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Cheap Flights from IAD to SFO starting at $80 One Way, $160 Round Trip

Prices starting at $160 for return flights and $80 for one-way flights to San Francisco Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Hotel Ideas near San Francisco Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Francisco Intl.

Grand Hyatt at SFO

Grand Hyatt at SFO

4 out of 5
55 S McDonnell Rd San Francisco CA
$289 nightly
The price is $323 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$323 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the restaurant ...
9.8/10 Exceptional! (1,531 reviews)
Great stay for an easy overnight at SFO

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Grand Hyatt at SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$239 nightly
The price is $277 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$277 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,077 reviews)
So this place has some seriously cool history I found out about when I got home and looked into it, so if you're into that alone - go here. While the rooms were not brand new, they were very clean, with working AC and quiet. Breakfast was decent and everyone working there were very kind

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Aloft San Francisco Airport

Aloft San Francisco Airport

3 out of 5
401 E Millbrae Ave Millbrae CA
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$126 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
9/10 Wonderful! (2,240 reviews)
Was a quick visit but staff was friendly

Reviewed on Mar 17, 2026

Aloft San Francisco Airport
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Francisco

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG

3.5 out of 5
1500 Van Ness Ave San Francisco CA
$132 nightly
The price is $155 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$155 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the pool ...
9/10 Wonderful! (5,430 reviews)
I won't ever stay anywhere else in the city. I'm so glad I found my forever hotel. It's great!

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
$149 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$176 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a fitness center, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,923 reviews)
The staff was very helpful and patient with our needs. The room was nice.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
$182 nightly
The price is $214 total per night from Apr 12 to Apr 13
$214 total
Apr 12 - Apr 13
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9/10 Wonderful! (7,368 reviews)
Good better best

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Francisco Hotels With Airport Transportation

The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$114 nightly
The price is $136 total per night from Mar 28 to Mar 29
$136 total
Mar 28 - Mar 29
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,845 reviews)
A lovely hotel just on the edge of a very cool trendy area with lots of restaurants etc. Felt very safe. Staff were all wonderful, very helpful and conscientious.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$142 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,686 reviews)
Good place to stay for early morning flight out of SFO

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western

3 out of 5
1100 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$239 nightly
The price is $277 total per night from Mar 23 to Mar 24
$277 total
Mar 23 - Mar 24
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,077 reviews)
So this place has some seriously cool history I found out about when I got home and looked into it, so if you're into that alone - go here. While the rooms were not brand new, they were very clean, with working AC and quiet. Breakfast was decent and everyone working there were very kind

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

SFO El Rancho Inn SureStay Collection by Best Western
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Francisco Hotels

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North

2 out of 5
326 S Airport Blvd South San Francisco CA
$60 nightly
The price is $72 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$72 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly motel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a free airport shuttle, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the clean ...
6/10 (3,346 reviews)
Loud, old, not secure, and, does not feel secure. Air planes fly over often. Beds are hard, pillows are tiny, sheets are rough, and doesn't feel clean. Stay somewhere ELSE.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$55 nightly
The price is $65 total per night from Mar 26 to Mar 27
$65 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and laundry facilities. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,003 reviews)
Understanding that this is a hostel, the bathroom was filthy and disgusting all day long!

Reviewed on Mar 5, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$124 nightly
The price is $142 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$142 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Bruno. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,686 reviews)
Good place to stay for early morning flight out of SFO

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Hotel Skye SFO
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco

4 out of 5
250 Beach Street San Francisco CA
$181 nightly
The price is $213 total per night from Apr 20 to Apr 21
$213 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,477 reviews)
Parking is not Intuitive.

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Hotel Zephyr San Francisco
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront

3.5 out of 5
150 Anza Blvd Burlingame CA
$138 nightly
The price is $157 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$157 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,988 reviews)
Pleasure. The only thing was that bad is that we had to move 3 times because the A/C didn't cool off the the room. The maintenance man mention the the way the vents were designed it wont go to the bedroom. Moving with two kids was very inconvenient. I fealt we should have been compensated for all ...

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Waterfront
Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point

3.5 out of 5
250 Gateway Blvd South San Francisco CA
$130 nightly
The price is $153 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$153 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in South San Francisco. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,326 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Mar 21, 2026

Embassy Suites by Hilton San Francisco Airport Oyster Point
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

IAD to SFO Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
IAD Address & GPS
Address:
1 Saarinen Circle
Dulles VA, 20166
United States
IATA Code:
IAD
Longitude:
-77.447735
Latitude:
38.95315
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SFO Address & GPS
Address:
San Francisco CA, 94128
United States
IATA Code:
SFO
Longitude:
-122.389881
Latitude:
37.615215
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from IAD to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO)?
Whether you're embarking on an amazing world adventure or traveling for work purposes, a nonstop flight is the best way to go. With United Airlines you can fly from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to San Francisco Intl. Airport (SFO) in one simple journey.
What is the shortest flight from Dulles Intl. Airport to San Francisco Airport?
From Washington, the wonderful sights and sounds of San Francisco are 5 hours and 54 minutes away. Lock in your favorite seat, or perhaps even one with a little more legroom, and fly to your destination in pure comfort.
How many hours flight from Dulles Intl. Airport to SFO?
Typically, it takes 6 hours and 6 minutes to fly from Dulles Intl. Airport to San Francisco Airport. You'll be in your seat for some time, so think about bringing plenty of entertainment, like a book or your travel journal.
What airlines have the most flights from IAD to San Francisco Airport?
If you're after a trouble-free flight, consider booking your ticket with United Airlines. This carrier advertises 176 monthly flights between Washington and San Francisco and is one of the most popular airlines operating on this route.

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