Flights from Washington Airport (IAD) to San Diego International Airport Airport (SAN)

Q: How long does the flight from Washington to San Diego to take?

The flight from Washington to San Diego takes5 Hours 4 Minutes.

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Getting to Washington Dulles International from San Diego International Airport is very straight forward. There are 8 airliners who all offer direct flights several times a week. When travelling from Washington Dulles International you will cover about 2,248 miles before you reach San Diego International Airport. This journey will take 5 Hours 4 Minutes.

The cost of ticket prices to San Diego International Airport United States can vary quite considerably if you travel at certain times of the week especially at weekends. If you are on a tight budget then you should avoid flying at peak hours as the prices are more expensive. The cheapest flights are in the evenings and in mid week. We advise all our viewers to book well in advance. This way you will get the low priced tickets available.

When arriving at San Diego International Airport don’t forget to set your watch to the local time!

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The table below displays the numbers of daily flights from Washington Dulles International (IAD) to San Diego International Airport (SAN) and the relevant airlines that fly.

Flights Chart

Airliner	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	First Flight	Last Flight	Flights
United Airlines	3	2	2	3	1	09:00	17:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
Ethiopian Airlines	1	1	1	1	0	12:55	12:55	VIEW FLIGHTS
Alaska Airlines	1	1	1	1	0	17:26	17:26	VIEW FLIGHTS
Qatar Airways	1	1	1	0	0	17:26	20:23	VIEW FLIGHTS
Hawaiian Airlines	1	1	1	0	0	17:26	20:23	VIEW FLIGHTS
Brussels Airlines	1	1	1	0	0	17:50	17:50	VIEW FLIGHTS
American Airlines	1	1	1	0	0	17:26	17:26	VIEW FLIGHTS
Austrian Airlines	1	0	1	0	0	17:50	17:50	VIEW FLIGHTS

Flights from Washington Dulles International to San Diego International Airport are very limited. Only United Airlines operate flights, of which there is only 1 per week. The time of the departure for this flight is 09:00

You can find the latest flight availability and prices from United Airlines at united.com. You can also book direct and get their 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.

Flights Time In WeekDays

Day

Flight Times

Flights

Monday

09:00

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1930

12:55

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2163
Ethiopian Airlines	ET1362

17:26

Airline	Flight No
Alaska Airlines	AS201
Hawaiian Airlines	HA6102
American Airlines	AA7509
Qatar Airways	QR2096

17:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2054
Austrian Airlines	OS7903
Brussels Airlines	SN8847

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Tuesday

12:55

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2163
Ethiopian Airlines	ET1362

17:26

Airline	Flight No
Alaska Airlines	AS201
Hawaiian Airlines	HA6102
American Airlines	AA7509
Qatar Airways	QR2113

17:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2054
Brussels Airlines	SN8847

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Wednesday

12:55

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2163
Ethiopian Airlines	ET1362

17:26

Airline	Flight No
Alaska Airlines	AS201
American Airlines	AA7509

17:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2054
Austrian Airlines	OS7903
Brussels Airlines	SN8847

20:23

Airline	Flight No
Hawaiian Airlines	HA6102
Qatar Airways	QR2096

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Thursday

09:00

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1930

12:55

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2163
Ethiopian Airlines	ET1362

17:26

Airline	Flight No
Alaska Airlines	AS201

17:50

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA2054

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Friday

09:00

Airline	Flight No
United Airlines	UA1930

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Instead of flying from Washington Dulles International you could consider a few airports that are close by. Please see that table below of alternative routes.

Alternative Direct Routes

Route	Stops	Distance	Flying Time
Baltimore Washington Thurgood Marshall to San Diego	0		5 Hours 9 Minutes
Washington Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego	0		5 Hours 6 Minutes
Philadelphia to San Diego	0		5 Hours 17 Minutes
State College to San Diego	0		5 Hours 2 Minutes

A useful tip to save money to exchange money before you go, or go to a bureau de change outside of the airport when you arrive. The exchange rate within the airport are not very good so try to avoid changing money their if you can.

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Flight Price FAQ - Washington (IAD) to San Diego (SAN)

DIRECT Hawaiian Airlines

What is the cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to San Diego SAN?

The cheapest direct flight one way from Washington IAD to San Diego SAN is £99.36 ($133 €114.59)

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What is the cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to San Diego SAN?

The cheapest direct return flight from Washington IAD to San Diego SAN is £170.33 ($228 €196.44)

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1+ STOP(S)

What is the cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to San Diego SAN?

The cheapest flight one way from Washington IAD to San Diego SAN is £64 ($87 €74.96)

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What is the cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to San Diego SAN?

The cheapest return flight from Washington IAD to San Diego SAN is £133.73 ($179 €154.23)

£133.73

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Flight Info FAQ - Washington (IAD) to San Diego (SAN)

Who flies from Washington to San Diego?

The following airlines fly from Washington (IAD) to San Diego (SAN): Alaska Airlines, American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, Hawaiian Airlines, Qatar Airways, United Airlines.

How far is the flight from Washington to San Diego?

The flight from Washington to San Diego is 3,618KM or 2,248 miles.

How long does the flight from Washington to San Diego to take?

The flight from Washington to San Diego takes 5 Hours 4 Minutes.

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