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$492+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH)

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 5/5. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — AUH
May 2 — May 91
Sat 5/2
Sat 5/9
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl are usually found in March or October, booked 18 days in advance, depart on a Wednesday or Tuesday and return on a Friday

Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on April 2, 2026.

This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/289:45 pm
IAD
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AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 5/41:30 am
AUH
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IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/29$710
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/19:45 pm
IAD
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AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/171:30 am
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$725
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 8/319:45 pm
IAD
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AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/161:30 am
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$726
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/309:45 pm
IAD
-
AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/141:30 am
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$727
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 9/39:45 pm
IAD
-
AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Thu 9/171:30 am
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$728
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 5/23:10 pm
IAD
-
AUH
Nonstop13h 05m
Etihad Airways
Fri 5/83:15 am
AUH
-
IAD
Nonstop14h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 4/1$729
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 4/91:20 pm
IAD
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AUH
1 stop27h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Fri 4/171:30 am
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$738
This oojo deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/29. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure oojo is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 4/282:05 pm
IAD
-
AUH
Nonstop14h 05m
Etihad Airways
Mon 5/43:15 am
AUH
-
IAD
Nonstop14h 30m
Etihad Airways
Deal found 3/29$739
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/299:45 pm
IAD
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AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/161:30 am
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$762
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 8/299:45 pm
IAD
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AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Mon 9/141:30 am
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$763
This FlightHub deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/31. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure FlightHub is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 9/89:45 pm
IAD
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AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Sat 9/191:30 am
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 3/31$765
This deal was found by Cheapflights users on 4/1. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 8/309:45 pm
IAD
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AUH
1 stop18h 40m
Turkish Airlines
Wed 9/161:30 am
AUH
-
IAD
1 stop18h 05m
Turkish Airlines
Deal found 4/1$766

Find flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Abu Dhabi (AUH). Learn about various techniques such as flexible date searches, comparing prices across and setting up price alerts. Use these methods to find the cheapest flights available for your travel needs. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$710
(oojo)

One-way from

$492
(FlightHub)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

March

Average price

$998

Good round-trip deal

$780 or less

Good one-way deal

$367 or less
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Cheapflights Fare Finder

 
Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi 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 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi that are best for you.

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Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/30

1:20 pm-12:25 am

1 stop27h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 5/3

1:30 am-11:35 am

1 stop18h 05m

$905

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

DCA - AUH

DCAAUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 9/8

5:06 pm-9:15 pm

2 stops20h 09m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/20

5:45 am-10:54 pm

2 stops25h 09m

$960

BaltimoreAbu Dhabi

BWI - AUH

BWIAUH

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 6/7

1:00 pm-7:20 pm

2 stops22h 20m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 6/10

2:10 am-9:35 pm

2 stops27h 25m

$1,270
Quickest round-trip

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Thu 4/30

2:05 pm-12:10 pm

Nonstop14h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 5/3

3:15 am-9:45 am

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,290

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

11:26 am-12:25 pm

1 stop16h 59m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/19

3:15 am-9:45 am

Nonstop14h 30m

$1,353

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 5/12

3:10 pm-12:15 pm

Nonstop13h 05m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/19

8:30 pm-3:45 pm

1 stop27h 15m

$1,360

BaltimoreAbu Dhabi

BWI - AUH

BWIAUH

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 5/15

1:30 pm-7:10 pm

2 stops21h 40m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Thu 5/21

2:10 am-6:20 pm

2 stops24h 10m

$1,402

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

DCA - AUH

DCAAUH

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 5/13

1:20 pm-12:45 pm

1 stop15h 25m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Wed 5/20

9:00 am-7:00 pm

1 stop18h 00m

$1,413

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 9/8

10:35 pm-6:10 am

2 stops23h 35m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Sun 9/20

10:35 am-3:10 pm

2 stops36h 35m

$1,438

Washington, D.C.Abu Dhabi

IAD - AUH

IADAUH

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 5/13

5:45 pm-12:45 am

2 stops23h 00m

Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl

Tue 5/19

2:20 am-8:35 pm

2 stops26h 15m

$1,440

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Compare providers for flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Provider information is updated monthly. Please note that these providers often have deals for this flight, but the availability may vary on a day-by-day basis on Cheapflights.
Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi in April.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
AranGrantPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*2 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
OvagoPrice Accuracy2 starsTrust Score*3 stars

*The Trust Score is based on feedback from users after their booking experience. It measures overall satisfaction, helping us identify issues like hidden fees, problems during the ticketing process, and the quality of customer service. This score is our best indicator of the provider's quality and reliability.

