- Must visit
USS Midway Museum
Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
Flights from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA depart on average 69 times per day, taking around 6h 34m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $151 (€124) but you can travel from only $132 (€109) by bus.
There are 5 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 05:00, the last at 23:54. The fastest flight covers the 2269 miles (3653 km) distance in 5h 52m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 2269 miles (3653 km) |
Average flight duration 6h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $151 (€124) |
Flights per day 69 |
Direct flights 5 |
Fastest flight 5h 52m |
First flight 5:00 AM |
Last flight 11:54 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Fri |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 84 days |
Cheapest price
$317
Average price
$635
Fastest journey
5 h 23 m
Average duration
5 h 23 m
Flights per day
93
Distance
3653 km
The best way to find a cheap flight ticket from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA will cost around $635 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $317.
Of the 93 flights that leave Washington, DC for San Diego, CA onFri, Jun 19, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jun 19 the direct flights cover the 3653 km distance in an average of 5 h 23 m but if you time it right, some flights will get you there in just 5 h 23 m .
On Fri, Jun 19 the longest flights will take 5 h 24 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
AA1626 · AA2568
AA2034 · AA559
AA1624 · AA1243
AA2182 · AA3322
UA1546 · UA594
UA2054
UA2163
UA1930
AA7509
AS201Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $151. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 6h 34m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $151, and a train costs an average of $313.
Distance: 2269 miles (3653 km)
Most popular Flight | Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$285 Average price Cheapest | $616 Average price | $338 Average price | $525 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 34m Average total duration Fastest 6h 34m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 72h 17m Average total duration 71h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 56h 35m Average total duration 56h 5m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 38h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA:
A flight is $53 (€43) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA costing on average $338 (€277).
A flight is $331 (€271) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Washington, DC to San Diego, CA costing on average $616 (€505).
Other travel options to San Diego, CA take longer:
Bus takes on average 56h 5m.
Train takes on average 71h 47m.
The table below shows live departures for Washington, DC to San Diego, CA flights for today, Thursday, June 18. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
SY668 · SY407 | 12:53 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h14 | 5:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA382 · UA2418 | 12:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h42 | 5:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA511 · UA1334 · UA1343 | 1:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h53 | 8:53 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2331 · UA511 · UA1863 | 1:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 12h34 | 10:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
B61254 · B6319 | 1:25 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h05 | 7:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1489+ AA4407 | 1:39 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h56 | 6:35 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1177 · AA1243 | 1:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h14 | 8:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1177 · AA1745 | 1:53 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h26 | 7:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1200 · AA899 | 1:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h33 | 6:32 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1888 · UA745 | 2:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h30 | 6:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1629 · AA1745 | 3:00 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h19 | 7:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1629 · AA1243 | 3:00 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h07 | 8:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA684 · UA5415 | 3:15 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h36 | 7:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA840 · AA3322 | 3:20 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h28 | 9:48 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1624 · AA1243 | 3:25 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h42 | 8:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2649 · UA1967 · UA594 | 3:39 PM Dulles International Airport | 11h15 | 11:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA746 · UA5529 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h30 | 8:43 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA746 · UA540 | 4:13 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h33 | 8:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS1369 · AS577 | 4:19 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 20h46 | 10:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2012 · UA5529 | 4:23 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h20 | 8:43 PM McClellan–Palomar Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2012 · UA540 | 4:23 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h23 | 8:46 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3 · AS1361 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 19h10 | 9:10 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3 · AS1471 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 20h23 | 10:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS3 · AS1472 | 5:00 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 9h56 | 11:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1414 · AA1011 | 5:12 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h27 | 10:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS9 · AS577 | 5:16 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 19h49 | 10:05 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2182 · AA3322 | 5:26 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h22 | 9:48 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2034 · AA559 | 5:30 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h04 | 9:34 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2276 · UA594 | 5:48 PM Dulles International Airport | 9h06 | 11:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2054 | 6:00 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h23 | 8:23 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS379 · AS1361 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 18h03 | 9:10 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS379 · AS1471 | 6:07 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 19h16 | 10:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2148 · UA1182 | 6:10 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h29 | 10:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS737 · AS1361 | 6:14 PM Dulles International Airport | 17h56 | 9:10 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS737 · AS1471 | 6:14 PM Dulles International Airport | 19h09 | 10:23 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS7 · AS3426 | 6:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 20h20 | 12:19 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS7 · AS1557 | 6:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 17h36 | 9:35 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS7 · AS3455 | 6:59 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 15h45 | 7:44 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1546 · UA594 | 7:21 PM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h33 | 11:54 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1904 · AA2568 | 7:25 PM Dulles International Airport | 7h34 | 11:59 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA7509 | 7:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h24 | 10:13 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS201 | 7:49 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h24 | 10:13 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Friday, June 19 | |||||
