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 $72 One Way, $144 Round Trip

Prices starting at $144 for return flights and $72 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 9 - Tue, May 12
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$144 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Washington to San Diego, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $144 found 1 day ago
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$150 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$150
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $150 found 11 hours ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$154 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Washington to San Diego, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $154 found 3 days ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$247 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$247
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $247 found 4 days ago
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$252 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Washington to San Diego, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $252 found 1 day 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
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,366 reviews)
Room was comfortable, views were beautiful. I would definitely come back!

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$122 nightly
The price is $141 total per night from Apr 7 to Apr 8
$141 total
Apr 7 - Apr 8
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,163 reviews)
Enjoyed my stay and the hotel offered basic amenities. Only downside is that there is no microwave on site at the hotel

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town

3 out of 5
3888 Greenwood St San Diego CA
$159 nightly
The price is $183 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$183 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a fitness center. Popular attractions Mission Bay and Mission ...
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld Near Old Town
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

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$245 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$281 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 5 outdoor pools, and a full-service spa. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff in ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,448 reviews)
Always love coming here. Perfect for families. Lots of activities and things for kids and adults to do without even leaving the resort. Great location, views, everything!

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$73 nightly
The price is $84 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$84 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, free parking, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (3,270 reviews)
For the pricing the place was fantastic. Staff was attentive and friendly, the hot tubs and pool were active and the place was well kept. The beds aren’t super comfortable, and the bedding is thin, but definitely a minor complaint for the pleasant stay I had.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Best Western Seven Seas
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$254 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$294 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and a nightclub. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the convenient parking in our reviews. ...
9/10 Wonderful! (3,386 reviews)
Great location and great vibe

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Hard Rock Hotel 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.

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
$182 nightly
The price is $211 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$211 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 restaurants, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (6,081 reviews)
Very convenient location especially if you are leaving or arriving on a cruise. Hotel is ocean front directly across from main warf.

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$163 nightly
The price is $188 total per night from Apr 1 to Apr 2
$188 total
Apr 1 - Apr 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 outdoor pools, and 5 restaurants. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,366 reviews)
Room was comfortable, views were beautiful. I would definitely come back!

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 10 to Mar 11
$156 total
Mar 10 - Mar 11
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,064 reviews)
We stayed there to attend my son's Marine graduation. This hotel was perfect. We were able to shuttle everywhere we needed to go. The staff was incredibly helpful! I highly recommend this hotel! We will stay again when in the area.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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
$94 nightly
The price is $107 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$107 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,334 reviews)
I was a solo traveller. Property clean, great staff, free parking.

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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
$70 nightly
The price is $81 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$81 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
6.6/10 (2,115 reviews)
Yes my dog was comfortable. Yes the shuttle was very convenient. Room was clean staff friendly. Will recommend to family and friends

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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
$87 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$100 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,647 reviews)
This hotel is very cute and as a female traveler I felt safe going downstairs for my Door Dash. I stayed on a Sunday night. It was quiet but not sure how it would be other nights. Restaurant was closed. I could hear kids at the pool before dark. The pool area looked very nice, and had lots of tables ...

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

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
$215 nightly
The price is $248 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$248 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy a beach locale, breakfast (surcharge), and 24-hour room service. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,914 reviews)
Great location. Nice pool and hot tub. Large rooms, clean, nice balconies with views of the bay..... Great staff. TV's need updated! :)

Reviewed on Mar 6, 2026

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
$189 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$217 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in San Diego. Enjoy 2 outdoor pools, a marina, and 2 hot tubs. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. Popular attractions ...
9/10 Wonderful! (4,150 reviews)
This was a lovely place with very well kept grounds, good food at the restaurant, cleaned pools and hot tubs. Staff was extremely friendly and looking out for guests

Reviewed on Mar 7, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$305 nightly
The price is $351 total per night from Mar 9 to Mar 10
$351 total
Mar 9 - Mar 10
Total with taxes and fees
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,183 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Staff was extremely helpful!!

Reviewed on Mar 4, 2026

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

Are there non-stop flights from DCA to SAN?
You're going to have to switch planes if you're wanting to get from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN). A range of carriers service this route with only one stopover, including American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines.
What is the shortest flight from National Airport to San Diego Airport?
Take the opportunity to chill out on your flight from Washington to San Diego. The fastest flight time from National Airport to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) is 7 hours and 15 minutes, which gives you more than enough time to indulge in a tipple or get swept up in a good movie.
How many hours flight from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
The flight from DCA to SAN will take approximately 7 hours and 21 minutes. A few TV shows, some audiobooks and a bit of shut-eye will help make time fly by.
What airlines have the most flights from DCA to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
You won't be able to find any airlines flying direct between DCA and SAN. Do your research and reserve a multi-stop or one-stop plane ticket.

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