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Cheap Flights to Washington, D.C.

 
Here are some of the best deals found on KAYAK recently from the most popular airlines for round-trip flights to Washington, D.C. 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 to Washington, D.C.

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4:43 pm - 6:36 pm
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BWI
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9:24 am - 11:27 am
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$88Frontier
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$88Frontier
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$219American Airlines
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Get data-powered insights and trends for flights to Washington, D.C. to help you find the cheapest flights, the best time to fly and much more.

What is the cheapest flight to Washington, D.C.?

These are the best round-trip prices found by users searching on KAYAK in the last 3 days.

In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Washington, D.C. was found on the route from Atlanta, at $88 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $228 in the last 3 days.

How much is a flight to Washington, D.C.?

The average and cheapest price for all round-trip flights to Washington, D.C. from each origin found by users searching on KAYAK in the last month.

A flight to Washington, D.C. costs $386 on average. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $25 and departed from Punta Gorda. The most popular routes on KAYAK are Atlanta to Washington, D.C. which costs $258 on average, and Orlando to Washington, D.C., which costs $331 on average.

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What is the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

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

Based on KAYAK data, the cheapest day to fly to Washington, D.C. is Friday where round-trip tickets can be as cheap as $368. On the other hand, the most expensive day to fly is Sunday, where round-trip prices are $571 on average.

What is the cheapest month to fly to Washington, D.C.?

To calculate monthly average prices, KAYAK takes all prices for each month over the last year for flights to Washington, D.C., 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 to Washington, D.C. is February, where tickets cost $181 on average for return flights. On the other hand, the most expensive months are March and April, where the average cost of tickets from the United States is $333 and $307 respectively. For one-way flights, the best month to travel is October with an average price of $182.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C.?

The average price for all round-trip flights to Washington, D.C. depending on the time of departure, clicked by users on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks.

The cheapest time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally in the morning, when round-trip flights cost $368 on average. The most expensive time of day to fly to Washington, D.C. is generally at night, which is peak travel time and where the average cost of a ticket is $441.

What is a good deal for flights to Washington, D.C.?

If you’re looking for cheap airfare to Washington, D.C., 25% of our users found tickets to Washington, D.C. for the following prices or less: From New Haven $120 round-trip, from Jacksonville $338 round-trip, from Traverse City $385 round-trip.

Which is the cheapest airport to fly into in Washington, D.C.?

Prices will differ depending on the departure airport, but generally, the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C. is Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), with an average flight price of $243.

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Flights to Washington, D.C.: the best tips from KAYAK users' own experiences

Insights shared by verified travelers who flew to Washington, D.C. 
NesrinFlew with Southwest
DEN
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IAD
Feb 2026
Get a seat in the very front if you can, otherwise, it is a very slow process.
DionFlew with American Airlines
DFW
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IAD
Jan 2026
Make sure you eat a heavy meal before boarding the flight.
SuzetteFlew with Alaska Airlines
SEA
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IAD
May 2025
Take a shower before arriving at airport and don't wear perfume at all! Pack bags tight, so boarding is smooth and quick.
Verified travelerFlew with United Airlines
RIC
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IAD
Jul 2024
Know where your connecting gate. You can use the airline app to bring up a map and it can give you directions and time from landing gate to departure gate.
karenFlew with Alaska Airlines
LAX
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IAD
Jun 2024
Personal tips are bring your own food if you're hungry; keep foot space as open as possible for leg room; pack your patience
MichaelFlew with American Airlines
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DCA
Jun 2024
Leave a day earlier than intended in the summer.
PatriciaFlew with United Airlines
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IAD
Jan 2024
Take DCA instead of IAD to avoid those stupid overpacked people movers

FAQs - booking Washington, D.C. flights

  • What is there to do at Reagan National Airport?

    The Exhibit Hall in Terminal A of DCA is a great way to spend time before your flight. The Exhibit Hall details the airport’s long history with video presentations and museum-style exhibits. Artifacts from a plantation replaced by the airport and memorabilia from the original airport are all on display here.

  • How do I get to the National Mall from Reagan National Airport?

    Going straight to the National Mall from Reagan National Airport is an extremely easy trip. Reagan National Airport is located on both the Blue and Yellow Lines, while the National Mall can be accessed by a number of stops on the Blue Line such as Metro Center Station, Federal Triangle Station, and Smithsonian Station.

  • How do I get between Reagan National Airport and Dulles International?

    Two of the easiest ways to get between the airports are shuttle buses and public transportation. The shuttle buses are offered by private companies and range widely in price. Public transport will require you to take either a Metrobus or the Silver Line Express Bus and then the Metrorail to connect from Dulles International to Reagan.

