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Flights to Washington, D.C. - Travel Insights & Trends

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What is the cheapest flight to Washington, D.C.?

These are the best prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 72 hours.
In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Washington, D.C. was $38 for a one-way ticket from Atlanta and $56 for a round-trip. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. and the best round-trip deal found in the last 3 days was $120.

How much is a flight to Washington, D.C.?

The average and cheapest price for all flights to Washington, D.C. from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.
On average, a flight to Washington, D.C. costs $341. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $31 and departed from Denver. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Boston to Washington, D.C. which costs $348 on average, and Los Angeles to Washington, D.C., which costs $450 on average.
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What is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The average price of all flights to Washington, D.C. clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.
Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Friday where tickets can be as cheap as $284. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where prices are $380 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the median of all values for each month.
The cheapest month for flights to Washington, D.C. is August, where tickets cost $155 on average for one-way flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and June, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $227 and $201 respectively. For return trips, the best month to travel is September with an average price of $197.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The average price for all flights to Washington, D.C. depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.
The cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the morning, when flights cost $236 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the afternoon, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $262.

What is a good deal for flights to Washington, D.C.?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Washington, D.C., 25% of our users found tickets to Washington, D.C. for the following prices or less: From New Haven $49 one-way - $87 round-trip, from Charlotte $157 one-way - $282 round-trip, from St. Louis $181 one-way - $366 round-trip.

How far in advance should I book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate daily average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each day before departure over the last year for flights to Washington, D.C., removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each month.
To get a below average price, you should book around 2 weeks before departure. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 107 days before departure.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Washington, D.C.?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C. is Baltimore/Washington Airport, with an average flight price of $209.

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January

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November

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$38
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 10% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly with an average 5% increase in price.
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When to book flights to Washington, D.C.

Are your dates flexible? Find out the best times to travel to Washington, D.C. based on our flight data from the last year. Discover the cheapest month and even day to fly.
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FAQs - booking Washington, D.C. flights

  • Can I take public transportation from BWI to Washington, DC?

    If your cheap flight to Washington, DC arrives at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), you can take either an Amtrak (regional) or MARC (suburban commuter) train to Union Station in DC. The Amtrak/MARC station is located about 10 minutes from the airport and a free shuttle bus runs 24/7 between the station and the terminals. Another option is the B30 express bus to the Greenbelt Metro Station, where you can catch the metro to various stops in and around the city.

  • What airline lounges are available at the Washington, DC airports?

    Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) customers can purchase a one-day pass to Club BWI, near Gate 10 in Concourse D. At Dulles International Airport, several airlines offer lounges for their customers including Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic. Reagan National Airport has four airline lounges, including two American Admirals Clubs, the Delta Sky Club, and the United Club.

  • What services for the military are available at the Washington, DC airports?

    All three Washington, DC airports offer a USO lounge, where members of the military and their families can relax, have a snack or a meal, play a game or two, watch tv or even enjoy a movie. The lounges are equipped with computers, printers, and fax machines. At BWI, the USO lounge is on the lower level between Concourses D and E. At Dulles, you’ll find the USO near Baggage Claim Carousel 12 on the Arrivals Level. The USO at Reagan National is located on Level 2 next to the Lost and Found office in Terminal 1.

  • Are there facilities for families traveling with children at Reagan National Airport?

    Reagan National Airport offers family restrooms throughout the airport as well as several nursing rooms for mothers with babies. Children can enjoy watching the planes in the Terminal A Historic Lobby, and they can even get outside and play along the Mt Vernon Trail, which is accessed behind the North Parking Garage.

  • What is there to do at Reagan National Airport?

    The Exhibit Hall in Terminal A of DCA is a great way to spend time before your flight. The Exhibit Hall details the airport’s long history with video presentations and museum-style exhibits. Artifacts from a plantation replaced by the airport and memorabilia from the original airport are all on display here.

  • How do I get to the National Mall from Reagan National Airport?

    Going straight to the National Mall from Reagan National Airport is an extremely easy trip. Reagan National Airport is located on both the Blue and Yellow Lines, while the National Mall can be accessed by a number of stops on the Blue Line such as Metro Center Station, Federal Triangle Station, and Smithsonian Station.

  • How do I get between Reagan National Airport and Dulles International?

    Two of the easiest ways to get between the airports are shuttle buses and public transportation. The shuttle buses are offered by private companies and range widely in price. Public transport will require you to take either a Metrobus or the Silver Line Express Bus and then the Metrorail to connect from Dulles International to Reagan.

