112 € Cheap Flights from San Diego International to Washington Ronald Reagan

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Flight deals from San Diego International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport

Looking for a cheap last-minute deal or the best return flight from San Diego International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport? If you want to travel next month, return fares start from 112 €. Find the lowest prices on one-way and return tickets right here.

Find the cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Washington Ronald Reagan

We’re always keeping an eye on fares, so you can find the best one in seconds. It looks like San Diego International to Washington Ronald Reagan flights are currently cheapest in April.

Direct flights from San Diego International to Washington Ronald Reagan

San Diego to Washington D.C.: Flight information

The things to know before you go.
Cheapest flight found112 €
Cheapest month to flyApril
Average flight time5 hrs, 18 mins
Most popular airlineHawaiian Airlines
Average flights per week10

Finding cheap flights from San Diego International to Washington Ronald Reagan: Frequently asked questions

The best price we found for a return flight from San Diego International to Washington Ronald Reagan is 112 €. This is an estimate based on information collected from different airlines and travel providers over the last 4 days and is subject to change and availability.
5 hours and 18 minutes is the average flight time from San Diego International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly direct from San Diego International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
As of March 2026, there are 10 flights per week flying from San Diego International to Washington Ronald Reagan.
The cheapest month to fly from San Diego International to Washington Ronald Reagan is usually April.
After crunching the numbers on our flight calendar, we found that it's currently cheapest to fly from San Diego International Airport to Washington Ronald Reagan Airport on Tuesday, 14 April 2026.
Yes – the average flight time is 5 hours and 18 minutes.
We show every price from over 1,200 airlines and travel agents, comparing them all so you don’t have to. If you know you want to fly to Washington Ronald Reagan but you’re not ready to book, set up a Price Alert. We’ll track prices for you, and let you know when they rise or fall.
We crunched all the numbers in our flight calendar and it looks like the cheapest time to book a flight to Washington D.C. is around 40 days in advance, so don’t leave your flight to the last minute.
Currently, Frontier Airlines and Alaska Airlines offer the cheapest flight tickets to Washington Ronald Reagan.

Flying from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA): what you need to know

  • Washington DC is three hours ahead of San Diego and is in the UTC-4 timezone.

  • Leave enough time to make your SAN to DCA flight. A good rule of thumb is to arrive at least two hours before international departures and an hour ahead for domestic flights.

  • You'll likely experience longer lines during popular months like July. Arriving up to four hours ahead of an international flight and two hours for domestic departures is a good idea.

  • Consider adding a stopover when booking your ticket from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. Simply uncheck 'Direct flights only' to break up your journey, or perhaps explore a new destination along the way. Here are some options between SAN and DCA:

    • Phoenix Sky Harbour International Airport

    • Denver International Airport

    • Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport

How to find the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • The cheapest price we've found for a one-way San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport flight is 55 €. A round-trip fare right now is 112 €. Depending on the availability and when you book, these fares may change.

  • It's usually smart to book early if you want to find cheap tickets from SAN to DCA. That's because airlines change prices based on demand, which tends to rise closer to the date of departure.

  • The 'Whole month' tool shows you the cheapest flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport throughout the entire month. It's a good way to snap up a bargain if your travel plans aren't set in stone.

  • Snapping up cheap flights from SAN to DCA is a piece of cake with Price Alerts. All you need to do is set up one of these automatic alerts and we'll get in touch when fares go down.

  • Select your preferred departure and arrival times, airlines and number of stops with the filters. Alternatively, sort your results by 'Cheapest' to find the best deals on flights from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport.

Handy information about San Diego International Airport (SAN)

  • You'll find SAN at Airport Drive.

  • When it comes to San Diego International Airport's on-time performance, 71.38% of flights arrive within the scheduled timeframe.

  • San Diego International Airport is about 5 kilometres from central San Diego. If you're driving, ride-sharing or catching a cab from the centre, it'll take you 10 minutes or so to arrive, depending on the traffic.

  • You can expect a journey time of around 20 minutes on public transport.

  • Looking for a handy hotel near SAN? If you're catching an early flight from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, these stays will have you sleeping moments from your check-in counter:

Arriving at Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

Getting from Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA) to central Washington DC

  • The address for DCA is 1 Aviation Circle.

  • Ronald Reagan National Airport is approximately 8 kilometres from the centre of Washington DC. Driving there takes about 15 minutes.

  • It takes around 45 minutes to get there using public transport.

When to fly to Ronald Reagan National Airport (DCA)

  • It's time to choose your dates for your flight from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport. February is the busiest month to head to Washington DC. If you'd like a more relaxed vibe, go in May.

  • Before locking in your flight from San Diego International Airport to Ronald Reagan National Airport, consider the kind of weather you like. July is the warmest month in Washington DC, with the temperature ranging from 19ºC (66ºF) to 33ºC (91ºF).

  • January has average temperatures of between -6ºC (21ºF) and 10ºC (50ºF). Search for cheap tickets from SAN to DCA sometime then if you want to travel when it's cooler.

Explore more of United States

  • New York is just one of the many cities in United States waiting to be explored after you've seen Washington DC. Around 322 kilometres away to the north-east, popular attractions include Statue of Liberty, Central Park and Empire State Building.

  • Philadelphia is another well-known destination in United States and is around 193 kilometres north-east of Washington DC. No journey is complete without visiting Liberty Bell, Independence Hall and Philadelphia Museum of Art.

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