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 $134 One Way, $257 Round Trip

Prices starting at $257 for return flights and $134 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.

Tue, Aug 18 - Tue, Sep 1
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$257 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Tue, Aug 18 from Washington to San Diego, returning Tue, Sep 1, priced at $257 found 5 days ago
Fri, Oct 2 - Sun, Oct 4
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$258 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$258
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, Oct 2 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sun, Oct 4, priced at $258 found 4 days ago
Wed, Aug 19 - Thu, Aug 27
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$261 Roundtrip, found 5 days ago
$261
Roundtrip
found 5 days ago
Select JetBlue Airways flight, departing Wed, Aug 19 from Washington to San Diego, returning Thu, Aug 27, priced at $261 found 5 days ago
Sat, Oct 31 - Tue, Nov 10
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$327 Roundtrip, found 2 hours ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 2 hours ago
Select United flight, departing Sat, Oct 31 from Washington to San Diego, returning Tue, Nov 10, priced at $327 found 2 hours ago
Sat, Sep 12 - Sat, Sep 26
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$327 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$327
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, Sep 12 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Sep 26, priced at $327 found 19 hours 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
$230 nightly
The price is $264 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$264 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (3,548 reviews)
"Had a great 4 th of July even thou it was a last minute decision enjoyed the hotel the Marriott properties is the only place to stay"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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 Jul 8 to Jul 9
$211 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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! (6,255 reviews)
"The Hotel's location is amazing. We forgot some very valuable items at the hotel, and the staff held them for us and returned them in one piece. That says a lot about the Wyndham team."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area

2.5 out of 5
2485 Hotel Circle Place San Diego CA
$127 nightly
The price is $146 total per night from Aug 2 to Aug 3
$146 total
Aug 2 - Aug 3
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. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8/10 Very Good! (2,783 reviews)
"Our room had a terrible smell that originates from the ac/heating unit. We even took out the filter and cleaned it, but that didn’t help. Otherwise, we were lucky that the weather was so nice so that we can keep the window open all day for our entire stay. The breakfast was good, the pool was good ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Best Western Inn & Suites San Diego – Zoo/SeaWorld Area
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 Jul 8 to Jul 9
$211 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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! (6,255 reviews)
"The Hotel's location is amazing. We forgot some very valuable items at the hotel, and the staff held them for us and returned them in one piece. That says a lot about the Wyndham team."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Paradise Point Resort & Spa

Paradise Point Resort & Spa

4 out of 5
1404 Vacation Rd San Diego CA
$318 nightly
The price is $365 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$365 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (2,708 reviews)
"I didnt like the fact that Barefoot Bar restrooms weren’t very clean or attractive. Also our room cleaner didn’t come at all one day, and she never changed our sheets (once we told her they didn’t need to be changed, but that was just once and she never changed them at all.)"

Reviewed on Jul 5, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
$225 nightly
The price is $261 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$261 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (3,968 reviews)
"We stayed at the hotel for 5 nights and overall had a good experience. The location is excellent if you want to be in the heart of the Gaslamp Quarter, with plenty of restaurants and attractions within walking distance, including Petco park right next door. The hotel has a modern feel, although the ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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 Jul 8 to Jul 9
$211 total
Jul 8 - Jul 9
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! (6,255 reviews)
"The Hotel's location is amazing. We forgot some very valuable items at the hotel, and the staff held them for us and returned them in one piece. That says a lot about the Wyndham team."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
$230 nightly
The price is $264 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$264 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (3,548 reviews)
"Had a great 4 th of July even thou it was a last minute decision enjoyed the hotel the Marriott properties is the only place to stay"

Reviewed on Jul 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
$167 nightly
The price is $192 total per night from Jul 19 to Jul 20
$192 total
Jul 19 - Jul 20
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! (1,077 reviews)
"Very good hotel at the price with good choice of breakfast."

Reviewed on Jul 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
$150 nightly
The price is $172 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$172 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,479 reviews)
"I actually really enjoyed my stay! Everything was tip top. Very very clean and the beds were nice & comfy. A plus was also that they had a mini fridge and coffee maker I👌most hotels don’t provide that anymore. Can’t forget the shower. Omg! One of the best showers Ive had in my life hahaha the shower ..."

Reviewed on Jul 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
$78 nightly
The price is $90 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$90 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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 (2,116 reviews)
"The room was clean the bed was nice its a good cheap place you can go for a little bit"

Reviewed on Jul 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
$113 nightly
The price is $129 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$129 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (3,736 reviews)
"Great experience pool is great"

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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
$340 nightly
The price is $391 total per night from Jul 26 to Jul 27
$391 total
Jul 26 - Jul 27
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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,225 reviews)
"Underwhelming for price. Checked in, only to be given a room that was already occupied. Then changed to a room that smelled like it had not been opened/aired out in quite a while. Changed rooms one last time and overall was fine until the last day when my son found a huge cockroach by his luggage. ..."

Reviewed on Jul 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
$284 nightly
The price is $326 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$326 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (4,397 reviews)
"Finding parking near our room was a struggle because people using the marina took the available parking by the hotel rooms."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$365 nightly
The price is $420 total per night from Jul 7 to Jul 8
$420 total
Jul 7 - Jul 8
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! (1,294 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
"Stepping into the Lobby was awesome. Very tropical. The staff at check-in were very polite, as well as in the gift shop and at Java Lava. Those were the positives. However, we booked this “garden view” room a year ago to celebrate the 4th of July. For what we paid a night, we found the room to be ..."

Reviewed on Jul 6, 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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