Cheap flights from SAN to DCA (San Diego Intl. to Ronald Reagan Washington National)

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Cheap Flights from SAN to DCA starting at $73 One Way, $144 Round Trip

Prices starting at $144 for return flights and $73 for one-way flights to Ronald Reagan Washington National 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, Jun 9 - Wed, Jun 10
SAN
San Diego
DCA
Washington
$144 Roundtrip, found 3 days ago
$144
Roundtrip
found 3 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Tue, Jun 9 from San Diego to Washington, returning Wed, Jun 10, priced at $144 found 3 days ago
Sat, Apr 18 - Mon, Apr 20
SAN
San Diego
DCA
Washington
$155 Roundtrip, found 21 hours ago
$155
Roundtrip
found 21 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from San Diego to Washington, returning Mon, Apr 20, priced at $155 found 21 hours ago
Sat, Apr 18 - Sat, Apr 25
SAN
San Diego
DCA
Washington
$160 Roundtrip, found 16 hours ago
$160
Roundtrip
found 16 hours ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Sat, Apr 18 from San Diego to Washington, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $160 found 16 hours ago
Wed, Apr 15 - Mon, Apr 20
SAN
San Diego
DCA
Washington
$168 Roundtrip, found 2 days ago
$168
Roundtrip
found 2 days ago
Select Frontier Airlines flight, departing Wed, Apr 15 from San Diego to Washington, returning Mon, Apr 20, priced at $168 found 2 days ago
Fri, Apr 24 - Sat, Apr 25
SAN
San Diego
DCA
Washington
$324 Roundtrip, found 1 day ago
$324
Roundtrip
found 1 day ago
Select United flight, departing Fri, Apr 24 from San Diego to Washington, returning Sat, Apr 25, priced at $324 found 1 day ago

Hotel Ideas near Ronald Reagan Washington National

Airport Hotels near Ronald Reagan Washington National

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City

4 out of 5
300 Army Navy Dr Arlington VA
$139 nightly
The price is $158 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$158 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (1,364 reviews)
Everything about this hotel was horrible. Stains all over the room, cracked walls, horrible staff. No cookies at check in, rude staff. Never again as someone who loves a DoubleTree.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

DoubleTree by Hilton Washington DC - Crystal City
Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel

3.5 out of 5
900 S Orme St Arlington VA
$122 nightly
The price is $140 total per night from Apr 3 to Apr 4
$140 total
Apr 3 - Apr 4
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Arlington. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a free airport shuttle, and room service. Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (3,074 reviews)
Our trouble started when we went to our room. The door would not open. I had to use my body to get the door open since we were in we agreed to wait til morning to report the problem. We turned the heat on as it was cool in the room, got ready for bed and then the heater started making a banging noise. ...

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Sheraton Pentagon City Hotel
Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
$123 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$143 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,986 reviews)
Breakfast is not free. Room was clean and staff were polite. logistically great.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
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 Washington

Washington Plaza Hotel

Washington Plaza Hotel

4 out of 5
10 Thomas Circle NW Washington DC
$123 nightly
The price is $143 total per night from Apr 6 to Apr 7
$143 total
Apr 6 - Apr 7
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (4,986 reviews)
Breakfast is not free. Room was clean and staff were polite. logistically great.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Washington Plaza Hotel
Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC

4 out of 5
1001 14th St NW Washington DC
$220 nightly
The price is $250 total per night from Apr 2 to Apr 3
$250 total
Apr 2 - Apr 3
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the restaurant and the ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (3,237 reviews)
Overall nice stay

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Hamilton Hotel Washington DC
Arlo Washington DC

Arlo Washington DC

4 out of 5
333 G St NW Washington DC
$213 nightly
The price is $247 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$247 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 bars/lounges. Popular attractions Union Station Shopping Center and Smithsonian Institution ...
9.4/10 Exceptional! (1,407 reviews)
Excellent location in downtown DC

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

Arlo Washington DC
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.

