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$91+ Cheap flights from Virginia to San Diego (SAN)

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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated julio 30, 2025.

Round-trip from

$198
(Breeze Airways)

One-way from

$96
(CheapOair)

Popular in

March

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$372

Good round-trip deal

$208 or less

Good one-way deal

$129 or less
From Virginia to San Diego
One-way flight from Virginia to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 20% potential increase in price ($108 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in July 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Virginia to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Virginia to San Diego.

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Cheapest flights from Virginia to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on julio 30, 2025.

This Breeze Airways deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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 Breeze Airways is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/59:21 amORF - SAN
Nonstop6h 06mBreeze Airways
mié. 9/101:12 pmSAN - ORF
Nonstop5h 13mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/27$198
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
dom. 8/249:38 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 25mBreeze Airways
dom. 8/3112:48 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop5h 11mBreeze Airways
Deal found 7/28$204
This Mytrip deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Mytrip is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
lun. 8/1811:55 amRDU - SAN
2 stops14h 42mSpirit Airlines
mié. 8/201:17 pmSAN - RDU
3 stops27h 58mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$222
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
lun. 8/115:20 pmORF - SAN
2 stops19h 35mSpirit Airlines
jue. 8/141:17 pmSAN - ORF
2 stops20h 27mSpirit Airlines
Deal found 7/28$224
This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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.
lun. 8/1811:55 amRDU - SAN
2 stops14h 42mMultiple Airlines
jue. 8/216:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 12mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 7/28$226
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/125:52 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines
lun. 9/158:33 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop5h 19mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/30$237
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 9/69:59 amDCA - SAN
Nonstop5h 21mAlaska Airlines
mié. 9/101:41 pmSAN - DCA
Nonstop5h 18mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 7/30$237
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/30. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 11/123:20 pmDCA - SAN
2 stops8h 50mSouthwest
vie. 11/147:20 amSAN - DCA
1 stop6h 40mSouthwest
Deal found 7/30$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/27. 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.
sáb. 9/279:00 amIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 24mUnited Airlines
mar. 9/3012:00 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop7h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 7/27$243
This lastminute.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 lastminute.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
vie. 9/59:40 amDCA - SAN
1 stop12h 15mJetBlue
jue. 9/1110:11 amSAN - DCA
1 stop9h 45mJetBlue
Deal found 7/28$244
This Cheapflightsfares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/29. 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 Cheapflightsfares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
mié. 8/137:00 amDCA - SAN
1 stop7h 10mFrontier
mar. 8/196:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Deal found 7/29$245
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 7/28. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
sáb. 11/85:53 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop9h 06mHawaiian Airlines
mié. 11/121:00 pmSAN - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 7/28$247

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

Virginia

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

vie. 9/5

9:21 am-12:27 pm

Nonstop6h 06m

San Diego

mié. 9/10

1:12 pm-9:25 pm

Nonstop5h 13m

$198

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

dom. 8/24

9:38 am-12:03 pm

Nonstop5h 25m

San Diego

dom. 8/31

12:48 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$204

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 8/18

11:55 am-11:37 pm

2 stops14h 42m

San Diego

mié. 8/20

1:17 pm-8:15 pm

3 stops27h 58m

$222

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

lun. 8/11

5:20 pm-9:55 am

2 stops19h 35m

San Diego

jue. 8/14

1:17 pm-12:44 pm

2 stops20h 27m

$224

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

lun. 8/18

11:55 am-11:37 pm

2 stops14h 42m

San Diego

jue. 8/21

6:25 am-4:37 pm

1 stop7h 12m

$226

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

vie. 9/12

5:52 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

San Diego

lun. 9/15

8:33 am-4:52 pm

Nonstop5h 19m

$237

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

sáb. 9/6

9:59 am-12:20 pm

Nonstop5h 21m

San Diego

mar. 9/16

1:41 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 18m

$237

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

mar. 9/30

10:45 am-6:45 pm

2 stops11h 00m

San Diego

dom. 11/9

9:35 am-6:50 pm

1 stop6h 15m

$242

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

sáb. 9/27

9:00 am-11:24 am

Nonstop5h 24m

San Diego

mar. 9/30

12:00 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$243

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

vie. 9/5

9:40 am-6:55 pm

1 stop12h 15m

San Diego

jue. 9/11

10:11 am-10:56 pm

1 stop9h 45m

$244

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 7/28

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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Virginia to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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 VA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 julio 30, 2025.

When flying from Virginia to San Diego, the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

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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 julio 30, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta from Virginia to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.
8.0
Very good

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Food

7.1

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Virginia?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Virginia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Spirit Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $96. However, be on the lookout for offers from Breeze Airways and Frontier, as they are both options that can get you from Virginia to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to San Diego?

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Virginia to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia 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 Virginia to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Virginia to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $366). 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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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$136Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
JetBlueCheapest$143Average$266FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$174Average$319FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$213Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$248Average$464FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$293Average$478FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$316Average$471FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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