WashingtontoSan DiegoFlight Time
IAD–SAN · Nonstop
Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport) to San Diego (San Diego International Airport).
The nonstop flight from Washington (IAD) to San Diego (SAN) takes 4h 37m on average, covering about 2,248 miles. Across 7 flights we tracked, the fastest was 4h 29m and the slowest 4h 46m. The current schedule below is the better source for planned airline frequency.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Avg flight time | Distance | Route type | Fastest tracked | Airlines |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4h 37m | 2,248 mi | Nonstop | 4h 29m | 1 |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from Washington to San Diego
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate 3-4/day flights from IAD to SAN.
- First departure
- 08:15
- Last departure
- 20:00
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 7
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 2-3/day | Boeing 737 · Seat map | 08:1508:26 |
Aircraft we tracked
Methodology: figures are aggregated from 7 real flights on this route, sourced from live flight data. Updated daily as new flights are observed.
Route FAQ
How long is the flight from Washington to San Diego?
The nonstop flight from Washington (IAD) to San Diego (SAN) takes 4h 37m on average. The fastest flight we have tracked took 4h 29m and the slowest 4h 46m.
How far is Washington from San Diego?
Washington (IAD) to San Diego (SAN) is about 2,248 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from Washington to San Diego?
Yes. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to San Diego (SAN), with 3-4/day departures.
Which airlines fly from Washington to San Diego?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from Washington (IAD) to San Diego (SAN).
What aircraft fly from Washington to San Diego?
The IAD–SAN route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near Washington
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 24 mi from IADFlights from DCA
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 45 mi from IADFlights from BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 100 mi from IADFlights 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