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$70+ Cheap flights from Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Banff, AB, Canada

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 10/3. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
WAS — YYC
Oct 16 — Oct 231
Thu 10/16
Thu 10/23
1 adult, Economy
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Cheap flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Banff

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Washington, D.C. to Banff flight deals. Data was last updated September 16, 2025.

Round-trip from

$211
(Gotogate)

One-way from

$70
(Expedia)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$302
From Washington, D.C. (WAS) to Banff
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Cheapest flights from Washington, D.C. to Banff
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Washington, D.C. to Banff. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on September 16, 2025.

This Gotogate deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Gotogate is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/64:35 pmDCA - YYC
2 stops10h 37mAir Canada
Tue 10/141:10 amYYC - DCA
2 stops8h 58mAir Canada
Deal found 9/15$211
This Air Canada deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 Air Canada is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/1412:55 pmDCA - YYC
1 stop11h 50mAir Canada
Tue 10/141:10 amYYC - DCA
1 stop7h 10mAir Canada
Deal found 9/14$219
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 10/36:45 pmIAD - YYC
Nonstop4h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/1312:30 amYYC - IAD
1 stop17h 16mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$220
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/296:45 pmIAD - YYC
Nonstop4h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 10/611:35 pmYYC - IAD
2 stops42h 11mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/15$224
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/811:03 amDCA - YYC
1 stop8h 52mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/117:15 amYYC - DCA
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$232
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/610:10 pmIAD - YYC
1 stop15h 28mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/83:49 pmYYC - IAD
1 stop11h 47mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$232
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:45 pmIAD - YYC
Nonstop4h 54mMultiple Airlines
Sun 9/287:00 amYYC - IAD
3 stops24h 17mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$238
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 10/67:59 pmDCA - YYC
1 stop17h 39mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/157:15 amYYC - DCA
1 stop12h 22mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$239
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/13. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 9/226:45 pmIAD - YYC
Nonstop4h 54mMultiple Airlines
Mon 9/2911:15 amYYC - IAD
2 stops11h 00mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/13$239
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/15. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 10/77:25 amDCA - YYC
2 stops16h 23mUnited Airlines
Sat 10/117:15 amYYC - DCA
1 stop10h 01mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/15$241
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 9/14. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:05 pmIAD - YYC
1 stop16h 14mUnited Airlines
Wed 10/221:30 pmYYC - IAD
2 stops20h 25mUnited Airlines
Deal found 9/14$241
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Sat 10/254:12 pmBWI - YYC
1 stop27h 03mMultiple Airlines
Tue 10/2812:20 pmYYC - BWI
1 stop20h 08mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 9/14$243

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Customize your flight search to find flights from Washington, D.C. to Banff 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 September 16, 2025.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Washington, D.C. to Banff that are best for you.

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Washington, D.C.

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Banff

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Depart

Return

Price

Washington, D.C.Calgary

DCA - YYC

DCAYYC

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 10/7

10:33 am-5:55 pm

1 stop9h 22m

Calgary

Sat 10/11

7:15 am-7:16 pm

1 stop10h 01m

$232

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/17

6:45 pm-9:39 pm

Nonstop4h 54m

Calgary

Sun 10/19

12:30 am-2:25 pm

2 stops11h 55m

$255

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Fri 10/24

10:09 pm-1:53 pm

1 stop17h 44m

Calgary

Tue 10/28

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$258

Washington, D.C.Calgary

IAD - YYC

IADYYC

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/21

6:30 am-11:38 am

1 stop7h 08m

Calgary

Tue 10/28

3:30 pm-5:27 am

1 stop11h 57m

$258

BaltimoreCalgary

BWI - YYC

BWIYYC

Baltimore/Washington

Thu 10/16

11:14 am-6:24 pm

1 stop9h 10m

Calgary

Mon 10/20

6:20 am-10:36 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$266

BaltimoreCalgary

BWI - YYC

BWIYYC

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 11/8

6:00 am-9:51 pm

1 stop17h 51m

Calgary

Wed 11/12

12:20 pm-9:53 am

1 stop19h 33m

$271

BaltimoreCalgary

BWI - YYC

BWIYYC

Baltimore/Washington

Wed 10/15

1:35 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Calgary

Wed 10/22

9:15 am-8:23 pm

1 stop9h 08m

$273

BaltimoreCalgary

BWI - YYC

BWIYYC

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 10/14

1:35 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop30h 49m

Calgary

Mon 10/20

9:15 am-8:57 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$274

BaltimoreCalgary

BWI - YYC

BWIYYC

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 10/11

1:35 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Calgary

Mon 10/13

6:20 am-10:36 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$279

BaltimoreCalgary

BWI - YYC

BWIYYC

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 10/17

1:35 pm-6:24 pm

1 stop6h 49m

Calgary

Mon 10/20

6:20 am-10:36 pm

2 stops14h 16m

$281

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Washington, D.C. to Banff. Price data was last updated on September 12, 2025.

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Washington, D.C. to Banff, you should look to book at least 63 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 Banff?

Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Banff (average of $300). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Banff in February is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 B4N?

Find hourly flight availability from Washington, D.C. to Banff. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated September 16, 2025.

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 Banff as you normally would.

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

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Washington, D.C. to Banff. Price data was last updated on December 16, 2024.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Washington, D.C. to Banff flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Saturday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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

Reviews of airlines servicing Banff

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Banff. 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 Banff. Reviews last updated September 16, 2025.
Read through reviews of airlines operating flights from Washington, D.C. to Banff, such as Delta, United Airlines, and American Airlines. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
United Airlines
7.4
Good
8,929 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
American Airlines
7.2
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
WestJet
7.2
Good
3,091 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!
Air Canada
7.1
Good
10,000 reviews
Delta
8.0
Very good
7,954 reviews

Comfort

7.9

Food

7.3

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.2

Crew

8.5

Entertainment

7.9

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Kim,May 2025

PIH - SLC

This trip was fine even with delay I had plenty of time to get connection flight!

Related info for your journey

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

    For as low as $290, United Airlines can have you in Banff from Washington, D.C. in 7h 42m. Airlines will cover a distance of 1968 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Washington, D.C. to Banff are WestJet ($70), United Airlines ($90), and Air Canada ($99).

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

    While some choose either Washington, D.C. Reagan-National - Calgary or Baltimore/Washington - Calgary, Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Calgary is the most popular route from Washington, D.C. to Banff.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Washington, D.C. to Banff?

    No one likes to see their flight delayed. When booking a flight from Washington, D.C. to Banff consider choosing Air Canada (82%), United Airlines (82%) or WestJet (24%) as they are the most reliable in getting you off to your destination on time.

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

    The cheapest flight price from Washington, D.C. to Banff is $76. On average you can expect to pay $324. The most popular route, (Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl - Calgary), can usually be booked for $232.

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

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

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

    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 Banff.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Washington, D.C. to Banff 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 Banff?

    Currently, January is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Washington, D.C. to Banff (average of $300). Flying from Washington, D.C. to Banff in February is currently the most expensive (average of $405). 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 5 airlines flying from Washington, D.C. to Banff

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Washington, D.C. to Banff. 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 September 16, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
United AirlinesCheapest$100Average$511FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
DeltaCheapest$141Average$429FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Air CanadaCheapest$148Average$427FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time67%
WestJetCheapest$148Average$506FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time60%
American AirlinesCheapest$279Average$447FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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