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These are the earliest and latest flight times available from Austin to Washington, D.C.:

• Earliest: departs at 7:10 am and lands at 10:20 am
• Latest: departs at 5:14 pm and lands at 8:24 pm.

The flight takes about 3h 10m.

Three cabin classes are available on flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.:

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. takes 3h 10m, covering 1,314 miles.

No, a passport is not required for this domestic route, but you will need a real ID-compliant driver's license, a state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification.

Round-trip flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. range from $412 to $708, with an average of $534 over the past 12 months. Anything below $412 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 64% above the $534 route average. Book 24 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $335 round-trip via Denver Intl (DEN), compared to $559 for nonstop.

United Airlines is slightly above the route average for timely arrivals, while Southwest has a lower on-time arrival rate. On-time arrival rates on Austin to Washington, D.C. flights are:

• United Airlines: 94% on time
• Southwest: 76% on time
• Allegiant Air: 60% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 89% of the time on average.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $40–$100 for the first checked bag in economy. Premium fares and elite-status bookings typically include a free checked bag.

Morning is the busiest departure period on Austin to Washington, D.C. flights, with 50% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 25%, evening flights for 25%, and night flights for 0%.

Yes. Based on fares seen in the past 5 days, round-trip prices on this route showed a wide range, from about $229 to $2,242. That means the highest observed fare was about 10x higher than the lowest one.

One-way fares from Austin to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $89, which is 70% below the typical average for this route.

Since Washington, D.C. is served by multiple airports, car rental options and rates can vary depending on which one you fly into.
Near Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA) — daily rates from around $24:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates from around $24:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Austin Bergstrom (AUS) and may arrive at several airports in Washington, D.C. area, including Washington, D.C. Reagan-National (DCA) and Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (IAD).

Morning flights have the fewest delays on this route, while afternoon departures tend to have the most.

A flight is considered delayed when it departs 15 minutes or more after its scheduled time. This is the standard used by the US Department of Transportation and most airline industry reporting. On the Austin to Washington, D.C. route, 11% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 15m.

One-stop flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. most commonly connect through:

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 40% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 21% of one-stop connections
• Houston George Bush Intcntl (IAH) - 9% of one-stop connections
• Dallas/Fort Worth (DFW) - 9% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 29% on flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $484 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $673, a difference of $189.

KAYAK's flexible dates feature shows options up to 3 days before and after your selected dates, making it easier to compare nearby fares.

2 airlines operate flights between Austin and Washington, D.C.. The airlines offering nonstop flights on this route include:

• United Airlines
• Southwest

Flying via Nashville Intl (BNA) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 52m, compared with 5h via Lambert-St Louis (STL) and 5h 06m via Dallas Love Field (DAL).

Washington, D.C. is 1 hour ahead of Austin (Eastern Time vs Central Time). Plan for the time shift when scheduling connections or first-day activities.

Some of the most popular sights in Washington, D.C. are Walter E. Washington Convention Center, National Mall and Capital One Arena. These are among the most viewed places in Washington, D.C. on KAYAK.

Among airlines operating Austin to Washington, D.C. flights:

• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• Southwest: offers free seat selection

Extra legroom and free seat selection availability depends on fare class and route.

Here are some options for this route, based on selected ticket types and cabin classes:

• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• Southwest: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• JetBlue: a cabin bag in Economy Class class

Bag allowance can vary by ticket type, cabin class, route and airline, so always check the fare details before booking.

People with impairments who require assistance while traveling are accommodated at Washington Dulles International Airport. Wheelchair users can utilize elevators to access every floor of the airport, including the main platform. To accommodate the blind, Braille buttons have been fitted in the elevators. Announcements are broadcast throughout the airport, including the lifts. People with disabilities can use the center platform of AeroTrain C Station as a waiting area while waiting for elevators to open.

When traveling with your family, you'll need great open spaces at the airport where you may eat or participate in family-friendly activities. At AUS, check for food sellers around Gates 16-21 who will serve you a meal in their lounge. Choose from one of the lounges located at Gates 2, 4, and 22, where you can book and pay by the door to have your family sleep while on the go.

You can get to the city center from the airport via bus, metro train, shuttles, and taxis. Different bus companies are serving the airport, so make sure to choose the ones which are convenient to you in regards to the time it takes to the city center, frequency of departures, and price. Shuttles and taxis are the fastest ways to get to the city center, taking an average of 30min.

The areas adjacent to Gate D1 and A32 at IAD are available to your furry friend or service animal as pet relief areas. Other per relief areas within the airport include the entrance and exit areas of the Departure Level terminal and Door 16 and 1 at the ticket counter near the exit terminals. At the pet relief areas, you will find receptacles and waste bags.