  • What hotels are near Dulles International and Reagan National Airports?

    Dulles International has a variety of neighboring hotels that offer complimentary shuttle service, including Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, Westin Washington Dulles Airport, and Best Western Dulles Airport Inn. In terms of direct shuttle service, time, proximity, and ease of travel, Hampton Inn & Suites Reagan National Airport, Holiday Inn National Airport, and Residence Inn Arlington Capital View are good choices close to DCA.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the lowest price for a flight to Washington, D.C. was $38 for a one-way ticket from Atlanta and $56 for a round-trip. The most popular route searched for by our users was for flights from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. and the best round-trip deal found in the last 3 days was $120.

  • Which Washington, D.C. airport is closest to central Washington, D.C.?

    There are 2 major airports in Washington, D.C.. The nearest airport from Washington, D.C. city center is Reagan Washington National Airport (4 miles), followed by Washington Dulles Airport (22 miles).

  • How much is a flight to Washington, D.C.?

    On average, a flight to Washington, D.C. costs $341. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $31 and departed from Denver Intl Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK is a travel search engine. That means we look across the web to find the best prices we can find for our users. With over 2 billion flight queries processed yearly, we are able to display a variety of prices and options on flights to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Washington, D.C.?

    KAYAK’s flight Price Forecast tool uses historical data to determine whether the price for a flight to Washington, D.C. is likely to change within 7 days, so travelers know whether to wait or book now.

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Washington, D.C.?

    Hacker Fares allow you to combine one-way tickets in order to save you money over a traditional round-trip ticket. You could then fly to Washington, D.C. with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Washington, D.C.?

    Sometimes travel dates aren't set in stone. If your preferred travel dates have some wiggle room, flexible dates will show you all the options when flying to Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

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Top tips for finding cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Washington, D.C. flight deals.
  • Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are the two main airports serving Washington, D.C. The primary domestic outlet for D.C. is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which is also the closest airport to D.C. If you’re traveling coast to coast or looking for a flight to Washington, D.C. from abroad, Dulles International is probably your best bet.
  • Baltimore-Washington International Airport is another solid option for travelers looking for flights to Washington, D.C. It is located 45 miles north of D.C. and is easily reached via train or shuttle bus from downtown. However, it’s worth noting that it’s also one of the busiest airports in the area, so travelers should make arrangements accordingly.
  • Reagan National Airport is conveniently connected directly to Washington, D.C.’s metro service. Once you reach the metro stop for the airport, Terminals B and C are connected by enclosed pedestrian walkways, while Terminal A requires a short shuttle bus ride.
  • To get from Dulles International to D.C. proper via public transportation, it is necessary to take a combination of both the Metrorail and the Express Bus. The Metrorail Silver Line’s Express Bus connects from Dulles International to Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station. From there, a simple metro ride to anywhere in D.C. is right at your fingertips.
  • Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) offers a fun children’s play area between Concourses D and E, which has kid-sized airplanes to explore and space to run. It’s located next to the observation area where kids can watch real planes take off and land.
  • If you have extra time before or after your flight to BWI, you can run off some energy along the 12.5-mile trail that circles the airport. There is an outdoor playground area along the trail, as well.
  • Each of the Washington, DC airports has a quiet spot to relax, meditate, or pray. The Meditation Room at BWI is near the D/E Security Checkpoint. The Interfaith Chapel at Dulles is across from Gate A32. At Reagan National, you’ll find the Airport Chapel in Terminal 2 across from Gates B10-B22.
  • If you’re being picked up by friends or family at Dulles International Airport, your driver can wait for you in the cell phone lot on Autopilot Drive. Parking here is free for up to one hour.
  • Dulles International’s FunWay play area is ideal for families traveling with kids. Featuring a slide and interactive game displays with aviation-inspired puzzles, this play zone requires adult supervision, but can prove to be an integral step to burning off any excess energy before or after a long flight.
  • When walking through Dulles International Airport, take some time to enjoy the public art on display. Sculptures and paintings are among the art on view. There are also live music performances at various times throughout the year.
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Flights to Washington, D.C.: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Washington, D.C. 
KayFlew with LufthansaMCO-IADSep 2024
Make sure you have plenty of time at airport! Get help from staff
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesRIC-IADJul 2024
Know where your connecting gate. You can use the airline app to bring up a map and it can give you directions and time from landing gate to departure gate.
karenFlew with Alaska AirlinesLAX-IADJun 2024
Personal tips are bring your own food if you're hungry; keep foot space as open as possible for leg room; pack your patience
MichaelFlew with American AirlinesPVD-DCAJun 2024
Leave a day earlier than intended in the summer.
Verified travelerFlew with United AirlinesLAX-IADAug 2024
Request united to track your checkin bags timely
SuzanneFlew with American AirlinesICT-DCAAug 2024
If there is a significant delay, just cancel the trip. Trust me, it can only get worse and you're better off cutting your losses.
BillFlew with SouthwestPVD-DCAJun 2024
Not a lot of food options at DCA Boarding area very crowded
DavidFlew with United AirlinesSFO-IADJun 2024
Be prepared to pay for WiFi and food.
Verified travelerFlew with Alaska AirlinesSEA-IADMay 2024
Fly a larger carrier with the usual amenities: Delta, United, American.
PatriciaFlew with United AirlinesPBI-IADJan 2024
Take DCA instead of IAD to avoid those stupid overpacked people movers

