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Cheap flight deals from Washington D.C. to San Diego Starting at $54

For as little as $54, you can take your next adventure to San Diego without breaking the bank. Choose between one-way and return tickets from Washington D.C. below.

  • One way
  • Round-trip
      • Cheapest nonstop
        IAD05:25 pm
        5h 52m
        Nonstop
        SAN08:17 pm
        Sat, Feb 8|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Alaska Airlines
        $84$93
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        $93$84

        Choose Alaska Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego. The one-way direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Dulles International Airport on Sat, Feb 8, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $84 including taxes and charges.

      • IAD05:18 pm
        6h 1m
        Nonstop
        SAN08:19 pm
        Sat, Mar 1|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Alaska Airlines
        $84$93
        10% OFF
        10% OFF
        $93$84

        Choose Alaska Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego. The one-way direct flight with Alaska Airlines departs from Dulles International Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $84 including taxes and charges.

      • DCA06:00 pm
        8h 52m
        1 stop
        SAN11:52 pm
        Sat, Feb 8|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $54$93
        43% OFF
        43% OFF
        $93$54

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sat, Feb 8, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $54 including taxes and charges.

      • DCA06:00 pm
        9h 20m
        1 stop
        SAN12:20 am
        Tue, Feb 18|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $55
        $55

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tue, Feb 18, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $55 including taxes and charges.

      • DCA06:00 pm
        9h 20m
        1 stop
        SAN12:20 am
        Wed, Feb 19|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $55
        $55

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Wed, Feb 19, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $55 including taxes and charges.

      • DCA06:00 pm
        9h 20m
        1 stop
        SAN12:20 am
        Sat, Mar 1|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $56
        $56

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sat, Mar 1, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $56 including taxes and charges.

      • DCA06:00 pm
        9h 29m
        1 stop
        SAN12:29 am
        Mon, Feb 10|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $58
        $58

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Mon, Feb 10, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $58 including taxes and charges.

      • DCA06:00 pm
        8h 52m
        1 stop
        SAN11:52 pm
        Sat, Feb 1|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $58
        $58

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Sat, Feb 1, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $58 including taxes and charges.

      • DCA01:01 pm
        13h 51m
        1 stop
        SAN11:52 pm
        Tue, Feb 11|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $63
        $63

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tue, Feb 11, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $63 including taxes and charges.

      • DCA07:00 am
        7h 48m
        1 stop
        SAN11:48 am
        Tue, Mar 11|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Frontier Airlines
        $63
        $63

        Choose Frontier Airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego. The one-way connecting flight with Frontier Airlines departs from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport on Tue, Mar 11, arriving at San Diego International Airport. One-way Prices start from $63 including taxes and charges.

      • WAS01:00 pm
        3h 5m
        Nonstop
        SAN02:00 pm
        Mon, Feb 3|Washington D.C. - San Diego|Alaska Airlines
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Washington D.C. to San Diego flight time & flight schedules

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    01:00 pm

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    4.1h

    03:07 pm

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    06:22 pm

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    2.5h

    07:50 pm

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    Alaska Airlines

    05:00 pm

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    5.7h

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    07:43 pm

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    06:00 pm

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    4.2h

    08:09 pm

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    10:43 pm

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    2.5h

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    06:00 pm

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    06:22 pm

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    07:00 am

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    4.2h

    09:09 am

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    06:22 pm

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    2.5h

    07:50 pm

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    07:00 am

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    4.2h

    09:09 am

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  11. F92421

    Frontier Airlines

    10:15 pm

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    2.6h

    11:49 pm

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  12. F9685

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    07:00 am

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    4.2h

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  13. F92817

    Frontier Airlines

    08:00 am

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    2.6h

    09:35 am

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When is the cheapest time to fly from Washington D.C. to San Diego?

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Find cheap airlines flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego

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Frequently Asked Questions

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

    Airlines adjust prices for flights from Washington D.C. to San Diego based on the departure date and time of your selection. By analyzing data from all airlines, we've discovered that on Trip.com, you can find the lowest flight prices on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Saturdays.

  • How much do flights from Washington D.C. (WAS) to San Diego (SAN) cost?

    According to Trip.com's data, the lowest price is around $326.

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

    It takes around 6 hours 18 minutes to fly from Washington D.C. (WAS) to San Diego (SAN).

  • What is the transportation method from the main airport to downtown in San Diego?

    • The distance from San Diego International Airport to downtown is about 3 km. It takes about 20 minutes by taxi.

  • What are the most popular airlines that fly from Washington D.C. (WAS) to San Diego (SAN)?

How to find a cheap flight from Washington D.C. to San Diego

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Flight Info | Washington D.C. to San Diego

Cheapest nonstop flight price$53
Cheapest round-trip ticket price$161
Off-season for travelDecember
Peak season for travelOctober
Flight distance3,654.5 km
Average flight time6 hours 18 minutes
Popular airlineFrontier Airlines

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