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$156 Find Cheap Flights from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport

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Cheapest round-trip
$300
Typical prices: $181-$317
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DEN - DCA • 1 stop
Cheapest non-stop
$313
Typical prices: $181-$301
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DEN - DCA • Non-stop
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Cheapest • Avg $207 (round-trip)
Shortest trip • 5h 03m (one-way)
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Cheap Flights from Denver to Reagan-National (DEN-DCA)

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights from Denver to Reagan-National that are departing in the next months. While these flights were available on KAYAK in the last 72 hours, prices and availability are subject to change and deals may expire.
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Recent round-trip flight deals from Denver to Reagan-National

Mon, Aug 3 - Thu, Aug 6
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Tue, Jul 28 - Fri, Jul 31
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$310Multiple Airlines
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$313JetBlue
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KAYAK's insights & trends for Denver to Reagan-National flights

Get data-powered insights and trends into flights from Denver to Reagan-National to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

How much is a round-trip flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

This analysis is based on the cheapest round-trip price found on KAYAK in the last 12 months by searching for a flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport departing in August.

What’s the cheapest day of the week to fly from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

The average price of all round-trip flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport clicked on KAYAK for each day over the last 12 months.

If your flying dates are flexible, you should consider flying to Reagan Washington National Airport on a Saturday, as we generally find the cheapest rates on that day for this route. On the other hand, Sunday is the most expensive day to fly from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport. For your return ticket, we recommend flying on a Tuesday and avoiding Sundays for the best deals.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, 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 from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport is February, where tickets cost $182 (return) on average. On the other hand, the most expensive months are June and May, where the average cost of round-trip tickets is $419 and $409 respectively.

Can I save money by flying with a layover from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

The average round-trip price for all non-stop flights, flights with one layover, and flights with two layovers for the route found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

No, with an average price for the route of $434, prices are generally cheapest when you fly direct.

How far in advance should I book a flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To calculate weekly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each week before departure over the last year for round-trip flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, removes the top 0.1% to account for outliers, and then takes the average of all the values for each week.

To get a below average price on the flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should book around 2 weeks before departure, which saves you about 31% compared to booking last minute. For the absolute cheapest price, our data suggests you should book 4 weeks before departure.

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Expert advice for your flight from Denver to Reagan-National

 
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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on DCA

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

Harriet Baskas

Harriet Baskas

Expert on DEN

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Low seasonJanuary
Cheapest flight$156
Best time to beat the crowds with an average 31% drop in price.
Most popular time to fly and prices are also 7% lower on average.
Flight from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport

When to book flights from Denver to Reagan-National

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

  • Are there pet relief stations at DEN?

    Yes. DEN provides animal relief stations that feature artificial turf, a sink, soap, doggy waist bags, trash cans, and a drainage system. These stations can be found on the A, C, and C Concourses right in the center, near the US mail. The relief station in the Jeppesen Terminal is on the west side, just outside door 200.

  • Does DEN have a military lounge?

    Yes. If you are an active-duty or retired member of the US military, or a family member, you can take advantage of the USO military lounge free of charge at the Denver International Airport. This lounge is located on Level 4 of Concourse A, airside. Benefits of relaxing in this lounge include soda, snacks, coffee, water, comfy seating, games, Wi-Fi, and flight time boards.

  • If I want to stay near DEN the night before my flight to Washington, where can I find a hotel?

    The Westin Denver International Airport hotel is connected to the Jeppesen Terminal at the Denver International Airport. You can also get free shuttle service to your terminal if your plane is not leaving from the Jeppesen Terminal. Other amenities of this refined, comfortable hotel include a pool, a bar, a fitness center, a restaurant, room service, and much more.

  • Does DCA provide facilities for nursing moms?

    Yes. There are two private, comfortable, quiet nursing rooms in DCA where traveling moms can get out of the hustle and bustle of the terminals in order to breastfeed in private or pump. Each nursing room features rocking chairs, changing tables, and power outlets. You can find these rooms in Terminal A, just before this security checkpoint and in the National Hall, landside.

  • What is the cheapest flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    In the last 5 days, the lowest price for a flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport was $156 for a one-way ticket and $300 for a round-trip.

  • Do I need a passport to fly between Denver and Reagan Washington National Airport?

    Even though you are not required to have a passport, keep in mind that an official ID is needed to board the airplane.

