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 $73 One Way, $144 Round Trip

Prices starting at $144 for return flights and $73 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, Apr 18 - Wed, Apr 22
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$144 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from Washington to San Diego, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $144 found 14 hours ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Wed, Apr 22
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$154 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$154
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Washington to San Diego, returning Wed, Apr 22, priced at $154 found 6 days ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$159 Roundtrip, found 8 hours ago
$159
Roundtrip
found 8 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $159 found 8 hours ago
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$252 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$252
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Washington to San Diego, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $252 found 4 days ago
Sat, May 9 - Tue, May 12
DCA
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$257 Roundtrip, found 4 days ago
$257
Roundtrip
found 4 days ago
Select Delta flight, departing Sat, May 9 from Washington to San Diego, returning Tue, May 12, priced at $257 found 4 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
$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 ...
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
$130 nightly
The price is $150 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$150 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,171 reviews)
Clean room and property managed well. No free continental breakfast though.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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 19 to Mar 20
$211 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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! (6,047 reviews)
The Ocean view was PERFECT. The room is not modernized. Very old and small

Reviewed on Mar 10, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,455 reviews)
The lanai wasn’t the same one from the picture, and neither was the bathroom. Our lanai was dirty and covered in bird crap. I had to clean out the drawers myself before we put our items in, they had crap in it. We didn’t get what was shown to us, nor what we paid for. If I personally pick the room, ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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 ...
7.8/10 Good! (3,286 reviews)
Check in staff was rude and not concerned with customer service at all.

Reviewed on Mar 10, 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
$247 nightly
The price is $286 total per night from Mar 11 to Mar 12
$286 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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! (3,404 reviews)
Ok

Reviewed on Mar 10, 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 19 to Mar 20
$211 total
Mar 19 - Mar 20
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! (6,047 reviews)
The Ocean view was PERFECT. The room is not modernized. Very old and small

Reviewed on Mar 10, 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 ...
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
$153 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Mar 22 to Mar 23
$176 total
Mar 22 - Mar 23
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! (1,070 reviews)
Even though we needed the shuttle at 11:45 PM (it stopped at 12) - they still sent someone for us! 🙌 Art greeted us like it was 8 AM and not after Midnight - shared the deets and got us to our room in a timely fashion. Beds were comfy and Breakfast was delish!!

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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 11 to Mar 12
$107 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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! (1,335 reviews)
They are always the best here! Wouldn’t go anywhere else. Thank you so much to the staff and maids they are all so amazing!

Reviewed on Mar 8, 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 11 to Mar 12
$81 total
Mar 11 - Mar 12
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 (2,118 reviews)
It was ok

Reviewed on Mar 10, 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
$105 nightly
The price is $120 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$120 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (3,657 reviews)
Kings Inn San Diego is a charming inn found on the Hotel Circle in San Diego. It offers easy access to local attractions like Seaworld at an excellent price point for what it offers. The rooms are a bit dated but clearly well maintained. The location feels safe. There is plenty of parking available ...

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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
$226 nightly
The price is $260 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$260 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,920 reviews)
Clean room, spacious, friendly staff

Reviewed on Mar 10, 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! (4,155 reviews)
All great

Reviewed on Mar 9, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$343 nightly
The price is $394 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$394 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,186 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The extras in the public areas are exceptional and a great enhancement of the overall experience at the Catamaran: the water features, the landscaping, the lawn and beach areas, birds, turtles, Koi. The staff (all of the staff) were friendly and responsive.

Reviewed on Mar 9, 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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