When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?

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Can I rent a car when I arrive at Ronald Reagan National Airport?

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Where can I find the status of my flight to Washington, D.C.?

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Where can I find answers to questions about flying with Alaska Airlines?

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Can I change or cancel my Alaska Airlines flight to Washington, D.C.?

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Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington, D.C. (DCA) on Alaska Airlines

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Return

Lowest fares from San Diego to Washington, D.C.

From

Oct 2026

$264*

Seen: 20 hours ago

Flight Type One Way|Saver

Nov 2026

$189*

Seen: 20 hours ago

Flight Type One Way|Saver

Dec 2026

$209*

Seen: 20 hours ago

Flight Type One Way|Saver

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NOV

One-way low-fare flights San Diego to Washington, D.C..*

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One-way low-fare flights San Diego to Washington, D.C..*
From	To	Fare Type	Dates	Price
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (IAD)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Nov 17, 2026	From $169 Seen: 51 minutes ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (IAD)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Nov 3, 2026	From $169 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (IAD)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Nov 4, 2026	From $169 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (IAD)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Nov 7, 2026	From $169 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (IAD)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Nov 10, 2026	From $169 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (IAD)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Jan 13, 2027	From $179 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (IAD)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Jan 23, 2027	From $179 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (IAD)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Jan 27, 2027	From $179 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (DCA)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Nov 14, 2026	From $189 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (DCA)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Jan 6, 2027	From $189 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (DCA)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Jan 12, 2027	From $189 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (DCA)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Jan 13, 2027	From $189 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (DCA)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Feb 3, 2027	From $189 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (DCA)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Feb 6, 2027	From $189 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (DCA)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Feb 9, 2027	From $189 Seen: 20 hours ago
San Diego (SAN)	Washington, D.C. (DCA)	One-way \| Saver	Depart: Jan 26, 2027	From $189 Seen: 20 hours ago

*Displayed prices have been available within the past 24 hours and may not be available at the time of booking. Fares listed may be Saver fares, which is our most restrictive fare option and subject to additional restrictions. For roundtrip journeys, the price displayed—available within the past 24 hours—is the aggregate of the lowest available fare each way. Additional baggage charges and fees for optional products and services may apply. Other terms and conditions may apply.

Frequently Asked Questions on flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington, D.C. (DCA)

When is the best time to book a flight from San Diego to Washington, D.C.?: Want to find the lowest fares by day and time flying from San Diego to Washington, D.C. on Alaska Airlines or Hawaiian Airlines? Check out our flight search widget.
Can I earn points on my flight to Washington, D.C.?: Yes, with Atmos™ Rewards you can earn points on flights to 1000+ destinations worldwide through the growing network of Alaska and Hawaiian Airlines. Not an Atmos™ Rewards member yet? Learn more and join today.
Can I rent a car when I arrive at Ronald Reagan National Airport?: Yes, you can rent a car at Ronald Reagan National Airport. Check availability and book now
Where can I find the status of my flight to Washington, D.C.?: You can check the status of your upcoming Alaska Airlines flight on our flight schedule page.
Where can I find answers to questions about flying with Alaska Airlines?: Visit the Alaska Airlines Help Center to quickly browse our help pages by category to find the information you need.
Can I change or cancel my Alaska Airlines flight to Washington, D.C.?: Yes, you can review, modify, or cancel a reservation from our Manage Your Reservation tool. You can learn more about our policy for changing or cancelling a reservation here.

Flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington, D.C. (DCA) on Alaska Airlines

Lowest fares from San Diego to Washington, D.C.

One-way low-fare flights San Diego to Washington, D.C..*

Frequently Asked Questions on flights from San Diego (SAN) to Washington, D.C. (DCA)

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