Direct flights from San Diego to Washington

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San Diego

United States

United States

SAN

San Diego International Airport

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Washington

United States

United States

IAD

Washington Dulles International Airport

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Distance
2,247 miles  ·  (3,616 km)
Flight time
5 hours and 5 minutes
Airlines
  • Alaska
  • United Airlines
Alliances
  • Oneworld
  • SkyTeam
  • Star Alliance
Classes
  • Economy
  • Premium Economy
  • Business Class
  • First Class
Aircrafts
  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900
  • Boeing 737-900 (winglets)

San Diego to Washington Flight Schedule

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

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Best time to visit Washington

What is the best time to visit Washington?

🌺 💦  Humid Subtropical

Washington is a humid subtropical or warm-temperate destination, featuring hot, humid summers with temperatures typically around 30°C (86°F) and mild to cool winters. The region is known for consistent rainfall throughout the year, peaking in summer. The area is known for its vibrant urban energy, diverse landscapes, and numerous outdoor activities.

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You can visit Washington any time of the year, but the best months to explore are from to and from to .

Airlines flying from San Diego to Washington

Airline-specific flight schedules from San Diego to Washington

In total there are 2 airlines operating nonstop flights from San Diego SAN to Washington IAD. 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
Alaska flight schedulefrom San Diego to Washington

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United Airlines
United Airlines flight schedulefrom San Diego to Washington

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San Diego to Washington Flights

Flights from SAN to IAD are operated 25 times a week, with an average of 4 flights per day. Departure times vary between 08:00 - 21:59. The earliest flight departs at 08:00, the last flight departs at 21:59. 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 San Diego to Washington takes 5 hours and 5 minutes. The flight distance between San Diego and Washington is 2,247 miles (or 3,616 km).

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Frequently asked questions - FAQ

How many airports are there in Washington?

There are 3 airports in Washington: Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Ai (BWI).

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

There are 25 flights per week flying from San Diego to Washington (as of April 2026).

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

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

How far is Washington from San Diego?

The distance from San Diego to Washington is 2,247 miles (3,616 kilometers).

What airlines fly nonstop from SAN airport to IAD airport?

Alaska and United Airlines are flying nonstop from San Diego to Washington.

What alliances have direct flights from San Diego to Washington?

Oneworld and Star Alliance are flying nonstop from San Diego to Washington.

What classes are available from San Diego to Washington?

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

What aircraft types fly from San Diego to Washington?

Aircraft types that fly from San Diego to Washington:

  • Boeing 737 MAX 8
  • Boeing 737 MAX 9
  • Boeing 737-800
  • Boeing 737-900
  • Boeing 737-900 (winglets)

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

The earliest flight departs at 08:00 from San Diego and arrives at 16:07 at Washington.

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

The latest flight departs at 21:59 from San Diego and arrives at 05:59 at Washington.

Popular flights from San Diego via Washington

Non-stop flights from SAN to IAD

2,247 miles (3,616 km)  ·  5h 5m

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