Reagan-National

$133+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Reagan-National (DCA)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 3/16. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SAN — DCA
Jan 25 — Feb 11
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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Reagan-National
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Reagan-National. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 26, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Thu 1/16:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$304
This Flightnetwork deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Flightnetwork is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Thu 1/86:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$305
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Wed 12/312:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$324
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/284:47 pmSAN - DCA
1 stop26h 12mFrontier
Tue 1/138:00 amDCA - SAN
1 stop18h 07mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$334
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Tue 1/138:00 amDCA - SAN
1 stop12h 09mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$342
This Travelocity deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Travelocity is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/276:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop12h 34mFrontier
Thu 1/16:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$373
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/26. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Booking.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Mon 1/52:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop27h 34mFrontier
Deal found 12/26$382
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/256:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Sat 12/276:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$393
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:47 pmSAN - DCA
1 stop26h 12mFrontier
Tue 1/68:59 amDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 35mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$408
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/266:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop12h 34mFrontier
Wed 12/312:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop12h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$413
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/25. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/304:47 pmSAN - DCA
1 stop26h 12mFrontier
Sun 1/46:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop28h 15mFrontier
Deal found 12/25$418
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/24. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Expedia is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/296:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop12h 34mFrontier
Sat 1/36:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/24$422

Find flight deals from San Diego to Reagan-National

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Reagan-National (DCA). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Most accurate provider

eDreams
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$251
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$133
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$403

Good round-trip deal

$257 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for San Diego-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flight deals.
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From San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 4% potential increase in price ($15 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($5 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from San Diego to Reagan-National that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Reagan-National

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Fri 1/16

4:56 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop17h 06m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

6:00 pm-10:13 am

2 stops19h 13m

$251

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Fri 2/27

8:35 am-9:59 pm

1 stop10h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 3/1

6:00 pm-12:08 am

1 stop9h 08m

$252

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Thu 5/7

12:46 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/12

8:59 am-11:41 am

Nonstop5h 42m

$257

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Wed 4/29

12:46 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/4

8:59 am-11:41 am

Nonstop5h 42m

$257

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Sat 1/24

12:53 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/25

8:59 am-11:56 am

Nonstop5h 57m

$257

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Fri 3/6

12:45 pm-9:02 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/11

8:59 am-11:43 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$257

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Mon 2/2

12:53 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/10

8:59 am-11:56 am

Nonstop5h 57m

$257

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Fri 1/16

12:53 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/20

8:59 am-11:56 am

Nonstop5h 57m

$257

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Sat 1/24

12:53 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/26

8:59 am-11:56 am

Nonstop5h 57m

$257

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Wed 1/14

12:53 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/18

8:59 am-11:56 am

Nonstop5h 57m

$257

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Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from San Diego to Reagan-National in December.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
CheapflightsfaresPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*2 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
Trip.comPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for San Diego-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Reagan-National

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Reagan-National from San Diego with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
Rates are based on past data. Find the cheapest month and day to book your flight based on your travel requirements, then search for cheap deals.

Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Reagan-National. Price data was last updated on December 19, 2025.

The price you pay for your flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 48 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $99). Flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from SAN to DCA?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Reagan-National. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 26, 2025.

Unlike in the evening, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 51% on flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Reagan-National. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Reagan-National. Reviews last updated December 26, 2025.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Hawaiian Airlines from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.0

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from San Diego to Reagan-National. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National from San Diego, you will be flying from San Diego, which is the city’s only airport. San Diego (SAN) is located 2.6 mi from the center of San Diego. There are 3 flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National per day from 8 different airlines.

  • How long is the flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    For as low as $257, Frontier can have you in Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport from San Diego in 5h 14m. The distance from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is about 2270 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    JetBlue, at $147, was found to be the cheapest airline from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. You may be able to fly from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for 58% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    For one-way options, check prices for Frontier. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $83. Users have also found prices from $118 and $123 on Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport? While on average our users pay $343, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $128. The most popular route (San Diego - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $207.

  • Where are the most common layover locations when flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

  • What are some popular things to do or see while on a layover in Denver?

    If you're on a layover in Denver and looking for things to do, consider visiting Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, or Paramount Theatre. Coors Field, 16th Street Mall, and Paramount Theatre can be visited by traveling about 18.4 mi, 18.7 mi, and 18.6 mi respectively from Denver Intl. Travelers in need of a car in Denver can rent one for about $44 per day.

  • Where are the least popular layover locations for San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights?

  • Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on San Diego to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Reagan-National?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from San Diego to Reagan-National.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Reagan-National by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $99). Flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $233). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 8 airlines flying from San Diego to Reagan-National

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Reagan-National. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 26, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$150Average$274FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$224Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$237Average$401FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$409FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$256Average$375FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$257Average$346FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
United AirlinesCheapest$276Average$380FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$276Average$379FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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