Cheap flights from DCA to SAN (Ronald Reagan Washington National to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from DCA to SAN starting at $105 One Way, $188 Round Trip

Prices starting at $188 for return flights and $105 for one-way flights to San Diego Intl. were the cheapest prices found within the past 7 days, for the period specified. Prices and availability are subject to change. Additional terms apply.

Sat, May 17 - Sat, May 24
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$188 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$188
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 17 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, May 24, priced at $188 found 8 hours ago
Wed, May 28 - Sat, May 31
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$191 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$191
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 28 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, May 31, priced at $191 found 8 hours ago
Wed, May 14 - Fri, May 30
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$202 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$202
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 14 from Washington to San Diego, returning Fri, May 30, priced at $202 found 8 hours ago
Sat, May 3 - Sat, May 10
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$210 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$210
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 3 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, May 10, priced at $210 found 3 hours ago
Sat, May 31 - Sat, Jun 7
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$254 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$254
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Sat, May 31 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Jun 7, priced at $254 found 3 hours ago

Hotel Ideas near San Diego Intl.

Airport Hotels near San Diego Intl.

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Sheraton San Diego Resort
4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $235 per night from May 12 to May 13
$235
includes taxes & fees
$204 per night
May 12 - May 13
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 5 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,603 reviews)
"Room was recently updated. Clean and comfortable. The Brewery onsite was an awesome added bonus! Lots of dining options."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $176 per night from May 11 to May 12
$176
includes taxes & fees
$152 per night
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,655 reviews)
"Beautiful view of the skyline. Clean and comfy. 10/10 experience."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA
The price is $152 per night from May 6 to May 7
$152
includes taxes & fees
$132 per night
May 6 - May 7
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,514 reviews)
"Property was close and convenient Staff and room were all good"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Hotels In San Diego

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place, San Diego, CA
The price is $152 per night from May 6 to May 7
$152
includes taxes & fees
$132 per night
May 6 - May 7
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
7.8/10 Good! (1,514 reviews)
"Property was close and convenient Staff and room were all good"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
San Diego Mission Bay Resort
4 out of 5
1775 E Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $262 per night from May 11 to May 12
$262
includes taxes & fees
$228 per night
May 11 - May 12
Book a stay at this beach hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,183 reviews)
"The property is beautiful and very conveniently located. Direct access to the beach and the pool area. Will definitely return to this property as I work in San Diego once a month."

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

San Diego Mission Bay Resort
The Dana on Mission Bay
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $179 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$179
includes taxes & fees
$159 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,338 reviews)
"Beautifully situated on Mission bay you watch sunset in the evening and the crewing teams in the morning. Staff was great."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

San Diego Hotels With Airport Transportation

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
4 out of 5
1355 N Harbor Drive, San Diego, CA
The price is $176 per night from May 11 to May 12
$176
includes taxes & fees
$152 per night
May 11 - May 12
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (5,655 reviews)
"Beautiful view of the skyline. Clean and comfy. 10/10 experience."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort
Sheraton San Diego Resort
4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $235 per night from May 12 to May 13
$235
includes taxes & fees
$204 per night
May 12 - May 13
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 3 outdoor pools, 5 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,603 reviews)
"Room was recently updated. Clean and comfortable. The Brewery onsite was an awesome added bonus! Lots of dining options."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
2.5 out of 5
1955 San Diego Ave, San Diego, CA
The price is $171 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$171
includes taxes & fees
$152 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews)
"A very good experience in every way"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Holiday Inn Express San Diego Airport - Old Town by IHG
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Low Priced San Diego Hotels

Pleasant Inn
Pleasant Inn
2.5 out of 5
5550 Clairemont Mesa Blvd, San Diego, CA
The price is $111 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$111
includes taxes & fees
$99 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
"Floors could have been cleaner but everything else was very clean. Convenient location and just what I needed."

