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$180+ Cheap flights from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 8/8. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
IAD — SAN
Jul 11 — Jul 181
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This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/7. 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.
Sat 7/49:35 am
IAD
-
SAN
1 stop12h 59m
Frontier
Sat 7/114:12 pm
SAN
-
IAD
2 stops13h 08m
Frontier
Deal found 6/7$344
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 10/207:24 pm
IAD
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 32m
Alaska Airlines
Thu 10/299:46 am
SAN
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 07m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$345
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Thu 8/277:35 pm
IAD
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 24m
Alaska Airlines
Sat 9/1210:04 am
SAN
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$347
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Fri 7/37:49 pm
IAD
-
SAN
Nonstop5h 24m
Multiple Airlines
Sat 7/118:51 pm
SAN
-
IAD
1 stop8h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/9$348
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 7/289:50 am
IAD
-
SAN
1 stop7h 18m
Frontier
Wed 7/294:38 pm
SAN
-
IAD
2 stops12h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$349
This Expedia deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 7/289:50 am
IAD
-
SAN
1 stop7h 18m
Frontier
Tue 8/46:35 am
SAN
-
IAD
1 stop11h 18m
Frontier
Deal found 6/8$350
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 8/119:50 am
IAD
-
SAN
1 stop7h 18m
Multiple Airlines
Fri 9/1111:30 am
SAN
-
IAD
1 stop9h 29m
Multiple Airlines
Deal found 6/8$351
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 7/287:00 am
IAD
-
SAN
1 stop11h 16m
Delta
Wed 8/511:30 am
SAN
-
IAD
1 stop8h 56m
Delta
Deal found 6/9$353
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 10/207:00 am
IAD
-
SAN
1 stop10h 40m
Alaska Airlines
Sun 11/19:39 am
SAN
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 01m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$354
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 7/296:33 am
IAD
-
SAN
1 stop9h 32m
American Airlines
Tue 8/412:20 pm
SAN
-
IAD
1 stop7h 32m
American Airlines
Deal found 6/8$355
This Booking.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/9. 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.
Sat 6/209:35 am
IAD
-
SAN
1 stop26h 13m
Frontier
Wed 7/19:46 am
SAN
-
IAD
1 stop19h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 6/9$356
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/8. 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.
Tue 8/186:03 am
IAD
-
SAN
1 stop9h 58m
Alaska Airlines
Tue 8/2510:04 am
SAN
-
IAD
Nonstop5h 10m
Alaska Airlines
Deal found 6/8$357

Find flight deals from Dulles Intl to San Diego

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Dulles Intl (IAD) 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 June 11, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$344
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$180
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

October

Average price

$547

Good round-trip deal

$421 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl-San Diego flight deals.
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From Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Diego
One-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 9% potential increase in price ($43 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($12 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Diego.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Diego.

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Dulles Intl 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 June 11, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/24

7:35 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

San Diego

Sat 8/29

10:04 am-6:14 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$347

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/18

6:00 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

San Diego

Tue 9/22

9:45 pm-5:41 am

Nonstop4h 56m

$347

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/4

7:35 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

San Diego

Sat 9/5

10:04 am-6:14 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$347

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 6/30

8:26 am-10:49 am

Nonstop5h 23m

San Diego

Tue 7/7

9:45 pm-5:45 am

Nonstop5h 00m

$387

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/28

7:35 pm-9:59 pm

Nonstop5h 24m

San Diego

Fri 9/18

10:04 am-6:14 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$387

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/4

12:35 pm-2:57 pm

Nonstop5h 22m

San Diego

Sun 9/6

10:40 pm-9:23 am

1 stop7h 43m

$397

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/30

7:15 am-12:33 pm

1 stop8h 18m

San Diego

Sun 11/1

2:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

$407

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 11/12

6:40 pm-11:55 pm

1 stop8h 15m

San Diego

Mon 11/16

2:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

$407

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/9

6:00 pm-8:29 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

San Diego

Mon 10/12

6:50 pm-5:17 am

1 stop7h 27m

$415
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/26

8:55 am-11:17 am

Nonstop5h 22m

San Diego

Sat 8/29

9:45 pm-5:41 am

Nonstop4h 56m

$417

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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 Dulles Intl to San Diego in June.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
JustAirTicketPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapfaremartPrice Accuracy-Trust Score*1 star
CheapTicketsDealPrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport-San Diego flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl 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 Dulles Intl to San Diego

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego?

Booking 59 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $357). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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 IAD to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Dulles Intl 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 June 11, 2026.

When flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego, the time of day you fly usually plays a role in the price. Save by searching for a flight in the afternoon, which can drop the price by up to 35% versus a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Dulles Intl to San Diego. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Saturday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Thursday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego?

The best insider tips for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego flights

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor is a journalist and editor specializing in travel and aviation who writes regularly for top global outlets. Born and raised in Florida, Blane has worked and lived in four countries, including the Netherlands, where she’s currently based with her family. Her favorite way to get to know a new destination is by running or riding a bike around town – or hearing a spooky ghost story about local history. She will always choose the window seat.

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Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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 June 11, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines,Hawaiian Airlines, andUnited Airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego. 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.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Comfort

7.8

Crew

8.5

Food

7.0

Overall

7.9

Entertainment

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

robert,Feb 2026

LAS - SAN

The good customer service team made you fell welcome on the flight.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    For a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Diego, you will be flying into San Diego. San Diego (SAN) is just 2.6 mi from the center of the city. San Diego is the only San Diego airport and it handles 7 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. 7 airlines have flights to San Diego from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego?

    For as low as $347, Alaska Airlines can have you in San Diego from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in 5h 24m. Airlines will cover a distance of 2248 mi. All flights are typically nonstop.

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

    Hawaiian Airlines, at $118, was found to be the cheapest airline from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Frontier and Delta. Hawaiian Airlines is currently priced 71% below the average price you’ll pay for this route.

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

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $103 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include Southwest from $128 and Delta from $138 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego on time: Hawaiian Airlines (95%), United Airlines (90%), Ethiopian Air (87%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $193. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Diego) can be booked for $272 on average, our data indicates $1,140 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Dulles Intl 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. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $357). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego in June is currently the most expensive (average of $547). 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 Dulles Intl to San Diego

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$118Average$297FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
FrontierCheapest$144Average$285FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
DeltaCheapest$147Average$387FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
American AirlinesCheapest$194Average$456FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$227Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$256Average$443FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$256Average$392FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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