Cheap flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. from $154

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Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 12:46 pm
SAN
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IAD
27h 21m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
12:24 pm - 8:42 am
IAD
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SAN
23h 18m
2 stops
$252Frontier
Thu, May 28 - Wed, Jun 3
Frontier Logo
7:34 pm - 8:12 am
SAN
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IAD
9h 38m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:12 am - 9:12 pm
IAD
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SAN
15h 00m
1 stop
$253Frontier
Wed, May 20 - Sun, May 24
Multiple Airlines Logo
10:51 am - 12:09 am
SAN
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IAD
10h 18m
1 stop
Multiple Airlines Logo
12:36 pm - 6:25 pm
IAD
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SAN
8h 49m
1 stop
$254Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
Frontier Logo
10:07 pm - 8:12 am
SAN
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IAD
7h 05m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:31 pm - 6:30 pm
IAD
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SAN
7h 59m
1 stop
$255Frontier
Mon, Jun 1 - Mon, Jun 8
Frontier Logo
7:59 am - 6:12 pm
SAN
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IAD
7h 13m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
1:26 pm - 6:25 pm
IAD
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SAN
7h 59m
1 stop
$256Frontier
Thu, Apr 23 - Sat, Jun 6
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9:35 am - 5:41 pm
SAN
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IAD
5h 06mnonstop
Alaska Airlines Logo
6:47 pm - 9:31 pm
IAD
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SAN
5h 44mnonstop
$257Alaska Airlines
Wed, May 6 - Tue, May 12
Frontier Logo
4:17 pm - 4:21 pm
SAN
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IAD
21h 04m
2 stops
Frontier Logo
12:36 pm - 6:25 pm
IAD
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SAN
8h 49m
1 stop
$258Frontier
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10
Multiple Airlines Logo
9:37 am - 5:42 pm
SAN
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IAD
5h 05mnonstop
Multiple Airlines Logo
1:31 pm - 6:30 pm
IAD
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SAN
7h 59m
1 stop
$259Multiple Airlines
Wed, May 27 - Fri, May 29
Frontier Logo
6:25 am - 6:42 pm
SAN
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IAD
9h 17m
1 stop
Frontier Logo
9:20 am - 8:58 pm
IAD
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SAN
14h 38m
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$261Frontier
Fri, Jun 19 - Sat, Jun 27
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6:25 am - 10:12 am
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IAD
24h 47m
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12:36 pm - 6:25 pm
IAD
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SAN
8h 49m
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$262Frontier
Wed, May 6 - Sun, May 10

Frontier flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Our best Frontier deals on San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight tickets
Frontier
May 28
SAN6:25 amSan Diego
27h 21m
1 stop
IAD12:46 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jun 3
IAD12:24 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
23h 18m
2 stops
SAN8:42 amSan Diego
$252
Frontier
May 20
SAN7:34 pmSan Diego
9h 38m
1 stop
IAD8:12 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 24
IAD9:12 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
15h 00m
1 stop
SAN9:12 pmSan Diego
$253
Frontier
Jun 1
SAN10:07 pmSan Diego
7h 05m
1 stop
IAD8:12 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Jun 12
IAD9:55 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
12h 39m
1 stop
SAN7:34 pmSan Diego
$255

United Airlines flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Our best United Airlines deals on San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight tickets
United Airlines
May 6
SAN9:45 pmSan Diego
4h 58m
IAD5:43 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 9
IAD12:35 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 45m
SAN3:20 pmSan Diego
$257
United Airlines
May 6
SAN10:23 amSan Diego
7h 33m
1 stop
IAD8:56 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 13
IAD5:55 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
5h 50m
SAN8:45 pmSan Diego
$267
United Airlines
Apr 28
SAN8:00 amSan Diego
5h 07m
IAD4:07 pmWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
May 5
IAD9:27 amWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl
9h 12m
1 stop
SAN3:39 pmSan Diego
$283

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San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Thu 5/28

