Award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco
Award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco
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AwardTool saw award space on 3 airport pairs between Washington Dulles (IAD) and San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC) in the last 30 days. Lowest economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on IAD–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage). Lowest business class: 32,500 miles + $11.20 on IAD–SFO (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on IAD–SFO (United MileagePlus).
Prices observed – .
Page regenerated from the Nov 12, 2026 data snapshot (normally daily). Summary last changed . Seats change quickly.
- Lowest economy
- 8,000 pts + $5.60
- IAD–SFO · AAdvantage
- Lowest premium economy
- 69,900 pts + $5.60
- IAD–SFO · Qantas
- Lowest business class
- 32,500 pts + $11.20
- IAD–SFO · AAdvantage · mixed cabin from 30,000 pts + $5.60 on IAD–SFO (MileagePlus)
- Lowest first class
- 18,500 pts + $11.20
- IAD–SJC · AAdvantage
Economy was lowest on IAD–SFO: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. The lowest on another airport pair was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAD–SJC. With American Airlines AAdvantage, business class started at 32,500 miles + $11.20, about 4.1 times the points of its lowest economy award (8,000 miles + $5.60).
Compare programs by cabin
The lowest one-way award each program showed in each cabin, sorted by points.
Economy
Lowest economy from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco on points: 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAD–SFO (seen on 325 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 8,000 pts + $5.60 | IAD–SFO | 325 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 12,500 pts + $5.60 | IAD–SFO | 329 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 14,200 pts + $5.60 | IAD–SFO | 319 |
| United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IAD–SFO | 332 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | IAD–SFO | 259 |
| Air Canada Aeroplan | 17,500 pts + $33.21 | IAD–SFO | 204 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 19,000 pts + $31.01 | IAD–SFO | 22 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 23,300 pts + $5.60 | IAD–SFO | 254 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 23,500 pts + $9.40 | IAD–SFO | 206 |
| Virgin Atlantic Flying Club | 29,500 pts + $5.60 | IAD–SFO | 16 |
| Etihad Guest | 30,000 pts + $45.45 | IAD–SFO | 210 |
| JetBlue TrueBlue | 30,100 pts + $5.60 | IAD–SFO | 20 |
| GOL Smiles | 49,700 pts + taxes not reported | IAD–SFO | 32 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 60,000 pts + taxes not reported | IAD–SFO | 21 |
Premium Economy
Lowest premium economy from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco on points: 69,900 points + $5.60 with Qantas Frequent Flyer on IAD–SFO (seen on 7 dates).
Business Class
Lowest business class from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco on points: 32,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAD–SFO (seen on 128 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| United MileagePlusLowest, mixed cabin | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAD–SFO | 245 |
| Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $100.00 | IAD–SFO | 1 |
| American Airlines AAdvantage | 32,500 pts + $11.20 | IAD–SFO | 128 |
| Etihad Guest | 45,000 pts + $55.58Mixed cabin | IAD–SFO | 159 |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 52,800 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAD–SFO | 270 |
| Air France/KLM Flying Blue | 68,000 pts + $52.33 | IAD–SFO | 2 |
| GOL Smiles | 100,100 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAD–SFO | 22 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege Club | 175,000 pts + taxes not reportedMixed cabin | IAD–SFO | 5 |
First Class
Lowest first class from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco on points: 18,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage on IAD–SJC (seen on 44 dates).
| Program | Points + taxes | Airports | Dates seen |
|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantageLowest observed | 18,500 pts + $11.20 | IAD–SJC | 44 |
| United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | IAD–SFO | 332 |
| Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | IAD–SFO | 329 |
| Virgin Australia Velocity | 51,500 pts + $13.57 | IAD–SFO | 1 |
| Delta SkyMiles | 53,700 pts + $5.60 | IAD–SFO | 319 |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco at a glance
- From
- Washington Dulles (IAD)
- To
- San Francisco (SFO, OAK, SJC)
- Programs with award space seen
- 14 of 16 programs tracked on this route
- Nonstop award space seen
- Yes, in economy, business class and first class, via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity
- Airlines seen on these awards
- American Airlines (AA), Air Canada (AC), Alaska Airlines (AS), Delta Air Lines (DL), Qatar Airways (QR), United Airlines (UA)
- Departures with open awards
- Nov 2026 to Oct 2027
- Latest departure with space
- Observation window
- Awards observed in the last 30 days
- Distance
- 2,394–2,413 miles (3,853–3,883 km) between the airports, great-circle
- Destination guide
- Award flights to San Francisco
Compare airports
Lowest one-way award AwardTool observed on each airport pair between Washington Dulles (IAD) and San Francisco, with the program and the number of departure dates seen.
| Airports | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 325 dates | 69,900 pts + $5.60Qantas · 7 dates | 30,000 pts + $5.60MileagePlus · 245 dates · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 325 dates |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to Oakland (OAK) | 12,500 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 26 dates | — | — | 25,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 26 dates |
| Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Jose (SJC) | 8,000 pts + $5.60AAdvantage · 44 dates | — | — | 18,500 pts + $11.20AAdvantage · 44 dates |
Not seen means AwardTool hasn't observed this cabin on this route in the last 30 days. It doesn't mean the airline has no seats.
