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

• Earliest: departs at 12:45 pm and lands at 5:47 pm
• Latest: departs at 1:07 pm and lands at 6:09 pm.

The flight takes about 5h 02m.

Four cabin classes are available on flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport:

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport takes 5h 02m, covering 2,270 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.

Round-trip flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport range from $300 to $512, with an average of $391 over the past 12 months. Anything below $300 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 27% above the $391 route average. Book 16 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $309 round-trip via Newark (EWR), compared to $417 for nonstop.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline operating San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights. 75% of its flights are on time.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $45–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

The Boeing 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) family is used most often on this route, operated mainly by Alaska Airlines and Southwest. Other aircraft seen on the route include Boeing 737 MAX 9 variants.

Afternoon is the busiest departure period on San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, with 100% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 0%, evening flights for 0%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $341 to $3,044. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Alaska Airlines is the only airline on the San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport route offering in-flight Wi-Fi. Pricing depends on fare class.

One-way fares from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $191, which is 28% below the typical average for this route.

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates averaging $71 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport usually depart from San Diego (SAN) and arrive at Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA).

Afternoon flights have the fewest delays on this route.

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. Reagan-National Airport route, 25% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 51m.

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 68% of one-stop connections
• Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 4% of one-stop connections
• Boston Logan Intl (BOS) - 4% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 28% on flights from San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. Thursday is the cheapest departure day at $359 round-trip on average, while Monday is the most expensive at $495, a difference of $136.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

Only Alaska Airlines operates flights between San Diego and Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport.

Flying via Austin Bergstrom (AUS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 58m, compared with 7h 01m via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 7h 08m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National 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.

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

Among airlines operating San Diego to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights:

• Alaska Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

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

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

• Alaska Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Hawaiian Airlines: a cabin bag in Economy Class class
• Southwest: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

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