEW FLIGHTS

United Airlines is the most popular airliners who operate this route. They have around 55 a week with times that vary between 01:58 and 22:50.

To book your flight you can visit United Airlines on their website united.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.

Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

Flights Time In WeekDays

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