San DiegotoWashingtonFlight Time
SAN–DCA · Nonstop
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Washington (Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (DCA) is about 5h 16m, covering 2,271 miles. Alaska Airlines flies the route nonstop with 1/day departures, from 12:42 to 12:43 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 San Diego to Washington
Alaska Airlines operates 1/day flights from SAN to DCA. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at SAN.
- First departure
- 12:42
- Last departure
- 12:43
- Cadence
- ~every 30 min
- Scheduled departure times
- 2
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alaska Airlines | 1/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 12:42 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
DCA to SAN flights — 1/day on 1 airline →Methodology: airline, aircraft, terminal, and departure-time details come from a full week of published airline schedules for SAN, 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 San Diego to Washington?
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (DCA) is about 5h 16m, based on the 2,271-mile flying distance.
How far is San Diego from Washington?
San Diego (SAN) to Washington (DCA) is about 2,271 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Washington?
Yes. Alaska Airlines flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (DCA), with 1/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Washington?
Alaska Airlines flies nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (DCA).
What aircraft fly from San Diego to Washington?
The SAN–DCA route is flown with Boeing 737.
Route hubs
Nearby airport options
Near San Diego
- SNA - Santa AnaJohn Wayne/Orange County Airport · 76 mi from SANFlights from SNA
- PSP - Palm SpringsPalm Springs International Airport · 85 mi from SANFlights from PSP
- ONT - OntarioOntario International Airport · 94 mi from SANFlights from ONT
Near Washington
- IAD - WashingtonWashington Dulles International Airport · 24 mi from DCAFlights to IAD
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 30 mi from DCAFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 94 mi from DCAFlights to RIC