Washington Hotels With Airport Transportation

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center

4 out of 5
201 Waterfront Street Fort Washington MD
$238 nightly
The price is $281 total per night from Apr 4 to Apr 5
$281 total
Apr 4 - Apr 5
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this spa resort in National Harbor. Enjoy a full-service spa, 3 restaurants, and a marina. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (1,003 reviews)
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Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Gaylord National Resort & Convention Center
Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle

3.5 out of 5
1733 N St NW Washington DC
$152 nightly
The price is $176 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$176 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Book a stay at this boutique hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff in ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,001 reviews)
Great Experience on Nice side of DC.

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2026

Courtyard by Marriott Washington, DC Dupont Circle
Malolo Bed and Breakfast

Malolo Bed and Breakfast

3.5 out of 5
5213 B Street Southeast Washington DC
Stay at this B&B in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free area shuttle. Popular attractions Smithsonian Institution and National Mall are located ...
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Malolo Bed and Breakfast
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 Washington Hotels

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center

3.5 out of 5
627 H Street NW Washington DC
$99 nightly
The price is $115 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$115 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, 3 bars/lounges, and breakfast (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,919 reviews)
This is a microhotel so the rooms are VERY SMALL. It is convenient to Capital One arena but the price is too high. The room was clean and all just too small. Also it is very noisy on the street here. Thankfully the hotel provided earplugs or I would not have been able to sleep. The rooftop bar is ...

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2026

Motto by Hilton Washington DC City Center
The Baron Hotel

The Baron Hotel

3 out of 5
1523 22nd Street NW Washington DC
$107 nightly
The price is $125 total per night from Apr 5 to Apr 6
$125 total
Apr 5 - Apr 6
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
7.2/10 Good! (1,006 reviews)
Air conditioning was great, and the bar below was so nice. Surprisingly quiet and enough space for us.

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

The Baron Hotel
Windsor Inn Hotel

Windsor Inn Hotel

2 out of 5
1842 16th St Nw Washington DC
$97 nightly
The price is $113 total per night from Apr 24 to Apr 25
$113 total
Apr 24 - Apr 25
Total with taxes and fees
Stay at this hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
6.8/10 (1,001 reviews)
Good location. Old place, no elevators, shared fridge and microwave.

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

Windsor Inn Hotel
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 Washington

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center

3.5 out of 5
900 10th St NW Washington DC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
9.2/10 Wonderful! (2,249 reviews)
Great place to stay while visiting D.C.! Everything was great!

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

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Embassy Suites by Hilton Washington D.C. – Convention Center
Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG

3 out of 5
550 C St SW Washington DC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and 2 restaurants. Our guests praise the breakfast and the pool ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (2,883 reviews)
We were told over the phone that parking was included with the price of the room. This false information cost us an additional $65.00. The parking garage was like catacombs and poorly marked with no space numbers. The TV cut off more that it worked; that is, the channels could not be picked up by ...

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2026

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Holiday Inn Washington Capitol - Natl Mall by IHG
Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall

3 out of 5
400 E Street SW Washington DC
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Washington. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and an outdoor pool. Our guests praise the breakfast and the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,653 reviews)
Good breakfast; good bar menu ( excellent wings).

Reviewed on Mar 28, 2026

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Hyatt Place Washington DC/National Mall
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 to DCA Route Info

Origin Airport
Destination Airport
Number Of Airlines Serving
Distance
Shortest Flight Departure Time
Shortest Flight Departure Date
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
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

Frequently asked questions

Are there non-stop flights from San Diego Airport to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)?
There aren't any direct flights between these destinations. But American Airlines, Delta Air Lines and United Airlines can get you from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to National Airport with just one stopover.
What is the shortest flight from San Diego Airport to National Airport?
The fastest you can fly from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to National Airport is 6 hours and 13 minutes. Bring something on board to keep you out of mischief, like a gripping book or some playing cards.
How many hours flight from San Diego Intl. Airport (SAN) to National Airport?
On average, the flight time from SAN to Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) takes 6 hours and 19 minutes. If you're eager to be as comfy as possible, consider upgrading your seat using air miles or cash.
What airlines have the most flights from SAN to National Airport?
You'll need to make at least one stopover if you're traveling from San Diego Airport to National Airport. Right now, there are no airlines that have nonstop flights on this route.

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