Cheap flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia from $342

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 7/11. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel. Click the price to replicate the search for this deal.
POS — IAD
Jun 7 — Jun 141

How far in advance should I book a flight from Trinidad to District of Columbia?

When searching for a good deal, it’s best to be prepared for potential fluctuations in price. We recommend booking at least 48 days in advance, which can save you up to 77% on flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia compared to booking the week you need them. Waiting 48 days out may not be for everyone, so we have options available for flights within the next two weeks, with the lowest price starting at $406. For sooner than that we have options available in the next 3 days from $658.

What is the cheapest month to fly from Trinidad to District of Columbia?

Due to multiple factors, expect to potentially pay more when booking in May. For low rates, January can be a great choice for travel to District of Columbia. Flights to District of Columbia from Trinidad in January are about $549 on average during January, but can be found for as low as $475.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from LAZ to DC?

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia as you normally would.

Cheap United Airlines flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by United Airlines for the route between Trinidad and District of Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Consider these cheap United Airlines flights we've found departing from Trinidad to District of Columbia. Come back soon if you're not finding the exact deal you're looking for.
Tue 10/1512:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop11h 20mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/216:18 amIAD - POS
1 stop17h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$386
Wed 10/212:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop23h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/126:10 amIAD - POS
1 stop17h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$401
Tue 10/2212:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2810:06 pmIAD - POS
1 stop25h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$447
Wed 6/2612:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop23h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/46:30 amIAD - POS
1 stop16h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$516
Wed 6/2612:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop15h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/411:00 amDCA - POS
1 stop12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$540
Tue 10/1512:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop11h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2111:00 amDCA - POS
1 stop12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$605
Fri 6/712:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop15h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/711:00 amDCA - POS
1 stop12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$611
Tue 10/2212:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop21h 44mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/282:50 pmDCA - POS
1 stop32h 33mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$625
Tue 10/1512:30 amPOS - DCA
2 stops18h 32mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2112:45 pmDCA - POS
1 stop10h 38mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$650

Cheap Copa Airlines flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia

Explore cheap flight options specifically provided by Copa Airlines for the route between Trinidad and District of Columbia. Find affordable fares and compare prices with other airlines to secure the best deal for your journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
To aid your search, here are some of the cheapest Copa Airlines flights we've found from Trinidad to District of Columbia. Deals are refreshing constantly so come back soon for more options.
Wed 10/23:44 amPOS - IAD
1 stop11h 22mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/112:25 amIAD - POS
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$388
Wed 10/162:33 pmPOS - IAD
1 stop9h 58mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/214:34 pmIAD - POS
1 stop9h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$419
Thu 7/44:09 amPOS - IAD
1 stop24h 11mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/202:39 amIAD - POS
1 stop10h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$510
Thu 7/44:09 amPOS - IAD
1 stop24h 11mCopa Airlines
Sat 9/149:31 amIAD - POS
1 stop16h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$641
Sat 6/84:05 amPOS - IAD
1 stop20h 35mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/62:39 amIAD - POS
1 stop10h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$644
Tue 6/184:05 amPOS - IAD
1 stop20h 35mCopa Airlines
Wed 7/314:25 pmIAD - POS
1 stop9h 17mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$663
Wed 8/72:24 pmPOS - IAD
1 stop13h 56mCopa Airlines
Fri 8/302:39 amIAD - POS
1 stop10h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$685
Tue 6/184:05 amPOS - IAD
1 stop24h 15mCopa Airlines
Tue 7/302:36 amIAD - POS
1 stop10h 40mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$687
Wed 8/72:24 pmPOS - IAD
1 stop10h 07mCopa Airlines
Sat 8/314:34 pmIAD - POS
1 stop9h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$718

Cheap Trinidad to District of Columbia flights in June & July 2024

Find cheap flight options from Trinidad to District of Columbia specifically for the months of June and July 2024. Explore affordable fares based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Prices were last updated on June 2, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Trinidad to District of Columbia in June and July 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Wed 6/2612:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop23h 22mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/46:30 amIAD - POS
1 stop16h 53mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$516
Wed 6/2612:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop15h 33mUnited Airlines
Thu 7/411:00 amDCA - POS
1 stop12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$540
Sat 6/83:20 pmPOS - DCA
2 stops15h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/711:30 amDCA - POS
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$559
Sat 6/83:20 pmPOS - DCA
1 stop18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/75:49 amDCA - POS
1 stop16h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$596
Thu 5/3012:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop15h 33mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/712:55 pmDCA - POS
1 stop10h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$611
Thu 5/3012:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop20h 22mUnited Airlines
Fri 6/78:35 amIAD - POS
1 stop14h 48mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/30$611
Wed 6/512:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop22h 15mUnited Airlines
Mon 6/1010:09 pmIAD - POS
1 stop25h 14mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$631
Sat 6/84:05 amPOS - IAD
1 stop20h 35mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/62:39 amIAD - POS
1 stop10h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$644
Fri 5/3112:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop20h 37mUnited Airlines
Sat 6/811:00 amDCA - POS
1 stop12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/31$652

