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

• Earliest: departs at 8:37 am and lands at 2:19 pm
• Latest: departs at 7:24 pm and lands at 1:06 am.

The flight takes about 5h 42m.

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

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

Prices vary by airline.

A nonstop flight from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego takes 5h 42m, 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.

Round-trip flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego range from $347 to $568, with an average of $436 over the past 12 months. Anything below $347 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 67% above the $436 route average. Book 26 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $216 round-trip via Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA), compared to $439 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 737-800 Passenger/BBJ2 (winglets) variants.

Evening is the busiest departure period on Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Morning departures account for 25%, afternoon flights for 25%, 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 $353 to $2,823. That means the highest observed fare was about 8x higher than the lowest one.

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

One-way fares from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $187, which is 31% below the typical average for this route.

San Diego Airport (SAN) hosts 5 major car rental companies, with daily rates starting from around $14 for economy cars. Top options include:

• Dollar
• Payless
• Europcar
• Thrifty
• Fox

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

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

• Denver Intl (DEN) - 26% of one-stop connections
• Las Vegas Harry Reid Intl (LAS) - 19% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 16% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 12% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 24% on flights from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport to San Diego. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $398 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $521, a difference of $123.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• Alaska Airlines

Flying via Phoenix Sky Harbor Intl (PHX) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 6h 39m, compared with 7h 19m via Denver Intl (DEN) and 7h 24m via Chicago O'Hare Intl (ORD).

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

Some of the most popular sights in San Diego are Gaslamp Quarter, San Diego Convention Center and SeaWorld San Diego. These are among the most viewed places in San Diego on KAYAK.

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

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 always check the fare details before booking.

You need have no reason to worry about how you will get to the city center after landing at SAN. Taxis offer the fastest means of transport from the airport to the city center, taking about 12 minutes. Apart from this, you can use car rentals or public buses to connect to the city center from the airport.

The presence of kid-friendly meals and video games on many of the flights on this route will keep the child comfortable and upbeat during the ride. Kids can play in the play areas, slides, and aviation games at both SAN and IAD.

Consider renting a car when planning for your flight from IAD to San Diego to ease your movement around the city. On level 1 of the main Terminal of the airport, you will access the on-site car rentals. The process of renting a car at this airport is, therefore, easy for you.

If you’re likely to arrive at SAN late at night after your long flight from IAD to San Diego, there is no reason to panic. Several hotels with 24h operational front desks surround this airport. Wyndham Garden San Diego near SeaWorld is one of the hotels you may consider checking in if you arrive at SAN late at night. The hotel’s airport shuttles will ensure your safety and convenience.