Is American Airlines cheaper than other airlines flying to Washington, D.C.?

With an average return price of $271, American Airlines is cheaper than Delta, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines when it comes to flights to Washington, D.C.. However, the cheapest airline flying to Washington, D.C. is JetBlue, with an average return price of $219.

Which other airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

Along with American Airlines, you can also fly to Washington, D.C. with Southwest, JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, JetBlue, Avelo Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta, Spirit Airlines, Southern / Mokulele, Frontier, Breeze Airways, Contour, Alaska Airlines and Alaska Airlines.

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

On average, American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. cost $313 for one-way and $271 return.

Which airport do American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. fly into?

American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. will fly into either Washington Dulles Airport, Baltimore/Washington Airport and Reagan Washington National Airport.

Are there any other airlines in oneworld that fly to Washington, D.C.?

If you want to fly with an airline in oneworld, Alaska Airlines and Alaska Airlines also fly to Washington, D.C..

American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. (WAS) from $79

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Low season	September
High season	November
Cheapest flight	$79
Average price round-trip	$378
Good deal one-way	$519

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Is American Airlines cheaper than other airlines flying to Washington, D.C.?
With an average return price of $271, American Airlines is cheaper than Delta, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines when it comes to flights to Washington, D.C.. However, the cheapest airline flying to Washington, D.C. is JetBlue, with an average return price of $219.
Which other airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?
Along with American Airlines, you can also fly to Washington, D.C. with Southwest, JetBlue, United Airlines, Delta, Allegiant Air, United Airlines, JetBlue, Avelo Airlines, Allegiant Air, Delta, Spirit Airlines, Southern / Mokulele, Frontier, Breeze Airways, Contour, Alaska Airlines and Alaska Airlines.
How much is a flight to Washington, D.C. with American Airlines?
On average, American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. cost $313 for one-way and $271 return.
Which airport do American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. fly into?
American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. will fly into either Washington Dulles Airport, Baltimore/Washington Airport and Reagan Washington National Airport.
Are there any other airlines in oneworld that fly to Washington, D.C.?
If you want to fly with an airline in oneworld, Alaska Airlines and Alaska Airlines also fly to Washington, D.C..

Looking to fly from the United States to Washington, D.C. with American Airlines? 25% of our users found flights for the following prices or less: From Charlotte $376 one-way, $176 round-trip.
The cheapest flight to Washington, D.C. with American Airlines found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks departed from Buffalo and cost $79.
If you’re intending to fly with American Airlines, book your flight to Washington, D.C. at least 1 week before departure to ensure a below-average price.
High season for flights to Washington, D.C. with American Airlines is November and prices are highest at this time. The cheapest month to fly is September.

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8.0 Very good

andrew, Dec 2025

Quick and efficient boarding

10.0 Wonderful

Jason, Dec 2025

Good flight

8.0 Very good

Connie, Dec 2025

it was fine, decent flight... dont get food besides cookies or pretzels so not sure why you ask about food. same for entertainment..

10.0 Wonderful

Jamie, Dec 2025

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing and the care I received by Kayla? Keighly the flight attendant will be memorable for ever. Thank You

8.0 Very good

Jamie, Dec 2025

I got sick nothing contagious but distressing enough and the care I received on the flight was astounding.

2.0 Poor

Anonymous, Dec 2025

Worst experience in a long time. American sucks!

2.0 Poor

Jeremy, Dec 2025

Waaay too small plane. They also need to up the size of the overhead bins. I would love to keep me 3k with of camera equipment in my hard case baggahe instead of it being thrown into the belly of the plane

10.0 Wonderful

Dawn C, Dec 2025

Attendants were pleasant and the flight was smooth and relaxed.

10.0 Wonderful

Dawn C, Dec 2025

A little late at the start but all worked out well.

10.0 Wonderful

Jolene, Dec 2025

It was fine. No drinks nor snacks offered though. I thought that was unusual.

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Is American Airlines cheaper than other airlines flying to Washington, D.C.?

With an average return price of $271, American Airlines is cheaper than Delta, Allegiant Air, Spirit Airlines, Alaska Airlines and United Airlines when it comes to flights to Washington, D.C.. However, the cheapest airline flying to Washington, D.C. is JetBlue, with an average return price of $219.

Which other airlines fly to Washington, D.C.?

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

On average, American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. cost $313 for one-way and $271 return.

Which airport do American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. fly into?

American Airlines flights to Washington, D.C. will fly into either Washington Dulles Airport, Baltimore/Washington Airport and Reagan Washington National Airport.

Are there any other airlines in oneworld that fly to Washington, D.C.?

If you want to fly with an airline in oneworld, Alaska Airlines and Alaska Airlines also fly to Washington, D.C..

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