Trinidad to District of Columbia 2024 flight deals

Discover exclusive flight deals for travel between Trinidad and District of Columbia in 2024. Find excellent offers based on user searches. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
The lowest fares we've come across on flights traveling from Trinidad to District of Columbia in June and July 2024. More deals are always being added, so be sure to check back regularly.
Tue 11/261:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop15h 24mUnited Airlines
Wed 12/411:05 amDCA - POS
1 stop12h 18mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/31$386
Tue 10/1512:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop20h 18mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/216:18 amIAD - POS
1 stop17h 05mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/31$386
Wed 10/23:44 amPOS - IAD
1 stop11h 22mCopa Airlines
Fri 10/112:25 amIAD - POS
1 stop10h 53mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/31$388
Wed 10/212:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop23h 29mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/126:10 amIAD - POS
1 stop17h 13mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/31$401
Wed 10/162:33 pmPOS - IAD
1 stop9h 58mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/214:34 pmIAD - POS
1 stop9h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/31$419
Wed 10/237:58 amPOS - DCA
1 stop12h 10mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/288:05 pmDCA - POS
1 stop17h 52mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$442
Tue 10/2212:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop22h 00mUnited Airlines
Mon 10/2810:06 pmIAD - POS
1 stop25h 17mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$447
Wed 10/232:33 pmPOS - IAD
1 stop9h 58mCopa Airlines
Mon 10/289:34 amIAD - POS
1 stop16h 09mCopa Airlines
Deal found 5/31$465
Thu 7/44:09 amPOS - IAD
1 stop24h 11mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/202:39 amIAD - POS
1 stop10h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$510

Trinidad to District of Columbia flights leaving soon

Find last-minute flight options from Trinidad to District of Columbia for spontaneous travel. Discover available flights and compare prices based on user searches. Secure great deals and offers for spontaneous trips with quick booking options. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Check out these flights departing soon from Trinidad to District of Columbia. Users should be sure to double check the price, date, and time of their last-minute flight.
Sat 6/83:20 pmPOS - DCA
2 stops15h 39mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/711:30 amDCA - POS
2 stops10h 40mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$559
Sat 6/83:20 pmPOS - DCA
1 stop18h 04mAmerican Airlines
Sat 9/75:49 amDCA - POS
1 stop16h 21mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$596
Fri 6/712:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop15h 33mUnited Airlines
Sat 9/711:00 amDCA - POS
1 stop12h 23mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$611
Sat 6/84:05 amPOS - IAD
1 stop20h 35mCopa Airlines
Fri 9/62:39 amIAD - POS
1 stop10h 38mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$644
Thu 6/67:00 amPOS - IAD
2 stops25h 58mAmerican Airlines
Mon 6/105:43 pmIAD - POS
2 stops28h 18mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$773
Sat 6/84:05 amPOS - IAD
1 stop24h 15mCopa Airlines
Sat 9/79:31 amIAD - POS
1 stop16h 12mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$784
Sat 6/84:05 amPOS - IAD
1 stop20h 35mCopa Airlines
Sat 6/159:29 amIAD - POS
1 stop16h 13mCopa Airlines
Deal found 6/1$980
Sat 6/89:30 amPOS - DCA
2 stops23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/78:40 pmDCA - POS
3 stops23h 10mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,042
Sat 6/89:30 amPOS - DCA
2 stops23h 02mMultiple Airlines
Sat 9/78:40 pmDCA - POS
2 stops26h 30mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/1$1,057

One-way flights to District of Columbia from Trinidad

Search for one-way flight options from Trinidad to District of Columbia. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Compare prices and availability to plan your one-way journey according to your preferred dates and budget. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.
Users traveling one-way from Trinidad to District of Columbia can select one of these great deals. Those seeking round-trip flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia should utilize the search form at the the top of the page.
Thu 7/1112:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop21h 43mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/1$342
Tue 8/133:30 pmPOS - DCA
1 stop17h 35mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$367
Tue 8/1312:30 amPOS - DCA
1 stop13h 28mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/31$374
Sun 8/1812:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop11h 08mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/31$374
Tue 8/1312:30 amPOS - IAD
1 stop11h 11mUnited Airlines
Deal found 5/31$399
Mon 8/53:22 pmPOS - DCA
1 stop17h 43mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$424
Tue 8/137:05 amPOS - DCA
2 stops13h 49mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$429
Mon 7/153:22 pmPOS - DCA
1 stop17h 38mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/1$446
Mon 8/193:30 pmPOS - DCA
2 stops20h 23mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 5/31$450

Find flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia within your budget

Customize your flight search to find flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia that fit within your specific budget. Explore options based on user searches and filter the results based on your desired price range. Find flights that match your budget for a cost-effective journey. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,810,401 searches. Data last updated June 2, 2024.

