Dulles Intl

$119+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SAN — IAD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheap flight deals from San Diego to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from San Diego (SAN) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$237
(Hawaiian Airlines)

One-way from

$119
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

August

Average price

$437

Good round-trip deal

$342 or less

Good one-way deal

$184 or less
From San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($36 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
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Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/248:33 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop5h 14mAlaska Airlines
Sat 9/275:52 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 27mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/10$237
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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.
Wed 7/26:51 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop8h 39mFrontier
Wed 7/167:30 amIAD - SAN
1 stop13h 49mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 9/179:45 pmSAN - IAD
Nonstop4h 58mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/2012:35 pmIAD - SAN
1 stop8h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/10$243
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Wed 9/249:30 amSAN - IAD
1 stop11h 50mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 9/275:52 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 27mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$247
This Southwest 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/3011:55 amSAN - IAD
1 stop7h 55mSouthwest
Sat 9/63:50 pmIAD - SAN
1 stop8h 10mSouthwest
Deal found 6/9$257
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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.
Thu 9/2510:15 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop7h 34mDelta
Mon 9/295:00 pmIAD - SAN
1 stop8h 06mDelta
Deal found 6/10$297
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 11/246:07 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop14h 37mSun Country Air
Fri 11/2812:26 pmIAD - SAN
1 stop7h 41mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$315
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 6/256:15 amSAN - IAD
1 stop21h 15mMultiple Airlines
Sat 6/287:30 amIAD - SAN
1 stop8h 47mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$344

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

Fly from

San Diego

Fly to

Dulles Intl

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 9/24

8:33 am-4:47 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

5:52 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

$237

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 7/2

6:51 pm-6:30 am

1 stop8h 39m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/16

7:30 am-6:19 pm

1 stop13h 49m

$239

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 9/17

9:45 pm-5:43 am

Nonstop4h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/20

12:35 pm-6:23 pm

1 stop8h 48m

$243

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 9/24

9:30 am-12:20 am

1 stop11h 50m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/27

5:52 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop5h 27m

$247

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Sat 8/30

11:55 am-10:50 pm

1 stop7h 55m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 9/6

3:50 pm-9:00 pm

1 stop8h 10m

$257

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Thu 9/25

10:15 pm-8:49 am

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 9/29

5:00 pm-10:06 pm

1 stop8h 06m

$297

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Mon 11/24

6:07 pm-11:44 am

1 stop14h 37m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 11/28

12:26 pm-5:07 pm

1 stop7h 41m

$315

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 6/25

6:15 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 15m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/28

7:30 am-1:17 pm

1 stop8h 47m

$344

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 8/13

10:48 am-6:59 pm

Nonstop5h 11m

$119

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 7/2

6:15 am-6:30 am

1 stop21h 15m

$122

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip
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United Airlines

United's Polaris Lounges offer showers, napping areas, and dining for premium passengers.


United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding for MileagePlus Premier members.

Alaska Airlines

Alaska's Premium Class offers extra legroom and free cocktails, enhancing comfort.


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Airports
SAN

Plan to arrive at SAN at least two hours before your flight to avoid stress from potential traffic congestion.

Read more about SANby Blane Bachelor
IAD

Use the Washington Metro Silver line to reach IAD in under 40 minutes, a cost-effective option for airport transfers.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
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Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on United Airlines

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Expert on Alaska Airlines

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Robert Schrader

One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

Expert on SAN

Blane Bachelor

Blane Bachelor

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

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

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Ramsey Qubein

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.

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Best time to book a flight from San Diego to Dulles Intl

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

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from San Diego to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should look to book at least 90 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

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

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 SAN to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 70% on flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport by exploring options for tickets in the afternoon.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

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

Weekly flight availability from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from San Diego to Dulles Intl. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SAN to IAD are scheduled on a Monday (11 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (2 on average).

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from San Diego to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

James,Apr 2025

LAX - SFO

Good flight except the uncontrollable cold air from the ceiling.

Food

7.1

Boarding

8.1

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.1

Comfort

7.8

Overall

8.0

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

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

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl should be relatively easy as there are 9 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from 8 different airlines.

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

    Flying on Hawaiian Airlines is currently your cheapest option to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with prices starting at $237. Additional round-trip tickets that might be worth considering are offered by Frontier and Alaska Airlines, with the lowest prices starting at $239 and $247, respectively. These flights start at 40% lower than the current average price 3 months from now.

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

    For one-way options, check prices for Alaska Airlines. According to our data, you can fly for as low as $119. Users have also found prices from $123 and $124 on Frontier and United Airlines, respectively.

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

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are American Airlines (90%), Qatar Airways (90%) and Alaska Airlines (90%).

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

    The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is $158. On average you can expect to pay $1,139. The most popular route, (San Diego - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $231.

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Dulles Intl 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 San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 San Diego to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from San Diego to Dulles Intl. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$113Average$217FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$143Average$242FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$158Average$348FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
DeltaCheapest$198Average$376FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$236Average$350FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$428FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$304Average$467FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$346Average$476FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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