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San Diego to Washington DC Flights
San Diego's Airport
Orbitz.com can help you find cheap flights from San Diego for your next trip. San Diego International Airport, also known as Lindbergh Field, is located on San Diego Bay, three miles from downtown. The airport is the busiest single-runway airport in the United States. Domestic and international flights are provided by 20 different airlines, including JetBlue, Delta, Southwest, United and US Airways.
Airport Parking Information
The San Diego International Airport offers both hourly and long-term parking spaces. Short-term parking is offered at $4 per hour and long-term parking costs between $11 and $28 per day. You can park your car for up to 30 days. Be aware that curbside parking is never permitted at San Diego International Airport.
Ground Transportation Information
If you would prefer not to leave your car at the airport, metered taxis are available to transport you to the airport. Taxi fares are approximately $2.20 for the first 1/10 mile and $2.30 for each additional mile. San Diego also has a bus system, with a fare of $2.50-$5.00. Not only can Orbitz.com help you plan your discount air travel, it can also help you plan your ground transportation.
San Diego Airport Restaurants
There are many restaurant options available at the San Diego International Airport. You can grab a bite to eat at Chili's To Go, Starbucks, McDonald's or many other restaurants while waiting for your flight. There is also an NFL Bar. There is a variety of shops where you can purchase anything from books to cell phones. Keep checking Orbitz.com for cheap flights from San Diego.
Washington DC Airport
Orbitz.com can help you book cheap flights to Washington DC, which is served by Dulles International Airport. Dulles is located 26 miles from Washington DC, in Chantilly, Virginia. It was the first American airport designed for commercial travel. The airport offers nonstop service to 114 destinations within the United States as well as 37 international locations. Orbitz.com can help you find deals on your air ticket.
Transportation
Dulles airport offers more than 24,000 public parking spaces, with most requiring an hourly fee for use. The airport provides an economy lot as well as valet parking. Visitors picking up passengers can utilize the cell phone waiting area. Dulles International Airport offers a variety of transportation options, including taxis, coaches and shuttles. Rental cars, Metrorail, and Metrobus are also convenient transportation options that are readily available. Taxi fare from the airport to downtown Washington DC costs around $20. A one-way Metrorail fare is $1.70, and a one-way Metrobus fare is $1.60.
Weather
Generally, the weather in Washington DC is mild compared to other East Coast cities. Winter temperatures can dip as low as 24°F, and the area occasionally gets snowstorms. Springtime is mild, with temperatures averaging 60°F. Summer months can get very hot, with average temperatures around 89°F. The fall temperatures often average 54°F.
Dulles Airport Restaurants
Many restaurants are available to passengers at the Dulles International Airport. Five Guys, Harry's Tap Room, Capital Grounds Coffee, California Tortilla, and Vino Volo Wine Room are just a sampling of the dining options. Checking Orbitz.com for cheap flights to Washington DC is your best bet for finding great deals.
Cheap flights from San Diego to Washington DC
Prices are for round-trip flights per adult (taxes and fees included)
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February
Cheapest weekend flights in February from San Diego to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Feb 22 | San Diego (SAN) | Washington DC (DCA) |
Delta Air Lines
|
$363 |
| Return Mon, Feb 25 | Washington DC (DCA) | San Diego (SAN) |
Delta Air Lines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in February from San Diego to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 19 | San Diego (SAN) | Washington DC (DCA) |
US Airways
|
$335 |
| Return Tue, Feb 26 | Washington DC (DCA) | San Diego (SAN) |
US Airways |
Best one-week trip in February from San Diego to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Feb 19 | San Diego (SAN) | Washington DC (DCA) |
US Airways
|
$335 |
| Return Tue, Feb 26 | Washington DC (DCA) | San Diego (SAN) |
US Airways |
March
