Cheap flights from IAD to SFO (Washington Dulles Intl. to San Francisco Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from IAD to SFO starting at $81 One Way, $141 Round Trip

Prices starting at $141 for return flights and $81 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.

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
The price is $111 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$111 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (2,963 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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
The price is $115 total per night from Dec 29 to Dec 30
$115 total
per night
Dec 29 - Dec 30
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,239 reviews)
Nice room.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Aloft San Francisco Airport
The Dylan at SFO

The Dylan at SFO

3 out of 5
110 S El Camino Real Millbrae CA
The price is $114 total per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$114 total
per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,840 reviews)
very clean, and close to the bart station. Easy to get the airport.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

The Dylan at 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.

Hotels In San Francisco

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
The price is $168 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$168 total
per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (7,186 reviews)
Very clean hotel & staff were very polite

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Hilton San Francisco Financial District

Hilton San Francisco Financial District

4 out of 5
750 Kearny St San Francisco CA
The price is $129 total per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$129 total
per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,146 reviews)
Great hotel

Reviewed on Dec 16, 2025

Hilton San Francisco Financial District
Fairmont San Francisco

Fairmont San Francisco

5 out of 5
950 Mason Street Atop Nob Hill San Francisco CA
The price is $295 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$295 total
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Book a stay at this luxury hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a full-service spa, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the helpful staff in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,424 reviews)
Very good hotel. Love it

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

Fairmont San Francisco
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
The price is $114 total per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$114 total
per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26
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 ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,840 reviews)
very clean, and close to the bart station. Easy to get the airport.

Reviewed on Dec 17, 2025

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
The price is $126 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$126 total
per night
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,574 reviews)
Fresh

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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
The price is $111 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$111 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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! (2,963 reviews)
Perfect

Reviewed on Dec 12, 2025

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
$59 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$71 total
Jan 4 - Jan 5, 2026
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 ...
5.8/10 (2,945 reviews)
Clean room

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$47 nightly
The price is $55 total per night from Jan 1 to Jan 2
$55 total
Jan 1 - Jan 2, 2026
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 ...
7/10 Good! (1,007 reviews)
Had great stay. Busy area. The staff and room was perfect for me. Stayed for a week and plan on it again! ..thanks!

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$110 nightly
The price is $126 total per night from Dec 23 to Dec 24
$126 total
Dec 23 - Dec 24
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,574 reviews)
Fresh

Reviewed on Dec 20, 2025

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
The price is $193 total per night from Dec 25 to Dec 26
$193 total
per night
Dec 25 - Dec 26
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in San Francisco. Enjoy a 24-hour fitness center, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,333 reviews)
Game room was great for the kids

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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
The price is $158 total per night from Jan 4 to Jan 5
$158 total
per night
Jan 4 - Jan 5
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Burlingame. Enjoy free breakfast, WiFi (surcharge), and parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,834 reviews)
Wonderful view from our spacious room. Enjoyed the holiday decorations. Long line for breakfast omelettes, and really missed the variety we used to see for breakfast at E.S. Mattress was only fair to middlin' in comfort.

Reviewed on Dec 14, 2025

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
The price is $172 total per night from Dec 28 to Dec 29
$172 total
per night
Dec 28 - Dec 29
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,239 reviews)
Room and hotel was worth the price. They do have free drink/snack hour in the late afternoon which is great.

Reviewed on Dec 19, 2025

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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