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IAD receives both domestic and foreign passengers. These passengers have an opportunity to visit and enjoy the beautiful scenery of the nearby cities in Washington upon deplaning at IAD. Some of the cities you can visit are Willard, Hatton town, Floris and Carters.

The Austrian OS 7904, SAS SK 3984, Brussels SN 8848, Ethiopian ET 1363, and United UA 2282 allow you to upgrade from economy to first-class rooms upon the availability of space and seats in flight. Passengers request to do so online and if approved, they top up the initial fare.

All airlines are sensitive to the weight of baggage brought on board by passengers. Domestic flights in the U.S., especially on American, Delta, and United Airlines are allowed up to around 10 bags at cheaper charges as opposed to flights going outside the U.S.

KLM, Alaska, and United Airlines are working hard to safeguard the environment from the impact of carbon emissions. Some use sustainable fuel such as biofuel and acquire modern flights with fuel-efficient engines.

Among airlines operating San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

2 airlines operate flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in First Class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so travelers should check the fare details before booking.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

• Economy Class
• Premium Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

Prices vary by airline.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $232 round-trip via Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW), compared to $418 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737 family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by American Airlines and United Airlines. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

One-stop flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport most commonly connect through:

• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 29% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 18% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 14% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 11% of one-stop connections

Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) handles the largest share of one-stop connections on this route.

Yes. Being flexible with your travel dates can save you up to 35% on the San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $386 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $591, a difference of $205. KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport route, 9% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2 hours 17 minutes.

Morning is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, night flights for 25%, and evening flights for 0%.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on KAYAK.

These are the earliest and latest flight times available from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport:

• Earliest: departs at 8:00 am and lands at 12:58 pm
• Latest: departs at 9:45 pm and lands at 2:43 am.

The flight takes about 4h 58m.

Last-minute fares on this route - booked within 2 weeks of departure - run 75% above the route average of $414. Book 12 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport takes 4h 58m, covering 2,248 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID, or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $342 to $2,889. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $190, which is 33% below the typical average for this route.

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route. Delays tend to pile up throughout the day as one late flight pushes the next, so earlier departures are usually more reliable.

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 39m, compared with 7h 18m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 34m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport is 3 hours ahead of San Diego (Eastern Time vs Pacific Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $24 for economy cars. Top options include:
• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport range from $333 to $559, with an average of $414 over the past 12 months. Anything below $333 counts as a good deal.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on San Diego to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights:

• • Alaska Airlines
• • JetBlue