  • Most accurate provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Abu Dhabi flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Washington, D.C.-Abu Dhabi flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Washington, D.C.-Abu Dhabi flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Washington, D.C.-Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights users trust FlightHub the most. FlightHub has received a user feedback score of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), meaning they have been trusted the most by Cheapflights users looking for Washington, D.C.-Abu Dhabi flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

How far ahead should I book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Price data was last updated on March 13, 2026.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi, you should look to book at least 18 days in advance of your intended travel date. The price of your flight may increase if you delay and leave booking until a week or so before departure.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi (average of $532). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $664). 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.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from WAS to AUH?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

Regardless of the time of day you decide to fly, the ticket price will remain around the same. Book flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi as you normally would.

Weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Explore weekly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Discover flights operating on different days of the week, giving you the flexibility to choose a travel day that best fits your plans. Compare info to find the most convenient option for your journey. Data last updated April 2, 2026.

The most flights from WAS to AUH are scheduled on a Monday (2 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Wednesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (1 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

Reviews of airlines servicing Abu Dhabi

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Abu Dhabi. 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 Abu Dhabi. Reviews last updated April 2, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Emirates,Qatar Airways, andEtihad Airways from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,553 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,553 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,553 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Qatar Airways
7.4
Good
3,730 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,553 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Etihad Airways
7.3
Good
1,432 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,553 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.
Turkish Airlines
7.3
Good
4,293 reviews
Emirates
8.1
Very good
3,553 reviews

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.9

Crew

8.3

Entertainment

8.2

Comfort

8.0

Overall

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Anonymous,Mar 2026

SFO - DXB

Business class was too crowded. Flight attendants were too busy, and not attentive. Orders were not delivered and delayed in delivered. Always lines to us restrooms.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Abu Dhabi from Washington, D.C.?

    Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl (AUH) is the airport you will fly into if you book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. You should not have trouble finding flights to Zayed Intl from Washington, D.C.; the airport handles an average of 1 inbound flight from Washington, D.C. per day. You should also have plenty of airline options to choose from since 3 airlines have flights to the Abu Dhabi airport from Washington, D.C.. It is only a 17.4 mi journey from Zayed Intl (AUH) to Abu Dhabi’s city center.

  • How long is the flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    There are many flights that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi in 14h 05m. Fly via Turkish Airlines, Etihad Airways, or TAP AIR PORTUGAL to get the fastest option. Airlines will cover a distance of 7070 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi round-trip?

    Our cheapest airline available from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi is Turkish Airlines. Our recent data shows that you can find tickets from as low as $610 on this airline. Additional options worth looking into are Etihad Airways and Emirates, starting at $739 and $760 round-trip. Turkish Airlines is 41% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi one-way?

    The cheapest airline one-way is Qatar Airways, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $388. However, be on the lookout for offers from Etihad Airways and Turkish Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi for a low price.

  • What are the most popular routes from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    When deciding which route to take from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi consider Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl, Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl or Baltimore/Washington - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl as they are the most popular.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    On average you can expect to pay $1,425 for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. The cheapest flight overall is $329 while the most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Abu Dhabi Zayed Intl) is currently priced at $765.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi (average of $532). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi in December is currently the most expensive (average of $664). 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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Top 3 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi

Discover the top 3 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Abu Dhabi. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated April 2, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Turkish AirlinesCheapest$610Average$775FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time77%
Etihad AirwaysCheapest$739Average$1,191FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
EmiratesCheapest$760Average$980FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%

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