  • What hotels are near Dulles International and Reagan National Airports?

    Dulles International has a variety of neighboring hotels that offer complimentary shuttle service, including Washington Dulles Airport Marriott, Westin Washington Dulles Airport, and Best Western Dulles Airport Inn. In terms of direct shuttle service, time, proximity, and ease of travel, Hampton Inn & Suites Reagan National Airport, Holiday Inn National Airport, and Residence Inn Arlington Capital View are good choices close to DCA.

  • Can I take public transportation from BWI to Washington, DC?

    If your cheap flight to Washington, DC arrives at Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI), you can take either an Amtrak (regional) or MARC (suburban commuter) train to Union Station in DC. The Amtrak/MARC station is located about 10 minutes from the airport and a free shuttle bus runs 24/7 between the station and the terminals. Another option is the B30 express bus to the Greenbelt Metro Station, where you can catch the metro to various stops in and around the city.

  • What airline lounges are available at the Washington, DC airports?

    Baltimore-Washington International Airport (BWI) customers can purchase a one-day pass to Club BWI, near Gate 10 in Concourse D. At Dulles International Airport, several airlines offer lounges for their customers including Air France, British Airways, Lufthansa, Turkish Airlines, United Airlines, and Virgin Atlantic. Reagan National Airport has four airline lounges, including two American Admirals Clubs, the Delta Sky Club, and the United Club.

  • What services for the military are available at the Washington, DC airports?

    All three Washington, DC airports offer a USO lounge, where members of the military and their families can relax, have a snack or a meal, play a game or two, watch tv or even enjoy a movie. The lounges are equipped with computers, printers, and fax machines. At BWI, the USO lounge is on the lower level between Concourses D and E. At Dulles, you’ll find the USO near Baggage Claim Carousel 12 on the Arrivals Level. The USO at Reagan National is located on Level 2 next to the Lost and Found office in Terminal 1.

  • Are there facilities for families traveling with children at Reagan National Airport?

    Reagan National Airport offers family restrooms throughout the airport as well as several nursing rooms for mothers with babies. Children can enjoy watching the planes in the Terminal A Historic Lobby, and they can even get outside and play along the Mt Vernon Trail, which is accessed behind the North Parking Garage.

  • What is the cheapest flight to Washington, D.C.?

    In the last 3 days, the cheapest flight deal to Washington, D.C. was found on the route from Atlanta, at $88 return. The most popular connection is from Los Angeles to Washington, D.C. and KAYAK users have found round-trip deals for as low as $228 in the last 3 days.

  • Which Washington, D.C. airport is closest to central Washington, D.C.?

    There are 2 major airports in Washington, D.C.. The nearest airport from Washington, D.C. city center is Reagan Washington National Airport (4 miles), followed by Washington Dulles Airport (22 miles).

  • How much is a flight to Washington, D.C.?

    On average, a flight to Washington, D.C. costs $386. The cheapest price found on KAYAK in the last 2 weeks cost $25 and departed from Punta Gorda Airport.

  • How does KAYAK find such low prices on flights to Washington, D.C.?

    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 to Washington, D.C..

  • How does KAYAK's flight Price Forecast tool help me choose the right time to buy my flight ticket to Washington, D.C.?

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

  • What is the Hacker Fare option on flights to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. with an airline and back with another airline.

  • What is KAYAK's "flexible dates" feature and why should I care when looking for a flight to Washington, D.C.?

    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 Washington, D.C. up to 3 days before/after your preferred dates. You can then pick the flights that suit you best.

Top tips for finding cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

  • Looking for a cheap flight? 25% of our users found flights on this route for $219 or less one-way and $369 or less round-trip.
  • Enter your preferred departure airport and travel dates into the search form above to unlock the latest Washington, D.C. flight deals.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.

Reviews of the top 5 airlines flying to Washington, D.C.

 
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

4.0 OkayAnonymous, May 2026
MDW - LAX
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The first time I flew in the extra legroom section. It was difficult to notice a difference. I had bad luck with my neighbors. The crew was okay. Southwest has reduced the live TV options.

The flight was smooth. The Southwest experience has degraded overall, but this one was okay.

No gluten free snacks. Seats felt worn or bare bones even though it was a new 737 MAX 8.

One major problem that was very unprofessional and uncalled for. Plane landed and we had to wait 20 minutes to get off the plane since they were waiting for someone to come to the gate to drive the jetway. Southwest couldn't have someone available and waiting for the plane to land? Is there only one person in Hobby airport who knows to drive the jetway? Was he at lunch? In the bar? Uncomfortable and uncalled for!