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United States to Washington, D.C.

Monday

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Tuesday

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Wednesday

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Thursday

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Friday

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Saturday

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Sunday

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Nonstop returns

Washington, D.C. to United States

Monday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +75 more

ANA, ASKY, +76 more

Tuesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +73 more

ANA, ASKY, +74 more

Wednesday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +71 more

ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Thursday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +73 more

ANA, ASKY, +74 more

Friday

ANA, ASKY, Aer Lingus, +73 more

ANA, ASKY, +74 more

Saturday

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ANA, ASKY, +72 more

Sunday

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Top 5 airlines flying to Washington, D.C.

 
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DeltaOverall score based on 8828 reviews
7.9Entertainment
7.3Food
7.9Comfort
8.5Crew
8.2Boarding
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Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

8.0 ExcellentAnonymous, Nov 2024ATL - CLE
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Delayed in taking off because no flight crew. The in seat entertainment was working properly.

I upgraded to first class only to find out that I still had no access to the sky lounge without a sky miles card or AmEx (something that should be emphasized outside of the fine print!) Also, no food or drink service provided during the flight, so I basically paid 4x more just for “free” checked baggage and a bigger seat. Not worth it.

Delta was really good about being transparent with why we were delayed it’s just that’s the plane was really old and outdated and a lot of the comfort and amenities we know Delta to have did not shine through

Bottom seat cushion is almost non existent. Very uncomfortable seat.

Delta was great the entertainment was outdated. Screen was very small and didn’t work.

Flight did not have seat back entertainment and the wifi was iffy.

Pretty standard flight. Delta has a good selection of movies.

The WiFi has been awful on my last few Delta Air Lines flights.

The seats are uncomfortable, feels like a small seat pad on plywood.

The seats are uncomfortable and there was no power to recharge a phone.

ANA was great. United was horrible. They bumped us from economy plus to economy and were supposed to contact us for a refund but no luck. We booked the seats 9 months in advance.

Smoothly flight, pleasant flight attendants. I wish there were better food choices.

Comfortable as it can be for a basic economy seat. The TV screen on my 15 hour international flight went out after 1 hour or so and it never worked again. The food is very high in processed carbs and sugary items.

A three (3) hour flight should have meal service in First Class, not just potato chips!

We had a 90 minute delay due to equipment failure that was detected just before we took off. United rebooked my connecting flight.

Everything was perfect except the pad at the top of the seat back. It pushes my head forward into a very uncomfortable position and it is not removable.

Boarding in Paris was a nightmare for us. Why passengers have to get checked luggage tickets and then to go to counter to get luggage weight and send to the conveyor? We counted 14 security and airline checks before getting in the plane. We will never again use United or travel to France, neither stop by IAD airport.

They changed my flight 5 hours before it took off and changed my connecting airport messing up my entire 1st day in Japan.

Ridiculously slow disorganized boarding, ended up 35 min late and people missed connections

Really solid flight! The in-flight entertainment screens are not very touch-responsive in the way that of other airlines’ are, which was my only issue. But otherwise we had good food and drink offerings and the flight attendants were very welcoming.

Great flight from Charlotte to Orlando. In flight wifi and entertainment was not working til 25 minutes were left in the flight would be my only complaint.

Overall boarding and debarking is a joke. I dont even bring luggage anymore on trips because you can never allow them to be place then in the overhead bin or you have to pay or you check them which is even worse having to wait for your luggage on the tarmac.

It was on time, which is always a good thing. There wasn’t any food hence my okay rating.

