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- High season is considered to be May, June and July. The cheapest month to fly from the United States is January.
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- Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) offers a fun children’s play area between Concourses D and E, which has kid-sized airplanes to explore and space to run. It’s located next to the observation area where kids can watch real planes take off and land.
- If you have extra time before or after your flight to BWI, you can run off some energy along the 12.5-mile trail that circles the airport. There is an outdoor playground area along the trail, as well.
- Each of the Washington, DC airports has a quiet spot to relax, meditate, or pray. The Meditation Room at BWI is near the D/E Security Checkpoint. The Interfaith Chapel at Dulles is across from Gate A32. At Reagan National, you’ll find the Airport Chapel in Terminal 2 across from Gates B10-B22.
- When walking through Dulles International Airport, take some time to enjoy the public art on display. Sculptures and paintings are among the art on view. There are also live music performances at various times throughout the year.
- If you’re being picked up by friends or family at Dulles International Airport, your driver can wait for you in the cell phone lot on Autopilot Drive. Parking here is free for up to one hour.
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA) and Washington Dulles International Airport (IAD) are the two main airports serving Washington, D.C. The primary domestic outlet for D.C. is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, which is also the closest airport to D.C. If you’re traveling coast to coast or looking for a flight to Washington, D.C. from abroad, Dulles International is probably your best bet.
- Baltimore-Washington International Airport is another solid option for travelers looking for flights to Washington, D.C. It is located 45 miles north of D.C. and is easily reached via train or shuttle bus from downtown. However, it’s worth noting that it’s also one of the busiest airports in the area, so travelers should make arrangements accordingly.
- Dulles International’s FunWay play area is ideal for families traveling with kids. Featuring a slide and interactive game displays with aviation-inspired puzzles, this play zone requires adult supervision, but can prove to be an integral step to burning off any excess energy before or after a long flight.
- Reagan National Airport is conveniently connected directly to Washington, D.C.’s metro service. Once you reach the metro stop for the airport, Terminals B and C are connected by enclosed pedestrian walkways, while Terminal A requires a short shuttle bus ride.
- To get from Dulles International to D.C. proper via public transportation, it is necessary to take a combination of both the Metrorail and the Express Bus. The Metrorail Silver Line’s Express Bus connects from Dulles International to Wiehle-Reston East Metrorail Station. From there, a simple metro ride to anywhere in D.C. is right at your fingertips.
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Top 5 airlines flying to Washington, D.C.
Scores according to KAYAK customer reviews8.4
SouthwestOverall score based on 13952 reviews
87boarding
84comfort
86overall
78food
80entertainment
90crew
Airline reviews
Pros: "Free in flight tv shows and movies, and limited drinks & snacks are offered."
Cons: "Less delays"
Pros: "Free in flight tv shows and movies, and limited drinks & snacks are offered."
Cons: "Less delays"
Cons: "Flight was over an hour late. We had to get off the plan because of a fuel problems."
Pros: "I liked getting off the plane"
Cons: "A flight attendant was rude to me twice for no reason. It’s the first time this has ever happened wit SW"
Cons: "Boarding area at DCA very cramped. Power stations at gate area didn’t work."
Cons: "I was able to connect to internet and watch movie Thank you"
Cons: "The screeching noice from the broken speaker could have been fixed"
Pros: "Quick flight."
Cons: "Crew was the least friendly I’ve ever seen. Waited at baggage claim for 30 minutes with no information and no one around to ask."
Pros: "It was quiet?"
Cons: "Flight was over an hour late. Crew was not friendly. Jetway broken in DCA"
Pros: "The entertainment was great. I wish WiFi would have worked."
Pros: "SW always does a great job working to get you to your destination on time."
Cons: "The “close the doors 10 minutes before takeoff” policy seems like it needs to be updated."
Free movies / entertainment was amazing Need more options to buy food inflight
Pros: "The crew was friendly and made sure we were comfortable at all times. Loved the warm cookie. A nice touch! We were offered coffee immediately on entering the plane. Perfect for a early morning flight."
