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

United Airlines, at $247, 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 American Airlines and Frontier. United Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 $133 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $135 and Hawaiian Airlines from $139 one-way.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in San Diego ranges from 0.0 - 2.3 inches per month. February is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 2.3 in. July is typically the driest time to visit San Diego when rainfall is around 0.0 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to San Diego, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, August is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 71.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 57.2 F).

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 $118. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Diego) can be booked for $154 on average our data indicates $757 when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego.

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: Ethiopian Air (77%), United Airlines (76%), American Airlines (68%).

What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego?

American Airlines, Alaska Airlines and Delta are the most popular airlines when flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego.

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

Users have found that flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego on a Saturday typically leans towards higher prices. However, this doesn’t mean you still can’t find a deal. Flexibility with other aspects of your flight can still land a great price for your trip.

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

The best pricing can be found in the month of August. Prices to San Diego from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport average $392. You can even find prices in August for less than $392, as users have found deals to San Diego from as low as $131. The month of December appears to be one of the more expensive times to travel to San Diego from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Flying in the targeted month can save you up to 30%.

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 9 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. 8 airlines have flights to San Diego from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis.

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

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Sat 8/27:30 amIAD - SAN

1 stop13h 49mFrontier

Fri 8/157:05 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop8h 29mFrontier

Deal found 7/10

$245

Sun 11/95:05 amIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 10mSouthwest

Mon 11/1710:20 amSAN - IAD

1 stop8h 50mSouthwest

Deal found 7/10

$246

Wed 8/277:00 amIAD - SAN

1 stop10h 48mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 8/308:33 amSAN - IAD

Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$247

Fri 8/296:04 pmIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/810:32 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$248

Mon 8/2512:35 pmIAD - SAN

1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/3012:50 pmSAN - IAD

Nonstop5h 11mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$263

Sat 8/167:59 pmIAD - SAN

1 stop14h 43mAlaska Airlines

Wed 8/208:33 amSAN - IAD

Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$267

Wed 8/67:04 pmIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 25mDelta

Mon 8/119:56 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop11h 06mDelta

Deal found 7/10

$277

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Wed 8/275:50 pmIAD - SAN

Nonstop5h 29mUnited Airlines

Sat 8/302:21 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop7h 09mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$247

Tue 8/511:49 amIAD - SAN

1 stop9h 07mAmerican Airlines

Tue 8/126:15 amSAN - IAD

1 stop9h 41mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$248

Fri 8/17:30 amIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 34mFrontier

Wed 8/67:04 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop8h 30mFrontier

Deal found 7/9

$250

Tue 8/55:45 amIAD - SAN

2 stops9h 25mSouthwest

Tue 8/126:35 amSAN - IAD

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/7

$255

Wed 8/135:25 pmIAD - SAN

Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines

Tue 8/1910:48 amSAN - IAD

Nonstop5h 11mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$257

Tue 7/2912:34 pmIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines

Thu 7/317:04 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop8h 30mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/7

$265

Sat 8/167:59 pmIAD - SAN

1 stop14h 43mAlaska Airlines

Wed 8/208:33 amSAN - IAD

Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$267

Wed 8/67:04 pmIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 25mDelta

Mon 8/119:56 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop11h 06mDelta

Deal found 7/10

$277

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Fri 7/187:30 amIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 34mFrontier

Wed 8/67:04 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop8h 30mFrontier

Deal found 7/8

$250

Fri 7/187:30 amIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 34mMultiple Airlines

Wed 8/610:48 amSAN - IAD

Nonstop5h 11mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$381

Sat 8/27:30 amIAD - SAN

1 stop13h 49mFrontier

Fri 8/157:05 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop8h 29mFrontier

Deal found 7/10

$245

Wed 8/67:04 pmIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 25mDelta

Mon 8/119:56 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop11h 06mDelta

Deal found 7/10

$277

Wed 8/135:25 pmIAD - SAN

Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines

Sat 8/238:33 amSAN - IAD

Nonstop5h 14mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$257

Sat 8/166:13 pmIAD - SAN

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Wed 8/208:33 amSAN - IAD

Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$267

Mon 8/182:10 pmIAD - SAN

2 stops8h 55mSouthwest

Tue 9/26:35 amSAN - IAD

1 stop7h 40mSouthwest

Deal found 7/9

$255

Wed 8/276:35 amIAD - SAN

1 stop8h 05mUnited Airlines

Tue 9/29:45 pmSAN - IAD

Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$247

Fri 8/296:04 pmIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 49mAmerican Airlines

