Cheap Flights from San Diego to Washington D.C. from $126

Frequently Asked Questions

• What are the cheapest flights from San Diego to Washington D.C. (SAN-WAS)?

  Based on Trip.com data, Delta Air Lines offers one-way fares as low as $126 on Cheapest nonstop routes (e.g. SAN to IAD on Wed, Sep 16), while Alaska Airlines offers Cheapest nonstop round-trips from $230 departing on Tue, Aug 18 and returning on Tue, Aug 25.

• Which airlines offer direct flights from San Diego to Washington D.C.?

  At the moment, you can catch a nonstop flight from San Diego to Washington D.C. with the following airlines, including: Alaska Airlines United Airlines Frontier Airlines Selected airlines are based on historical data collected from flight bookings users made on Trip.com within the last 90 days.

• How long does it take to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Washington D.C. (WAS) and what is the distance?

  It takes around 5 hours 58 minutes to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Washington D.C. (WAS).

• When is the best time to book flights from San Diego to Washington D.C.?

  By analyzing data from all airlines on the Trip.com flight calendar, it looks like the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Washington D.C. is around 40 days (6 weeks) in advance, and the best time to fly is usually on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Saturday. Tuesday typically offers the cheapest flights for departure, while Saturday offers the best return deals.

• How many flights are there per week from San Diego to Washington D.C.?

  Based on Trip.com data in the past 4 weeks, there is 31 flight per week flying from San Diego to Washington D.C.. You can check the weekly schedule for popular airlines on this route below: United Airlines: S/M/T/W/T/F/S -- UA1071 (08:11)

• How can I find the best deals on flights from San Diego to Washington D.C.?

  To find best deals on flights from San Diego to Washington D.C., you can use various tools on Trip.com:
  · Be flexible with your travel dates to get the cheapest flight deal. Now the cheapest flight deal is on Wed, Sep 16, with one-way flights priced at just $126.
  · Compare airlines strategically. Budget carriers often provide the lowest base fares, while we found the most affordable airline currently operating on this route is Alaska Airlines.
  · Set up price alerts to easily monitor ticket prices without having to check every day.
  · Check Trip.com flight deals and promo codes frequently.
  · Avoid peak season unless you book very early. It seems the peak season for Washington D.C. travel is around July.
  · Get exclusive promo codes for Trip.com app users.

• When are flight tickets from San Diego (SAN) to Washington D.C. (WAS) the cheapest?

  The cheapest months to fly from San Diego to Washington D.C. is November, when demand for travel is lower.

• Which airports can I fly to for Washington D.C. from San Diego?

  You can land at any one of the following hubs in Washington D.C., with San Diego International Airport to Dulles International Airport (SAN-IAD) is by far the most common option on this route: Dulles International Airport (IAD) Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).

• Is there any time difference between San Diego and Washington D.C.?

  The time difference between Washington D.C. and San Diego is 3h.

• How do I change or cancel my ticket from San Diego to Washington D.C.?

  Tickets can only be changed or canceled if permitted by airline policy. To submit a change or cancellation request, go to the flight bookings page, select the option to change or cancel your booking, choose the relevant passengers and segment, and submit a request. Please note that additional charges may apply according to the airline ticket policy. However, if the flight has been rescheduled and you would like to change or cancel your ticket, you can submit an involuntary cancellation request. For more details about change and cancellation policies, please check the customer support pages.

• What is the average cost of a one-way flight from San Diego to Washington D.C.?

  Based on Trip.com data for flights departing in the next 30 days, the average one-way fare from San Diego to Washington D.C. is $257. Fares vary by travel date, airline and availability.

• What is the average cost of a round-trip flight from San Diego to Washington D.C.?

  Based on Trip.com data for travel in the next 30 days, the average round-trip fare from San Diego to Washington D.C. is $474. The final price depends on the outbound and return dates, airline and fare conditions.

• How do I book flights from San Diego to Washington D.C. on Trip.com?

  Enter San Diego and Washington D.C., choose your travel dates and passengers, then compare flights by price, duration and baggage. Select a fare, review the change and cancellation rules, enter traveler details and complete payment to receive your confirmation.

• Are there budget airlines on the San Diego to Washington D.C. route?

  Frontier Airlinesare the most popular budget airlines flying from San Diego to Washington D.C.. Check baggage, seat and payment fees before comparing the final price.