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SAN–IAD · Nonstop
San Diego (San Diego International Airport) to Washington (Washington Dulles International Airport).
The estimated flight time from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (IAD) is about 5h 13m, covering 2,248 miles. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly the route nonstop with 4-5/day departures, from 08:32 to 21:59 local time.
Plan this routeAt a glance
| Est. flight time | Distance | Route type | Captured freq. | Market |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ~5h 13m Estimated from great-circle distance — no tracked flights yet. | 2,248 mi | Nonstop | 4-5/day From the current provider sample; confirm live timetables before booking. | Domestic |
Airlines on this route
Nonstop airlines from San Diego to Washington
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines operate 4-5/day flights from SAN to IAD. Departures leave from Terminal 2 at SAN.
- First departure
- 08:32
- Last departure
- 21:59
- Cadence
- ~every 2 hours
- Scheduled departure times
- 8
| Airline | Captured daily freq. | Aircraft | Departures (local) |
|---|---|---|---|
| United Airlines | 3/day | Boeing 737 · Terminal 2 · Seat map | 08:32 |
Aircraft on this route
Flying the other way?
IAD to SAN flights — 3-4/day on 2 airlines →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 29 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 (IAD) is about 5h 13m, based on the 2,248-mile flying distance.
How far is San Diego from Washington?
San Diego (SAN) to Washington (IAD) is about 2,248 miles by air.
Are there nonstop flights from San Diego to Washington?
Yes. United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (IAD), with 4-5/day departures.
Which airlines fly from San Diego to Washington?
United Airlines and Alaska Airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (IAD).
What aircraft fly from San Diego to Washington?
The SAN–IAD 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
- DCA - WashingtonRonald Reagan Washington Ntl Airport · 24 mi from IADFlights to DCA
- BWI - BaltimoreBaltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport · 45 mi from IADFlights to BWI
- RIC - RichmondRichmond International Airport · 100 mi from IADFlights to RIC