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 6 days ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Tue, Mar 10 from Washington to San Diego, returning Wed, Mar 11, priced at $168 found 6 days ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Sat, Apr 18
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$172 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$172
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select Southwest Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Apr 18, priced at $172 found 6 days ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$197 Roundtrip, found 6 days ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 6 days ago
Select United flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $197 found 6 days ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$197 Roundtrip, found 12 hours ago
$197
Roundtrip
found 12 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $197 found 12 hours ago
Fri, May 1 - Mon, May 4
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$200 Roundtrip, found 10 hours ago
$200
Roundtrip
found 10 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Fri, May 1 from Washington to San Diego, returning Mon, May 4, priced at $200 found 10 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
$235 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$270 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (3,341 reviews)
It was all great!!!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
$139 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$160 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (3,416 reviews)
It was a seamless visit. Check in and out was welcoming and easy. The room was nice and had a great view. Parking was easy. Location was perfect. I will look to stay here again for sure.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 2026

Bay Club Hotel & Marina
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 Mar 1 to Mar 2
$150 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,123 reviews)
Clean room super super comfortable bed! I mean best ever! comfy! location was great! staff was cool!

Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection
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
$231 nightly
The price is $266 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$266 total
Mar 1 - Mar 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 ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,447 reviews)
Great family place to stay.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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
$139 nightly
The price is $160 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$160 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (3,416 reviews)
It was a seamless visit. Check in and out was welcoming and easy. The room was nice and had a great view. Parking was easy. Location was perfect. I will look to stay here again for sure.

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
$254 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$294 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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! (3,347 reviews)
Location

Reviewed on Feb 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 Mar 1 to Mar 2
$211 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 hotel has a great position in SD. Lovely views but she is tired. Needs a lot of money spent in refurbs

Reviewed on Feb 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
$235 nightly
The price is $270 total per night from Mar 20 to Mar 21
$270 total
Mar 20 - Mar 21
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! (3,341 reviews)
It was all great!!!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
$136 nightly
The price is $156 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$156 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,066 reviews)
The room was spotless- so clean. Staff was awesome and helpful with airport shuttle. Also walking distance of Old Town. Only downside was the 5 outside our window.

Reviewed on Feb 25, 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 Feb 26 to Feb 27
$107 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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! (1,321 reviews)
clean, good water pressure, the staff are all really nice, and i love the location!

Reviewed on Feb 24, 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
$58 nightly
The price is $67 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$67 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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 (2,097 reviews)
I still say they charged me more than hotels.com said. It would be….

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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
$87 nightly
The price is $100 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$100 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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! (3,625 reviews)
It's a nice budget friendly motel. It's in good shape, everything was functioning and looked good. They are pretty strict on the check in time, so don't expect to check in early. The lobby is inviting, the restaurant was packed, the laundry facilities worked great, the pool was lovely. Had a great ...

Reviewed on Feb 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
$209 nightly
The price is $240 total per night from Mar 1 to Mar 2
$240 total
Mar 1 - Mar 2
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! (1,893 reviews)
Everything was really nice at the resort we really enjoyed our time great for families

Reviewed on Feb 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
$189 nightly
The price is $217 total per night from Mar 2 to Mar 3
$217 total
Mar 2 - Mar 3
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! (4,129 reviews)
We loved it. We’ll absolutely be back.

Reviewed on Feb 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
$255 nightly
The price is $294 total per night from Feb 26 to Feb 27
$294 total
Feb 26 - Feb 27
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! (1,165 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Great location but cost is not a good value. It's too expensive especially when all of the add on costs (parking. fitness center, etc) are factored in. It's not a good value

Reviewed on Feb 23, 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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