Cheap flights from Washington, D.C.
Popular trips from Washington, D.C.
These suggestions are based on the cheapest fares to popular destinations in the next six months.
Prices include required taxes + fees for 1 adult. Optional charges and bag fees may apply.
- Lisbon€499Jan 23 — Jan 302 stops39 hr 32 minDelta, Scandinavian Airlines, Tap Air Portugal
- London€370Feb 15 — Feb 241 stop12 hr 15 minTap Air Portugal
- Miami€50Jan 8 — Jan 15Nonstop2 hr 53 minFrontier
- Paris€371Mar 19 — Mar 271 stop10 hr 20 minIcelandair
- Denver€50Jan 10 — Jan 17Nonstop4 hr 12 minFrontier
- Barcelona€333Jan 9 — Jan 161 stop11 hr 55 minIcelandair
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Popular airlines with direct flights from Washington, D.C.
- UnitedFly from Washington, D.C. (IAD, DCA)
- ChicagoDirect flights every day2 hr 8 min +
- NewarkDirect flights every day1 hr 14 min +
- HoustonDirect flights every day3 hr 9 min +
- DenverDirect flights every day3 hr 44 min +
- San FranciscoDirect flights every day5 hr 37 min +
- AmericanFly from Washington, D.C. (IAD, DCA)
- CharlotteDirect flights every day1 hr 26 min +
- DallasDirect flights every day3 hr 8 min +
- MiamiDirect flights every day2 hr 35 min +
- New YorkDirect flights every day1 hr 11 min +
- BostonDirect flights every day1 hr 28 min +
- SouthwestFly from Washington, D.C. (IAD, DCA)
- ChicagoDirect flights every day1 hr 55 min +
- DallasDirect flights every day3 hr +
- NashvilleDirect flights every day1 hr 50 min +
- AtlantaDirect flights every day1 hr 50 min +
- St. LouisDirect flights every day2 hr 10 min +
- DeltaFly from Washington, D.C. (DCA, IAD)
- AtlantaDirect flights every day1 hr 44 min +
- New YorkDirect flights every day1 hr 10 min +
- BostonDirect flights every day1 hr 41 min +
- DetroitDirect flights every day1 hr 29 min +
- MinneapolisDirect flights every day2 hr 40 min +
- FrontierFly from Washington, D.C. (DCA, IAD)
- DenverDirect flights every day3 hr 56 min +
- AtlantaDirect flights every day2 hr 2 min +
- Las VegasDirect flights every day4 hr 59 min +
- MiamiDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun2 hr 47 min +
- OrlandoDirect flights every Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun2 hr 37 min +
- JetBlueFly from Washington, D.C. (DCA)
- BostonDirect flights every day1 hr 30 min +
- Fort LauderdaleDirect flights every day2 hr 35 min +
- OrlandoDirect flights every day2 hr 20 min +
- West Palm BeachDirect flights every day2 hr 28 min +
- New YorkDirect flights every day1 hr 13 min +
Popular airports near Washington, D.C.
Distance and driving time are relative to the city center. Airports are listed based on distance from Washington, D.C. center and popularity with travelers.
- Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA)WashingtonUnited States17 min6 km
- Dulles International Airport (IAD)WashingtonUnited States53 min36 km
- Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI) (BWI)BaltimoreUnited States49 min43 km
- Philadelphia International Airport (PHL)PhiladelphiaUnited States2 hr 22 min187 km
Frequently asked questions about flying from Washington, D.C.
What counts as the best airline for your flights from Washington, D.C. really depends on your individual needs. You may have a favorite carrier or a loyalty program you like, but price, convenience, and airports served also come into play. Flexibility and booking terms – Can you change flights if you want to stay longer or get a refund if you have to postpone your trip? – are also factors that help determine which airline is best to fly from Washington, D.C..
In terms of direct flights, United is the most popular, flying directly to 118 cities. United flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. are American, Southwest, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue.
In terms of direct flights, United is the most popular, flying directly to 118 cities. United flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
Other popular airlines flying from Washington, D.C. are American, Southwest, Delta, Frontier, JetBlue.
- American flies directly to 88 cities. American flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
- Southwest flies directly to 20 cities. Southwest flies from Dulles International Airport (IAD), Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
- Delta flies directly to 16 cities. Delta flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- Frontier flies directly to 8 cities. Frontier flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA), Dulles International Airport (IAD).
- JetBlue flies directly to 8 cities. JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport (DCA).
- United offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 118 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chicago, Newark, Houston, Denver and San Francisco.
- American offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 88 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Charlotte, Dallas, Miami, New York and Boston.
- Southwest offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 20 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Chicago, Dallas, Nashville, Atlanta and St. Louis.
- Delta offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 16 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Atlanta, New York, Boston, Detroit and Minneapolis.
- Frontier offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 8 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Denver, Atlanta, Las Vegas, Miami and Orlando.
- JetBlue offers direct flights from Washington, D.C. to 8 cities. The most frequent destinations are: Boston, Fort Lauderdale, Orlando, West Palm Beach and New York.
Some popular flight destinations from Washington, D.C. are Chicago, Denver, Houston, Dallas, Los Angeles and San Francisco.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Washington to Lisbon starting at €499 for Jan 23 - Jan 30, round trips from Washington to London starting at €370 for Feb 15 - Feb 24, and cheap flights from Washington to Miami starting at €50 for Jan 8 - Jan 15. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world.
You can currently find cheap options like round-trip flights from Washington to Lisbon starting at €499 for Jan 23 - Jan 30, round trips from Washington to London starting at €370 for Feb 15 - Feb 24, and cheap flights from Washington to Miami starting at €50 for Jan 8 - Jan 15. Alternatively, explore more cheap flights to anywhere in the world.
Washington, D.C. has 3 major airports: Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport, Dulles International Airport and Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport (BWI). The closest airport to the city center is Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport 6 km away. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport is also the most popular with travelers.
Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
Different airlines may depart from different airports, for example:
- United flies from Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- American flies from Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- Southwest flies from Dulles International Airport and Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
- Delta flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport.
- Frontier flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport and Dulles International Airport.
- JetBlue flies from Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport.
It's usually recommended that you arrive at the airport 2 hours before departure time for a domestic flight and 3 hours before an international flight to allow for time to check in, clear security, and handle unexpected delays.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
Check with your airline for any unique guidance and monitor the airport's website for updates or changes to procedures.
Finding last-minute flights from Washington, D.C. is easy on Google Flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available.
You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
Select a destination in the form on the top of the page, and use the calendar to pick travel dates and find the lowest ticket prices available.
You can even check for flights departing today.
To find the cheapest tickets, it’s usually best to book at least a few weeks in advance for domestic flights and a few months in advance for cheap international flights.
You can find cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to anywhere in the world on Google Flights.
Just enter Washington, D.C. as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore.
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect low cost trip.
If you already have a destination in mind, you can turn on price tracking to get alerts if the ticket price changes for a route or flight.
Just enter Washington, D.C. as your departure city, choose Anywhere as the destination, and tap Explore.
You can pick specific dates or leave departure and return dates blank if your plans are flexible. The cheapest flight deals to popular destinations will appear.
You can filter the results to see only nonstop flights or flights under a certain price to more easily plan your perfect low cost trip.
If you already have a destination in mind, you can turn on price tracking to get alerts if the ticket price changes for a route or flight.
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