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Lowest observed by cabin, Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco
- Economy: 8,000 miles + $5.60 on Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed economy award space there on 325 dates.
- Premium Economy: 69,900 points + $5.60 on Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) with Qantas Frequent Flyer, which showed premium economy award space there on 7 dates.
- Business Class: 32,500 miles + $11.20 on Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco (SFO) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed business-class award space there on 128 dates; mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on IAD–SFO (United MileagePlus).
- First Class: 18,500 miles + $11.20 on Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Jose (SJC) with American Airlines AAdvantage, which showed first-class award space there on 44 dates.
Observed award examples
| Departure | Cabin | Airports | Program | Points + taxes | Seats | Stops | Observed (UTC) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economy | IAD–SJC | American Airlines AAdvantage | 8,500 pts + $11.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| Economy | IAD–SFO | United MileagePlus | 15,000 pts + $5.60 | 9+ | Nonstop | Check this date | ||
| Premium Economy | IAD–SFO | Delta SkyMiles | 70,900 pts + $5.60 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAD–SFO | United MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + $5.60Mixed cabin | 4 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| Business | IAD–SFO | Avianca LifeMiles | 30,000 pts + $100.00 | 2 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAD–SJC | American Airlines AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $11.20 | — | 2 stops | Check this date | ||
| First | IAD–SFO | Alaska Atmos Rewards | 35,000 pts + $25.60 | 8 | 1 stop | Check this date | ||
| First | IAD–SFO | Virgin Australia Velocity | 51,500 pts + $13.57 | 3 | 1 stop | Check this date |
Prices are one-way per traveler: the program's points or miles plus taxes and carrier fees in USD, as AwardTool observed them in the observation window. Award space changes constantly. A seat we saw may be gone, and space we haven't seen may exist. Always confirm with a live search before transferring points; most transfers can't be reversed.
Nonstop award space
- Economy: nonstop from 15,000 miles + $5.60 via United MileagePlus on IAD–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 332 dates (6 programs had nonstop space).
- Business class: nonstop from 73,400 points + taxes vary via Qantas Frequent Flyer on IAD–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 6 dates.
- First class: nonstop from 80,000 miles + taxes vary via United MileagePlus on IAD–SFO, which showed nonstop space there on 332 dates.
Best months to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco on points
Each month shows the lowest award seen across the 3 airport pairs, with that program's open dates on the airport pair behind it.
| Month | Economy | Premium Economy | Business | First |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8,500 pts + $11.20 (12 dates)AAdvantage | 80,200 pts + $5.60 (8 dates)SkyMiles | 30,000 pts + $5.60 (19 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 20,500 pts + $11.20 (12 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + $11.20 (13 dates)AAdvantage | 70,900 pts + $5.60 (9 dates)SkyMiles | 32,500 pts + $11.20 (30 dates)AAdvantage | 18,500 pts + $11.20 (13 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (31 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Qantas | 45,000 pts + $55.58 (23 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 18,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,000 pts + $5.60 (2 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Qantas | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (23 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | 69,900 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)Qantas | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (26 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 21,000 pts + taxes not reported (6 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 8,500 pts + taxes not reported (3 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 30,000 pts + taxes not reported (15 dates)MileagePlus · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 10,000 pts + taxes not reported (1 date)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 45,000 pts + taxes not reported (18 dates)Etihad Guest · Mixed cabin | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)MileagePlus | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported (7 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (31 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)MileagePlus | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported (10 dates)Etihad Guest | 25,000 pts + taxes not reported (30 dates)AAdvantage | |
| 11,000 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage | 100,000 pts + taxes not reported (9 dates)MileagePlus | 48,000 pts + taxes not reported (2 dates)Etihad Guest | 32,500 pts + taxes not reported (4 dates)AAdvantage |
A month's taxes are those of an award AwardTool recorded at that month's lowest price for a departure that month. “Taxes not reported” means the data has none for that month; the award still has taxes and fees.
Points that transfer to these programs
| Program | Amex | Bilt | Capital One | Chase | Citi | Wells Fargo |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| American Airlines AAdvantage | — | — | — | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| Qantas Frequent Flyer | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · ~1-2 days | — | 1:1 · Instant | — |
| United MileagePlus | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | 1:1 · Instant | — | — |
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Questions about Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco award flights
Which airports had the lowest award prices from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco?