Cons: "Nothing I can think of."
Pros: "Nice quiet flight"
Cons: "Crew member attitude specifically regarding passengers in the emergency rows"
Pros: "This is always a quick flight. They usually only serve OJ and water, but the time goes by that it doesn’t matter!"
Cons: "The plane departed almost two hour late. What’s wrong with alaska air?"
Pros: "Flight crew was nice"
Cons: "They were careless with our suitcases. When we got to Vancouver, we were missing wheels on our suitcases. 2 wheels on my husband's and 1 on mine. It made it horrible to pull the suitcases."
Pros: "Crew was great, the flight was good. Food is good but expensive."
Cons: "Free or inexpensive food options would be nice. I also prefer when the screens are in the back of the seat and I don't have to stream on my phone or pay high prices to use data."
Pros: "Crew were very attentive and hospitable to the crew. I have been flying ASIANA many times and enjoy the flight as well."
Pros: "Crew was friendly"
Cons: "Tray tables very dirty, flight overbooked, hard to find gate agents"
Pros: "Good crew, did a good job making us feel good for a delayed late night flight."
Cons: "For some reason air was never turned on. Air only seemed to flow once we were moving but sitting at the gate and once back on the ground taxing it got very hot again."
Cons: "Nothing... great flight, uncrowded flight, plenty of extra seats to stretch out. Seat were very comfy and spacious which I loved even got a full can of soda unlike the usual half a cup and done lol. Would definitely fly Jet Blue again and prefer also. Way better than the other carriers."
Pros: "The crew was great and professional."
Cons: "No complaints. Everything was perfect from the boarding process to disembarking."
Pros: "Tv control broken with wires coming out of the arm rest in all seats of the same row."
Pros: "The general experience was mostly the same as usual except for the extremely long delay caused by weather (out of the airline's control)."
Cons: "JetBlue staff at ATL never once updated passengers on the delay. The overhead space filled up too quickly during boarding and I was forced to check carry-on without time to secure or gather my effects. JetBlue baggage claim staff at JFK were then purposefully misleading and evasive."
Pros: "The crew were great. The seat could always be bit more comfortable."
Cons: "Examine the seats in the cabin it seems to be loose from the mounting to the floor."
Pros: "crew was great."
Cons: "flight was 3 hours late with lame excuse. tray tables disgusting. felt unclean. cookies tasted gross. pa system not working. live flight not working either"
Cons: "We waited in the runway for 2 hours after landing. Not the airlines fault however completely unacceptable."
Cons: "Not only was our flight delayed two + hours because the crew was delayed (which happens), but then when we landed at midnight, there wasn't a gate open for us. We had to wait another 30 minutes just for a gate. What gives, JetBlue? Did you forget we were coming?"
Pros: "The crew was on it and friendly. Nice drink and snack service. Very comfortable."
Pros: "Seats are comfortable, main reason I like this airline. Crew was nice."
Cons: "The screens on the back of the seats are showing their age and the controls on the armrests are causing your neighbor to change your channel or the brightness of the screen. Letting everyone stream content to their own devices would probably be a better option, with safe charging available."
Cons: "We arrived around 39 minutes early and the whole process was very smooth"
Pros: "Crew was nice and friendly"
Cons: "The economy seats in an A321 are uncomfortable and there is very limited legroom."
