⚡ Fare recorded April 25, 2026 · Prices change daily

San Diego to Washington flights

San Diego (SAN) to Washington (WAS): 2,248 miles (3,618 km) great-circle, about 5h 00m nonstop by our estimate. Cheapest fare observed: $152 round-trip on Frontier, with 1 stop, departing April 27, 2026.

F9FrontierF91426
Depart
SAN
San Diego, USA
06:25
2026-04-27
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Arrive
WAS
Washington, United States
Returns 18:00
2026-05-02
Stops
1 stop
Distance
2,248 mi
Est. nonstop time
5h 00m
Trip type
Round-trip
$152
Round-trip · per person
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About this flight

When did the cheapest San Diego to Washington fare fly?

$152 round-trip, Frontier F91426, departing 2026-04-27 at 06:25, returning 2026-05-02. The recorded itinerary left on a Monday, returning on a Saturday 5 nights later; the fare was observed 2 days before departure. "Book this flight" opens Kiwi.com with the same airline and dates.

Route facts

How far is San Diego from Washington?

  • Distance: 2,248 miles (3,618 km) great-circle, heading east (measured to Washington Dulles International Airport, IAD).
  • Estimated nonstop flight time: about 5h 00m.
  • Departure airport: San Diego International Airport (SAN), San Diego, United States, UTC-7 on April 27, 2026.
  • Arrival: Washington (WAS, all airports), United States, UTC-4 on April 27, 2026.
  • Time difference: Washington is 3 hours ahead of San Diego on the recorded date.
  • Route type: domestic, within United States.
  • Recorded itinerary: Frontier F91426, 1 stop, round-trip, 5 days between departure and return.
Fare comparison

How does the San Diego to Washington fare compare with other routes from SAN?

At $152, it ranked 5th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SAN (median $279). That is 6.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SAN median of 15.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes.

Routes from SAN of similar length: Raleigh-Durham (2,189 mi) at $288 and Toronto (2,153 mi) at $370.

Frontier had the cheapest fare on 16 of 30 SAN routes. It is the 12th longest of the 30 routes we track from SAN.

Other ways in

What did other cities pay to fly to Washington?

Of 19 departure airports with a fare to Washington, San Diego (SAN) ranked 3rd at $152. Lowest: $87 from Atlanta (ATL); highest: $572 from Los Angeles (LAX); 6 nonstop. Cheapest-fare airlines (routes): Frontier (10), United Airlines (3), American Airlines (2), Alaska Airlines (1), Copa (1) and Southwest (1), plus 1 more.

Sources

Where do these numbers come from?

Travelpayouts fares (cheapest per route, observed April 25, 2026); OurAirports coordinates and elevations; IANA zones America/Los_Angeles, America/New_York; flight time is our estimate.

FAQ

San Diego to Washington flight questions

How far is San Diego from Washington by plane?

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San Diego is about 2,248 miles (3,618 km) from Washington on a great-circle line from San Diego International Airport (SAN) to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD), heading east. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). It is the 12th longest of the 30 routes we track from SAN. The recorded itinerary had 1 stop, so the distance flown was longer.

How long is the flight from San Diego to Washington?

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About 5h 00m nonstop by our estimate for 2,248 miles (500 mph cruise plus 30 minutes, not a timetable). The recorded Frontier fare was with 1 stop. 19 airports in our feed had a fare to Washington; this one ranked 3rd, and 6 of the 19 were nonstop.

What is the time difference between San Diego and Washington?

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On April 27, 2026, San Diego was on UTC-7 (America/Los_Angeles) and Washington on UTC-4 (America/New_York), so Washington was 3 hours ahead of San Diego: noon in San Diego was 15:00 in Washington. Both zones shift for daylight saving together, so the gap stays the same in January and July.

How much is a flight from San Diego to Washington?

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As observed on April 25, 2026: $152 per person round-trip on Frontier flight F91426, departing April 27, 2026, returning May 2, 2026, with 1 stop. At $152, it ranked 5th of the 30 round-trip fares we recorded from SAN (median $279). That is 6.8 cents per great-circle mile (round-trip price over one-way distance), below the SAN median of 15.0 cents across 30 round-trip routes. Prices change daily, so check the live fare.

Is there a nonstop flight from San Diego to Washington?

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The cheapest recorded fare had 1 stop; our feed keeps only the cheapest fare per route, so a pricier nonstop may exist. Into Washington, 6 of the 19 recorded fares were nonstop. From SAN, 6 of 30 were. Routes from SAN of similar length: Raleigh-Durham (2,189 mi) at $288 and Toronto (2,153 mi) at $370.

Which airports serve flights from San Diego to Washington?

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It departs San Diego International Airport (SAN) in San Diego, United States, and arrives at Washington (WAS) in Washington, United States. WAS is the city code that covers every commercial airport in Washington; distances on this page are measured to Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD). A domestic United States flight.

Where else near Washington can you fly from San Diego?

Raleigh-Durham (RDU) $288New York (NYC) $343Toronto (YTO) $370Boston (BOS) $236Atlanta (ATL) $281Nashville (BNA) $358All flights from San Diego →

Other cities with flights to Washington

From Atlanta (ATL) $87From Fort Lauderdale (FLL) $92From Orlando (MCO) $153From Las Vegas (LAS) $187From Tampa (TPA) $188From San Francisco (SFO) $208

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