CA $156 Cheap Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (DCA)

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Cheap flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (DCA)

Prices were available within the past 7 days and start at CA $156 for one-way flights and CA $354 for round trip, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Alaska Airlines
JetBlue Airways
JetBlue Airways
JetBlue Airways
JetBlue Airways
Alaska Airlines
JetBlue Airways
JetBlue Airways
American Airlines
Delta

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (DCA)

January is typically the cheapest month to fly

From CA $190 - CA $507 per traveller.

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Flight from San Diego to Washington (SAN - DCA) route information
Origin airport
San Diego Intl.
Destination airport
Ronald Reagan Washington National
Airlines serving
Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Delta, JetBlue Airways
Roundtrip price
CA $354
Distance
3633 km
Average flight time
9 hours 50 mins

San Diego to Washington Flights

The easy way to book your flights from San Diego to Washington 

With Expedia, it’s simple to find and book flights to Washington from San Diego whether you’re traveling for business or pleasure. Enter your travel dates, hit search, and choose your flight from 20 airlines that cover this route. There are nonstop flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National, too.  

Choose your preferred carrier and cabin class with the advanced search tool and select your ideal departure time. Then, if you want, you can see just nonstop or refundable flights. And if you’re traveling last minute, just enter the date to check out flights from San Diego to Washington today, tomorrow, or this week.  

 

Save dollars with cheap flights from San Diego Intl., SAN to Ronald Reagan Washington National, DCA 

Sort your search results by price to find great deals on your flight from San Diego to Washington—you get all your cheapest options first. Grab yourself a bargain now—the lowest price on flights to Washington from San Diego currently is just CA $354 rising to CA $504.  

Here are more money-saving tips: 

  • Fly in September when flight prices are normally at their lowest 
  • Book about a month to 6 weeks before you travel for the best prices to Washington  
  • Avoid peak season and weekends when flights can cost more
  • Early morning and late-night flights are sometimes cheaper, so try varying your travel times 
  • One surefire way to save money on your flight is to book your flight and hotel together with Expedia. Sometimes, the savings are so large that the flight is basically free! 

 

Reasons to choose Expedia for your flight to Washington from San Diego 

Whatever your destination, budget, or reason to travel, in just one quick search, you can choose from loads of flights, airlines, and cabin classes. The filters make it quick and easy to find your ideal flights, and if you choose one of the flexible options, you won’t be charged to change your flight. So book your flight to Washington with Expedia today.

Frequently asked questions

How much is a flight from San Diego Airport to National Airport?
If you're travelling from San Diego Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), round-trip flights start from CA $354. This price is based on fares available within the last 7 days on Expedia for flights departing within the next year, so don't hang about. Book today and save yourself both money and time. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.
Do I need to pay a cancellation fee if I cancel my flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
The majority of flights can be conveniently cancelled online, but whether or not you are charged a fee varies between airlines. If you do have to cancel your vacation, follow the instructions in the Customer Service Portal.
How do I find cheap flights from San Diego Airport to DCA that have flexible change policies?
Flights from San Diego Airport to National Airport with flexible change policies are available from several carriers. Simply use our "No change fees" filter while searching. You'll only need to pay the fare difference, without any additional fees to worry about.
How many hours is the flight from SAN to National Airport?
Lasting around 6 hours and 19 minutes, the flight between San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) and National Airport is a great opportunity to do some last-minute planning. Why not use the time to fine tune your itinerary for Arlington?
How far is the flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to DCA?
You'll be up above the clouds for a while, as the flight distance between SAN and DCA is 3,700 kilometres. Create a playlist of your favourite podcasts before you leave home to stay entertained during the trip.
Which airlines fly direct from SAN to National Airport?
Unfortunately, there aren't any airlines that fly directly between SAN and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA). You'll have to book a flight with one or more stops.
Are San Diego Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) flight tickets cheaper when they're purchased at the last minute?
Flight tickets from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to National Airport are available up to a year before departure on Expedia. And although you may occasionally score fantastic last-minute deals, it's never a sure thing. Also, booking your flights well in advance means you'll have more choices — and you can avoid ending up with the dreaded middle seat! We're always updating our fares to make sure you get the biggest bargains, so check back often for all the latest specials.

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