In business class, IAD–SFO with 32,500 miles + $11.20 (American Airlines AAdvantage); mixed cabin from 30,000 miles + $5.60 on IAD–SFO (United MileagePlus). In economy, IAD–SFO with 8,000 miles + $5.60 (American Airlines AAdvantage). Prices are the lowest AwardTool observed in the last 30 days; search live before transferring points.
Which airport pairs between Washington Dulles (IAD) and San Francisco had award space?
IAD–SFO (economy, premium economy, business class and first class), IAD–OAK (economy and first class) and IAD–SJC (economy and first class). Airport pairs not listed had no award space AwardTool observed in the last 30 days.
How many points does it take to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco?
The lowest economy award AwardTool has seen was 8,000 miles + $5.60 with American Airlines AAdvantage. American Airlines AAdvantage showed economy award space on 325 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:59 UTC). The lowest business-class award AwardTool has seen was 32,500 miles + $11.20 with American Airlines AAdvantage. Seen Nov 6, 2026, 18:58 UTC for a Dec 12, 2026 departure. American Airlines AAdvantage showed business-class award space on 128 departure dates at any price (newest observation Nov 12, 2026, 01:59 UTC). A mixed-cabin itinerary, with part of the trip in a lower cabin, was seen from 30,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus. Search live before transferring points.
Which loyalty programs had award space from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco?
14 programs in the last 30 days: American Airlines AAdvantage (economy 325 dates, business class 128 dates, first class 44 dates); Air Canada Aeroplan (economy 204 dates); Alaska Atmos Rewards (economy 329 dates, first class 329 dates); Avianca LifeMiles (economy 259 dates, business class 1 date); JetBlue TrueBlue (economy 20 dates); Delta SkyMiles (economy 319 dates, premium economy 17 dates, first class 319 dates); Etihad Guest (economy 210 dates, business class 159 dates); GOL Smiles (economy 32 dates, business class 22 dates) and 6 more. Dates count departure dates with an open award.
Can you fly nonstop from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco on points?
Yes. AwardTool observed nonstop award space in economy, business class and first class, bookable via Air Canada Aeroplan, Avianca LifeMiles, JetBlue TrueBlue, Qantas Frequent Flyer, United MileagePlus and Virgin Australia Velocity. The lowest nonstop award in economy was 15,000 miles + $5.60 with United MileagePlus.
How much are taxes and fees on award flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco?
Taxes and fees on each program's lowest award ranged in economy from $5.60 with AAdvantage (8,000 miles + $5.60) to $45.45 with Etihad Guest (30,000 miles + $45.45); in business class from $5.60 with MileagePlus (30,000 miles + $5.60 on a mixed-cabin itinerary) to $55.58 with Etihad Guest (45,000 miles + $55.58 on a mixed-cabin itinerary). GOL Smiles and Qatar Airways Privilege Club did not report taxes for their lowest economy and business-class awards. Amounts are one way per traveler in USD and can differ on other dates and routings.
Which credit card points can book awards from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco?
American Express Membership Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:4), Delta SkyMiles (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Bilt Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Alaska Atmos Rewards (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Capital One Miles: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (5:3), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Chase Ultimate Rewards: Air Canada Aeroplan (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), United MileagePlus (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Citi ThankYou Points: American Airlines AAdvantage (1:1), Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Etihad Guest (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Qantas Frequent Flyer (1:1), Qatar Airways Privilege Club (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). Wells Fargo Rewards: Avianca LifeMiles (1:1), JetBlue TrueBlue (1:1), Air France/KLM Flying Blue (1:1), Virgin Atlantic Flying Club (1:1). These are US card programs; ratios come from AwardTool's transfer partner list. Check current bonuses first.
What's the best month to fly from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco on points?
Counting only month prices from programs with award space on 2 or more dates that month, and leaving out unusually low outliers: in economy, the lowest award was for Jan 2027 departures, 8,000 miles + $5.60 with AAdvantage (31 dates); in business class, the lowest award was for Dec 2026 departures, 32,500 miles + $11.20 with AAdvantage (30 dates), and a mixed-cabin itinerary was seen for Mar 2027 departures from 30,000 miles + taxes not reported with MileagePlus. The month table shows every lowest price, including those. Based on dates we observed, not a forecast.
When do award seats open for flights from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Francisco?
Booking windows before departure published by the programs with award space here (AwardTool's program data, reviewed Nov 6, 2026): Qatar Airways Privilege Club about 361 days, Avianca LifeMiles about 360 days, Air France/KLM Flying Blue about 359 days and 9 other programs. AwardTool saw award space on this route for departures as late as Oct 13, 2027; seats can open earlier or later, and released seats may already be booked. See award release dates by program.