San Diego trip from Washington Dulles (IAD): what 4 nights cost
For 2 travelers, a 4-night San Diego trip from Washington Dulles (IAD) runs about $2,050 to $2,720 with the round-trip flight, hotel, food and things to do. Here are three ways to spend it.
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| Plan | Flight | Hotel | Flight | Hotel | Food | Things to do | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Best trip | United non-stop | Courtyard San Diego Downtown · 3★ | $820 | $800 | $696 | $404 | $2,720 |
| Best value | Spirit via Las Vegas (budget fare) | Gaslamp hostel, private room · 2★ | $550 | $400 | $696 | $404 | $2,050 |
| Least cash | United non-stop | Gaslamp hostel, private room · 2★ | $820 | $400 | $696 | $404 | $2,320 |
Best trip skips budget airlines, Basic Economy and hostels. Best value and Least cash may use them to save money.
The Best trip, day by day
Day 1
- San Diego Zoo$144 for 2
Day 2
- Coronado Beach dayfree
Day 3
- La Jolla Cove seals and kayak$100 for 2
- Hodad's burgersOrder: Bacon cheeseburger · in your food budget
Day 4
- Sunset Cliffs walkfree
- Pacific Beach surf lesson$160 for 2
Flights from Washington Dulles (IAD)
Round trip for 2.
| Airline | Stops | Time each way | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Spirit via Las Vegas | 1 stop | 7h 35m | $550 |
| Southwest via St. Louis | 1 stop | 7h 27m | $660 |
| Delta Basic Economy via Detroit | 1 stop | 7h 37m | $690 |
| JetBlue via New York | 1 stop | 8h 17m | $700 |
| American via Phoenix | 1 stop | 7h 27m | $710 |
| United non-stop | non-stop | 5h 12m | $820 |
| Delta via Detroit | 1 stop | 7h 37m | $840 |
Food: about $87 a person a day
Breakfast$15
Lunch$20
Dinner$42
Snacks and coffee$10
Restaurants worth the trip
- Tacos El Gordo, Chula VistaOrder: Adobada tacos · about $10 a person
- Hodad's burgersOrder: Bacon cheeseburger · about $16 a person
- George's at the CoveOrder: Seafood on the ocean terrace · about $70 a person
- PuestoOrder: Tacos with a crispy cheese shell · about $30 a person
- Point Loma SeafoodsOrder: Seared ahi sandwich · about $20 a person
Questions
How much is a 4-night trip to San Diego from Washington Dulles (IAD)?
About $2,050 to $2,720 for 2 travelers, including the round-trip flight, 4 nights of hotel, food and things to do.
What's the cheapest flight from Washington Dulles (IAD) to San Diego?
Spirit via Las Vegas at about $550 round trip for 2.
How much should I budget for food in San Diego?
About $87 a person a day at mid-range places, or $696 for 2 over 4 days.
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