  • Which airports will I be using when flying from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    When flying out of Denver you will be using Denver Intl. You will be landing at Reagan Washington National Airport, also known as Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

  • Which airlines offer Wi-Fi service onboard planes from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    JetBlue, American Airlines, and Alaska Airlines offer inflight Wi-Fi service on the Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which aircraft models fly most regularly from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    The Airbus A320neo is the aircraft model that flies most regularly on the Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport flight route.

  • Which airline alliances offer flights from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    oneworld, SkyTeam, and Star Alliance are the airline alliances operating flights between Denver and Reagan Washington National Airport, with oneworld being the most commonly used for this route.

  • On which days can I fly direct from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    There are nonstop flights from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport on a daily basis.

  • Which is the best airline for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C., Southwest or Delta?

    The two airlines most popular with KAYAK users for flights from Denver to Washington, D.C. are Southwest and Delta. With an average price for the route of $373 and an overall rating of 7.9, Southwest is the most popular choice. Delta is also a great choice for the route, with an average price of $433 and an overall rating of 7.8.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport.

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport with an airline and back to Denver with another airline. Booking your flights between Denver and DCA can sometimes prove cheaper using this method.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

    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 Reagan Washington National Airport from Denver up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

KAYAK’s top tips for finding a cheap flight from Denver to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $212 or less one-way and $379 or less round-trip.
  • Located on the eastern side of Denver, the Denver International Airport (DEN) is a hub for United Airlines, Southwest, Frontier, and many other smaller and regional airlines. The Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) is located just outside Washington DC, in Virginia. This airport serves as a hub for American Airlines.
  • United Airlines and Frontier are among the carriers that operate non-stop flights between DEN and DCA. Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines operate one-stop flights between DEN and DCA. Layover cities include Detroit (DTW), New York (LGA), New York (EWR), Chicago (ORD), and Houston (IAH).
  • If you need to pass the time at the Denver International Airport as you wait for your flight to Washington, stroll around the airport to enjoy the many artworks on display, including sculptures, murals, paintings, and exterior landscapes. DEN features pieces of its permanent collection as well as rotating exhibitions. The mural in the Jeppesen Terminal on level 5 is particularly striking.
  • There is an Interfaith Chapel located in DCA on Concourse B at the south end, across from the Delta Airlines gates and behind the Dunkin' Donuts. You can use this quiet space as a place of reflection, prayer, or meditation. There are also scheduled Protestant and Catholic services led by the clergy, as well as Jewish and Islamic prayer times that are not led by any clergy.
  • When you land at DCA, consider going to the Observation Area to relax and watch the planes land and take off. In Terminal B and Terminal C, the Observation Areas are on terraces. The Observation Area in Terminal A provides rocking chairs where you can sit to enjoy watching the airplanes.

Prefer to fly direct from Denver to Reagan Washington National Airport?

 
Direct data is based off flight results for the next 60 days. Find direct flights from all airlines flying direct from Denver Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Find which airlines fly direct from Denver Intl Airport to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, which days they fly and book direct flights.

Direct departures

Denver Intl to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Monday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Tuesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Saturday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

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Direct returns

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National to Denver Intl

Monday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Tuesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Wednesday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Thursday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Friday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Saturday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

Sunday

Frontier,United Airlines

Frontier,United Airlines

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Reviews of the top 5 airlines serving from Denver to Reagan-National

 
See real verified KAYAK customer reviews for airlines flying from Denver to Washington, D.C.. Airline scores are aggregated from all reviews left by passengers on KAYAK after flying with an airline. KAYAK doesn’t show reviews that are older than 5 years. Learn how KAYAK collects reviews.
Need help choosing which airline to fly with from Denver to Reagan-National? KAYAK airline reviews give an overall score for each airline based on loads of factors, including comfort, boarding, in-flight entertainment and more, to make your decision easier. See airline scores according to verified KAYAK customer reviews.
7.9
SouthwestOverall score based on 4243 reviews
7.5Entertainment
8.6Crew
8.1Boarding
8.0Comfort
7.0Food
Airline reviews

Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

2.0 MediocreIrene, Jun 2026
CMH - DEN
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Crew was rude, flight was late, wifi didn't work, no food, basically nothing about this flight was good.

It was just okay, no frills, basic transportation with no luxury. No screens on the seats, no water or drinks on a short flight. Full flight but at least it was on time.

Flight was constantly delayed with significant changes in time, it was supposed to get to Colorado Springs at 8:30 PM but it got there after midnight.

