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 $81 One Way, $168 Round Trip

Prices starting at $168 for return flights and $81 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, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$168 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 10 from Washington to San Diego, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $168 found 2 days ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$172 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $172 found 2 days ago
Tue, Mar 10 - Wed, Mar 11
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$173 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$173
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 10 from Washington to San Diego, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $173 found 2 days ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$197 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $197 found 2 days ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$197 Roundtrip, found 3 hours ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 3 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $197 found 3 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
The price is $270 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$270 total
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (3,329 reviews)
The bay tower is not close to the main part of the hotel where are the main meetings rooms and exposition area. I would say about 5-10 minutes walks.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 2026

Sheraton San Diego Resort
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $160 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$160 total
per night
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (3,413 reviews)
Great room with a comfortable bed. Nice view on the second floor and the hotel is in a good location.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld

3 out of 5
3888 Greenwood St San Diego CA
The price is $168 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$168 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 Port of ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (652 reviews)
Great place very clean super easy to park and the breakfast and coffee are the best!!

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Hampton Inn & Suites by Hilton San Diego SeaWorld
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
The price is $255 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$255 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (2,428 reviews)
Stay was very nice, great views, good food, staff and service was excellent, however it could use some renovations. Buildings were very old.

Reviewed on Feb 19, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Bay Club Hotel & Marina

Bay Club Hotel & Marina

3.5 out of 5
2131 Shelter Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $160 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$160 total
per night
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (3,413 reviews)
Great room with a comfortable bed. Nice view on the second floor and the hotel is in a good location.

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

Hard Rock Hotel San Diego

4 out of 5
207 5th Ave San Diego CA
The price is $294 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$294 total
per night
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (3,338 reviews)
HDMI for tv did not work. Body wash for shower was minimal. Hotel was clean and the overall room was nice.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 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
The price is $211 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$211 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (6,051 reviews)
Amazing view, clean room

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
Sheraton San Diego Resort

Sheraton San Diego Resort

4 out of 5
1380 Harbor Island Dr San Diego CA
The price is $270 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$270 total
per night
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (3,329 reviews)
The bay tower is not close to the main part of the hotel where are the main meetings rooms and exposition area. I would say about 5-10 minutes walks.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 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
The price is $156 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$156 total
per night
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (1,063 reviews)
Friendly staff, good transportation service to Old Town and airport.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 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
The price is $107 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$107 total
per night
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (1,323 reviews)
Room had bedbugs

Reviewed on Feb 16, 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
The price is $73 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$73 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 (2,106 reviews)
Staff was sweet the lady was in the front by herself and had a big line so the wait was long but we were helped quickly. The room was nice had a funny smell but overall pretty clean

Reviewed on Feb 21, 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
The price is $101 total per night from Feb 23 to Feb 24
$101 total
per night
Feb 23 - Feb 24
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! (3,632 reviews)
The room was very clean and comfortable. We loved the location and the Waffle Spot!

Reviewed on Feb 21, 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
The price is $247 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$247 total
per night
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,888 reviews)
Friendly staff

Reviewed on Feb 20, 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
The price is $212 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$212 total
per night
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (4,107 reviews)
Great location, fantastic views!

Reviewed on Feb 21, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
The price is $294 total per night from Feb 22 to Feb 23
$294 total
per night
Feb 22 - Feb 23
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! (1,163 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
The resort is beautiful, staff were friendly and b helpful. Our room right on the beach was perfection.

Reviewed on Feb 20, 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.

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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