Cheap flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. from £62

Cheap flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. from £62

Trusted by millions

Kiwi.com Guarantee for stress-free travel

One search, all the best deals

Explore flight deals to Washington, D.C.

1 stop
Tue, Jul 21
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. IAD
£62
Search
1 stop
Tue, Jul 21
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. DCA
£98
Search
1 stop
Thu, Jul 23
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. DCA
£124
Search
1 stop
Mon, Jul 20
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. DCA
£126
Search
1 stop
Sat, Jul 18
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. DCA
£126
Search
Direct
Thu, Jul 23
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. DCA
£163
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

1 stop
Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. IAD
£167
Search
1 stop
Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. DCA
£203
Search
1 stop
Sat, Jul 18 – Wed, Jul 22
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. DCA
£231
Search
1 stop
Mon, Jul 20 – Sat, Jul 25
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. DCA
£231
Search
1 stop
Tue, Jul 21 – Sat, Jul 25
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. DCA
£253
Search
1 stop
Tue, Jul 21 – Fri, Jul 24
San Diego SANWashington, D.C. DCA
£255
Search

Not happy with the results? Try some of our useful filters

Search by stops

Search by carrier

Search by price

Search by departure date

How much do flights to Washington, D.C. cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£62

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£345

Cheapest round-trip

£167

Average round-trip

£290

Includes rare itinerary

Travel hack

Getting from Washington, D.C. airports to the city center

Fastest options: Metro from DCA. Best value: Metro and bus services from all airports.

Washington, D.C. is served by three major airports, each offering various airport transfers to city center destinations. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is the closest, located just 6 km south of downtown across the Potomac River. Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) lies 42 km west of the city center in Virginia. Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) is 50 km northeast in Maryland. Transport options include Metro rail, commuter trains, express buses, taxis, ride-hailing services, and private transfers. Journey times and costs vary depending on the airport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

How to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

15-20 min

$2 – $6; varies by destination and time of day

every 8–12 min (traffic dependent)

fastest and most affordable

15-30 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

How to get from Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

45-60 min

$6; flat fare to downtown

every 8–15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

20-30 min

$5; to Wiehle-Reston East Metro

every 20 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to Metro

45-75 min

$65 – $85; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

groups with luggage

How to get from Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) to Washington, D.C.?

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

35-45 min

$8; one-way fare

hourly weekdays (traffic dependent)

commuters to Union Station

30-40 min

$15 – $50; varies by train type and booking time

multiple daily (traffic dependent)

comfort and speed

50-90 min

$90 – $110; metered; varies by traffic

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

late night arrivals

Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • Metro fares vary by distance and time of day; use SmarTrip card for best rates.
  • MARC trains operate primarily on weekdays with limited weekend service.
  • Taxi and ride-hailing prices vary with demand and traffic conditions.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to Washington, D.C.

Depart from
San Diego International
Arrive to
Washington Dulles International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3622 km
Worth visiting
Lincoln Memorial - National Mall

Weekly direct flights

Discover the top airlines offering direct flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. in the next month. You’ll find the number of daily direct flights per airline in the chart.

AirlineMon 06.07Tue 07.07Wed 08.07Thu 09.07Fri 10.07Sat 11.07Sun 12.07
United Airlines
3333333
Alaska Airlines
2222222
Hawaiian Airlines
---------------------
American Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 13.07Tue 14.07Wed 15.07Thu 16.07Fri 17.07Sat 18.07Sun 19.07
United Airlines
3333333
Alaska Airlines
2222222
Hawaiian Airlines
---------------------
American Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 20.07Tue 21.07Wed 22.07Thu 23.07Fri 24.07Sat 25.07Sun 26.07
United Airlines
3333333
Alaska Airlines
2222222
Hawaiian Airlines
---------------------
American Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 27.07Tue 28.07Wed 29.07Thu 30.07Fri 31.07Sat 01.08Sun 02.08
United Airlines
3333333
Alaska Airlines
2222222
Hawaiian Airlines
---------------------
American Airlines
---------------------
Weekly flights: 35 totalDaily flights: 5 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

Check-in for a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C.

NameCarrier codeIATA CodePassport needed during booking
United AirlinesUALUANo
Frontier AirlinesFFTF9No
Alaska AirlinesASAASNo
JetBlue AirwaysJBUB6No
Sun Country AirlinesSCXSYYes

Online check-in is not available for these airlines.

Weather in Washington, D.C.