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$386 - $1,039

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Port of Spain Piarco IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

POS - IAD

POSIAD

Port of Spain Piarco Intl

Tue 10/15

1 stop11h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/21

1 stop17h 05m

$386

Port of Spain Piarco IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

POS - IAD

POSIAD

Port of Spain Piarco Intl

Wed 10/2

1 stop11h 22m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/11

1 stop10h 53m

$388

Port of Spain Piarco IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

POS - IAD

POSIAD

Port of Spain Piarco Intl

Wed 10/2

1 stop23h 29m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 10/12

1 stop17h 13m

$401

Port of Spain Piarco IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

POS - IAD

POSIAD

Port of Spain Piarco Intl

Wed 10/16

1 stop9h 58m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/21

1 stop9h 09m

$419

Port of Spain Piarco IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

POS - DCA

POSDCA

Port of Spain Piarco Intl

Wed 10/23

1 stop10h 02m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 10/28

1 stop17h 52m

$442

Port of Spain Piarco IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

POS - IAD

POSIAD

Port of Spain Piarco Intl

Tue 10/22

1 stop22h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/28

1 stop25h 17m

$447

Port of Spain Piarco IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

POS - IAD

POSIAD

Port of Spain Piarco Intl

Thu 7/4

1 stop24h 11m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 9/20

1 stop10h 38m

$510

Port of Spain Piarco IntlWashington, D.C. Reagan-National

POS - DCA

POSDCA

Port of Spain Piarco Intl

Thu 7/4

2 stops20h 22m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 9/14

2 stops27h 56m

$512

Port of Spain Piarco IntlWashington, D.C. Dulles Intl

POS - IAD

POSIAD

Port of Spain Piarco Intl

Tue 6/18

2 stops31h 49m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 7/31

3 stops26h 25m

$1,039

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Deals found on 6/1

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Reviews of airlines servicing District of Columbia

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to District of Columbia. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to District of Columbia. Reviews last updated June 2, 2024.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines, Copa Airlines and American Airlines from Trinidad to District of Columbia to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
8.0
Very good
2,599 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

8.0
Very good
2,599 reviews
8.0
Very good
2,599 reviews

Food

7.3

Comfort

7.7

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Entertainment

7.2

Crew

8.3

Reviews

1 / 10

The food is horrible and little, a single meal is served on a 7 hour flight. The movies are old and there are very few options in Portuguese. Regarding the crew, they are not helpful or friendly.

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  • Can I find flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia for under $400 on Cheapflights?

    Yes, there are multiple flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia for under $400. The cheapest flight booked recently is on United Airlines for just $386, but on average you can expect to pay $519.

  • Are there last-minute flights available from Trinidad to District of Columbia for under $600?

    There are currently 20+ open flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia within the next 7 days for less than $600.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Trinidad to District of Columbia one-way?

    One-way options have recently been found by users for as low as $342 on United Airlines. Other airlines that offer cheap prices include American Airlines from $367 and Copa Airlines from $464 one-way.

  • What does POS to IAD mean?

    POS stands for Port of Spain Piarco Intl Airport, while IAD stands for Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. These codes are often called IATA codes, a set of identifiers established by IATA (International Air Transport Association) that is widely used by airlines and the aviation industry. Ready for more IATA code knowledge? These are related airports for your current travel destination: Baltimore/Washington Airport (BWI), Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (DCA).

  • Can I find deals for flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia that include extra baggage allowance?

    The amount of baggage you can bring on your Trinidad to District of Columbia flight depends on the airline and the type of fare you've chosen. After entering your flight details, you'll be able to view the specific baggage policies for each deal in the search results. Keep in mind that certain deals may offer additional baggage allowance.

  • Can I find deals on flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia with specific airlines?

    Yes, Cheapflights allows you to browse and filter Trinidad to District of Columbia flight deals by airline. After entering your origin and destination, use the available filters to view flights offered by airlines.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Trinidad to District of Columbia flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Trinidad to District of Columbia by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia that allow pets onboard?

    Many airlines flying from Trinidad to District of Columbia offer the option to travel with pets. After selecting a flight deal, you can find more information about the airline's pet policy on their official website or by contacting the airline directly. Please note that additional fees and restrictions may apply.

  • Can I find deals on last-minute flights from Trinidad to District of Columbia?

    Yes, you can often find last-minute deals on Trinidad to District of Columbia flights on Cheapflights. However, these deals can vary and may not always be available. We recommend checking back frequently or signing up for price alerts for the most up-to-date deals.

  • How recently were the Trinidad to District of Columbia flight deals updated?

    The Trinidad to District of Columbia flight deals you see on this page were last updated on 6/1.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Trinidad to District of Columbia?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Trinidad to District of Columbia (average of $278). Flying from Trinidad to District of Columbia in June is currently the most expensive (average of $388). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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JetBlueCheapest$223Average$519FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
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Copa AirlinesCheapest$376Average$552FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time70%
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United AirlinesCheapest$385Average$641FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
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American AirlinesCheapest$411Average$700FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
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