Cheap flights from IAD to SAN (Washington Dulles Intl. to San Diego Intl.)

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Cheap Flights from IAD to SAN starting at $150 One Way, $297 Round Trip

Prices starting at $297 for return flights and $150 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.

Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$297 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$297
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Nov 21, priced at $297 found 1 day ago
Tue, Dec 15 - Mon, Dec 21
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$298 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$298
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Dec 15 from Washington to San Diego, returning Mon, Dec 21, priced at $298 found 1 day ago
Wed, Nov 18 - Sat, Nov 21
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$312 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$312
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Wed, Nov 18 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Nov 21, priced at $312 found 1 day ago
Wed, Jan 13 - Sat, Jan 16
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$313 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Bargain Flight flight, departing Wed, Jan 13 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Jan 16, priced at $313 found 3 hours ago
Sat, Dec 19 - Mon, Dec 21
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$313 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$313
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Dec 19 from Washington to San Diego, returning Mon, Dec 21, priced at $313 found 2 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
$183 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$210 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,771 reviews)
"Fantastic gym. Beds are comfortable ."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2026

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 22 to Oct 23
$211 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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 ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
$169 nightly
The price is $194 total per night from Oct 26 to Oct 27
$194 total
Oct 26 - Oct 27
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in San Diego. Enjoy free WiFi, a marina, and a health club. Our guests praise the breakfast and the restaurant in ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (4,009 reviews)
"It was a last minute booking, however my husband and I were glad that they had a room available. Enjoyed the easy access and close to the bay. Will stay here again."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
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 22 to Oct 23
$211 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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 ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$254 nightly
The price is $292 total per night from Nov 1 to Nov 2
$292 total
Nov 1 - Nov 2
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! (2,933 reviews)
"Room was clean and spacious with lots of drawers for storage. Small refrigerator, no microwave. Lots of extra towels, and an extra pillow. Ironing board and iron, nice spa quality toiletries. Parking close to room but shocked at $50/night charge for parking. Gardens and ponds everywhere, beautiful. ..."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
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 8 to Nov 9
$128 total
Nov 8 - Nov 9
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 ...
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.

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 22 to Oct 23
$211 total
Oct 22 - Oct 23
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 ...
Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$183 nightly
The price is $210 total per night from Oct 25 to Oct 26
$210 total
Oct 25 - Oct 26
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (3,771 reviews)
"Fantastic gym. Beds are comfortable ."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 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
$144 nightly
The price is $166 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$166 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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! (1,088 reviews)
"Very convenient place to stay. Close to the airport, has an airport shuttle, and even free breakfast! Everything was clean and the staff were very friendly and helpful. There is some traffic noise from being close to the freeway, but it’s not horrible. Someone could always run the air conditioner ..."

Reviewed on Oct 16, 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
$77 nightly
The price is $88 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$88 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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 ...
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
$66 nightly
The price is $76 total per night from Oct 18 to Oct 19
$76 total
Oct 18 - Oct 19
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 (2,207 reviews)
"Terrible, filthy , homeless people, very very old furniture, not recommended for vacationers"

Reviewed on Oct 15, 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
$108 nightly
The price is $124 total per night from Nov 2 to Nov 3
$124 total
Nov 2 - Nov 3
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! (3,808 reviews)
"Clean room would stay again"

Reviewed on Oct 15, 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
$175 nightly
The price is $202 total per night from Nov 16 to Nov 17
$202 total
Nov 16 - Nov 17
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! (2,460 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Rooms were clean. Staff was friendly Beautiful property"

Reviewed on Oct 16, 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
$204 nightly
The price is $235 total per night from Nov 4 to Nov 5
$235 total
Nov 4 - Nov 5
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! (4,469 reviews)
"The view of the marina is amazing and the entire premises feels like a relaxing resort. Because it is."

Reviewed on Oct 15, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$245 nightly
The price is $282 total per night from Nov 15 to Nov 16
$282 total
Nov 15 - Nov 16
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.

IAD to SAN Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
IAD Address & GPS
Address:
1 Saarinen Circle
Dulles VA, 20166
United States
IATA Code:
IAD
Longitude:
-77.447735
Latitude:
38.95315
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 IAD to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Looking to fly from IAD to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) as quickly as possible? It's your lucky day. There are several carriers that operate direct flights. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines are up there with the best of them.
What is the shortest flight from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
Make the most of the opportunity to sit back and chill out on your trip from Washington to San Diego. The shortest flight time from Dulles Intl. Airport to San Diego Airport is 5 hours and 32 minutes, which gives you lots of time to enjoy a red wine or get engrossed in a book.
How many hours flight from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to San Diego Airport?
From IAD to SAN, you'll be traveling for roughly 5 hours and 43 minutes. Settle in, order a glass of wine and put on your noise-canceling earphones. It's time to binge-watch some awesome TV shows.
What airlines have the most flights from Washington Dulles Intl. Airport (IAD) to San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN)?
A seamless, fun-filled vacation starts with selecting a first-rate airline. Alaska Airlines (AS) offers 30 flights every month from Dulles Intl. Airport to San Diego Airport. Why not step aboard and find out why it's considered one of the best? Alternatively, reserve your favorite window (or aisle) seat with United Airlines (UA). You'll have 130 monthly flights between Washington and San Diego to select from with this carrier.

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