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$119+ Cheap flights from Virginia to San Diego (SAN)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/15. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
RIC — SAN
Dec 23 — Dec 301
Mon 12/23
Mon 12/30
1 adult, Economy
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Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Virginia (USVA) 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 December 18, 2024.

Round-trip from

$238
(Delta)

One-way from

$119
(Alaska Airlines)
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Cheapest flights from Virginia to San Diego
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to San Diego. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2024.

This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/316:00 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 54mFrontier
Tue 1/76:25 amSAN - DCA
1 stop26h 36mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$257
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/316:15 pmIAD - SAN
Nonstop5h 32mUnited Airlines
Tue 1/78:51 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop7h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$367
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/256:00 amRDU - SAN
1 stop10h 00mDelta
Mon 1/610:30 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 16mDelta
Deal found 12/17$406
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/242:24 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop12h 30mFrontier
Mon 12/306:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop27h 59mFrontier
Deal found 12/17$410
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Tue 12/244:20 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 41mAmerican Airlines
Sun 1/59:55 pmSAN - RDU
1 stop7h 17mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$477
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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.
Thu 12/264:48 pmDCA - SAN
1 stop8h 21mAmerican Airlines
Tue 3/2510:37 pmSAN - DCA
1 stop7h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 12/17$477
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/299:42 amRDU - SAN
Nonstop5h 19mBreeze Airways
Tue 12/3112:46 pmSAN - RDU
Nonstop4h 55mBreeze Airways
Deal found 12/17$479
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 12/275:15 amRDU - SAN
2 stops19h 57mMultiple Airlines
Sun 1/56:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop25h 54mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$480
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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 12/257:05 amIAD - SAN
1 stop8h 13mDelta
Wed 1/81:35 pmSAN - IAD
1 stop7h 01mDelta
Deal found 12/18$487
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/244:11 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 1/16:15 amSAN - RDU
1 stop8h 12mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/17$497
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. 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 12/244:45 pmRDU - SAN
1 stop7h 50mSouthwest
Wed 1/16:25 amSAN - RDU
1 stop11h 45mSouthwest
Deal found 12/17$498
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/18. 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.
Wed 12/257:25 amDCA - SAN
2 stops10h 35mSouthwest
Wed 1/84:50 pmSAN - DCA
1 stop13h 35mSouthwest
Deal found 12/18$512

Find flights from Virginia to San Diego within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Virginia 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 December 18, 2024.

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RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Tue 1/14

5:15 am-10:28 am

1 stop8h 13m

San Diego

Wed 1/22

7:10 am-9:00 pm

1 stop10h 50m

$238

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/15

8:30 am-2:49 pm

1 stop9h 19m

San Diego

Wed 1/15

7:43 pm-11:13 am

2 stops12h 30m

$239

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/10

8:36 pm-10:58 am

1 stop17h 22m

San Diego

Sun 1/12

7:26 pm-1:21 pm

2 stops14h 55m

$241

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 2/22

5:20 pm-12:20 am

1 stop10h 00m

San Diego

Wed 2/26

12:48 pm-4:20 pm

1 stop24h 32m

$247

NorfolkSan Diego

ORF - SAN

ORFSAN

Norfolk

Fri 1/10

6:25 am-11:03 am

1 stop7h 38m

San Diego

Mon 1/13

9:30 pm-9:38 am

1 stop9h 08m

$248

Washington, D.C.San Diego

DCA - SAN

DCASAN

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 12/31

6:00 pm-11:54 pm

1 stop8h 54m

San Diego

Tue 1/7

6:25 am-12:01 pm

1 stop26h 36m

$257

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 1/29

6:20 pm-8:52 pm

Nonstop5h 32m

San Diego

Thu 1/30

12:15 pm-12:29 am

1 stop9h 14m

$257

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 1/15

5:25 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop9h 34m

San Diego

Wed 1/22

5:29 pm-4:25 pm

1 stop19h 56m

$258

Washington, D.C.San Diego

IAD - SAN

IADSAN

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 1/14

6:57 pm-9:48 am

1 stop17h 51m

San Diego

Thu 1/16

8:30 am-4:23 pm

Nonstop4h 53m

$261

RaleighSan Diego

RDU - SAN

RDUSAN

Raleigh-Durham

Fri 1/24

1:05 pm-7:18 pm

1 stop9h 13m

San Diego

Mon 2/3

11:21 am-10:25 pm

1 stop8h 04m

$264

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to San Diego

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Travel insights for flights from Virginia to San Diego

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

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Virginia to San Diego?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Virginia to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 VA to SAN?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia 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 December 18, 2024.

When flying from Virginia 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 December 18, 2024.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Frontier, American Airlines and JetBlue from Virginia to San Diego by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Breeze Airways
8.1
Very good
135 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Alaska Airlines
8.0
Very good
9,552 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

Delta
8.0
Very good
8,604 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 10

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

JetBlue
7.4
Good
3,279 reviews
Southwest
8.1
Very good
4,848 reviews

Crew

8.7

Food

7.2

Comfort

8.1

Entertainment

7.7

Boarding

8.2

Overall

8.1

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 Virginia 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 Virginia?

    Located just 2.6 mi from the city center, San Diego (SAN) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to San Diego from Virginia.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Virginia to San Diego one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Alaska Airlines, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $119. However, be on the lookout for offers from Delta and JetBlue, as they are both options that can get you from Virginia to San Diego for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Virginia to San Diego?

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

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

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

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

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

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia 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 Virginia to San Diego?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to San Diego (average of $266). Flying from Virginia to San Diego in March is currently the most expensive (average of $339). 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 Virginia to San Diego

Discover the top 8 airlines that operate flights from Virginia 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 December 18, 2024.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Breeze AirwaysCheapest$135Average$314FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
FrontierCheapest$152Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
Spirit AirlinesCheapest$158Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time65%
DeltaCheapest$227Average$475FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
JetBlueCheapest$245Average$403FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
United AirlinesCheapest$257Average$524FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$276Average$499FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$332Average$468FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
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