6:25 am-12:46 pm

1 stop27h 21m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/3

12:24 pm-8:42 am

2 stops23h 18m

$252

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 5/20

7:34 pm-8:12 am

1 stop9h 38m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/24

9:12 am-9:12 pm

1 stop15h 00m

$253

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 5/6

10:51 am-12:09 am

1 stop10h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

12:36 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$254

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Mon 6/1

10:07 pm-8:12 am

1 stop7h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 6/8

1:31 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$255

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Thu 4/23

7:59 am-6:12 pm

1 stop7h 13m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/6

1:26 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$256
Quickest round-trip

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 5/6

9:35 am-5:41 pm

Nonstop5h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

6:47 pm-9:31 pm

Nonstop5h 44m

$257

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 5/6

4:17 pm-4:21 pm

2 stops21h 04m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

12:36 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$258

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 5/27

9:37 am-5:42 pm

Nonstop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 5/29

1:31 pm-6:30 pm

1 stop7h 59m

$259

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Fri 6/19

6:25 am-6:42 pm

1 stop9h 17m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 6/27

9:20 am-8:58 pm

1 stop14h 38m

$261

San DiegoWashington, D.C.

SAN - IAD

SANIAD

San Diego

Wed 5/6

6:25 am-10:12 am

2 stops24h 47m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 5/10

12:36 pm-6:25 pm

1 stop8h 49m

$262

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What is the typical price of a round-trip flight between San Diego and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

In general, July is the cheapest month to fly from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Due to it being the ‘off-season’ during this time, you can expect flight prices to be around $347. If you aren’t able to travel to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport during the month of July, then flying in August is also cheap. Prices for this month can be found on momondo for an average of $347.

What is the cheapest day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Our data shows that Friday is the least expensive day to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. Tickets to fly out on this day can be as low as $411. When flying out on a Sunday, the most expensive travel day of the week, you can expect to see flight prices from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for around $623.

What is the cheapest time of day to depart on your flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Flying to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from San Diego in the morning is the least expensive time of day to depart. momondo users have found prices as low as $464 when looking at flights departing in the morning. If you have a flexible travel schedule, then try to avoid flying at noon when prices are $579 on average. Flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from San Diego at noon are generally more expensive because this time of day is more convenient for travelers’ schedules.

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You are more likely to see cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from San Diego when booking weeks ahead of your departure date. In general, you can expect to find flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport for around $386 when searching weeks out. However, flight prices might be lower outside of this timeframe. For example, people recently found flights to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from San Diego for as low as $309 on momondo.

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How have San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight prices changed over time?

As of April 2026, prices for San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights are approximately 20% more expensive when compared to flights at the same time last year.

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Best Price Found

$251

Fastest flight time

4h 37m

Direct flights

Every day
The best one-way flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport from San Diego in the past 72 hours is $251. The best round-trip flight deal from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport found on momondo in the last 72 hours is $353.
The fastest flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 4h 37m
Direct flights go from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport every day.

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  • How far is San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl by plane?

    There are 2245.8 mi between San Diego and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl. By plane, this route typically takes 4h 37m.

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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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • What documentation or ID do you need to fly to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    The required travel and health documents for your Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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 Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. We recommend that you seek guidance from your airline or a reliable third party such as IATA.

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Best airlines flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

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FrontierPriceFrom $113Free CancellationRating
5.7
2,997 reviews
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Hawaiian AirlinesPriceFrom $158Free CancellationRating
7.8
2,839 reviews
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DeltaPriceFrom $168Free CancellationRating
7.9
8,397 reviews
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SouthwestPriceFrom $216Free CancellationRating
8.0
4,335 reviews
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United AirlinesPriceFrom $223Free CancellationRating
7.4
9,562 reviews
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Alaska AirlinesPriceFrom $237Free CancellationRating
7.9
12,206 reviews
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American AirlinesPriceFrom $296Free CancellationRating
7.1
11,563 reviews
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  • Southwest Flights From San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

    Southwest is one of the most popular airlines flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, operating 2 flights/week on average for this route. A good Southwest flight deal for San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport starts from $216 round-trip, up to an average price of $346. Our users have rated Southwest at 8.0/10.

  • Alaska Airlines Flights From San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

    Alaska Airlines (7.9/10 from 12,206 reviews) operates around 6 flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in any given week. The average Alaska Airlines airfare for this route is around $350, with deals from around $237 rare but found on momondo. Referenced prices are for round-trip San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight searches in the last 72 hours.

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