Cheap flights from San Diego to District of Columbia from $130

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Frontier Logo
11:49 am - 9:59 pm
SAN
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DCA
7h 10m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 10:25 am
DCA
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SAN
43h 25m2 stops
$249Frontier
Mon, Feb 2 - Tue, Feb 3
Multiple Airlines Logo
6:25 am - 4:59 pm
SAN
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DCA
7h 34m1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
8:59 am - 11:43 am
DCA
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SAN
5h 44mnonstop
$250Multiple Airlines
Thu, Mar 5 - Mon, Mar 9
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 4:59 pm
SAN
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DCA
7h 34m1 stop
Frontier Logo
6:00 pm - 12:01 am
DCA
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SAN
9h 01m1 stop
$251Frontier
Wed, Apr 1 - Tue, Apr 7
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 1:02 pm
SAN
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DCA
27h 37m1 stop
Frontier Logo
2:00 pm - 7:36 pm
DCA
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SAN
8h 36m1 stop
$252Frontier
Thu, Jan 15 - Mon, Jan 19
Frontier Logo
4:47 pm - 1:01 pm
SAN
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DCA
17h 14m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 11:07 pm
DCA
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SAN
18h 07m1 stop
$253Frontier
Tue, Dec 30 - Tue, Jan 13
Frontier Logo
4:47 pm - 9:59 pm
SAN
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DCA
26h 12m1 stop
Frontier Logo
8:00 am - 11:59 pm
DCA
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SAN
18h 59m1 stop
$254Frontier
Tue, Dec 30 - Mon, Jan 5
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:15 am - 9:59 pm
SAN
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DCA
12h 44m1 stop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:56 pm - 8:35 am
DCA
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SAN
16h 39m1 stop
$256Alaska Airlines
Sat, Jan 17 - Sat, Jan 24
American Airlines Logo
6:20 am - 4:31 pm
SAN
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IAD
7h 11m1 stop
American Airlines Logo
5:26 pm - 10:50 pm
IAD
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SAN
8h 24m1 stop
$256American Airlines
Sat, Jan 10 - Sat, Jan 17
Alaska Airlines Logo
12:53 pm - 9:00 pm
SAN
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DCA
5h 07mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
8:59 am - 11:56 am
DCA
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SAN
5h 57mnonstop
$257Alaska Airlines
Fri, Jan 30 - Sat, Jan 31
United Airlines Logo
1:05 pm - 9:01 pm
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IAD
4h 56mnonstop
United Airlines Logo
6:00 pm - 11:42 pm
IAD
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SAN
8h 42m1 stop
$267United Airlines
Mon, Jan 12 - Sat, Jan 17

Southwest flights from San Diego to District of Columbia

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Southwest
Jan 6
SAN6:50 amSan Diego
9h 25m
2 stops
DCA7:15 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 13
DCA11:00 amWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
10h 35m
2 stops
SAN6:35 pmSan Diego
Southwest
Jan 6
SAN10:45 amSan Diego
8h 35m
2 stops
DCA10:20 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Jan 8
DCA4:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 45m
1 stop
SAN9:30 pmSan Diego
Southwest
Mar 12
SAN7:10 amSan Diego
6h 35m
1 stop
DCA4:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
Mar 16
DCA5:45 pmWashington, D.C. Reagan-National
7h 55m
1 stop
SAN10:40 pmSan Diego

American Airlines flights from San Diego to District of Columbia

Our best American Airlines deals on San Diego to District of Columbia flight tickets
American Airlines
Jan 10
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
7h 11m
1 stop
IAD4:31 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 17
IAD5:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 24m
1 stop
SAN10:50 pmSan Diego
American Airlines
Jan 5
SAN10:01 pmSan Diego
9h 57m
1 stop
IAD10:58 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jan 12
IAD5:26 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
8h 24m
1 stop
SAN10:50 pmSan Diego
American Airlines
Feb 12
SAN6:20 amSan Diego
7h 36m
1 stop
IAD4:56 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Feb 16
IAD6:34 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
7h 53m
1 stop
SAN11:27 amSan Diego

