When is the best time to book a flight to Washington, D.C.?

The best time to book flights to Washington, D.C. is 26 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

Can I find cheaper flights to Washington, D.C. if I am willing to have layovers?

Yes, flights with layovers are often cheaper than direct flights. Keep an eye out for flight deals to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights that require 1 or 2 stops for potential cost savings.

What is the best airline to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Based on reviews from Cheapflights users, Frontier is rated the highest out of the airlines that fly to Washington, D.C..

What is the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.?

Baltimore/Washington is currently the cheapest airport to fly to in Washington, D.C.. One-way flights to Baltimore/Washington typically cost $16, while round-trip flights cost around $27.

How much is a round-trip flight to Washington, D.C.?

A round-trip flight to Washington, D.C. will typically cost around $244, however they can be found for as little as $54.

Where does the fastest flight to Washington, D.C. depart from?

For those looking to save time traveling to Washington, D.C., Baltimore/Washington offers the quickest one-way flight (0 hours 27 minutes).

Does Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl have rental cars?

Yes. Those touching down at Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl can take advantage of the rental car services offered upon their arrival.

Are there hotels close to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

Yes. Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl has hotels nearby for those requiring accommodations. Sleepbox Lounge Iad, Dulles International Airport is the closest property to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl (0.0 mi away from Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl).

When is the cheapest time to fly to Washington, D.C.?

Users looking for the lowest fares to Washington, D.C. should consider flying on Monday evenings, when prices are typically cheapest. Budget-minded travelers will want to avoid Monday afternoons, when prices are usually at their highest.

What are the most popular airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The most popular airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C. are United Airlines, Delta and American Airlines.

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

On average, a flight from New York to Washington, D.C. takes 3 hours 26 minutes. Flights to Washington, D.C. from other popular cities in USA will vary in length. Below are a few examples of popular routes and their flight times.

Weekly flight availability to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from New York to Washington, D.C. are scheduled on a Tuesday (85 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (34 on average).

What are the cheapest airlines that fly to Washington, D.C.?

The cheapest airlines flying from New York to Washington, D.C. are JetBlue, Delta and American Airlines.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. ranges from 2.6 - 4.0 inches per month. May is typically the wettest month, when rainfall can reach 4.0 in. February is typically the driest time to visit Washington, D.C. when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C., use this chart to help with planning. For those seeking warmer temperatures, July is the ideal time of year to visit, when temperatures reach an average of 80.6 F. Travelers looking to avoid the cold should look outside of January, when temperatures are typically at their lowest (around 35.6 F).

Most accurate provider : Out of all of the providers offering Washington, D.C. flight deals, Cheapflights users have found eDreams to have the most accurate pricing on Cheapflights vs. their site about >95% of the time, users can find the same price on Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights and eDreams. This is based on searches made for Washington, D.C. flights over the past month.

Most trusted provider : eDreams is the most trusted provider by Cheapflights users offering Washington, D.C. flight deals. With a user feedback rating of 3 out of 3 stars (3 being the best), eDreams has received the most positive sentiment from Cheapflights users searching for flights to Washington, D.C.. This is based on data collected from Cheapflights searches made over the past month.

$54+ Cheap Flights to Washington, D.C., District of Columbia

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Average price	$242
Round-trip from	$114
One-way from	$54
Good round-trip deal	$195 or less
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Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star

United's Basic Economy prohibits carry-ons, except for MileagePlus members or select routes.

United's Economy Plus offers extra legroom and priority boarding for MileagePlus Premier members.

$54+ Cheap flights to Washington, D.C.

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