Excellent accommodating crew at gate and on board. Baggage claim and gate checking were flawless.

Best flight by a pilot I’ve ever been on as a 62 year old

After multiple delays (I lost count), the flight was canceled due to a "maintenance issue". So instead of a direct flight arriving at 5:00, I had to take a flight connecting through Chicago. That flight was also delayed, partially because the plane from the cancelled flight hadnt been removed from the gate and there was nowhere for the other plane to park. (Did nobody think this might be an issue during the hours after that flight was canceled?) The connecting flight out of Chicago was delayed as well. I didn't arrive until 12:30am the next morning. I should have just cancelled the trip. It wasn't worth the hassle and stress.

Perfect flight. Efficient boarding, on time take off and early arrival. Generally smooth flight.

Terrible. I didn’t fly and I had an important meeting the next day.

The Flight attendant had an attitude and didn't allow anyone any time to prepare for landing despite being absent throughout the entire trip

The flight was great until towards the end when the flight attendant read an excessively long commercial for purchasing an american airlines credit card. The worst part is that we are doing a lot of traveling this year so i was actually interested in getting the credit card, but I was so annoyed with the long commercial that I completely dismissed the flight attendant bringing around the information. Next time, keep the sales pitch to 10 seconds and then pass around the brochures!!

Did what they needed to do. Brought us from point A to point B timely and without issue. Boarding through deplaning smooth.

Direct 2.5 hour flight good. Free snacks and coffee, water, or soft drinks not available...bad.

Atlanta airport gate area floor and nearly all seats disgusting. Spirit airlines crew fantastic!!

Over 2 hour delay due to “weather” but all other flights were taking off with no issues. We felt lied to the entire time as well.

Everything was excellent and as expected. The boarding process was great but deboarding was a bit slow. No fault of the crew; it just seemed like the passengers didn’t want to leave! 😂

waited 5 hours to tell us it was cancelled even when they knew

Easy! As long as you don’t mind no frills, our flight was enjoyable and on time

No carry on available to purchase at any point, charged for water, no power to charge phone. Other discount airlines have this.

Okay for the most part but Good boarding and on time

The flight was delayed and the announcements were hard to hear, but the crew was great

Booked direct in July '24. Turned into a 14 hr layover (both ways) in Denver. My 5 day vaca turned into a 1 day . Not good, BUT,... Thank you for the people @ Frontier who were professionally friendly & approachable.

Stop changing gates at sfo. When you are elderly going back for it’s not fun.

We understand and comply with Frontier’s bag sizes. We’ve had some problems in past while having to await other passengers who do not understand the baggage restrictions or have not prepaid and that is usually our biggest concern (others delaying us) with flying Frontier. Flying OUT of ONT, however, has always been a great experience. I’ve also noted even on delayed Frontier flights very knowledgeable pilots who manage expectations well.

There was no easy way to check in. I don't want to install an app to checkin. I will use alaska from now on because they have a web check in method that is easy.

The crew was ghetto lol I felt like I was on an inner city field trip

Horrible! The short distance flight ended up taking 5 hrs! There was a 3 hr delay for the flight to take off and there was a 70 min wait on the tarmac for some bogus reason that the pilot said the gate he was supposed to board was taken up. After a 30 min wait he said the plane that was supposed to push out of the gate called a medical emergency and 40 min later he ended up boarding another gate. For the initial 3 hr delay there was no information/alert about the gate or delay in the app or the boards up until the boarding time and even beyond! Had to walk all the way to the end of the terminal to find the frontier staff to ask what was going on. Avoid this airline at all costs! If you have carryon bags or checked bags , their prices come equivalent to the prices of more reliable airlines. They are the worst in timeliness at 60% (reported as delayed) this year (check the data) by a high margin even compared to the second worst airline. If you are ok with having a miserable flight experience with the odds close to flip of a coin, feel free to try them. If you value your time , money and flying experience, stay away.

There was nothing to like, flight delayed had to move to different departure areas, disorganized to say the leasr

Delayed for two hours due to trivial issues. No reimbursment. Also on arrival further delay due to terminal malfunction.

Our flight was canceled for no known reason. We weren’t told until we were checking in at 5:00 am. This was after our last flight with Frontier where we sat on the plane for three hours (not an exaggeration) before we took off because of a mechanical issue. We won’t be flying Frontier again.

Allowed me to chose my seat without extra charge (I purchased full-price ticket) and boarding was in group1. Didn't even serve water.

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