Dulles to San Diego (IAD–SAN) — Airlines, Schedules & Connections
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No scheduled airline flights on this route — it's flown by charter / private operators (). No nonstop flights on this route. connecting options below.
Most recently operated nonstop flights — the month shown is when each was last scheduled. Most destinations remain reachable with a connection.
No discontinued nonstop flights on record for this route.
IAD–SAN is served by 2 airlines with nonstop service. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines lead the route. The flight covers 2,248 miles in approximately 5h 24m. Beyond nonstop, 1-stop connecting options are also available.
Airline Landscape
| Airline | Freq/wk | Aircraft | Duration | Dep OTP | Alliance | Codeshares |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UA United Airlines Also: AZ, ET, OS, SN | 21 | 739, 7M9 | 5h15-5h23 | Star Alliance | AZ, ET, OS, SN | |
| AS Alaska Airlines Also: QR | 9 | 73J, 7M9 | 5h24 | Oneworld | QR |
Weekly Schedule Pattern
Connection Landscape
On-Time Performance
Other ways to reach San Diego from Dulles
| Metric | IAD→SAN | DCA→SAN | BWI→SAN |
|---|---|---|---|
| Distance from IAD | – | 23 mi | 45 mi |
| Nonstop airlines | 2 | 3 | 2 |
| Weekly flights | 66 | 7 | 25 |
| Flight time | 5h 24m | 5h 40m | 5h 15m |
| Departure OTP | 79% | – | – |
Travel Essentials
IAD: EDT · SAN: PDT
When it's 6:00 PM in Dulles, it's 3:00 PM in San Diego.
WMATA Silver Line Metro now reaches Dulles directly; take Silver Line to Washington Dulles Airport station (about 65 min from Metro Center, ~$7). The connection opened in late 2022.Ride-shares from downtown DC run $35–60 and take 35–50 minutes via I-66 (longer during peak hours). Washington Flyer coach to Wiehle-Reston East Metro costs $6. The airport is 27 miles from downtown; taxis are expensive ($60–80).
IAD–SAN Quick Facts
Frequently Asked Questions
Flights from IAD to SAN
Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) and San Diego International Airport (SAN) are connected by nonstop service from United Airlines and Alaska Airlines. With 66 weekly departures, this is a heavily served route.
IAD to SAN Flight Duration and Schedule
Nonstop flight time from IAD to SAN is about 5 hours 24 minutes gate to gate. The route covers a distance of 2,248 miles (3,618 km). There are approximately 66 weekly flights outbound and 56 return, totaling 122 flights per week in both directions.
Connecting Options and Alternatives
1-stop connecting options are also available, commonly via Phoenix Sky Harbor, Nashville and Denver. Two-stop connections are also available via intermediate hubs. Nearby alternative airports include Washington (DCA), Baltimore (BWI) and Richmond (RIC).