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

• Earliest: departs at 5:26 am and lands at 7:04 am
• Latest: departs at 7:45 pm and lands at 9:23 pm.

The flight takes about 1h 38m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Cincinnati to Washington, D.C. takes 1h 38m, covering 409 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 Cincinnati to Washington, D.C. range from $230 to $409, with an average of $302 over the past 12 months. Anything below $230 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 28% above the $302 route average. Book 6 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, layover flights are cheaper than nonstop options on average. Layover fares average $149 round-trip via Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL), compared to $302 for nonstop.

There is no standard. Checked-bag policies vary by airline on this route. Most carriers charge $35–$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 Cincinnati to Washington, D.C. flights, with 56% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 22%, evening flights for 22%, 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 $117 to $1,009. That means the highest observed fare was about 9x higher than the lowest one.

Two airlines offer in-flight Wi-Fi on Cincinnati to Washington, D.C. flights:

• Delta
• American Airlines

Pricing varies by airline and fare class. Some plans are included with the ticket or loyalty program; others are paid add-ons priced by flight length.

One-way fares from Cincinnati to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $125, which is 54% 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 averaging $71:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Hertz
• Alamo

Near Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (IAD) — daily rates averaging $70:

• Dollar
• Hertz
• Budget
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Cincinnati to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Cincinnati Cinci./N. Kentucky (CVG) 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).

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 35% of one-stop connections
• Nashville Intl (BNA) - 25% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Chicago Midway (MDW) - 15% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 42% on flights from Cincinnati to Washington, D.C.. Saturday is the cheapest departure day at $272 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $462, a difference of $190.

Cheaper weekend fares like these are typical of routes dominated by weekday business travel.

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

• United Airlines
• American Airlines
• Delta

Flying via Charlotte Douglas (CLT) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 3h 55m, compared with 4h 38m via Nashville Intl (BNA) and 5h 09m via Chicago Midway (MDW).

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 Cincinnati to Washington, D.C. flights:

• Delta: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• American Airlines: offers extra legroom; offers free seat selection
• United Airlines: offers extra legroom; 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:

• Delta: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• American Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class
• United Airlines: a cabin bag and a checked bag in Economy Class

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

If you do not specify your seat when booking, airlines like Frontier will assign you any seat, especially near the back or a middle seat. It is worth paying an extra seat selection fee to avoid being separated from your friends or loved ones. Gate agents will try to keep you together, but we recommend choosing seats earlier.

If you have extra baggage on your trip from CVG to Washington, DC, book a flight with an airline that indicates checked bag fees on their website. A good example is American Airlines; they are very transparent about baggage policy and charge a flat rate for each checked bag. Passengers with elite status (AAdvantage Gold) can bring one free checked bag on board.

When traveling with a cat or dog, you want to travel with an airline that charges a flat rate without additional charges at a stopover. American Airlines allows two pets per passenger at a flat rate, unlike United, which sets an extra amount for the second pet and another fee for any stopover lasting more than four hours.

Choose Frontier and add a maximum of eight people to your family pool. Take advantage of their exclusive offers where your kids under 15 can fly for free for each adult fare. You will share bags and pay less for checked baggage as a family. The bigger the family size, the more savings you can expect.