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$139+ Cheap flights from Reagan-National (DCA) 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 6/9. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
DCA — SAN
Apr 21 — Apr 281
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Cheap flight deals from Reagan-National to San Diego

Cheapest flights from Reagan-National to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Reagan-National to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 22, 2026.

This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 4/161:59 pm
DCA
-
SAN
1 stop13h 00m
Frontier
Mon 4/206:25 am
SAN
-
DCA
1 stop12h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$270
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Sat 4/41:00 pm
DCA
-
SAN
1 stop14h 02m
Frontier
Sun 4/126:25 am
SAN
-
DCA
1 stop26h 37m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$271
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/18. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/35:20 pm
DCA
-
SAN
1 stop7h 20m
Southwest
Tue 6/98:30 am
SAN
-
DCA
1 stop9h 25m
Southwest
Deal found 3/18$272
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Thu 4/306:00 pm
DCA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
Mon 5/49:00 pm
SAN
-
DCA
2 stops16h 59m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$273
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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.
Mon 4/206:00 pm
DCA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 59m
Frontier
Thu 4/239:19 am
SAN
-
DCA
2 stops33h 40m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$274
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/211:59 pm
DCA
-
SAN
1 stop9h 05m
Multiple Airlines
Thu 4/2312:46 pm
SAN
-
DCA
Nonstop5h 14m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 3/17$276
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Tue 4/76:00 pm
DCA
-
SAN
1 stop9h 02m
Frontier
Mon 4/138:54 pm
SAN
-
DCA
2 stops46h 05m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$277
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 4/153:00 pm
DCA
-
SAN
2 stops10h 00m
Southwest
Tue 4/217:50 am
SAN
-
DCA
1 stop6h 40m
Southwest
Deal found 3/20$278
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/20. 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 4/31:00 pm
DCA
-
SAN
1 stop10h 26m
Frontier
Fri 4/109:28 pm
SAN
-
DCA
1 stop11h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/20$280
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 5/236:00 pm
DCA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 50m
Frontier
Sat 5/306:25 am
SAN
-
DCA
1 stop27h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$281
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/17. 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.
Sat 4/186:00 pm
DCA
-
SAN
1 stop8h 06m
Frontier
Sun 4/196:25 am
SAN
-
DCA
1 stop7h 34m
Frontier
Deal found 3/17$282

Find flight deals from Reagan-National to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Reagan-National (DCA) to San Diego (SAN). 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 March 22, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$267
(Southwest)

One-way from

$139
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$397

Good round-trip deal

$342 or less

Good one-way deal

$183 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-San Diego flight deals.
Provider most trusted by Cheapflights users for Washington, D.C. Reagan-National-San Diego flights.
From Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Diego
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($26 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($7 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in March 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Diego.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Reagan-National 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 March 22, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/26

11:40 am-7:25 pm

1 stop10h 45m

San Diego

Tue 6/2

6:45 am-8:45 pm

2 stops11h 00m

$282

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/13

5:35 pm-10:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

San Diego

Sat 4/18

7:05 am-8:45 pm

2 stops10h 40m

$318

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/8

4:50 pm-10:40 pm

2 stops8h 50m

San Diego

Sat 4/11

6:20 am-3:55 pm

1 stop6h 35m

$322

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 5/3

12:00 pm-7:15 pm

1 stop10h 15m

San Diego

Sun 5/10

8:45 am-10:55 pm

2 stops11h 10m

$348

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/15

4:55 pm-9:40 pm

2 stops7h 45m

San Diego

Tue 7/21

6:35 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 10m

$393

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 7/29

9:00 am-1:44 pm

1 stop7h 44m

San Diego

Wed 8/5

10:30 pm-8:37 am

1 stop7h 07m

$397

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/24

10:30 am-3:25 pm

1 stop7h 55m

San Diego

Sat 7/4

10:40 pm-8:54 am

1 stop7h 14m

$397
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/14

8:59 am-11:39 am

Nonstop5h 40m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

12:46 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$402

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/19

8:59 am-11:39 am

Nonstop5h 40m

San Diego

Wed 4/22

12:46 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$402

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/22

9:00 am-8:05 pm

2 stops14h 05m

San Diego

Sat 4/25

10:23 am-8:55 pm

1 stop7h 32m

$412

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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 Reagan-National to San Diego in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
eDreamsPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
Super.comPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star

*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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Diego flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Diego flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Diego flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport-San Diego 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 Reagan-National to San Diego

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to San Diego from Reagan-National with our price prediction graph.
Estimated round-trip price
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Cheapflights Insights

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Reagan-National to San Diego. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

The best time to book flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego is 80 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

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

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego (average of $130). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 DCA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Reagan-National 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 March 22, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego as you normally would.

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to San Diego. 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 San Diego. Reviews last updated March 22, 2026.
See what other customers who have flown with Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andHawaiian Airlines from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Crew

8.6

Comfort

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.5

Food

7.0

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Dominic,Mar 2026

MCO - SMF

I had to try and sleep on the floor of the Austin airport. I spent 12 hours there. The airline policies were so poor, that a near violent argument broke out between the people in front of me and the flight attendants - making for a super stressful situation at 30,000 feet. Garbage airline choice by Kayak Garbage idea to book a flight with a layover. Next time I will pay for a quality booking myself, and somehow force the company to reimburse it.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National?

    If you book a flight to San Diego from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National, you will be flying to 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 2 flights from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to San Diego per day from 7 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $282, Southwest can have you in San Diego from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in 10h 45m. The distance between Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport and San Diego is about 2270 mi.

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

    Currently priced at $130, Frontier will fly you from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego and back. In addition to Frontier, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from American Airlines and Southwest - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $208 and $225, respectively. Frontier is currently priced 64% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego are Frontier ($85), Hawaiian Airlines ($119), and United Airlines ($128).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $328 for a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $147 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - San Diego) is currently priced at $148.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Reagan-National 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 Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego (average of $130). Flying from Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $256). 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 7 airlines flying from Reagan-National to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$130Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$208Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$225Average$396FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$237Average$368FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$245Average$358FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$417FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$257Average$508FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A

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