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 $130 One Way, $222 Round Trip

Prices starting at $222 for return flights and $130 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.

Thu, Nov 26 - Thu, Dec 3
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$222 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$222
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Nov 26 from Washington to San Diego, returning Thu, Dec 3, priced at $222 found 1 day ago
Fri, Dec 4 - Mon, Dec 7
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$241 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$241
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Dec 4 from Washington to San Diego, returning Mon, Dec 7, priced at $241 found 1 day ago
Mon, Nov 9 - Sun, Nov 15
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$250 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$250
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Mon, Nov 9 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sun, Nov 15, priced at $250 found 2 days ago
Mon, Dec 7 - Mon, Dec 14
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$281 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$281
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Mon, Dec 7 from Washington to San Diego, returning Mon, Dec 14, priced at $281 found 2 days ago
Tue, Feb 16 - Thu, Feb 18
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$309 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$309
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Feb 16 from Washington to San Diego, returning Thu, Feb 18, priced at $309 found 5 days 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
$160 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$184 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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 ...
Sheraton San Diego Resort
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 Oct 27 to Oct 28
$211 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (6,359 reviews)
"Staff was helpful. Location is great. You can walk to the cruise ships and to good restaurants in Little Italy,"

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$111 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$128 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,025 reviews)
"Hotel is old. I wouldn't go back myself. Two nights we were there the same people partying hella loud, music etc. Had to call the front desk and complain. Pictures make it look nicer."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

Handlery Hotel
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

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 Oct 27 to Oct 28
$211 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (6,359 reviews)
"Staff was helpful. Location is great. You can walk to the cruise ships and to good restaurants in Little Italy,"

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Handlery Hotel

Handlery Hotel

3.5 out of 5
950 Hotel Cir N San Diego CA
$111 nightly
The price is $128 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$128 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, 2 restaurants, and 2 bars/lounges. Our guests praise the pool and the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,025 reviews)
"Hotel is old. I wouldn't go back myself. Two nights we were there the same people partying hella loud, music etc. Had to call the front desk and complain. Pictures make it look nicer."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

Handlery Hotel
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$194 nightly
The price is $225 total per night from Nov 24 to Nov 25
$225 total
Nov 24 - Nov 25
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! (4,556 reviews)
"room 220 is terribly disturbing ,couldn’t sleep at night."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 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 Oct 27 to Oct 28
$211 total
Oct 27 - Oct 28
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! (6,359 reviews)
"Staff was helpful. Location is great. You can walk to the cruise ships and to good restaurants in Little Italy,"

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$160 nightly
The price is $184 total per night from Nov 22 to Nov 23
$184 total
Nov 22 - Nov 23
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 ...
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
$144 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$166 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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 ...
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
$78 nightly
The price is $89 total per night from Nov 25 to Nov 26
$89 total
Nov 25 - Nov 26
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,612 reviews)
"No frills, great value."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 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
$62 nightly
The price is $71 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$71 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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 ...
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
$97 nightly
The price is $111 total per night from Oct 28 to Oct 29
$111 total
Oct 28 - Oct 29
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! (3,814 reviews)
"Everything was great"

Reviewed on Oct 25, 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
$233 nightly
The price is $268 total per night from Nov 19 to Nov 20
$268 total
Nov 19 - Nov 20
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this beach resort in San Diego. Enjoy free parking, a private beach, and a marina. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our reviews. ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,486 reviews)

Families like: Outdoor pool, kids club, playground, game room

Travelers say...
"We got to our room and I used the bathroom, immediately when I closed the door there was a swirl of hair (not ours) behind the bathroom door in the corner. Room was clean enough but certainly not spotless, scuff marks on the wall, etc. Some towels and sheets had random stains on them. The fact that ..."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 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
$206 nightly
The price is $236 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$236 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
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! (4,476 reviews)
"Hotel was ok. The rooms are a little outdated."

Reviewed on Oct 25, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$229 nightly
The price is $264 total per night from Nov 23 to Nov 24
$264 total
Nov 23 - Nov 24
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 ...
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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