Flights from San Diego Airport SAN to Washington Airport DCA
Airliners including Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines all offer direct flights between San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Airport. The flight time is approximately 5 Hours 6 Minutes.
The most expensive flight prices are typically at weekends and daytime flights. The cheapest flights available will generally be mid week or late in the evening, so if you are on a budget then these are the flight times you should consider. Alternatively, you could book well in advance and you flight could be up to 50% cheaper, especially with budget airliners. We recommend our viewers to pay and reserve the seats in advance. This ensures you get the best seats on the plane at the cheapest prices.
On arriving at Ronald Reagan Airport please note the time difference, the time zone at Ronald Reagan Airport is 5.0 GMT compared to 8.0 GMT at San Diego International Airport.
Travellers planning to fly from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Airport can pre-book short or long term car parking at San Diego International Airport.
If you chose to rent a car at Ronald Reagan Airport and need to return it, find the nearest fuel station along your route to Ronald Reagan Airport in order to avoid incurring additional cost when you return your vehicle.
Below are some options if you require transport to San Diego International Airport:
- Private Transfers to San Diego International Airport
- Buses to San Diego International Airport
- Taxis to San Diego International Airport
- Train Services to/near San Diego International Airport
Ensure your arrival at Ronald Reagan Airport is as smooth as possible by pre-booking your transport - which in many cases will also save you money:
- Car rental at Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
- Private transfers at Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
- Buses from Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
- Taxis from Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
- Train services at or near Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA)
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Please see below the airlines that fly from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan Airport (DCA) and the amount of daily flights in operation.

Airliner | Mo | Tu | We | Th | Fr | Sa | Su | First Flight | Last Flight | Flights |
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Alaska Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 14:10 | 14:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Hawaiian Airlines | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 14:10 | 14:10 | VIEW FLIGHTS |
Flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan Airport are very limited. Only Alaska Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 14:10
To book your flight you can visit Alaska Airlines on their website alaskaair.com. You will find up to date information on availability and the latest discounts.
Flight times for the route are summarised in the table below. These time were correct at the time of writing, but please be aware that times may vary from time to time so please check their website for exact times and the dates you wish to fly.

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Monday | 14:10
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Tuesday | 14:10
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Wednesday | 14:10
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Thursday | 14:10
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Friday | 14:10
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Saturday | 14:10
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Sunday | 14:10
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Flights to Ronald Reagan Airport are also available from airports close to San Diego International Airport. Below we have provided a short list of routes which you could consider is you feel that are suitable.

Route | Stops | Distance | Flying Time |
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Los Angeles to Washington Ronald Reagan | 0 | 5 Hours 10 Minutes |
Before you book your flights make sure you your passport is valid and preferably has at least 6 months or more left before it expires. To renew your passport it can take several weeks to renew and with many airliners flights are not refundable.
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