Cons: "I had a flight with a connection starting at 6 PM on a Monday. At 5 AM the day of the flight I received notification that the first flight would be delayed, making connection impossible, I was prompted to select another flight to arrive to my destination. I chose a flight with a connection staring at 7 PM. Upon getting on the first flight we began to prepare for takeoff. After about 30 minutes the pilot notified us that we would be delayed 40 minutes because we had nowhere to land at my connection airport. I realized at that point that I would possibly miss my connection, which was scheduled at 10:20 PM. However, I did arrive at the connection airport around 9:40 PM which would have given just enough time to arrive at the connection gate. Unfortunately, upon arrival to the connection airport the pilot informed us that we would have no gate to de-board the plane. The pilot stated that all connections "were aware of our delay" and gave us the gates for each connection. I got off the plane at 10:15 PM and ran to my connection gate arriving exactly at 10:20. The gate attendants informed me that my flight had left, my bags were on the way to my destination city and that I would need to spend the night in the connection city. The attendants, appeared disinterested and impolite but upon prompting provided us with a hotel voucher for the night. The next day we arrived at the airport 2 hours before boarding and waited at the gate. When it was near the time for departure we were informed that the plane had been downgraded and requests were made for some to give up their seats for a later flight or check carryon bags to make room for other passengers. While some lined up to give up their seats and bags, those who chose to remain on the original flight were forced to wait before boarding the plane. We were then told that we would have to wait until the pilot and crew arrived before boarding. Scheduled departure time was 5:46 PM but the time got pushed back until we boarded around 6:30, departure was rescheduled to 6:50 PM. We boarded the plane and waited for departure but a few minutes later the pilot informed us that "he just got here" and that there were mechanical problems that would cause further delay. After an hour we were informed that the plane was not able to fly and instructed to go to another gate for another plane. Departure time got rescheduled to 8:30 PM. The plane departed after 9 PM and arrived at 10:30 PM for a 5:46 PM scheduled departure."
Pros: "Missed connecting flight because of late plane."
Cons: "To be in the plane instead of being placed on standby."
Pros: "Delayed boarding but made up for lost time in the air"
Cons: "Delayed boarding"
Pros: "The Delta staffed were friendly and greeted me with a smile."
Cons: "The temperature on the plane kept going in and out. It was warm most of the trip. The lady that was sitting in front of me talked on her phone until the plane went up in the sky. She would hide it when the flight attended passed by."
Pros: "The crew was amazing and smooth flight"
Cons: "No entertainment option was avail except WiFi (T-Mobile) which wasn’t free"
Pros: "It’s nice to be in a plane fitted with modern conveniences. Great entertainment options."
Cons: "I didn’t have a window at all. The staff didn’t offer any snacks to us. My bag was the only one that didn’t make it while I had a plenty long layover."
Cons: "The DCA airport was having some problem. 1.5 hours late. Not very good."
Pros: "The crew was communicative and courteous."
Cons: "There was a flight delay in LAX due to a maintenance issue. The captain and crew informed us before we boarded the plane which was excellent. However, they could not figure out what was wrong with the planed and delayed the boarding for another 3 hours, putting our 1900 departure time to 2100."
Cons: "Paid for First Class so I could sleep on this red-eye. Wasted my money. Seat was uncomfortable, legroom in my bulkhead seat was horrible. I can sleep anywhere...make that ALMOST anywhere, now."
Pros: "Clean plane, fast boarding process."
Cons: "No power to charge a device. This really is unacceptable in today’s world."
Pros: "Crew was great from checking in to the flight attendant and cockpit."
Pros: "Flight was cancelled after multiple delays & I changed to United."
Cons: "Stop delaying & canceling flights, especially last minute"
Pros: "Really easy boarding and flight. Great in flight entertainment options."
Pros: "Nice comfortable plane"
Cons: "Takes to long to get off the ground but that really can’t be avoided... still left and arrived at destination on time"
Pros: "Flight attendants were friendly and thoughtful."
Cons: "Seating is too tight. Hard to believe that in 2019, major airlines still have seats without any electrical or UBS outlets for charging devices."
Cons: "The plane was so hot temperature wise. I was literally sweating in a T-shirt"
Pros: "it was fine."
Cons: "annoying to be forced to check our carry ons when there is clearly still room in the overhead bins."
Cons: "I was apparently "flagged" by British Airways for extra security checks. As I understood it in London, I was randomly selected for this security check. This then apparently meant that I was to be flagged for all subsequent flights. This meant that in Chicago, after going through two other security checks that day (Zurich and London) and completing customs, I had to engage in a full Homeland security check. This involved removing protective covers from my laptop and phone that were hard to get off (not meant to be taken off regularly) and a full body search that I did not have to do in London. After many hours of traveling, this was very a frustrating experience."
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