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Flight deals from San Diego to Washington D.C.

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego to Washington D.C.? Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.
Washington D.C..$102 per passenger.Departing Sat, 25 Apr.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 25 Apr, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $102, select.
Washington D.C..$102 per passenger.Departing Sat, 28 Feb.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Sat, 28 Feb, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $102, select.
Washington D.C..$102 per passenger.Departing Tue, 12 May.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 12 May, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $102, select.
Washington D.C..$104 per passenger.Departing Tue, 3 Mar.One-way flight with Frontier Airlines.Outbound indirect flight with Frontier Airlines, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 3 Mar, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $104, select.
Washington D.C..$153 per passenger.Departing Tue, 17 Mar.One-way flight with Southwest Airlines.Outbound direct flight with Southwest Airlines departs from San Diego International on Tue, 17 Mar, arriving in Baltimore Washington International.Price includes taxes and charges.From $153, select.
Washington D.C..$181 per passenger.Departing Tue, 2 Jun.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Tue, 2 Jun, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
Washington D.C..$181 per passenger.Departing Wed, 8 Jul.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 8 Jul, arriving in Washington Ronald Reagan.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.
Washington D.C..$181 per passenger.Departing Wed, 5 Aug.One-way flight with Delta.Outbound indirect flight with Delta, departs from San Diego International on Wed, 5 Aug, arriving in Washington Dulles.Price includes taxes and charges.From $181, select.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Washington D.C.

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego to Washington D.C. flights are currently cheapest in February.
Feb
from $102
Mar
from $105
Apr
from $102
May
from $102
Jun
from $181
Jul
from $181
Aug
from $181
Sep
from $238
Oct
from $238
Nov
from $189
Dec
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Direct flights from San Diego to Washington D.C.

Alternative San Diego to Washington D.C. routes

Looking for the cheapest, fastest or easiest route from San Diego to Washington D.C.? You could fly into the following airports instead.

Washington Ronald Reagan

5km from central Washington D.C.
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from $102
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Camp Springs Andrews AFB

17km from central Washington D.C.
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Washington Dulles

37km from central Washington D.C.
from $132
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Baltimore Washington International

44km from central Washington D.C.
from $142
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Manassas

47km from central Washington D.C.
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San Diego to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found$102
Cheapest month to flyFebruary
Average flight time5 hrs, 5 mins
Most popular airlineSouthwest Airlines
Average flights per week468

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Finding cheap flights from San Diego to Washington D.C.: Frequently asked questions

There are 5 airports in Washington D.C.: Washington Ronald Reagan, Camp Springs Andrews AFB, Washington Dulles, Baltimore Washington International, and Manassas.
The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego to Washington D.C. is $204. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 4 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego to Washington D.C..
Southwest Airlines, United and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Diego to Washington D.C..
As of February 2026, there are 468 flights per week flying from San Diego to Washington D.C..
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Washington D.C. is usually April.
If you're flying from San Diego, the cheapest airport near Washington D.C. is Washington Ronald Reagan – which is 5.5 km away from the centre of Washington D.C.. We've found flights into this airport from $204.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it is currently cheapest to fly from San Diego to Washington D.C. on Wednesday, 22 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 4 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington D.C. but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
In February, the average temperature is usually around 1°C. July is typically the warmest month in Washington D.C., when it usually averages around 31°C. You can expect the least rain in February. The coldest month is January, with temperatures averaging -4°C. The rainiest month is September.
The cheapest airline that flies to Washington D.C. is Frontier Airlines. And the cheapest airline that flies to Camp Springs Andrews AFB Airport is Southwest Airlines.

How to find cheap flights to Washington D.C. (WASA) from San Diego (SANA) in 2024

Looking for cheap tickets from San Diego to Washington D.C.? Return tickets start from $204 and one-way flights to Washington D.C. from San Diego start from $102


Here are a few tips on how to secure the best flight price and make your journey as smooth as possible.

  • Simply hit 'search'. From British Airways to international carriers like Emirates, we compare all major airlines along with the most popular online travel agents to find the cheapest plane tickets.
  • Compare flight deals to Washington D.C. from San Diego from over 1,000 providers. Then choose the cheapest or fastest plane tickets. Flight tickets to Washington D.C. start from $102 one-way.
  • Flex your dates to find the best SANA-WASA ticket prices. If you are flexible when it comes to your travel dates, use Skyscanner's 'Whole month' tool to find the cheapest month, and even day to fly to Washington D.C. from San Diego.
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