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

• Earliest: departs at 12:19 am and lands at 2:59 am
• Latest: departs at 9:52 pm and lands at 12:32 am.

The flight takes about 2h 40m.

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

• Economy Class
• Business Class
• First Class

A nonstop flight from Miami to Washington, D.C. takes 2h 40m, covering 925 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 Miami to Washington, D.C. range from $180 to $347, with an average of $254 over the past 12 months. Anything below $180 counts as a good deal.

Last-minute fares on this route (booked within two weeks of departure) run 18% above the $254 route average. Book 25 weeks before departure for the lowest fares.

On this route, nonstop flights are cheaper than layover options on average. Nonstop fares average $254 round-trip, compared to $272 via a layover through Newark (EWR).

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

• Frontier: 93% on time
• United Airlines: 89% on time
• Delta: 82% on time

Overall, flights on this route are punctual 82% of the time on average.

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 Miami to Washington, D.C. flights, with 39% of flights leaving in that window. Afternoon departures account for 31%, evening flights for 23%, and night flights for 7%.

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

• American Airlines
• Delta
• JetBlue

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 Miami to Washington, D.C. are currently lower than usual. Average one-way flight prices are about $112, which is 50% 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 $23:

• Sixt
• Dollar
• Thrifty
• Alamo
• Budget

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

• Dollar
• Budget
• Hertz
• Sixt
• Thrifty

Flights from Miami to Washington, D.C. usually depart from Miami (MIA) 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 evening 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 Miami to Washington, D.C. route, 18% of flights were delayed in the past 3 months, with delays averaging 2h 25m.

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

• Atlanta Hartsfield-Jackson (ATL) - 63% of one-stop connections
• Charlotte Douglas (CLT) - 20% of one-stop connections
• Orlando (MCO) - 7% of one-stop connections
• Denver Intl (DEN) - 5% of one-stop connections

Yes. Flexible dates can save you up to 40% on flights from Miami to Washington, D.C.. Friday is the cheapest departure day at $230 round-trip on average, while Sunday is the most expensive at $383, a difference of $153.

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

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

• American Airlines
• United Airlines
• Delta
• Frontier

Flying via Charleston (CHS) gives the shortest average 1-stop total travel time at 4h 13m, compared with 4h 36m via Orlando (MCO) and 5h 07m via Charlotte Douglas (CLT).

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 Miami to Washington, D.C. flights:

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

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

The drive from downtown Miami to Miami International Airport (MIA) takes about 15 minutes. Public transit options include Metrobus routes 7, 37, 42, 57, J, 150 Miami Beach Airport Express and East-West Connection. Travelers can also take the Orange Line and MIA Mover tram.

Driving from BWI to Washington, D.C., usually takes around 45 minutes. Public transportation, such as MTA Commuter Bus 201 to Shady Grove WMATA station, takes around 1 hour 10 minutes in total.

Yes, Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) has an on-site car rental center on Autopilot Drive rather than in the primary Arrivals terminal. The rental companies operate free shuttle buses between their facilities and the terminal.