Direct flights from San Diego to Washington
24 nonstop flights a week on 2 airlines. Zero layovers — one hop from SAN to IAD.
Flight time: about 4h27m nonstop
Flying back? Washington Dulles → San Diego · 26 nonstop flights a week
Which days does it fly?
When does it fly?
Departure times in San Diego local time, from flights observed over the last 7 days.
| Flight | Departs | Duration | Days |
|---|---|---|---|
| United UAL1071 | 8:00a | 4h24m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| Alaska ASA506 | 9:46a | 4h33m | Mon–Sat |
| United UAL444 | 12:45p | 4h26m | Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun |
| United UAL2129 | 9:45p | 4h28m | Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sun |
UnitedOther airports near San Diego with nonstops to Washington
| Airport | Distance | Flights / wk |
|---|---|---|
| SNA — Orange CountyUnited | 76 mi | 7 |
| LAX — Los AngelesAmerican, United | 109 mi | 52 |
The route
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Nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (IAD)
San Diego International Airport (SAN) has 24 nonstop flights a week to Washington (IAD), operated by Alaska and United. No layovers, no connections — one hop out of SAN and you're there.
This route flies every day of the week, so any travel day works. Route data updated October 2026 from observed departures.
Route data updated October 2026 from observed flight departures. Schedules change — always confirm with the airline before booking.
How long is the flight from San Diego to Washington?
The nonstop flight from San Diego (SAN) to Washington (IAD) takes about 4h27m in the air, based on recently observed nonstop departures.
Is there a nonstop return flight from Washington to San Diego?
Yes — 26 nonstop flights a week from Washington Dulles (IAD) back to San Diego (SAN) on Alaska and United, based on recently observed departures.