AA365 · AA2471 | 5:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h04 | 9:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1708 · AA2471 | 5:02 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h02 | 9:04 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1450 · UA2399 | 6:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 10h21 | 1:21 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS409 · AS1432 | 6:03 AM Dulles International Airport | 14h14 | 5:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS409 · AS336 | 6:03 AM Dulles International Airport | 19h04 | 10:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS409 · AS467 | 6:03 AM Dulles International Airport | 9h58 | 1:01 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS409 · AS1388 | 6:03 AM Dulles International Airport | 17h46 | 8:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS409 · AS1348 | 6:03 AM Dulles International Airport | 16h33 | 7:36 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS409 · AS1346 | 6:03 AM Dulles International Airport | 11h15 | 2:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS409 · AS1398 | 6:03 AM Dulles International Airport | 20h00 | 11:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2192 · UA2177 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h36 | 11:51 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA2192 · UA1257 | 6:15 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h53 | 2:08 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA581 · UA660 | 6:20 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 8h01 | 11:21 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1907 · UA2399 | 6:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 9h51 | 1:21 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS786 · AS1398 | 7:03 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 19h00 | 11:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS786 · AS1472 | 7:03 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 19h53 | 11:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS786 · AS1348 | 7:03 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 15h33 | 7:36 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS786 · AS1388 | 7:03 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 16h46 | 8:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS786 · AS336 | 7:03 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 18h04 | 10:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS786 · AS1432 | 7:03 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 13h14 | 5:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS786 · AS1346 | 7:03 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 10h15 | 2:18 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1403 · AA3102 | 7:27 AM Baltimore/Washington International Airport | 7h44 | 12:11 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2006 · AA2477 | 7:36 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h14 | 11:50 AM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA2304 · AA2482 | 7:40 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h53 | 12:33 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1930 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 5h23 | 10:38 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
UA2768 · UA1940 | 8:15 AM Dulles International Airport | 7h26 | 12:41 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1518 · AA466 | 8:32 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h33 | 1:05 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS15 | 8:59 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 5h40 | 11:39 AM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
AS361 · AS1348 | 9:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 13h06 | 7:36 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS361 · AS1388 | 9:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 14h19 | 8:49 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS361 · AS1432 | 9:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 10h47 | 5:17 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS361 · AS336 | 9:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 15h37 | 10:07 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS361 · AS1398 | 9:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 16h33 | 11:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AS361 · AS1472 | 9:30 AM Dulles International Airport | 17h26 | 11:56 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1618 · AA2459 | 10:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 7h20 | 2:20 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
B62454 · B6319 | 11:00 AM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 11h30 | 7:30 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
AA1623 · AA2458 | 12:02 PM Ronald Reagan National Airport | 8h49 | 5:51 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA1498 · UA1826 | 12:35 PM Dulles International Airport | 10h17 | 7:52 PM San Diego International Airport | 1 transfer | |
UA3698 · UA1156 · UA1182 | 12:40 PM Dulles International Airport | 12h59 | 10:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA3698 · UA1504 · UA1182 | 12:40 PM Dulles International Airport | 12h59 | 10:39 PM San Diego International Airport | 2 transfers | |
UA2163 | 12:40 PM Dulles International Airport | 5h23 | 3:03 PM San Diego International Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Museum aboard the historic aircraft carrier USS Midway with restored aircraft, flight deck exhibits, and audio tours on San Diego Bay.
Balboa Park art museum known for Spanish old masters, South Asian works, and rotating exhibitions in a landmark building.
Leading contemporary art museum with major postwar and current works, especially strong in Southern California and Pacific Rim artists.
Vast cultural park with gardens, museums, Spanish Colonial Revival architecture, walking paths, and some of San Diego's best photo spots.
Scenic cove known for sea lions, clear water, coastal cliffs, and highly shareable sunset and ocean-view walks.
Wide sandy beach beside the Hotel del Coronado, popular for walking, photography, and classic Southern California scenery.
Beer-battered or grilled local fish in tortillas, usually topped with cabbage, crema, and salsa. A signature coastal San Diego staple with strong Baja influence.
A San Diego original burrito filled with carne asada, fries, cheese, and salsa. It is one of the city’s most iconic late-night and casual foods.
French fries topped with carne asada, cheese, guacamole, sour cream, and salsa. This indulgent dish is strongly associated with San Diego taco shop culture.
Popular waterfront seafood restaurant serving fresh local catch, fish tacos, and sandwiches in a relaxed harbor setting near the fishing fleet.
Historic, no-frills Mexican restaurant famous for house-made tortillas, rolled tacos, and comforting traditional plates. A beloved local institution with a classic atmosphere.
Iconic casual spot in Ocean Beach known for oversized burgers, fries, and a lively beach-town vibe. A long-standing San Diego favorite.
Prices are high by U.S. standards, especially for hotels, dining, and parking near the coast and downtown.
Tip 18-20% at restaurants, 20%+ for great service. Tip USD 1-2 per drink at bars, round up taxis, and tip hotel staff and valet.
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