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 2 airlines with nonstop service. Alaska Airlines and Hawaiian Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,271 miles in approximately 5h 12m. Beyond nonstop, 48 hubs offer 1-stop connections.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AS Alaska Airlines | 7 | 7M8 | 5h12 | Oneworld | – | |
| HA Hawaiian Airlines | 7 | 73H | 5h40 | – | – |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Washington
| Metric | DCA→SAN | IAD→SAN | BWI→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from DCA | – | 23 mi | 30 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 6 | 1 |
| Weekly flights | 14 | 36 | 47 |
| Flight time | 5h 12m | 4h 14m | 5h 3m |
| Departure OTP | 100% | – | – |
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 and Hawaiian Airlines. With 14 weekly departures, this is a well served route.
DCA to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from DCA to SAN ranges from 5 hours 12 minutes to 5 hours 40 minutes. The route covers a distance of 2,271 miles (3,655 km). There are approximately 14 weekly flights outbound and 7 return, totaling 21 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
48 one-stop connections are available, with the fastest taking approximately 6 hours via ICT. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Dulles (IAD) and Baltimore (BWI).