Reagan-National

$89+ Cheap flights from Chicago (CHI) to Reagan-National (DCA)

CHI — DCA
Oct 2 — Oct 91
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Cheap flight deals from Chicago to Reagan-National

Cheapest flights from Chicago to Reagan-National

Sat 9/192:56 pm -
Nonstop2h 07m
Wed 9/238:40 am -
Nonstop2h 30m
Deal found 8/28$177
Wed 10/219:10 am -
Nonstop1h 45m
Wed 10/286:35 pm -
Nonstop2h 00m
Deal found 8/28$177
Sat 9/266:30 am -
1 stop28h 41m
Wed 9/307:00 am -
1 stop18h 23m
Deal found 8/28$178
Sat 9/266:30 am -
1 stop9h 29m
Sat 10/36:00 pm -
1 stop7h 23m
Deal found 8/28$187
Thu 10/15:10 pm -
1 stop4h 52m
Tue 10/67:59 am -
1 stop5h 14m
Deal found 8/28$197
Sat 10/246:44 pm -
1 stop3h 23m
Wed 10/286:10 am -
1 stop4h 07m
Deal found 8/28$197
Thu 10/156:30 am -
1 stop14h 29m
Mon 10/197:00 am -
1 stop18h 24m
Deal found 8/28$204
Tue 9/2912:09 pm -
1 stop6h 30m
Fri 10/93:30 pm -
Nonstop2h 22m
Deal found 8/30$206
Sun 9/136:30 am -
1 stop28h 41m
Tue 10/67:00 am -
1 stop18h 23m
Deal found 8/27$209
Sat 9/266:30 am -
1 stop14h 29m
Tue 9/297:00 am -
1 stop18h 23m
Deal found 8/28$210
Thu 9/246:30 am -
1 stop28h 41m
Sat 9/266:00 pm -
1 stop7h 23m
Deal found 8/28$215
Fri 9/258:50 am -
Nonstop2h 04m
Tue 9/292:54 pm -
Nonstop2h 24m
Deal found 8/28$216

Find flight deals from Chicago to Reagan-National

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$177
(United Airlines)

One-way from

$89
(United Airlines)

Popular in

June

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$300

Good round-trip deal

$255 or less

Good one-way deal

$122 or less
Provider with most accurate pricing for Chicago (CHI)-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National flight deals.
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From Chicago (CHI) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
One-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 8% potential increase in price ($34 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 1% potential price decrease ($8 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in September 2026
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Chicago (CHI) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.
Price to beat on a one-way flight from Chicago (CHI) to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National.

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ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW Chicago Midway - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Thu 10/1

8:35 am-2:15 pm

1 stop4h 40m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Thu 10/8

1:05 pm-2:05 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$309

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW Chicago Midway - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/5

11:10 am-2:00 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/7

2:00 pm-8:40 pm

1 stop7h 40m

$309

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW Chicago Midway - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Mon 10/26

1:10 pm-7:25 pm

1 stop5h 15m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/28

9:10 am-10:10 am

Nonstop2h 00m

$309

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW Chicago Midway - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/20

5:40 am-8:30 am

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/31

6:05 am-1:15 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$314

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW Chicago Midway - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Thu 11/5

4:50 pm-10:55 pm

1 stop5h 05m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/9

8:25 am-11:40 am

1 stop4h 15m

$314

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/23

7:05 am-11:29 am

1 stop3h 24m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 12/2

4:05 pm-8:49 pm

1 stop5h 44m

$319

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 10/5

8:55 am-4:38 pm

1 stop6h 43m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 10/7

1:25 pm-7:20 pm

1 stop6h 55m

$319

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

ORD Chicago O'Hare Intl - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

ORDDCA

Chicago O'Hare Intl

Mon 11/2

7:59 am-11:08 am

Nonstop2h 09m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Tue 11/3

8:30 am-10:00 am

Nonstop2h 30m

$323
Quickest round-trip

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW Chicago Midway - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/27

9:10 am-11:55 am

Nonstop1h 45m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 11/2

10:45 am-11:50 am

Nonstop2h 05m

$323

ChicagoWashington, D.C.

MDW Chicago Midway - DCA Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

MDWDCA

Chicago Midway

Tue 10/27

4:50 pm-7:40 pm

Nonstop1h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sat 10/31

1:00 pm-2:00 pm

Nonstop2h 00m

$323

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ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust Score*3 stars
PricelinePrice Accuracy1 starTrust 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 Chicago-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Chicago-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Chicago-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Chicago-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport 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 Chicago-Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $303). Flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 CHI to DCA?

Unlike in the afternoon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 15% on flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport by exploring options for tickets in the morning.

Weekly flight availability from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport

The most flights from CHI to DCA are scheduled on a Monday (59 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (21 on average).

How much does it cost to fly round-trip from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Airfare is below average for this route at the moment.
Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flights typically cost between $253 and $402 in September.
The cheapest round-trip price found within the last 5 days was $177 on United Airlines (Sep 19-Sep 26).

How often are flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. delayed?

About 23% of weekly flights between Chicago and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 132 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?

Historically, flights departing in the morning are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Tuesday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Chicago to Washington, D.C. flights?

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 23% of flights being delayed.

How far ahead should I book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

To ensure you get the cheapest price possible for a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport, you should look to book at least 83 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 day to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport flight should consider departing on Wednesday at noon when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday afternoons flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Reagan-National

Peruse reviews from past customers who have flown with Southwest,United Airlines, andAmerican Airlines from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport to help guide your decision. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Food

7.0

Boarding

8.1

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Reviews

1 / 20
6.0
Good

Lauren,Dec 2024

MCI - DCA

We BARELY made the connection and when we got onboard we were treated like disobedient children who should have arrived earlier because we had to ask other passengers to move so we could sit with our kids. The flight attendants on the first flight were nice but the second one, they were snippy and fairly rude.

Related info for your journey

  • How long is the flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Departing from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport will take you 2h 09m. Airlines will cover a distance of 610 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 Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport round-trip?

    According to our current data, Frontier ($63), JetBlue ($141), and American Airlines ($192) offers the cheapest pricing from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport. You may be able to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport for 83% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport one-way?

    To fly one-way, consider booking your trip with Frontier, which is currently one of the cheapest options available, starting at $49. JetBlue flights start at $101 while deals on American Airlines start at $107 one-way.

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    The top 3 most reliable airlines when flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport are Republic Airways (88%), American Airlines (71%) and United Airlines (69%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport? While on average our users pay $454, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $89. The most popular route (Chicago O'Hare Intl - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National), is priced around $216.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Chicago to Reagan-National that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Chicago to Reagan-National flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Chicago to Reagan-National?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Chicago to Reagan-National.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Chicago to Reagan-National?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Chicago to Reagan-National 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 Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport?

    Currently, October is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport (average of $303). Flying from Chicago to Washington, D.C. Reagan-National Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $444). 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 Chicago to Reagan-National

AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
FrontierCheapest$63Average$267FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
JetBlueCheapest$141Average$248FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time62%
American AirlinesCheapest$192Average$327FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%
SouthwestCheapest$199Average$399FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$223Average$423FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%

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