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Mon 2/2

11:49 am-9:59 pm

1 stop7h 10m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 2/3

6:00 pm-10:25 am

2 stops43h 25m

$249

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Thu 3/5

6:25 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 3/9

8:59 am-11:43 am

Nonstop5h 44m

$250

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Wed 4/1

6:25 am-4:59 pm

1 stop7h 34m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 4/7

6:00 pm-12:01 am

1 stop9h 01m

$251

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Thu 1/15

6:25 am-1:02 pm

1 stop27h 37m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/19

2:00 pm-7:36 pm

1 stop8h 36m

$252

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Tue 12/30

4:47 pm-1:01 pm

1 stop17h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 1/13

8:00 am-11:07 pm

1 stop18h 07m

$253

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Tue 12/30

4:47 pm-9:59 pm

1 stop26h 12m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 1/5

8:00 am-11:59 pm

1 stop18h 59m

$254

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Sat 1/17

6:15 am-9:59 pm

1 stop12h 44m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/24

6:56 pm-8:35 am

1 stop16h 39m

$256

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Sat 1/10

6:20 am-4:31 pm

1 stop7h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/17

5:26 pm-10:50 pm

1 stop8h 24m

$256

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - DCA

SANDCA

San Diego

Fri 1/30

12:53 pm-9:00 pm

Nonstop5h 07m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 1/31

8:59 am-11:56 am

Nonstop5h 57m

$257

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Mon 1/12

1:05 pm-9:01 pm

Nonstop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 1/17

6:00 pm-11:42 pm

1 stop8h 42m

$267

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What is the cheapest month to fly to District of Columbia?

In general, August is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to District of Columbia. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $278. If you don’t want to visit District of Columbia in August, then you should wait until September to fly from San Diego, when ticket prices are also cheap, with an average price of $317.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

The cheapest day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia is on a Friday when prices can be found for as low as $400. This is often the case because there is less demand to fly during this day of the week. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to depart from San Diego because it is more convenient for both business and leisure travelers. As a result, prices tend to be around $595.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to District of Columbia?

Flying to District of Columbia from San Diego in the afternoon is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $253 when looking at flights departing in the afternoon. Flights to District of Columbia are more costly in the evening, with an average ticket price of $486. Departure times in the evening fall within the peak daily travel times, which is why tickets can be more expensive.

What is the cheapest San Diego to District of Columbia flight route?

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How far in advance should I book a flight to District of Columbia?

You are more likely to see cheaper flights to District of Columbia from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to District of Columbia for around $393 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to District of Columbia from San Diego for as low as $291 on momondo.

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There are 4 cabin classes available to choose from on San Diego to District of Columbia flights. Cabin price and availability will vary by airline so perform a search above to find the right deals for you.

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Best Price Found

$211

Fastest flight time

4h 37m

Direct flights

Every day

Airports in District of Columbia

2 airports
The best one-way flight to District of Columbia from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $211. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to District of Columbia found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $257.
The fastest flight from San Diego to District of Columbia takes 4h 37m
Direct flights go from San Diego to District of Columbia every day.
There are 2 airports in District of Columbia. From San Diego there are direct flights to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA), Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).
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    Although the minimum age for a child to fly alone is five, airlines that offer an unaccompanied minor (UMNR) service may have their own age limits, which could be impacted by factors such as flight length, timing, and layovers. It is recommended that you verify with the airline you are booking with for travel from San Diego Airport to District of Columbia.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to District of Columbia?

    The required travel and health documents for your District of Columbia trip may vary depending on your itinerary and personal circumstances. As a general rule, you should carry multiple documents, including a national ID card or driver's license and a passport valid for six months after your intended arrival at District of Columbia. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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FrontierPriceFrom $128Free CancellationRating
5.8
3,084 reviews
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Spirit AirlinesPriceFrom $145Free CancellationRating
6.3
8,180 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,817 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,007 reviews
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JetBluePriceFrom $224Free CancellationRating
7.2
2,899 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $232Free CancellationRating
7.9
4,253 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $236Free CancellationRating
8.0
11,432 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,095 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $256Free CancellationRating
7.2
11,050 reviews
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