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Pleasant Inn
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
2.5 out of 5
4747 Pacific Highway, San Diego, CA
The price is $75 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$75
includes taxes & fees
$66 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, WiFi (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
6.2/10 (2,021 reviews)
"Na"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

E-Z 8 Motel Old Town
Kings Inn San Diego
Kings Inn San Diego
2.5 out of 5
1333 Hotel Cir S, San Diego, CA
The price is $112 per night from Apr 29 to Apr 30
$112
includes taxes & fees
$100 per night
Apr 29 - Apr 30
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool in our reviews. Popular ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,214 reviews)
":)"

Reviewed on Apr 24, 2025

Kings Inn San Diego
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

Family Friendly Hotels in San Diego

Bahia Resort Hotel
Bahia Resort Hotel
3.5 out of 5
998 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $267 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$267
includes taxes & fees
$237 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a beach locale, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,517 reviews)
"Nice place, good location. Easy parking"

Reviewed on Apr 20, 2025

Bahia Resort Hotel
The Dana on Mission Bay
The Dana on Mission Bay
3.5 out of 5
1710 W Mission Bay Dr, San Diego, CA
The price is $179 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$179
includes taxes & fees
$159 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,338 reviews)
"Beautifully situated on Mission bay you watch sunset in the evening and the crewing teams in the morning. Staff was great."

Reviewed on Apr 23, 2025

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa
Catamaran Resort and Spa
4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard, San Diego, CA
The price is $288 per night from Apr 27 to Apr 28
$288
includes taxes & fees
$255 per night
Apr 27 - Apr 28
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a full-service spa, and a beach locale. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,001 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, game room, on the beach, bicycle rentals

Travelers say...
"GREAT PROPERTY ACCESABLE TO BEACH AND COVE EXPERIANCE STORES, SNACKS AND DINING WALKABLE"

Reviewed on Apr 22, 2025

Catamaran Resort and Spa
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

DCA to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
DCA Address & GPS
Address:
1 Aviation Circle
Washington DC, 20001-6000
United States
IATA Code:
DCA
Longitude:
-77.043457
Latitude:
38.853434
Time Zone:
America/New_York
SAN Address & GPS
Address:
Airport Drive
San Diego CA, 92101
United States
IATA Code:
SAN
Longitude:
-117.197312
Latitude:
32.731938
Time Zone:
America/Los_Angeles

Frequently asked questions

Am I able to catch a flight from Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) now?
Head to our Covid-19 Travel Advisor for the most up-to-date info on quarantine and travel restrictions when catching a flight from Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.).
Are there non-stop flights from Washington, DC Airport (DCA-Ronald Reagan Washington National) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
If you’re about to fly from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.), you’ll have to change planes. American Airlines, United Airlines and Delta are airlines that operate on this route with only one stopover. Use the break to stretch out your legs and grab a bite to eat.
What is the shortest flight from National Airport to SAN?
The shortest flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to SAN is 6 hours and 44 minutes. Grab a refreshment from the drink trolley, write in your travel journal or get to know your seat mate — you’ll have plenty of time on this medium-haul trip.
How many hours flight from DCA to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.)?
It usually takes around 6 hours and 52 minutes to journey from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). You’ll be sitting down for a good amount of time, so consider bringing plenty of entertainment, like a gripping novel or some movies.
If I am not able to travel due to COVID-19, can I cancel my flight to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.)?
We get that traveling right now has its challenges, so it’s good to know that many reservations booked through us are able to be cancelled or changed. If your travel plans to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) have been affected by COVID-19, a lot of airlines are making things easier by offering credits to use at a later date. Just sign in to your account and you’ll quickly see what options are available. Our Customer Service Portal is the place to go for more information.
Are there flights to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) with flexible change policies?
In most cases you’ll have the option to reschedule your flight to San Diego, CA Airport (SAN-San Diego Intl.) without a change fee. All you have to do then is pay the difference between the old flight and the new one. Look for the “no change fees” filter and book with confidence.
What airlines have the most flights from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego Airport?
You’ll have to make at least one stopover if you’re traveling from DCA to SAN. For now, there aren’t any airlines that have nonstop flights on this route.

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