Cheapest weekend flights in March from San Diego to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Fri, Mar 1 | San Diego (SAN) | Washington DC (DCA) |
Delta Air Lines
|
$363 |
| Return Sun, Mar 3 | Washington DC (DCA) | San Diego (SAN) |
Delta Air Lines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in March from San Diego to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 5 | San Diego (SAN) | Washington DC (DCA) |
US Airways
|
$335 |
| Return Tue, Mar 12 | Washington DC (DCA) | San Diego (SAN) |
US Airways |
Best one-week trip in March from San Diego to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Tue, Mar 5 | San Diego (SAN) | Washington DC (DCA) |
US Airways
|
$335 |
| Return Tue, Mar 12 | Washington DC (DCA) | San Diego (SAN) |
US Airways |
April
Cheapest weekend flights in April from San Diego to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Thu, Apr 25 | San Diego (SAN) | Washington DC (DCA) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$494 |
| Return Mon, Apr 29 | Washington DC (DCA) | San Diego (SAN) |
Frontier Airlines |
Lowest roundtrip airfare in April from San Diego to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 3 | San Diego (SAN) | Washington DC (DCA) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$372 |
| Return Wed, Apr 10 | Washington DC (DCA) | San Diego (SAN) |
Frontier Airlines |
Best one-week trip in April from San Diego to Washington DC
| Travel dates | Departure | Arrival | Stops: | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leave Wed, Apr 3 | San Diego (SAN) | Washington DC (DCA) |
Frontier Airlines
|
$372 |
| Return Wed, Apr 10 | Washington DC (DCA) | San Diego (SAN) |
Frontier Airlines |
Flight facts
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- 4 direct flights are operating from San Diego to Washington DC today.
- Today's average time for a direct flight is 4h 46m.
- United Airlines flight 546 (2:00 AM GMT, Boeing 757-200 Passenger) is today's earliest available flight from San Diego to Washington DC.
- US Airways flight 1066 (5:00 PM GMT, Airbus Industrie A320) is today's latest available flight from San Diego to Washington DC.
- Today's shortest direct flight from San Diego to Washington DC (United Airlines flight 238, Airbus Industrie A320) takes 4h 36m.
- Today's longest direct flight from San Diego to Washington DC (US Airways flight 1066, Airbus Industrie A320) takes 5h 0m.
Lowest round trip fares by airline from San Diego to Washington DC
| Airline | Departure | Arrival | Travel dates | Round-trip |
|---|---|---|---|---|
|
US Airways | SAN | WAS | Tue, Mar 5 - Tue, Mar 12 | $334 |
|
Frontier Airlines | SAN | WAS | Wed, Feb 6 - Wed, Feb 13 | $337 |
Virgin America | SAN | WAS | Tue, Feb 19 - Tue, Mar 5 | $337 |
Sun Country Airlines | SAN | WAS | Sun, Jan 20 - Sun, Feb 3 | $357 |
|
Delta Air Lines | SAN | WAS | Fri, Mar 8 - Tue, Mar 12 | $362 |
United Airlines | SAN | WAS | Fri, Feb 22 - Mon, Feb 25 | $367 |
American Airlines | SAN | WAS | Mon, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 8 | $395 |
JetBlue Airways | SAN | WAS | Mon, Feb 4 - Fri, Feb 8 | $437 |
Alaska Airlines | SAN | WAS | Wed, Feb 27 - Wed, Mar 6 | $565 |
Daily
Daily flight schedule for Sat, Jan 5, 2013
| Carrier | Flight # | Departing | Arriving | Aircraft | Flight time | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Airport | Time | Airport | Time | ||||
| United Airlines | UA546 | SAN | 8:00 AM | IAD | 3:42 PM | 752 | 4hr 42min |
| United Airlines | UA257 | SAN | 1:26 PM | IAD | 9:08 PM | 752 | 4hr 42min |
| United Airlines | UA807 | SAN | 10:10 PM | IAD | 5:46 AM | 320 | 4hr 36min |
| US Airways | US1066 | SAN | 11:00 PM | DCA | 7:00 AM | 320 | 5hr 0min |
Weekly
Number of direct flights this week
| Carrier | Fri 4 | Sat 5 | Sun 6 | Mon 7 | Tue 8 | Wed 9 | Thu 10 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
United Airlines |
3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 |
|
US Airways |
1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Airports in San Diego, CA, US
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1
San Diego Airport (SAN)
Distance from City Center: 2 miles
Airports in Washington DC, DC, US
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1
Reagan Airport (DCA)
Distance from City Center: 3 miles
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2
Dulles Airport (IAD)
Distance from City Center: 22.3 miles