The checking experience in Orlando was terrible, almost missed the flight. Too many travelers and Southwest completely understaffed.

I'm glad it wasn't only 75% full because I could get a good seat

if I was good. Not happy that I have to pay extra money to get the seat I need for lake room, but I guess that’s a sign of the times.

Seats were very comfortable. They tilted back. Drinks and snacks were free and served 3 times. Attendants were awesome.

Plane was clean and comfortable. Flight attendants and gate staff were professional, friendly and efficient. Boarding and deplaning were orderly and efficient. All in all, the typical excellent Southwest experience.

Truly terrible. Will never willingly fly southwest again. Seats are worse than before they switched to assigned seating. One flight attendant was the opposite of helpful (rude, unhelpful, dismissive, and as my stranger seatmate said unprompted: a total prick). This caused me, 15 minutes into the flight, to book an alternate return flight home on a competing airline (first class 1.2k purchase instead of my existing planned flight) just so I would not have to ever be on that aircraft, with that terrible service person, with those horrific seats ever again.

No service flight that took 5 hrs and a stop at an unscheduled airport. Crew and pilots did their jobs

Clean planes and not take my comfort class seat away.

Weather caused a long delay, but the efficiency and updates from the pilot were helpful. We were able to make our connection fortunately.

Planes were clean, no water or snacks on either flight.

Free & relatively fast Wi-Fi. Would've liked a wider drink selection.

I continue to be satisfied with Delta’s excellent service out of LGA. The digit id works well and gets me through security in no time. Whenever possible, I choose Delta.

Was revoked with Jet Blue due to delay from Kenya Air

Enjoyed it very much. Especially liked the free WiFi that Delta offers.

Smooth flight. Left on time, and got in 15 minutes early. Onboard video was great

For some reason, TSA Atlanta didn’t have my bag on the flight on time and they don’t have to provide Delta a reason for that.

MY FAMILY'S LUGGAGE WAS LOST FROM ROME TO BARI. I WAS THE ONLY ONE THAT RECEIVED MY LUGGAGE FROM ROME TO BARI. AFTER DEPLANING IN BARI, WE WASTED A LOT OF TIME AT BAG CLAIMS LOST AND FOUND REPORTING THE CLAIM AND PLEADING FOR THE BAGS TO BE DELIVERED THE NEXT DAY. WE WERE TOLD THAT IT TAKES 3 DAYS MINIMUM TO DELIVER. MY DAUGHTER AND MY GIRLFRIEND NEEDED THEIR PERSONAL THINGS AND WE WERE STAYING 3 HOURS AWAY FROM THE BARI AIRPORT. WE HAD TO DRIVE 3 HOURS TO THE AIRPORT TO COLLECT OUR LOST LUGGAGE THE NEXT DAY. WE ARE NOT HAPPY WITH THE EXPERIENCE

There were no facilities in the middle of the aircraft and premium economy was not allowed to use the business class facilities, and had to share the only two toilets at the back with economy. The upgrade to Premium was definitely not worth it

Our flight to Rome, Italy was cancelled the day of and we were never informed. We only found out because I was trying to get into my husbands account and called to get his account number. Had to pay more for worse seating on another airline.

The economy seat was much less comfortable for an international flight in terms of recline and moving space when food tray is expanded. Per entertainment, it would be amazing if I could connect my Bluetooth headset or ear phones to the entertainment screen. Or provide in-flight wifi to connect directly from my own device.

We were a little disappointed to not be able to complete check in online without uploading pics of passports. Also we have KTN's and they weren't on our boarding passes when we got to security. Had to trek back to counter to have them fix.

Excellent service in Polaris class IAD to ZRH. Arrived rested and well fed after the overnight flight.

It's a short hop. My carryon was checked at the gate, I didn't have to drag it all over the airport. Excellent wheelchair assist.

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

Terrific in every way. On time, professional staff, multiple movie options to select, great food and drink.

My bags were misplaced!!! Im in a foreign country with no bags

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

Snow delayed boarding several times, which I understand happens. Issue I had was that after we did board, pilot told us we were going to roll out to be de-iced, then on our way. We were de-iced once, taxied to the tarmac and then stopped. Sat for another 30 minutes or so, the another de-icing. Then we rolled out to a parking spot, only to sit for another hour due to a traffic stop in DCA, which I'm confident they knew would happen before we boarded. Pilot gave no updates other than we had to hold, attendants did speak to the crew, but when asked, said the pilot would be updating us. We on the ground in the plane waiting for over 2 hours. They did communicate that bathrooms would be open, but no other news until we left. Would have been better to be up front about status.

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!!!

It was an early flight and most people napped/slept and the crew let us which was nice.

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