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$119+ Cheap flights from District of Columbia to San Diego (SAN)

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IAD — SAN
Apr 30 — May 71
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Cheap flight deals from District of Columbia to San Diego

Keep the following information in mind while searching for District of Columbia to San Diego flight deals. Data was last updated April 25, 2025.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$241
(CheapOair)

One-way from

$119
(Alaska Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

May

Average price

$467

Good round-trip deal

$306 or less

Good one-way deal

$159 or less
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From District of Columbia to San Diego
One-way flight from District of Columbia to San Diego
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 6% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in April 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from District of Columbia to San Diego.
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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 April 25, 2025.

This CheapOair deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 CheapOair is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 5/157:31 amIAD - SAN
1 stop19h 27mFrontier
Mon 5/196:25 amSAN - IAD
1 stop21h 06mFrontier
Deal found 4/24$241
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/175:14 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 34mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 5/2410:20 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 4/24$242
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 6/67:40 amIAD - SAN
1 stop7h 15mMultiple Airlines
Mon 6/910:20 amSAN - IAD
Nonstop5h 05mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$243
This Orbitz deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Wed 6/116:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 14mMultiple Airlines
Tue 6/1712:42 pmSAN - DCA
Nonstop5h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 4/24$243
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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.
Thu 5/17:00 amDCA - SAN
1 stop20h 13mFrontier
Thu 5/86:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 34mFrontier
Deal found 4/25$247
This JetBlue deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 JetBlue is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/316:00 amDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 11mJetBlue
Thu 6/58:25 pmSAN - DCA
1 stop8h 35mJetBlue
Deal found 4/24$250
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 6/47:59 pmIAD - SAN
1 stop14h 40mAlaska Airlines
Wed 6/1110:55 amSAN - IAD
1 stop16h 00mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/24$256
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/23. 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.
Sat 5/244:17 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop7h 57mUnited Airlines
Tue 5/276:30 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 31mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/23$257
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/316:38 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop16h 01mAlaska Airlines
Sat 6/71:00 pmSAN - DCA
Nonstop5h 05mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 4/24$260
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/25. 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 5/199:00 amIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 37mUnited Airlines
Wed 5/216:34 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop7h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 4/25$263
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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 5/276:00 amDCA - SAN
1 stop6h 53mDelta
Wed 6/116:20 amSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 13mDelta
Deal found 4/24$277
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/24. 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.
Fri 5/232:54 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop7h 22mAmerican Airlines
Sun 6/19:45 pmSAN - DCA
1 stop8h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 4/24$297

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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 April 25, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from District of Columbia to San Diego that are best for you.

Fly from

District of Columbia

Fly to

San Diego

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 5/15

7:31 am-11:58 pm

1 stop19h 27m

San Diego

Mon 5/19

6:25 am-6:31 am

1 stop21h 06m

$241

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/17

5:14 pm-7:48 pm

Nonstop5h 34m

San Diego

Sat 5/24

10:20 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$242

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 6/6

7:40 am-11:55 am

1 stop7h 15m

San Diego

Mon 6/9

10:20 am-6:25 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$243

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/11

6:00 pm-11:14 pm

1 stop8h 14m

San Diego

Tue 6/17

12:42 pm-8:59 pm

Nonstop5h 17m

$243

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/28

5:44 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 15m

San Diego

Sat 6/7

1:00 pm-9:05 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

$247

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/31

6:00 am-11:11 am

1 stop8h 11m

San Diego

Thu 6/5

8:25 pm-8:00 am

1 stop8h 35m

$250

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/4

7:59 pm-7:39 am

1 stop14h 40m

San Diego

Wed 6/11

10:55 am-5:55 am

1 stop16h 00m

$256

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 5/24

4:17 pm-9:14 pm

1 stop7h 57m

San Diego

Tue 5/27

6:30 am-5:01 pm

1 stop7h 31m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/19

9:00 am-11:37 am

Nonstop5h 37m

San Diego

Wed 5/21

6:34 pm-5:22 am

1 stop7h 48m

$263

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 5/27

6:00 am-9:53 am

1 stop6h 53m

San Diego

Wed 6/11

6:20 am-4:33 pm

1 stop7h 13m

$277

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

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Everything you need to know about your flight from District of Columbia to San Diego

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 April 25, 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.

Weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Diego

Explore weekly flight availability from District of Columbia to San Diego. 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 April 25, 2025.

The most flights from USDC to SAN are scheduled on a Wednesday (12 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (8 on average).

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 April 25, 2025.
To help decide which airline to fly from District of Columbia to San Diego, see what other customers have to say about Alaska Airlines, Southwest 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.

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >
8.0
Very good

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

Overall

8.0

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Food

7.1

Comfort

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Anonymous,Apr 2025

LAS - STS

flight was delayed both ways even tho the weather was clear >

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.

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

    $119 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from Alaska Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Frontier and United Airlines, with prices starting from $120 and $124, respectively.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from District of Columbia to San Diego?

    Before booking your flight to San Diego from District of Columbia, check out the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time: Ethiopian Air (88%), United Airlines (84%), Brussels Airlines( 77%).

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

    On average you can expect to pay $754 for a flight from District of Columbia to San Diego. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - San Diego) is currently priced at $236.

  • 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 April 25, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$104Average$254FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$110Average$245FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$179Average$371FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$188Average$382FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$211Average$354FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$236Average$440FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$445FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
SouthwestCheapest$328Average$518FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%

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