How long is the flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

Departing from San Diego to Washington, D.C. will take you 4h 55m. San Diego and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2289 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Washington, D.C. is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $130 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue, starting at $138 and $147 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

$87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $92 and $108, respectively.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. 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. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., 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).

What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

While some choose either San Diego - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Diego - Baltimore/Washington, San Diego - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from San Diego to Washington, D.C..

What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Washington, D.C. is $213. On average you can expect to pay $1,280. The most popular route, (San Diego - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $230.

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

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 San Diego to Washington, D.C. on time: Austrian Airlines (90%), Brussels Airlines (89%), Alaska Airlines (87%).

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

The most popular airlines flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. are Alaska Airlines, United Airlines and Frontier. Something to consider prior to booking your flight.

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

Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 8 different airlines.

Can I find deals for flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?

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

How can I find direct flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

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

Can I find deals for business class flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from San Diego to Washington, D.C. by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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Cheapest flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from San Diego to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on August 14, 2026.

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$326

Best flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from San Diego to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated August 14, 2026.

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Last-minute flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from San Diego to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated August 14, 2026 and is based on user searches.

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One-way flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from San Diego to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated August 14, 2026.

Fri 9/116:45 pm -

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$96

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$97

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$119

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$120

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$123

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$125

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$128

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$130

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$131

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$184

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$184

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Round-trip from	$319 (Expedia)
One-way from	$96 (Expedia)
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Cheapest in	October
Average price	$401
Good round-trip deal	$372 or less
Good one-way deal	$228 or less

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San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN San Diego - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SANIAD

San Diego

Tue 9/29

9:59 pm-11:45 am

1 stop10h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/3

6:10 am-10:18 am

1 stop7h 08m

$337

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN San Diego - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 9/23

11:54 am-11:23 pm

1 stop8h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 10/14

7:05 am-2:59 pm

1 stop10h 54m

$337

San DiegoBaltimore

SAN San Diego - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SANBWI

San Diego

Sat 9/12

6:12 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop18h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 9/17

4:43 pm-10:30 am

1 stop20h 47m

$338

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN San Diego - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SANIAD

San Diego

Tue 12/29

11:05 am-11:51 pm

1 stop9h 46m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/5

7:15 am-12:33 pm

1 stop8h 18m

$339

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SAN San Diego - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SANBWI

San Diego

Fri 9/25

10:40 pm-6:35 am

Nonstop4h 55m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/2

9:35 pm-12:10 am

Nonstop5h 35m

$340

San DiegoBaltimore

SAN San Diego - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SANBWI

San Diego

Wed 9/30

6:12 pm-3:40 pm

1 stop18h 28m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 10/4

7:02 am-2:38 pm

1 stop10h 36m

$348

San DiegoBaltimore

SAN San Diego - BWI Baltimore/Washington

SANBWI

San Diego

Sun 11/8

6:15 am-4:51 pm

1 stop7h 36m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/14

6:00 am-10:24 am

1 stop7h 24m

$349

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN San Diego - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SANDCA

San Diego

Sat 11/7

12:58 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 11/14

10:59 am-1:47 pm

Nonstop5h 48m

$357

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN San Diego - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

SANDCA

San Diego

Tue 9/29

12:46 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/3

10:59 am-1:37 pm

Nonstop5h 38m

$357

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN San Diego - IAD Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 11/11

2:48 pm-5:44 am

1 stop11h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 11/18

6:46 pm-9:27 pm

Nonstop5h 41m

$367

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Expedia	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*1 star
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
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Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on San Diego-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on San Diego-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from San Diego-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. (average of $350). Flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 WAS?

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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

The most flights from SAN to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $316 and $496 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $319 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 15-Oct 18).

How often are flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 148 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 87 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 day to fly from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

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

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

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Robert Schrader

Expert on Alaska Airlines

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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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 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.

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.

Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Alaska Airlines, andUnited Airlines from San Diego to Washington, D.C.. 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.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

Alaska Airlines

7.9

Good

12,808 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

United Airlines

7.4

Good

10,108 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,218 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

6.0

Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

American Airlines

7.1

Good

11,927 reviews

Southwest

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What airport do you fly from for flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?
Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Washington, D.C. from San Diego. Booking flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington, D.C. should be relatively easy as there are 10 daily outbound flights to Washington, D.C. from 8 different airlines.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?
Departing from San Diego to Washington, D.C. will take you 4h 55m. San Diego and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 2289 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.
What are the cheapest airlines flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Our cheapest airline available from San Diego to Washington, D.C. is Frontier. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $130 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue, starting at $138 and $147 round-trip. Frontier is priced at 66% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from San Diego to Washington, D.C. one-way?
$87 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Southwest. You may also be able to find cheap deals on American Airlines and Frontier, with prices starting from $92 and $108, respectively.
What are the most popular routes from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?
While some choose either San Diego - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or San Diego - Baltimore/Washington, San Diego - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from San Diego to Washington, D.C..
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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 San Diego to Washington, D.C. on time: Austrian Airlines (90%), Brussels Airlines (89%), Alaska Airlines (87%).
What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?
The cheapest flight price from San Diego to Washington, D.C. is $213. On average you can expect to pay $1,280. The most popular route, (San Diego - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), can usually be booked for $230.
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What is the cheapest month to book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?
Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. (average of $350). Flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. in July is currently the most expensive (average of $466). 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 Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Frontier	Cheapest$125	Average$253	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Hawaiian Airlines	Cheapest$138	Average$316	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time85%
JetBlue	Cheapest$147	Average$370	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Alaska Airlines	Cheapest$197	Average$405	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time75%
Delta	Cheapest$208	Average$413	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
American Airlines	Cheapest$236	Average$466	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$247	Average$428	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Southwest	Cheapest$252	Average$421	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$96+ Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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Find hourly flight availability from San Diego to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated August 14, 2026.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from San Diego to Washington, D.C. in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 17% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

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The most flights from SAN to WAS are scheduled on a Thursday (14 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

Airfare is typical for this route at the moment.

San Diego to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $316 and $496 in October.The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $319 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 15-Oct 18).

How often are flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 12% of weekly flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 148 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for San Diego to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Sunday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on San Diego to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

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

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C., you should look to book at least 87 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.

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Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from San Diego to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on August 8, 2026.

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

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San Diego to Washington, D.C. flights typically cost between $316 and $496 in October.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $319 on Multiple Airlines (Oct 15-Oct 18).