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Flights from San Diego to Dulles Intl - Travel Insights & Trends

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from San Diego to Dulles Intl to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

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

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is October, where tickets cost £260 on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are April and May, where the average cost of tickets is £465 and £459 respectively.

How far in advance should I book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price on the flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 80 days before departure.

How many flights are there between San Diego and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport per day?

Each day, there are 6 direct flights that take off from San Diego and land in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, with an average flight time of 4h 58m. The most common departure time is 08:00 and most flights take off in the morning. Each week, there are 42 flights and there are the same amount of flights each day 6.

Which cabin class options are there for flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

The average price of flights for each cabin class for the route found by users searching on KAYAK over the last 2 weeks.
There are 3 cabin class options for the route. These are Business, Economy and Prem Economy. Perform a search on KAYAK to find the latest prices and availability for all cabin fares, which differ across airlines.

What’s the earliest departure time from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

Early birds can take the earliest flight from San Diego at 07:00 and will be landing in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport at 14:56.

What’s the latest departure time from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

If you prefer to fly at night, the latest flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport jets off at 21:20 and lands at 05:19.

Good to know - Cheap tickets from San Diego to Washington, D.C.

Low season

February

High season

December
Best time to beat the crowds (12% less expensive on average)
Most popular time to fly (22% more expensive on average)

When to book flights from San Diego to Dulles Intl

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel from San Diego to Dulles Intl based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
Estimated return price
KAYAK looks at all historical flight data for each date to provide a predicted price for one-way trips or returns with a duration up to 40 days. While we try to provide actual minimum prices for each date, some prices are predictions and actual prices may differ.

FAQs for booking San Diego to Washington, D.C. flights

  • Which cities can I connect to from Washington Dulles Airport (IAD)?

    IAD receives both domestic and foreign passengers. These passengers have an opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the nearby cities in Washington upon deplaning at IAD. Some of the cities you can visit are Willard, Hatton town, Floris and Carters.

  • Can I upgrade to a first-class room if I book economy on a flight to Washington Dulles Airport from San Diego?

    The Austrian OS 7904, SAS SK 3984, Brussels SN 8848, Ethiopian ET 1363, and United UA 2282 allow you to upgrade from economy to first-class rooms upon the availability of space and seats in flight. Passengers request to do so online and if approved, they top up the initial fare.

  • What is the carry-on policy for flights to Washington Dulles Airport from San Diego (SAN)?

    All airlines are sensitive to the weight of baggage brought on board by passengers. Domestic flights in the U.S., especially on American, Delta, and United Airlines are allowed up to around 10 bags at cheaper charges as opposed to flights going outside the U.S.

  • Which eco-friendly airlines fly to Washington Dulles Airport from San Diego Airport?

    KLM, Alaska, and United Airlines are working hard to safeguard the environment from the impact of carbon emissions. Some use sustainable fuel such as biofuel and acquire modern flights with fuel-efficient engines.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

    All the following airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the San Diego to Washington, D.C. flight route: Alaska Airlines, JetBlue, American Airlines, Delta, Lufthansa, and Air Canada.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

    The Boeing 737 MAX 9 is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the San Diego to Washington, D.C. flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

    oneworld, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C., with Star Alliance being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

    There are direct flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. on a daily basis.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. from San Diego is likely to change within 7 days, so travellers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional return ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back to San Diego with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. from San Diego up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding a cheap flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight from Washington, D.C. to San Diego? 25% of our users found flights on this route for £154 or less one-way.
  • Flights from San Diego to Washington City use San Diego International Airport (SAN) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) as the departure and destination Airports. SAN is the major gateway to international flights, with many airlines; Alaska, Delta, American, SAS, Ethiopian, Brussels, and United on this route is a surety that you can’t miss a flight.
  • There are several transport options from San Diego City Center to San Diego International Airport. These are Bus line route 992, Pacific Surfliner, and COASTER trains on route 992. Taxi, shuttles, and Uber services are more convenient and comfortable for private transportation for those in a rush and maybe with a lot of baggage.
  • Alaska and United Airlines offer non-stop flights to IAD from SAN. Many other airlines on this route connect via layovers. Some of the major layovers are Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), Charlotte Douglas (CLT), and Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX). Direct flights are usually cheaper, but limited chances of exposure and experiencing the unique features found in the layover cities. Connecting flight budget is usually higher but equally beneficial.
  • When traveling with pet(s), Lufthansa, Scandinavian (SAS), Delta and Alaska Airlines are the best. Their policies allow small pets in a carrier to travel in the cabin, under the seat of the owner while for bigger ones as checked luggage in the cargo section-where temperature, and pressures are moderated for their safe travel. It is good to book earlier and enquire more about the pet travel policies on the intended airline.
  • Disabled persons flying from San Diego to Washington, IAD mostly prefer American and Delta airlines. Their well-maintained facilities for the disabled and expert personnel assisting the disabled make their traveling convenient. However, disabled passengers are asked to book at least 48 hours before traveling, notifying the airline management of their disability and the appropriate assistance they expect.
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Prefer to fly direct from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

Find which airlines fly direct from San Diego to Dulles Intl, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl to San Diego

Monday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Tuesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Wednesday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Thursday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Friday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Saturday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

Sunday

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, +4 more

Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, +5 more

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San Diego - Washington, D.C. Flights

Departure:

San Diego (SAN)United States

Destination:

Washington, D.C. (IAD)United States

Cabin classes:

£258

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