Over a 3 hour flight. The turbulence was almost imperceptible except for 2 short periods which were not bad and over quickly. The attendants claimed "Safety first" and sat looking at their phones for 3 hours with no drink or snack service. This isn't the first time with Southwest. I thinkit may be there new plan of operation. Oh, and it was June 18, Southwest's Birthday which offered free drinks. NOT.

Flight was delayed, full flight and I had to change gates. Southwest flights are always late later in the day.

Flight was delayed over 3 hours. Planes were dirty. Staff indifferent. And they serve vegan pretzels as snacks.

It was great. The gate staff were very helpful in Portland when my son forgot his rolling bag and had to go back to get it just in time to make it on the plane. We really appreciate that. Great job!

Airline is not very senior friendly. Flights are late, forcing us to run to the connecting flight. Food is awful. Wish they would go back to pretzels and peanuts. During flight, pressurization isn’t quite right and all of our ears get plugged. Everything is nickel and dime, charging for boarding, seat selection and legroom. While a screen at the desk in the gate area says check your roll on bag now for free due to space limitation, the employee at the desk will not check the bag without a $100 fee. Insane.

Kayak could’ve posted the correct gate number. Almost missed my flight.

Slow boarding, limited food and drink portions. Bad delays and turbulence

Very good flight. Crew was great. No issues and we even arrived early.

The flights are constantly late anymore, and they won't even give you a glass of water on the plane. For years, they were able to do a service on this flight from Atlanta to Knoxville and Knoxville Atlanta now they say it's too short of a flight. You can't even get a quick drink of water.

Flight got canceled 4 times, missed my connecting flight due to delays, have to wait to go home tomorrow

Third flight in two months where the crew was not there. Comfort seating does not guarantee overhead bin space. Passengers with children are allowed on the plane first - if you are flying to and from Orlando, this means half the plane has boarded before you get on. And somehow all the bin space is taken up. 3 out of 5 flights have had issues with equipment or procedure. Some of these instances caused the flight to be delayed because of a "nuisance" light. One time it was a bag that had been brought on board but did not belong to anyone so we had to return to the gate. Last night we were told the "AC" on the plane doesn't work well and we're 10th for take off- because the crew was late - and that it will get cool when we're in the air. Not sure if this is usual, but I didn't think flight crew could jump seat in first class. Movie and TV selection has not been refreshed for several months- flying one to two round trips each month easily exhausts the list of content.

Great experience nice pilot very soft and easy landing and take off

We sat on the runway for over an hour before departure. That was unwelcome.

Horrible. Faucet in sink not working, wifi not working. Didn’t bring food or snacks

Flight was delayed before take off and at landing. Baggage took 20 minutes. Flight crew would not serve full soft drink and had to ask multiple times before receiving water.

From checking to boarding, it was a seamless experience. The service agents were so helpful. The flight crew was so pleasant.

Gate agent showed up 20 minutes before boarding and was not at all friendly. Had to take this flight due to the one on the day before being cancelled and any later options were already full with long standby lists. Despite having paid for Delta Comfort seats, Delta did not allow me (or anyone) to choose their seat. The agent assigned them for everyone just prior to boarding. Self seat selection was allowed on the original flight. Flight staff was great - very friendly.

Very easy ! Use the kiosk and bag drop and right to security within 10 min

This planes staff was top tier. Everything went great and had a great flight home.

Destroyed my suitcase. Tired of talking about it. Cancelling my unite mileage plus account.

New plane was lovely. Crew customer service is always lax but expected. Kraft on time and arrived safely.

It was a short flight so I was expecting too much

Had a one hour delay due to mechanical issue. I didn’t think I’d be able to make my connecting flight, but they waited for me and greeted me when I arrived to help things run smooth.

O’hsre taxi and deboarding took 40 minutes. Needed 20 minutes extra time between connecting flights to avoid running through terminal.

Was great in general, try to respect time and excuses when slight changes have been made, appreciated!

Really hard landing... as in slammed into the runway then hit the brakes really hard ...

Every staff member was professional, friendly and courteous. The pizza twist was ok. It was warm but too much dough.

