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How much do flights to San Diego cost?

Cheapest one-way trip

£88

Cheapest nonstop round-trip

£347

Cheapest round-trip

£168

Average round-trip

£309

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Travel hack

Getting from San Diego airport to the city center

Fastest options: taxi or ride-hailing services. Best value: MTS Bus Route 992 and the San Diego Trolley.

San Diego is served by San Diego International Airport (SAN), located just 5 km northwest of downtown San Diego. The airport offers convenient airport transfers to city center destinations via public transit, taxis, ride-hailing services, and rental cars. The MTS Bus Route 992 connects the airport to downtown and the Old Town Transit Center, where travelers can transfer to the San Diego Trolley. Journey times and costs vary depending on the mode of transport, time of day, and traffic conditions.

Transport Option

Typical Time

Typical Cost

Frequency

Best For

12-20 min

$2.50; single ride fare

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

budget travelers

25-40 min

$2.50 – $5; requires bus transfer at Old Town

every 15 min (traffic dependent)

connecting to trolley network

10-20 min

$15 – $25; metered; varies by traffic and destination

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

door-to-door convenience

10-20 min

$12 – $30; surge pricing may apply

on-demand 24/7 (traffic dependent)

app-based convenience

10-25 min

$30 – $60; pre-booked; varies by provider

by reservation (traffic dependent)

groups or pre-arranged travel

10-20 min

$40 – $100; daily rate; varies by provider and vehicle

on-demand (traffic dependent)

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Notes:

  • Prices in USD; table created in 2025 and subject to change.
  • MTS Bus Route 992 operates between the airport and downtown via Old Town Transit Center.
  • Taxis and ride-hailing services pick up at designated areas outside each terminal.
  • Rental car facilities are located at the Rental Car Center, accessible via a free shuttle.
  • We recommend checking official transport websites for your travel planning.

Updated: December 2025

Key info about flying to San Diego

Depart from
Washington Dulles International
Arrive to
San Diego International
Average flights per week
400
Flight distance
3622 km
Worth visiting
Griffith Observatory

Weekly direct flights

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

AirlineMon 12.10Tue 13.10Wed 14.10Thu 15.10Fri 16.10Sat 17.10Sun 18.10
United Airlines
3233323
Alaska Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 19.10Tue 20.10Wed 21.10Thu 22.10Fri 23.10Sat 24.10Sun 25.10
United Airlines
3233323
Alaska Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 33 totalDaily flights: 4.71 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 26.10Tue 27.10Wed 28.10Thu 29.10Fri 30.10Sat 31.10Sun 01.11
United Airlines
3233333
Alaska Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights
AirlineMon 02.11Tue 03.11Wed 04.11Thu 05.11Fri 06.11Sat 07.11Sun 08.11
United Airlines
3233333
Alaska Airlines
2222222
Weekly flights: 34 totalDaily flights: 4.86 averageMost flights: Monday 3 flights

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

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 San Diego

Average Weather

MonthAverage monthly max temperatureAverage monthly min temperature
January18°C10°C
February17°C10°C
March18°C11°C
April19°C12°C
May20°C14°C
June22°C16°C
July24°C18°C
August25°C19°C
September25°C19°C
October23°C16°C
November21°C13°C
December17°C11°C
Hottest Month
25°C
August
Coldest month
10°C
January
Sunny days
344
days per year

14 day forecast

Friday
16 Oct
32°C25°C
23 Oct
38%
19°C17°C
Saturday
17 Oct
17%
29°C25°C
24 Oct
36%
21°C18°C
Sunday
18 Oct
26°C23°C
25 Oct
24°C20°C
Monday
19 Oct
23°C21°C
26 Oct
21°C19°C
Tuesday
20 Oct
21°C19°C
27 Oct
17%
19°C18°C
Wednesday
21 Oct
75%
20°C18°C
28 Oct
17%
20°C18°C
Thursday
22 Oct
57%
20°C18°C
29 Oct
11%
21°C19°C

San Diego travel tips

Ready to go on a safari in San Diego?

San Diego Zoo Safari Park is located next to Escondido and covers an area of 1200 acres (5 square kilometres). This park is home to about 300 species of animals, many of which are on the verge of extinction. Here they are bred to be then relocated to their natural habitat. Visitors can join a tram tour of the zoo or view the safari park from above on a hot air balloon ride.

Most shops in San Diego are open until 18:00

Plan your shopping according to the opening hours of local stores. Most shops open around 09:30 and receive visitors until 18:00. Many shops are closed on Sunday. However, large shopping centres are open seven days a week and close much later on weekdays.

Enjoy marvellous views of the Pacific Ocean from the San Diego observation deck

Near the Junípero Serra Museum in San Diego, a free observation deck offers great views of the city and the Pacific Ocean. Come here in the evening to watch wonderful sunsets.

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

Frequently asked questions

How long does it take to travel from Washington, D.C. to San Diego?

A one-way nonstop (direct) flight between Washington, D.C. and San Diego takes around 5.5 hours.

What is the flight distance between Washington, D.C. and San Diego?

The flight distance between Washington, D.C. and San Diego is 3622 km.

What airlines offer nonstop (direct) flights between Washington, D.C. and San Diego?

Several carriers operate flights between Washington, D.C. and San Diego. Airlines offering nonstop (direct) flights include Alaska Airlines, United Airlines.

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, Orlando, Atlanta, Edinburgh, Los Angeles, Tampa, Mexico City, Miami, San Salvador, San Juan, Dallas, Istanbul, Denver, New Delhi, Guadalajara, Fort Lauderdale, Kathmandu, Manchester, Paris, Toronto.

What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?

Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and London, Calgary, San Francisco, San Jose, Las Vegas, New York, Vancouver, Sacramento, Toronto, Edmonton, Seattle, Phoenix, Tokyo, Dallas, Aberdeen, Edinburgh, Manchester, Denver, Honolulu, Oakland.

Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?

Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Washington Dulles International. But there are other airports nearby, including Baltimore–Washington International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.

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, Trenton–Mercer, Lehigh Valley International, Harrisburg International, Salisbury–Ocean City–Wicomico Regional, Lancaster, Hagerstown Regional.

What airports are near San Diego?

The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Tijuana International, Ontario International, John Wayne, Mexicali International, Hollywood Burbank, Palm Springs International, Long Beach, Imperial County, Yuma International.

Which airlines fly between Washington, D.C. and San Diego?

Currently, you can fly between Washington, D.C. and San Diego with United Airlines, Frontier Airlines, Alaska Airlines, JetBlue Airways, Sun Country Airlines.

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