Mon 9/810:32 pmSAN - IAD

1 stop8h 35mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$248

One-way flights from Dulles Intl to San Diego
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Mon 8/47:30 amIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 34mFrontier

Deal found 7/9

$133

Thu 8/211:18 pmIAD - SAN

2 stops11h 37mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 7/9

$135

Mon 8/1110:13 amIAD - SAN

2 stops15h 53mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$137

Sat 8/235:52 pmIAD - SAN

Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$139

Fri 8/16:00 amIAD - SAN

1 stop7h 03mDelta

Deal found 7/9

$149

Sun 9/2110:54 amIAD - SAN

1 stop8h 48mSun Country Air

Deal found 7/10

$153

Sat 8/97:59 pmIAD - SAN

1 stop14h 43mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 7/10

$154

Sun 8/36:13 pmIAD - SAN

Nonstop5h 27mUnited Airlines

Deal found 7/8

$158

Fri 9/52:10 pmIAD - SAN

2 stops8h 55mSouthwest

Deal found 7/10

$173

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Wed 8/27

5:50 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 29m

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Sat 8/30

2:21 pm-12:30 am

1 stop7h 09m

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

11:49 am-5:56 pm

1 stop9h 07m

San Diego

Tue 8/12

6:15 am-6:56 pm

1 stop9h 41m

$248

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 8/1

7:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

San Diego

Wed 8/6

7:04 pm-6:34 am

1 stop8h 30m

$250

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Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 8/5

5:45 am-12:10 pm

2 stops9h 25m

San Diego

Tue 8/12

6:35 am-5:15 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$255

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/13

5:25 pm-7:52 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

San Diego

Thu 8/21

8:33 am-4:47 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 8/23

5:52 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

San Diego

Sat 8/30

5:30 pm-7:32 am

1 stop11h 02m

$261

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 7/29

12:34 pm-4:49 pm

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Thu 7/31

7:04 pm-6:34 am

1 stop8h 30m

$265

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/6

7:04 pm-11:29 pm

1 stop7h 25m

San Diego

Mon 8/11

9:56 pm-12:02 pm

1 stop11h 06m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 8/4

7:30 am-12:04 pm

1 stop7h 34m

$133

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 8/21

1:18 pm-9:55 pm

2 stops11h 37m

$135

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

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Airports

IAD

For a smooth departure from IAD, use the Aerotrain to quickly reach your concourse. Pay attention to signage for correct train direction.

SAN

Upon arrival at SAN, consider using the San Diego Flyer shuttle for a free ride to the Old Town Transit Center.

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

Booking 84 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, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 IAD to SAN?

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 evening, which can drop the price by up to 42% versus a flight at noon.

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

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego flight should consider departing on Thursday evenings 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego

The most flights from IAD to SAN are scheduled on a Monday (10 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Friday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (9 on average).

Reviews of airlines servicing San Diego

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Alaska Airlines, Southwest, and Delta 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.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,249 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Delta

8.0

Very good

7,951 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Hawaiian Airlines

7.8

Good

2,562 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

United Airlines

7.4

Good

8,846 reviews

Alaska Airlines

8.0

Very good

10,000 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

10.0

Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Related info for your journey

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 9 inbound flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day. 8 airlines have flights to San Diego from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl on a regular basis.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego round-trip?
United Airlines, at $247, 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 American Airlines and Frontier. United Airlines is currently priced 40% 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 $133 on Frontier. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $135 and Hawaiian Airlines from $139 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: Ethiopian Air (77%), United Airlines (76%), American Airlines (68%).
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 $118. While the most popular route (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Diego) can be booked for $154 on average our data indicates $757 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?
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego?
Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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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Top 8 airlines flying from Dulles Intl to San Diego

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$110	Average$273	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$158	Average$352	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
Frontier	Cheapest$159	Average$302	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$349	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
United Airlines	Cheapest$257	Average$451	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$266	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$271	Average$477	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
Southwest	Cheapest$362	Average$436	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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