WashingtontoSan DiegoFlight Time
DCA–SAN · Nonstop
Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to San Diego (SAN) is about 5h 16m, covering 2,271 miles. Alaska Airlines flies the route nonstop with 1/day departures, from 08:59 to 08:59 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 16m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,271 mi | Nonstop | 1/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to San Diego
Alaska Airlines operates 1/day flights from DCA to SAN. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at DCA.
- First departure
- 08:59
- Last departure
- 08:59
- Scheduled departure times
- 1
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 1/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 08:59 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
SAN to DCA flights — 1/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for DCA, refreshed on a rolling basis. Frequency uses 7 scheduled departures across 7 observed days; flight time is estimated from flying distance until this route has enough tracked flights for an observed average.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to San Diego?
The estimated flight time from Washington (DCA) to San Diego (SAN) is about 5h 16m, based on the 2,271-mile flying distance.
How far is Washington from San Diego?
Washington (DCA) to San Diego (SAN) is about 2,271 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to San Diego?
Yes. Alaska Airlines flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to San Diego (SAN), with 1/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to San Diego?
Alaska Airlines flies nonstop from Washington (DCA) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from Washington to San Diego?
The DCA–SAN route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights from IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights from RIC
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights to SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights to PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights to ONT