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 $85 One Way, $208 Round Trip

Prices starting at $208 for return flights and $85 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, May 26 - Mon, Jun 8
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$208 Roundtrip, found 11 hours ago
$208
Roundtrip
found 11 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 26 from Washington to San Diego, returning Mon, Jun 8, priced at $208 found 11 hours ago
Tue, May 26 - Tue, Jun 2
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$212 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$212
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, May 26 from Washington to San Diego, returning Tue, Jun 2, priced at $212 found 3 days ago
Thu, Apr 30 - Mon, May 4
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$214 Roundtrip, found 14 hours ago
$214
Roundtrip
found 14 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Thu, Apr 30 from Washington to San Diego, returning Mon, May 4, priced at $214 found 14 hours ago
Wed, May 27 - Sun, May 31
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$217 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$217
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, May 27 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sun, May 31, priced at $217 found 1 day ago
Tue, Apr 21 - Sat, Apr 25
IAD
Washington
SAN
San Diego
$277 Roundtrip, found 19 hours ago
$277
Roundtrip
found 19 hours ago
Select Alaska Airlines flight, departing Tue, Apr 21 from Washington to San Diego, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $277 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
$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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,392 reviews)
Horrible

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 Mar 26 to Mar 27
$211 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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! (6,079 reviews)
Thanks to Celia, the desk clerk, I got a 12th floor room with a great view of the San Diego Harbor and when I first arrived in my room I had a cruise ship parked across the street about to set sail!

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Wyndham San Diego Bayside
The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

The DEXTRO Little Italy, BW Premier Collection

3 out of 5
1617 1st Avenue San Diego CA
$127 nightly
The price is $147 total per night from Apr 23 to Apr 24
$147 total
Apr 23 - Apr 24
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! (1,237 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
$283 nightly
The price is $325 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$325 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 ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,467 reviews)
Paradise Point is a very nice, clean, property. The staff are all very helpful. There are lots of things to do on site and the restaurants are excellent. Nice beaches you can walk to and plenty of scenery without ever leaving the resort. Would definitely stay here again.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 2026

Paradise Point Resort & Spa
Best Western Seven Seas

Best Western Seven Seas

3 out of 5
411 Hotel Circle South San Diego CA
$82 nightly
The price is $94 total per night from Mar 25 to Mar 26
$94 total
Mar 25 - Mar 26
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! (3,326 reviews)
Appreciate the free parking!

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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
$237 nightly
The price is $274 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$274 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (3,436 reviews)
Stay was great. Fast check-in. I did wish they could approve our late checkout. We ran the SD half marathon and had limited time to get cleaned up before check out. That was a bit stressful

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 26 to Mar 27
$211 total
Mar 26 - Mar 27
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! (6,079 reviews)
Thanks to Celia, the desk clerk, I got a 12th floor room with a great view of the San Diego Harbor and when I first arrived in my room I had a cruise ship parked across the street about to set sail!

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,392 reviews)
Horrible

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 Apr 5 to Apr 6
$156 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,063 reviews)
The room was clean and it was a great location. Still close to downtown San Diego

Reviewed on Mar 18, 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 Apr 5 to Apr 6
$107 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
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! (1,345 reviews)
The first night was very nice. Unfortunately, the 2nd night, the air conditioner was leaking at about 10pm at night. So i turned it off for the whole night, which made the room stuffy. Also, the shower is a little tricky to turn on and off, and the water pressure is low

Reviewed on Mar 23, 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 29 to Mar 30
$81 total
Mar 29 - Mar 30
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 (2,104 reviews)
Nothing was good. Room in poor shape, no towels, police in parking lot.

Reviewed on Mar 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
$102 nightly
The price is $118 total per night from Mar 24 to Mar 25
$118 total
Mar 24 - Mar 25
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! (3,645 reviews)
The staff was wonderful, the rooms were clean and immaculate, the Wi-Fi worked well, and the outdoor pool seating was perfect. This is truly a wonderful place to stay. I will keep staying here. I love the 60s vibe with the updated rooms must and the waffle spot next-door.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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
$263 nightly
The price is $303 total per night from Apr 21 to Apr 22
$303 total
Apr 21 - Apr 22
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! (1,930 reviews)
Great staff! The resort is starting to show its age and some update az to the rooms are in need.

Reviewed on Mar 22, 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 $234 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$234 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! (4,187 reviews)
Traveled with my wife and 3 kids. We reserved the Jr suite and were very pleased with the size of the room. We had plenty of space with two queens, a pullout couch, microwave and mini fridge. The balcony was a plus and we had a beautiful view of the sunset.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

The Dana on Mission Bay
Catamaran Resort and Spa

Catamaran Resort and Spa

4 out of 5
3999 Mission Boulevard San Diego CA
$300 nightly
The price is $345 total per night from Apr 19 to Apr 20
$345 total
Apr 19 - Apr 20
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! (1,200 reviews)

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

Travelers say...
Great location for PB. Easy to walk to the store, beach, and restaurants. Food and beverages staff at the resort were meh. Pool bar was never open. Front desk staff had the best customer service and were the most friendly.

Reviewed on Mar 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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