San Diego (SAN) to Dulles (IAD) flights
An economy award from San Diego (SAN) to Dulles (IAD) starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage and 1 more charge the same. 2 airlines fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Dulles (IAD): Alaska Airlines and United Airlines. The two airports are 2,249 miles (3,620 km) apart. Alaska Airlines is in oneworld and United Airlines is in Star Alliance. There are also 47 ways to fly it with one stop, through Saint Louis, Cincinnati and Albuquerque and more.
How many miles SAN to IAD costs
Economy, one way, on the nonstop flights, from the Award Flight Pricer's award charts. Ranges run off-peak to peak; "from" is the floor of a dynamic price.
| Program | Economy | Taxes and fees |
|---|---|---|
| Air Canada AeroplanOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $33.60 |
| Alaska Atmos RewardsOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| American AAdvantageOn Alaska Airlines | 12,500 | $5.60 |
| Avianca LifeMilesOn United Airlines | 12,500 | $30.60 |
| Iberia ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 13,000 | $5.60 |
| ANA Mileage ClubOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Cathay Pacific Asia MilesOn Alaska Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60 |
| Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesOn United Airlines | 15,000 | $5.60–45.60 |
| Qatar Airways Privilege ClubOn Alaska Airlines | 16,000 | $5.60 |
| Finnair PlusOn Alaska Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
| Thai Royal Orchid PlusOn United Airlines | 17,500 | $5.60 |
Business and first class prices, and 7 more programs, are in the Award Flight Pricer. Chart prices need award space on your date, so search it before you transfer points.
Compare every program in the Award Flight PricerAirlines flying nonstop from SAN to IAD
- Alaska Airlinesoneworld · bookable with 9 programsWho books it
- United AirlinesStar Alliance · bookable with 13 programsWho books it
Book SAN to IAD with points
Loyalty programs that can book at least one of the nonstop airlines, from the Award Booking Guide.
- Air Canada AeroplanBooks United Airlines
- Air New Zealand AirpointsBooks United Airlines
- Alaska Atmos RewardsBooks Alaska Airlines
- American AAdvantageBooks Alaska Airlines
- ANA Mileage ClubBooks United Airlines
- Avianca LifeMilesBooks United Airlines
- British Airways ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Cathay Pacific Asia MilesBooks Alaska Airlines
- Emirates SkywardsBooks United Airlines
- EVA Air Infinity MileageLandsBooks United Airlines
- Finnair PlusBooks Alaska Airlines
- Iberia ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- JAL Mileage BankBooks Alaska Airlines
- JetBlue TrueBlueBooks United Airlines
- Lufthansa Miles & MoreBooks United Airlines
- Qantas Frequent FlyerBooks Alaska Airlines
- Qatar Airways Privilege ClubBooks Alaska Airlines
- Singapore Airlines KrisFlyerBooks United Airlines
- TAP Miles&GoBooks United Airlines
- Thai Royal Orchid PlusBooks United Airlines
- Turkish Airlines Miles&SmilesBooks United Airlines
- United MileagePlusBooks United Airlines
SAN to IAD with one stop
47 connections, most direct first. 2-stop routings and flight times are in Routes with Pro.
- Via Saint Louis (STL)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Cincinnati (CVG)Breeze Airways, then United Airlines
- Via Albuquerque (ABQ)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Indianapolis (IND)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Kansas City (MCI)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Phoenix (PHX)American Airlines, Southwest Airlines and 2 more, then United Airlines
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- Via Columbus (CMH)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Pittsburgh (PIT)Southwest Airlines and Breeze Airways, then United Airlines
- Via Nashville (BNA)Southwest Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Denver (DEN)United Airlines the whole way+1
- Via Chicago (ORD)United Airlines the whole way
- Via Vail (EGE)Alaska Airlines, then United Airlines
- Via Las Vegas (LAS)Frontier Airlines the whole way
+1 - Via Detroit (DTW)Delta Air Lines the whole way
- Via Dallas (DFW)American Airlines and Frontier Airlines the whole way
SAN to IAD: common questions
How many miles does SAN to IAD cost?
In economy it starts at 12,500 miles one way with Air Canada Aeroplan on United Airlines, plus taxes and fees from $33.60. Next cheapest: Alaska Atmos Rewards (12,500), American AAdvantage (12,500) and Avianca LifeMiles (12,500). These are award chart prices from the Award Flight Pricer. Programs that price dynamically can cost more on busy dates, so check yours before you transfer points. Business and first class prices are in the pricer too.
Which airlines fly nonstop from SAN to IAD?
Alaska Airlines (oneworld) and United Airlines (Star Alliance) fly nonstop from San Diego (SAN) to Dulles (IAD).
How far is San Diego from Dulles by plane?
San Diego (SAN) and Dulles (IAD) are 2,249 miles (3,620 km) apart along the great circle, the shortest path a flight can take. Connections add distance on top.
Which points programs can book SAN to IAD award flights?
22 programs can book at least one of the nonstop airlines: Air Canada Aeroplan, Air New Zealand Airpoints, Alaska Atmos Rewards, American AAdvantage, ANA Mileage Club, Avianca LifeMiles, British Airways Club, Cathay Pacific Asia Miles and 14 more. Which flights each can book depends on its partners, so check the airline before you transfer points.
Where can I connect between San Diego and Dulles?
The most direct connections are through Saint Louis (STL), Cincinnati (CVG), Albuquerque (ABQ), Indianapolis (IND) and Kansas City (MCI). On 19 of them the same airline flies both flights, for example United Airlines through Denver.
More routes
Routes are scheduled nonstop flights. The route data is refreshed monthly; this list was last checked November 11, 2026. Seasonal routes and new launches can be missing or end early, so confirm with the airline before you book. Distances are great-circle, the shortest path between the two airports.