District of Columbia

$65+ Cheap flights from Virginia to District of Columbia

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RIC — IAD
Jun 14 — Jun 211
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Cheap flight deals from Virginia to District of Columbia

Cheapest flights from Virginia to District of Columbia
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Virginia to District of Columbia. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on May 15, 2026.

This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 6/412:06 pm
ORF
-
IAD
1 stop11h 03m
Frontier
Fri 7/38:57 pm
IAD
-
ORF
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$123
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/12. 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.
Thu 6/412:06 pm
ORF
-
IAD
1 stop11h 03m
Frontier
Sun 6/77:45 am
IAD
-
ORF
1 stop27h 26m
Frontier
Deal found 5/12$124
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 7/212:21 pm
ORF
-
IAD
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Mon 7/138:57 pm
IAD
-
ORF
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$126
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 6/512:06 pm
ORF
-
IAD
1 stop28h 15m
Frontier
Mon 6/88:47 pm
IAD
-
ORF
1 stop14h 39m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$139
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 6/512:06 pm
ORF
-
IAD
1 stop5h 21m
Frontier
Tue 6/308:57 pm
IAD
-
ORF
1 stop14h 29m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$151
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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 7/2012:21 pm
ORF
-
IAD
1 stop21h 52m
Frontier
Tue 7/288:57 pm
IAD
-
ORF
1 stop14h 24m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$154
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 6/512:06 pm
ORF
-
IAD
1 stop5h 21m
Frontier
Thu 6/1111:24 am
IAD
-
ORF
1 stop24h 02m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$155
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Wed 6/176:15 am
RDU
-
IAD
1 stop17h 02m
Frontier
Wed 6/246:26 pm
IAD
-
RDU
2 stops17h 33m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$165
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/13. 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.
Fri 6/1212:21 pm
ORF
-
IAD
1 stop11h 01m
Frontier
Mon 6/1511:17 am
IAD
-
ORF
1 stop24h 09m
Frontier
Deal found 5/13$166
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/10. 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.
Tue 6/910:22 pm
RDU
-
IAD
2 stops12h 00m
Frontier
Tue 6/168:57 pm
IAD
-
RDU
1 stop11h 06m
Frontier
Deal found 5/10$167
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/14. 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 Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 6/1311:47 am
RDU
-
IAD
1 stop11h 30m
Frontier
Sat 6/208:57 pm
IAD
-
RDU
1 stop27h 13m
Frontier
Deal found 5/14$168
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 5/11. 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.
Wed 8/512:21 pm
ORF
-
IAD
1 stop10h 52m
Frontier
Tue 8/118:57 pm
IAD
-
ORF
2 stops23h 42m
Frontier
Deal found 5/11$169

Find flight deals from Virginia to District of Columbia

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Virginia to District of Columbia flight deals. Data was last updated May 15, 2026.

Round-trip from

$123
(Kiwi.com)

One-way from

$65
(Kiwi.com)

Popular in

April

Cheapest in

January

Average price

$374

Good round-trip deal

$308 or less

Good one-way deal

$178 or less
From Virginia to District of Columbia
One-way flight from Virginia to District of Columbia
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 41% potential increase in price ($230 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 14% potential price decrease ($42 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in May 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Virginia to District of Columbia.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Virginia to District of Columbia.

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Virginia to District of Columbia that are best for you.

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Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Wed 6/17

6:40 pm-10:59 pm

1 stop4h 19m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 6/24

10:00 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$188

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/30

7:50 pm-9:23 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 8/1

5:46 pm-7:12 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$191

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 6/11

7:57 pm-9:30 pm

Nonstop1h 33m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 6/18

10:10 pm-11:27 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$201

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - IAD

RDUIAD

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 10/10

6:00 am-7:06 am

Nonstop1h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 10/18

8:15 am-9:29 am

Nonstop1h 14m

$215

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 8/6

3:44 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 8/9

7:59 am-9:11 am

Nonstop1h 12m

$215

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Thu 7/23

3:44 pm-5:09 pm

Nonstop1h 25m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 7/26

5:49 pm-7:15 pm

Nonstop1h 26m

$220

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/13

5:05 pm-10:01 pm

1 stop4h 56m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 6/15

10:00 pm-11:17 pm

Nonstop1h 17m

$225

RaleighWashington, D.C.

RDU - DCA

RDUDCA

Raleigh-Durham

Sat 6/6

6:00 am-12:14 pm

1 stop6h 14m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 6/6

3:39 pm-10:07 pm

1 stop6h 28m

$235
Quickest round-trip

CharlottesvilleWashington, D.C.

CHO - IAD

CHOIAD

Charlottesville Albemarle

Thu 6/11

2:56 pm-3:50 pm

Nonstop0h 54m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 6/17

10:40 pm-11:43 pm

Nonstop1h 03m

$239

GreensboroWashington, D.C.

GSO - IAD

GSOIAD

Greensboro/H. Point

Thu 8/6

6:15 am-7:33 am

Nonstop1h 18m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sun 8/9

12:58 pm-2:20 pm

Nonstop1h 22m

$239

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Best time to book a flight from Virginia to District of Columbia

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Estimated round-trip price
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Virginia to District of Columbia

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

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to District of Columbia (average of $133). Flying from Virginia to District of Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 VA to DC?

Find hourly flight availability from Virginia to District of Columbia. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated May 15, 2026.

It’s typically best to fly out from Virginia to District of Columbia in the morning. Doing so could potentially save you 27% on the flight price compared to flying in the afternoon, which is usually more expensive.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Virginia to District of Columbia?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Virginia to District of Columbia. Price data was last updated on May 9, 2026.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Virginia to District of Columbia flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Sunday at noon flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Virginia to District of Columbia

Explore weekly flight availability from Virginia to District of Columbia. 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 May 15, 2026.

The most flights from USVA to USDC are scheduled on a Wednesday (15 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (10 on average).

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 May 15, 2026.
Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with United Airlines and American Airlines from Virginia to District of Columbia to help guide your decision. Reviews also offer insight into each airline's entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Food

6.6

Comfort

7.3

Entertainment

7.1

Boarding

7.7

Crew

8.1

Overall

7.4

Reviews

1 / 20
4.0
Okay

Dynasty,May 2026

LAX - EWR

The food wasn’t nice - Hosts were not that kind.

Related info for your journey

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  • How long is the flight from Virginia to District of Columbia?

    A quick flight from Virginia to District of Columbia can take about 1h 04m. Delta provides one of the quickest options available for as low as $249. The distance between Virginia and District of Columbia is about 143 mi. This flight may include one or multiple stops.

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

    $97 is the cheapest one-way deal found within the past few days, from American Airlines. You may also be able to find cheap deals on Southwest and United Airlines, with prices starting from $109 and $118, respectively.

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

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

  • How can I find direct flights from Virginia 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 Virginia to District of Columbia.

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

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Virginia 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.

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

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Virginia to District of Columbia (average of $133). Flying from Virginia to District of Columbia in May is currently the most expensive (average of $239). 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 Virginia to District of Columbia

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AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
SouthwestCheapest$114Average$289FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
American AirlinesCheapest$177Average$293FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
United AirlinesCheapest$179Average$288FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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