Hydraulic leak caused the flight to be cancelled. Auto system scheduled us on a 3 am flight. Wevhsedvrebook on the app and hit schedules later in the afternoon. Our luggage per gate and ticket agent would be rescanned and put in our new flight. Did not happen. Our luggage stayed in hsv. Baggage claim in wash dc unable to help. We filed a claim. Several emails about our luggage were in conflict with one another. Called as baggage and was on hold 30 minutes. Oscar said one of 2 was out fir delivery then cancelled. About 45 minutes later both pieces were delivered. Their system is suspect

The airplane was an old model, the overhead didn’t have enough room for people’s items and made boarding and boarding disappointing and stressful. Crew allowed passengers to bring more than the permitted baggage sizes.

It was great. Smooth flight, comfortable, left on time and landed on time.

Horrible experience upon landing. Probably more due to DCA utter incompetence than AA.

Easy boarding. Rows are smaller but that may be an older and bigger me now :)

Flight has been delayed every time I've ever taken it. Seats uncomfortable. Children behind me yelling the entire flight. Some of this is out of their control but overall just consistently not a great experience.

Poor communication ahead of time about flight delays and old planes/other equipment.

Never going to fly your airline again if it can be avoided.

Not to have gotten delayed by 2+ hours for the fourth straight American flight. They're the worst.

Other than nearly three hour delay for maintenance issues, everything went smooth

Crew was kind of grumpy and there was no beverage service at all. Sodas were $4. Disappointing.

There weren't enough employees at check in took awhile to get bags checked. There wasn't a wheel chair for me, I was sent to someone who turns out to work for a different airline, if My flight hadn't been delayed I probably would have missed my flight as it was, by the time I arrived at my gate, they started boarding in about 15 minutes. I don't know who took me to my gate, definitely was not the normal people who take passengers to the gate. I'm guessing she may have been in a management position. I wish I knew her name, she went beyond to help me. With that said everyone was kind, and were doing the best they could. So, I choose to say it was an Adventure, stressful start, but good. In the end went well. The situation was not only difficult for passengers but the employee's.

The staff at the check in counter was so rude. Made you feel Incompetent

Frontier scheduled a 40 minute connection in DEN. What they failed to mention was that they “close the doors” 20 mins prior to departure, which means you only have 20 mins. Not enough time. Possibly against DOT regulations. Filing complaint.

Flight was scheduled at 9:40pm. Got delayed to 10 am, the next day. crazy

The bag check, flight check-in, and onboard experience convinced my wife and me that we will actively go out of our way to avoid flying Frontier Airlines in the future. At bag check, we were informed that check-in could only be completed via the Frontier mobile app. Unfortunately, the app was extremely frustrating—sending us through repetitive, confusing loops that repeatedly forced us to decline add-on services with nearly every click. While most airline apps upsell, this one felt intentionally exhausting. As the process dragged on, we became genuinely concerned that my phone battery would die before check-in could be completed. We approached the bag check staff—who were standing together talking—and explained both our frustration and our predicament. They laughed. Later, my wife described the interaction as “gaslighting,” which felt accurate. We were then informed it would cost $25 per person simply to have our boarding passes printed. From that point forward, the tone of the experience was consistently hostile. The bag check employees were condescending and combative, behaving more like bullies than customer service staff. Unfortunately, that same attitude continued onboard. One flight attendant argued with me when I attempted to stow my backpack in the overhead bin. I explained that we had each paid $75 to check our bags specifically so we would not need to use carry-on space and could have adequate legroom. She demanded to see my ticket, pointed out that it said “no carry-on”—which I acknowledged—and I reiterated that this was precisely why we paid to check our bags. Her response was, “I don’t make the rules.” She then walked away, but not before asking if I “truly wanted to fly back to Chicago today?”—an unnecessary and unmistakable threat. It is also worth noting that despite booking our tickets together in the same transaction, we were not seated together. Upon our return to Chicago—where we could once again sit together—we compared onboard experiences. We both remarked on how unhappy the flight attendants appeared and how each of us was separately asked whether we would like to purchase a beverage. We declined. At no point was water mentioned as an option, leaving us with the clear impression that even water came at a cost—or that complimentary water, if available at all, was deliberately left unmentioned. Overall, the experience was shocking and deeply disappointing, but it was also a profound learning experience—one we will not forget and will not repeat. -Steve

Plane was hot and miserable and the crew was rude!

12 hour delay required getting on and off plane 3 times - would have at least liked to have been offered a snack or drink

They didn’t offer a water, even after I asked

They switched our terminal 3 times and we were delayed for four plus hours!!!

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