Direct flights from Washington to San Diego

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Washington

United States

United States

DCA

Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport

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San Diego

United States

United States

SAN

San Diego International Airport

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Distance
2,269 miles  ·  (3,652 km)
Flight time
5 hours and 44 minutes
Airlines
  • Alaska
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

Washington to San Diego Flight Schedule

Scan through all non-stop flights from Washington to San Diego. The full flight schedule below gives an overview of all non-stop flights from DCA to SAN, which includes the daily timetable of every operating airline for the upcoming 12 months.

Note: for airline-specific flight schedules, please scroll further down.

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Best time to visit San Diego

What is the best time to visit San Diego?

☀️  Hot Mediterranean

The Mediterranean regions near San Diego are known for their warm, arid summers, where temperatures often go beyond 30°C (86°F). In some inland spots, the heat can climb even higher, sometimes reaching 40°C (104°F) or more. The winters are pleasantly mild, accompanied by some rainfall. This lovely climate, paired with breathtaking landscapes and bright, sunny days attract visitors from around the globe.

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San Diego is a wonderful place to visit all year long, but spring (March-May) and fall (September-November) are the best seasons to visit. The weather is pleasantly warm during these times, especially since the summers can be quite hot in those regions.

Airlines flying from Washington to San Diego

Airline-specific flight schedules from Washington to San Diego

Currently, there is only one airline operating non-stop flights from Washington DCA to San Diego SAN, which is Alaska. This section gives an overview of the flight schedules and timetables of every airline with direct flights for this route.

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Alaska flight schedulefrom Washington to San Diego

Alaska is a member of Oneworld
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Washington to San Diego Flights

Flights from DCA to SAN are operated once a week. Departure times vary between 08:59 - 10:59. The earliest flight departs at 08:59, the last flight departs at 10:59. However, this depends on the date you are flying so please check with the full flight schedule above to see which departure times are available on your preferred date(s) of travel.

You can fly in Economy and Business Class. Premium Economy and First Class are not available on this route (at least not as a non-stop flight).

The fastest direct flight from Washington to San Diego takes 5 hours and 44 minutes. The flight distance between Washington and San Diego is 2,269 miles (or 3,652 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in San Diego?

There are 2 airports in San Diego: San Diego International Airport (SAN) and McClellan-Palomar Airport (FAA: CRQ) (CLD).

How many flights per week are there from DCA to SAN?

There is 1 flight per week flying from Washington to San Diego (as of March 2026).

How long does it take to fly from Washington to San Diego?

5 hours and 44 minutes is the average flight time from Washington to San Diego.

How far is San Diego from Washington?

The distance from Washington to San Diego is 2,269 miles (3,652 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from DCA airport to SAN airport?

Alaska is the only airline flying nonstop from Washington to San Diego.

What alliances have direct flights from Washington to San Diego?

Oneworld is currently the only alliance flying nonstop from Washington to San Diego.

What classes are available from Washington to San Diego?

You can fly non-stop in Economy and Business Class.

What aircraft types fly from Washington to San Diego?

Aircraft types that fly from Washington to San Diego:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737-800 (winglets)

What is the earliest flight departing from Washington to San Diego?

The earliest flight departs at 08:59 from Washington and arrives at 11:39 at San Diego.

What is the latest flight available from Washington to San Diego?

The latest flight departs at 10:59 from Washington and arrives at 13:23 at San Diego.

Non-stop flights from DCA to SAN

2,269 miles (3,652 km)  ·  5h 44m

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1 passenger
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