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Cheap Flights from IAD to SFO starting at $101 One Way, $159 Round Trip

Prices starting at $159 for return flights and $101 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
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$110 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
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! (3,060 reviews)
Place was dark and dated. Location is good

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

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

The Westin San Francisco Airport

4 out of 5
1 Old Bayshore Hwy Millbrae CA
$124 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Mar 13 to Mar 14
$143 total
Mar 13 - Mar 14
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,950 reviews)
Excellent service. Very helpful and polite staff. Room was impeccably clean and comfortable. Would highly recommend and will stay here again.

Reviewed on Feb 23, 2026

The Westin San Francisco Airport
The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel

3 out of 5
1375 El Camino Real Millbrae CA
$120 nightly
The price is $137 total per night from Mar 29 to Mar 30
$137 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Millbrae. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and free parking. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful staff ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,003 reviews)
front desk was unfriendly and rude

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

The Millwood - A Boutique Hotel
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
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! (5,340 reviews)
Very accommodating

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Holiday Inn Golden Gateway by IHG
Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf

4 out of 5
2500 Mason St San Francisco CA
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! (7,318 reviews)
We had a good stay at Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman’s Wharf. The overall vibe felt very resort-like, which we really enjoyed. The property has a relaxed atmosphere, and it was a nice place to unwind after being out in the city. The breakfast was great with plenty of options, and the staff was very sweet ...

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Hotel Riu Plaza Fisherman's Wharf
Handlery Union Square Hotel

Handlery Union Square Hotel

3.5 out of 5
351 Geary St San Francisco CA
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! (2,872 reviews)
Room was depressing- dark, small. Location is great Staff was indifferent- no complaints .

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Handlery Union Square Hotel
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
$113 nightly
The price is $134 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$134 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
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! (1,834 reviews)
Smells very bad we left in the middle of the night and looked for another hotel till 3 am so we dont sleep there

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

The Dylan at SFO
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$131 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,661 reviews)
Perfectly clean, comfortable, microwave, fridge, and coffee maker, very pleasant and helpful staff, first in line for the shuttle to the airport. Not fancy, but 100% worth choosing for a good overnight stay

Reviewed on Feb 26, 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
$95 nightly
The price is $110 total per night from Feb 28 to Mar 1
$110 total
Feb 28 - Mar 1
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! (3,060 reviews)
Place was dark and dated. Location is good

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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 1 to Mar 2
$72 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 (3,232 reviews)
It was fine for what it was - a cheaper place to sleep while traveling. The front desk clerk was talking on his personal phone on speaker the entire time he checked me in. It was late, it wasn’t a huge deal just kind of rude. The hotel felt a little unsafe, room was clean and straightforward. No ...

Reviewed on Feb 27, 2026

Travelodge by Wyndham San Francisco Airport North
Hotel North Beach

Hotel North Beach

2 out of 5
935 Kearny Street San Francisco CA
$59 nightly
The price is $69 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$69 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (1,004 reviews)
IT'S AN SRO AND DID NOT MENTION IN THE ONLINE RESERVATION SITE THAT I COULDN'T HAVE GUESTS FROM 10:00P.M. to 9:00A.M.!! And because I love writing great reviews for great places as a retired advertising account specialist for travel magazines, I take the responsibility of truth in advertising very ...

Reviewed on Feb 26, 2026

Hotel North Beach
Hotel Skye SFO

Hotel Skye SFO

3 out of 5
421 El Camino Real San Bruno CA
$114 nightly
The price is $131 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$131 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,661 reviews)
Perfectly clean, comfortable, microwave, fridge, and coffee maker, very pleasant and helpful staff, first in line for the shuttle to the airport. Not fancy, but 100% worth choosing for a good overnight stay

Reviewed on Feb 26, 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
$174 nightly
The price is $204 total per night from Mar 3 to Mar 4
$204 total
Mar 3 - Mar 4
Total with taxes and fees
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! (2,471 reviews)
Friendly and helpful Management and Staff.

Reviewed on Feb 26, 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
$122 nightly
The price is $139 total per night from Mar 8 to Mar 9
$139 total
Mar 8 - Mar 9
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! (1,958 reviews)
Good

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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
$138 nightly
The price is $162 total per night from Mar 7 to Mar 8
$162 total
Mar 7 - Mar 8
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! (1,304 reviews)
Clean room staff always amazing

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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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