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Travelers usually depart from Baltimore–Washington International, Washington Dulles International, Ronald Reagan Washington National, Washington, DC - Union Station, or Washington DC - Parking Convention Center DC when they travel from Washington, D.C. to San Diego. Book your trip to arrive at San Diego International, San Diego, CA Bus Station, San Diego, CA - Old Town, McClellan–Palomar, or San Diego, CA - La Jolla. The distance between Washington, D.C. and San Diego is 3622 km. The most popular airlines for this route are United Airlines, Delta Air Lines, Frontier Airlines, Spirit Airlines, and American Airlines. Washington, D.C. and San Diego have 401 direct flights per week.
Weekly direct flights
| Mondays | Tuesdays | Wednesdays | Thursdays | Fridays | Saturdays | Sundays | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Direct flights | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
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Check-in for a flight from Washington, D.C. to San Diego
| Name | Carrier code | IATA Code | Passport needed during booking | Online check-in available |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | UAL | UA | Yes | No |
| Delta Air Lines | DAL | DL | Yes | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Frontier Airlines | FFT | F9 | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| Spirit Airlines | NKS | NK | No | Opens 24 days before flight Closes 1 hours before flight |
| American Airlines | AAL | AA | Yes | No |
United States COVID-19 travel restrictions
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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 5.8 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 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 Denver, Las Vegas, Orlando, San Francisco, Los Angeles, Austin, Phoenix, Atlanta, Fort Lauderdale, London, Salt Lake City, Chicago, New Orleans, Houston, San Salvador, Paris, Dallas, Barcelona, Tampa, Mexico City.
What are the most popular routes to and from San Diego?
Travelers frequently search for route combinations, such as San Diego and Denver, Las Vegas, Austin, Cincinnati, Philadelphia, New York, Phoenix, Charlotte, Atlanta, Raleigh, Chicago, Orlando, San Antonio, Detroit, Dallas, St. Louis, Cleveland, Salt Lake City, Minneapolis, London.
Which airports are there in Washington, D.C.?
Washington, D.C. is mainly served by Baltimore–Washington International. But there are other airports nearby, including Washington Dulles International, Ronald Reagan Washington National.
What airports are near Washington, D.C.?
The main airport in Washington, D.C. is Baltimore–Washington International. It is also served by Philadelphia International, Richmond International, Norfolk International, Trenton–Mercer, Harrisburg International, Lehigh Valley International, Atlantic City International, Lancaster, Shenandoah Valley Regional, Altoona–Blair County.
What airports are near San Diego?
The main airport in San Diego is San Diego International. It is also served by Los Angeles International, Tijuana International, John Wayne, Ontario International, Hollywood Burbank, Mexicali International, Palm Springs International, Imperial County, Long Beach, Yuma International.
Is it possible to combine flights, buses, and trains in one itinerary when traveling between Washington, D.C. and San Diego?
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Airports near Washington, D.C.
- Philadelphia International
- Baltimore–Washington International
- Washington Dulles International
- Ronald Reagan Washington National
- Richmond International
- Norfolk International
- Trenton–Mercer
- Harrisburg International
- Lehigh Valley International
- Atlantic City International
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