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$124+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to San Diego (SAN)

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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from District of Columbia (USDC) 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 January 21, 2025.

Round-trip from

$252
(Alaska Airlines)

One-way from

$124
(United Airlines)

Good round-trip deal

$320 or less

Good one-way deal

$167 or less
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Cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from District of Columbia to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on January 21, 2025.

This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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 2/195:18 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop6h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 2/228:30 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop4h 48mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/21$252
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sun 1/266:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 52mFrontier
Mon 2/36:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop26h 41mFrontier
Deal found 1/20$253
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 2/196:30 amIAD - SAN
1 stop7h 42mAmerican Airlines
Wed 2/266:15 amSAN - IAD
1 stop6h 57mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Mon 2/246:17 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 42mUnited Airlines
Wed 2/266:15 amSAN - IAD
1 stop10h 10mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$258
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 Orbitz is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 2/246:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop9h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 2/266:15 amSAN - DCA
2 stops11h 44mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 1/20$267
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/52:54 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 10mAmerican Airlines
Sat 3/1510:37 pmSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 1/20$272
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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 3/16:55 amDCA - SAN
2 stops12h 20mSouthwest
Tue 3/47:40 amSAN - DCA
1 stop6h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Wed 2/126:00 amDCA - SAN
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Tue 2/1811:48 amSAN - DCA
1 stop6h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/21$277
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Mon 2/246:05 amIAD - SAN
1 stop7h 50mDelta
Wed 2/267:10 amSAN - IAD
1 stop8h 45mDelta
Deal found 1/20$282
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Tue 4/15:30 pmIAD - SAN
1 stop8h 20mSouthwest
Tue 4/810:10 amSAN - IAD
2 stops9h 25mSouthwest
Deal found 1/20$327
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/20. 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.
Sat 3/16:40 pmDCA - SAN
2 stops20h 28mAlaska Airlines
Wed 3/57:00 amSAN - DCA
1 stop11h 59mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 1/20$335
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 1/21. 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.
Tue 2/116:30 amDCA - SAN
1 stop7h 58mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/187:19 pmSAN - DCA
2 stops13h 09mUnited Airlines
Deal found 1/21$362

Find flights from District of Columbia to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from District of Columbia 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 January 21, 2025.

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Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 2/19

5:18 pm-8:19 pm

Nonstop6h 01m

San Diego

Sat 2/22

8:30 am-4:18 pm

Nonstop4h 48m

$252

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 1/26

6:00 pm-11:52 pm

1 stop8h 52m

San Diego

Mon 2/3

6:25 am-12:06 pm

1 stop26h 41m

$253

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 2/11

10:05 am-2:57 pm

1 stop7h 52m

San Diego

Tue 2/18

8:49 pm-7:33 am

1 stop7h 44m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 2/24

6:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop9h 20m

San Diego

Wed 2/26

6:15 am-8:59 pm

2 stops11h 44m

$267

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 2/10

5:24 pm-10:24 pm

1 stop8h 00m

San Diego

Tue 2/18

9:55 pm-8:42 am

1 stop7h 47m

$271

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 3/5

2:54 pm-8:04 pm

1 stop8h 10m

San Diego

Sat 3/15

10:37 pm-8:55 am

1 stop7h 18m

$272

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 3/1

6:55 am-4:15 pm

2 stops12h 20m

San Diego

Tue 3/4

7:40 am-5:05 pm

1 stop6h 25m

$273

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 2/12

6:00 am-10:50 am

1 stop7h 50m

San Diego

Tue 2/18

11:48 am-9:33 pm

1 stop6h 45m

$277

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 2/20

12:05 pm-8:25 pm

1 stop11h 20m

San Diego

Thu 2/27

12:05 pm-11:36 pm

1 stop8h 31m

$287

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 4/1

5:30 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 20m

San Diego

Fri 4/4

6:45 am-4:45 pm

1 stop7h 00m

$327

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Best time to book a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from District of Columbia to San Diego

Get recent, data-driven insights about flights from District of Columbia to San Diego including ideal travel times, pricing trends, and more.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from District of Columbia 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 DC to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from District of Columbia 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 January 21, 2025.

When flying from District of Columbia 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.

Rainfall in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

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.

Temperature in San Diego by month

Plan your trip to San Diego by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

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).

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 January 21, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Frontier, Alaska Airlines and Delta. In addition to providing an overall rating, users have also rated airlines in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
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Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
9,706 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

8.0
Very good
8,521 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
3,200 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

7.4
Good
8,984 reviews
8.1
Very good
4,662 reviews

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Crew

8.7

Entertainment

7.7

Reviews

1 / 10

No issues. I needed pre boarding and I was able to get it without issue

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from District of Columbia to San Diego. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.
  • What airport do you fly into for flights to San Diego from District of Columbia?

    Most people fly into San Diego (SAN) if they book a flight to San Diego from District of Columbia. San Diego is conveniently located just 2.6 mi from San Diego’s city center.

  • How popular is this District of Columbia to San Diego flight route?

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from District of Columbia to San Diego one-way?

    $124 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from United Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and Frontier, with prices starting from $124 and $126, respectively.

  • What are the cheapest flights from District of Columbia to San Diego?

    On average you can expect to pay $462 for a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $199 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $237.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from District of Columbia to San Diego?

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

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from District of Columbia to San Diego?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to San Diego?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego (average of $286). Flying from District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia to San Diego

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from District of Columbia to San Diego. 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 January 21, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$84Average$238FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$244FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$132Average$342FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
DeltaCheapest$154Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$438FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$265Average$461FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
JetBlueCheapest$310Average$391FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
SouthwestCheapest$347Average$525FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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