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$139+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to San Diego (SAN)

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 1/6. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SAN
Jan 2 — Jan 91
Fri 1/2
Fri 1/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to San Diego

Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 3, 2025.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Tue 12/306:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Thu 1/86:36 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 23mFrontier
Deal found 11/30$253
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Mon 12/88:00 amDCA - SAN
1 stop14h 15mFrontier
Tue 12/166:34 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Deal found 11/30$254
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Thu 12/252:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Wed 12/316:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop27h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$255
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Tue 12/162:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop11h 46mFrontier
Fri 12/266:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop12h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/30$257
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/1. 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 12/126:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 59mFrontier
Tue 12/166:34 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/1$258
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Mon 12/82:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Fri 12/126:34 amSAN - DCA
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$259
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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.
Sun 12/72:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Fri 12/196:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Deal found 11/30$262
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/317:33 amIAD - SAN
1 stop11h 58mAlaska Airlines
Wed 1/79:10 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop4h 54mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 11/30$266
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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.
Sun 12/72:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 15mFrontier
Wed 12/106:34 amSAN - DCA
1 stop12h 25mFrontier
Deal found 12/2$267
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/315:55 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 57mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/712:40 pmSAN - IAD
Nonstop4h 56mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$272
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/2. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/3112:45 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop9h 01mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/710:52 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 07mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/2$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 11/30. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/318:00 amDCA - SAN
1 stop18h 59mFrontier
Mon 2/22:52 pmSAN - DCA
2 stops28h 07mFrontier
Deal found 11/30$274

Find flight deals from District of Columbia to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated December 3, 2025.

Most accurate provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Most trusted provider

CheapOair
3 stars

Round-trip from

$253
(Frontier)

One-way from

$139
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$478

Good round-trip deal

$286 or less

Good one-way deal

$208 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia to San Diego 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 3, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to San Diego that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 1/22

11:00 am-6:40 pm

2 stops10h 40m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

6:35 am-6:00 pm

1 stop8h 25m

$255

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/9

5:26 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

San Diego

Mon 1/12

9:10 am-5:04 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/6

6:00 am-10:33 am

1 stop7h 33m

San Diego

Sat 1/10

11:00 am-11:10 pm

1 stop9h 10m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/23

5:50 pm-8:47 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

8:10 am-4:04 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/23

5:26 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

San Diego

Sun 1/25

9:10 am-5:04 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 1/30

5:26 pm-8:23 pm

Nonstop5h 57m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

9:10 am-5:04 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/23

8:59 am-11:56 am

Nonstop5h 57m

San Diego

Thu 1/29

12:53 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/24

8:59 am-11:56 am

Nonstop5h 57m

San Diego

Wed 1/28

9:37 am-9:59 pm

1 stop9h 22m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Fri 1/23

8:59 am-11:56 am

Nonstop5h 57m

San Diego

Sun 2/1

12:53 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/10

7:05 am-4:40 pm

2 stops12h 35m

San Diego

Tue 1/13

7:00 am-11:06 pm

2 stops13h 06m

$258

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from District of Columbia with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to San Diego

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego (average of $105). Flying from District of Columbia to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 DC to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Diego. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

It’s typically best to fly out from District of Columbia to San Diego in the evening. Doing so could potentially save you 28% on the flight price compared to flying at noon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from District of Columbia to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from District of Columbia to San Diego. Price data was last updated on November 29, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their District of Columbia to San Diego flight should consider departing on Sunday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday evenings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Diego. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated December 3, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (13 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (5 on average).

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to San Diego. 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 into for flights to San Diego from District of Columbia?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from District of Columbia. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from District of Columbia to San Diego?

    Southwest, Alaska Airlines, and Delta can get you from District of Columbia to San Diego in just under 5h 57m. Your travel time can differ by up to 4h 43m. District of Columbia and San Diego are separated by a distance of 2248 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to San Diego one-way?

    $46 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Spirit Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and Hawaiian Airlines, with prices starting from $81 and $108, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from District of Columbia to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from District of Columbia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: United Airlines (87%), ITA Airways (86%), Qatar Airways( 85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay $783 for a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $138 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $154.

  • Can I find deals for flights from District of Columbia to San Diego that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on District of Columbia to San Diego flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia to San Diego 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 District of Columbia to San Diego?

    Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego (average of $105). Flying from District of Columbia to San Diego in July is currently the most expensive (average of $188). 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 District of Columbia to San Diego

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to San Diego. 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 3, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$129Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
FrontierCheapest$130Average$272FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$360FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$211Average$353FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
SouthwestCheapest$216Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$247Average$442FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$425FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$260Average$393FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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