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January5°C-2°C
February7°C0°C
March13°C3°C
April19°C8°C
May23°C13°C
June29°C18°C
July32°C21°C
August30°C20°C
September26°C17°C
October20°C11°C
November13°C5°C
December8°C1°C
Hottest Month
32°C
July
Coldest month
-2°C
January
Sunny days
266
days per year
Snow days
8
days per year

14 day forecast

Sunday
5 Jul
66%
38°C22°C
12 Jul
28°C21°C
Monday
6 Jul
80%
30°C22°C
13 Jul
57%
27°C17°C
Tuesday
7 Jul
78%
31°C21°C
14 Jul
31°C18°C
Wednesday
8 Jul
90%
25°C21°C
15 Jul
57%
33°C19°C
Thursday
9 Jul
34°C19°C
16 Jul
34°C20°C
Friday
10 Jul
57%
34°C22°C
17 Jul
17%
33°C23°C
Saturday
11 Jul
34°C22°C
18 Jul
36%
35°C21°C

Washington, D.C. travel tips

If you are a fan of American detectives, go to the Edgar Hoover Building in Washington

On Pennsylvania Avenue in Washington, there is the building of Edgar Hoover, director and creator of the FBI. The brutal architectural style of the building sets it apart from a number of neighbouring buildings. Today the Bureau employs about 30 thousand people.

Water taxis are a great way to see different areas of Washington DC

For many tourists, a water taxi is not just a means of transport, but a whole entertainment that remains in the memory. Water taxi Potomac Riverboat Co. links Georgetown, the Wharf, and Old Town Alexandria. The cost of one trip is about $15 (€13).

Food in Washington DC can be quite inexpensive

While there is a lot of money-spinning in Washington, a budget traveller can find inexpensive dining options here. For example, bowls cost about $5 (€4.20), smoked sausages (a signature dish in Washington) cost $6 (€5). Chinese food costs $11-15 (€9.50-13), and a huge pizza is $10-12 (€8.50-10.30). A combo meal in McDonald’s will cost you $8 (€7).

Travelers usually depart from San Diego International, or McClellan–Palomar when they travel from San Diego to Washington, D.C.. Book your trip to arrive at Washington Dulles International, Baltimore–Washington International, or Ronald Reagan Washington National. The distance between San Diego and Washington, D.C. is 3622 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, and Sun Country Airlines. San Diego and Washington, D.C. have 400 direct flights per week. When you arrive at Washington, D.C., consider visiting Lincoln Memorial, and National Mall.

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?
A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between San Diego and Washington, D.C. takes around 5.2 hours.
What is the flight distance between San Diego and Washington, D.C.?
The flight distance between San Diego and Washington, D.C. is 3622 km.
What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C.?
Several carriers operate flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C.. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include United Airlines, Alaska Airlines.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, Las Vegas, Vancouver, San Francisco, New York, San Jose, Toronto, Sacramento, Houston, Honolulu, Dallas, Seattle, Denver, Chicago, Orlando, Edmonton, Kailua, Kahului, Atlanta.
What are the most popular routes to and from Washington, D.C.?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as Washington, D.C. and London, Manchester, Atlanta, Los Angeles, Orlando, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Mexico City, Dallas, Aberdeen, Tampa, Toronto, San Francisco, Denver, Boston, Houston, San Salvador, Lima, Miami, Las Vegas.
Which airports are there in San Diego?
San Diego is mainly served by San Diego International. But there are other airports nearby, including McClellan–Palomar, Marine Corps Air Station Miramar.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Long Beach, Hawthorne Municipal, Yuma International.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Washington Dulles International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Norfolk International, Richmond International, Atlantic City International, Lehigh Valley International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Hagerstown Regional, Lancaster.
Which airlines fly between San Diego and Washington, D.C.?
Currently, you can fly between San Diego and Washington, D.C. with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Sun Country Airlines.
When’s the best time to travel between San Diego and Washington, D.C.?
What flights operate between San Diego and Washington, D.C.?
How many airports are there near San Diego?
How many airports are there near Washington, D.C.?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C. depart?
What time do nonstop (direct) flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C. arrive?
What time do flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C. depart?
What time do flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C. arrive?

Planning a trip? Thanks to our Virtual Interlining algorithm, we offer billions of route combinations between any origin and destination in the world by plane. Find the cheapest routes and best deals, as well as the best dates to travel.

Search flightsSearch direct flights

Explore alternative trips

Flights from San Diego

Flights to Washington, D.C.

Popular routes

The nearest countries with flights to Washington, D.C.

Here is a list of countries people are flying from

Other destination countries from San Diego

Here is a list of countries people are flying to

Airports near San Diego

Airports near Washington, D.C.

Download our app

Start your next adventure now. Download our app and explore cheap flights effortlessly!

Search flights
Find the best connection from San Diego to Washington, D.C.

Search, compare, and book flights to get there.

Search flights