Washington to San Diego (DCA–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
DCA–SAN is served by 1 airline with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines leads the route. The flight covers 2,271 miles in approximately 5h 42m. Beyond nonstop, 65 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: HA | 7 | 738 | 5h42 | Oneworld | HA |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
Other ways to reach San Diego from Washington
| Metric | DCA→SAN | IAD→SAN | BWI→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 1 | 10 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 7 | 63 | 27 |
| Flight time | 5h 42m | 5h 40m | 5h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 98% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
DCA: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Washington, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
The DC Metro (Yellow and Blue lines) connects the airport directly to downtown Washington in 15–25 minutes from most central stations ($2.25–$3.85 depending on distance and time of day). The Reagan National Airport station is inside the terminal complex with a direct indoor walkway. Metro runs from about 05:00 to midnight Sunday–Thursday, and until 01:00 on Friday–Saturday.Taxis and Uber/Lyft from the city centre cost $15–30 depending on destination and traffic. DCA is one of the most transit-accessible major US airports. Driving is straightforward via the George Washington Memorial Parkway; short-term parking at the terminal costs from $5 for 20 minutes. No personal vehicles are allowed to idle at arrivals; use the cell-phone lot or commercial pick-up zones.
DCA–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from DCA to SAN
Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from Alaska Airlines. With 7 weekly departures, this is a regularly served route.
DCA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to SAN ranges from 5 hours 42 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,271 miles (3,655 km). There are approximately 7 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 14 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
65 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via TVC. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).