Dulles Intl

$139+ Cheap flights from Seattle (SEA) to Dulles Intl (IAD)

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SEA — IAD
Jun 17 — Jun 241
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Cheapflights Tip: The best prices from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl are usually found in February or September, booked 52 days in advance, depart on a Thursday or Tuesday and return on a Tuesday

Cheap flight deals from Seattle to Dulles Intl

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Seattle (SEA) to Dulles Intl (IAD). 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 June 12, 2025.

Round-trip from

$267
(American Airlines)

One-way from

$139
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

February

Average price

$482

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$188 or less
From Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
One-way flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 5% potential increase in price ($25 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 2% potential price decrease ($11 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in June 2025
Price to beat on a round-trip flight from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl.
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Cheapest flights from Seattle to Dulles Intl
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Seattle to Dulles Intl. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on June 12, 2025.

This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 American Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/110:09 amSEA - IAD
1 stop9h 40mAmerican Airlines
Mon 10/66:45 amIAD - SEA
1 stop10h 55mAmerican Airlines
Deal found 6/10$267
This Hawaiian Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Hawaiian Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 11/88:55 amSEA - IAD
Nonstop4h 51mHawaiian Airlines
Sat 11/86:11 pmIAD - SEA
Nonstop5h 53mHawaiian Airlines
Deal found 6/10$271
This SmartFares deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/12. 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 SmartFares is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 8/77:05 amSEA - IAD
1 stop9h 14mAlaska Airlines
Wed 8/136:30 amIAD - SEA
Nonstop5h 47mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 6/12$273
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Delta is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 10/223:15 pmSEA - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mDelta
Tue 10/287:00 amIAD - SEA
Nonstop6h 05mDelta
Deal found 6/10$277
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 11/129:25 amSEA - IAD
1 stop8h 41mUnited Airlines
Sat 11/155:55 pmIAD - SEA
Nonstop5h 59mUnited Airlines
Deal found 6/11$283
This Sun Country Air deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/10. 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 Sun Country Air is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/1111:59 pmSEA - IAD
1 stop8h 44mSun Country Air
Sat 7/1912:46 pmIAD - SEA
1 stop13h 01mSun Country Air
Deal found 6/10$295
This Trip.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Trip.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 7/143:59 pmSEA - IAD
Nonstop5h 00mMultiple Airlines
Mon 7/2112:52 pmIAD - SEA
1 stop12h 55mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 6/11$303
This Frontier deal was found by Cheapflights users on 6/11. 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 Frontier is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 7/183:11 pmSEA - IAD
1 stop12h 23mFrontier
Mon 7/217:30 amIAD - SEA
1 stop9h 36mFrontier
Deal found 6/11$313
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Wed 8/205:15 amSEA - IAD
1 stop8h 00mSouthwest
Wed 8/275:45 amIAD - SEA
2 stops14h 05mSouthwest
Deal found 6/10$332

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport that are best for you.

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Seattle

Fly to

Dulles Intl

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Depart

Return

Price

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 10/1

10:09 am-10:49 pm

1 stop9h 40m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 10/6

6:45 am-2:40 pm

1 stop10h 55m

$267

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Sat 11/8

8:55 am-4:46 pm

Nonstop4h 51m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/8

6:11 pm-9:04 pm

Nonstop5h 53m

$271

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Thu 8/7

7:05 am-7:19 pm

1 stop9h 14m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/13

6:30 am-9:17 am

Nonstop5h 47m

$273

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 10/22

3:15 pm-11:15 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Tue 10/28

7:00 am-10:05 am

Nonstop6h 05m

$277

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 11/12

9:25 am-9:06 pm

1 stop8h 41m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 11/15

5:55 pm-8:54 pm

Nonstop5h 59m

$283

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 7/11

11:59 pm-11:43 am

1 stop8h 44m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 7/19

12:46 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop13h 01m

$295

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Mon 7/14

3:59 pm-11:59 pm

Nonstop5h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/21

12:52 pm-10:47 pm

1 stop12h 55m

$303

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Fri 7/18

3:11 pm-6:34 am

1 stop12h 23m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 7/21

7:30 am-2:06 pm

1 stop9h 36m

$313

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Wed 8/20

5:15 am-4:15 pm

1 stop8h 00m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Wed 8/27

5:45 am-4:50 pm

2 stops14h 05m

$332

SeattleWashington, D.C.

SEA - IAD

SEAIAD

Seattle/Tacoma Intl

Tue 9/9

8:00 am-4:10 pm

Nonstop5h 10m

$139

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The best insider tips for Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flights

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Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport trip
Airlines
Alaska Airlines

Saver Fare allows a carry-on bag, unlike many basic economy options.


Alaska Lounge offers fresh seasonal food and craft cocktails, surpassing many competitors.

United Airlines

Basic Economy allows a personal item only, no carry-on bags unless exceptions apply.


Polaris Business Class offers lie-flat seats and access to exclusive Polaris Lounges.

Airports
SEA

Plan to arrive at SEA at least two hours before your flight. Use SEA Spot Saver for advance security screening appointments.

Read more about SEAby Brandon Schultz
IAD

Use the Washington Metro Silver line for a cost-effective way to reach downtown from IAD in under 40 minutes.

Read more about IADby Ramsey Qubein
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One of the web's original travel bloggers, Robert launched his first site Leave Your Daily Hell in 2009. Since then, he's expanded into destination niche sites (one each for Japan, Thailand and Taiwan), in addition to having written for the inflight magazines of Singapore Airlines and Korean Air. Overall, he's visited nearly 100 countries, and flies business as often as possible.

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Expert on United Airlines

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Harriet Baskas

Harriet is an award-winning journalist who is happiest in an airport or an unusual museum. Her stories about airports, air travel, and the business of travel have appeared on NBC News, CNBC, USA TODAY, The Points Guy and other outlets. She is the creator of the StuckatTheAirport.com blog and the author of nine books. When not out on the road or exploring the latest airport amenities, she’s home in Seattle getting ready for the next adventure.

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Ramsey Qubein

Ramsey Qubein

Expert on IAD

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Ramsey Qubein

An avid traveler and aviation expert who has visited 173 countries, all 50 states and seven continents, Ramsey Qubein flies nearly 400,000 miles a year. As a North Carolina-based freelance journalist for publications including Conde Nast Traveler, Forbes, USA Today and Bloomberg among others, he explores the latest trends in aviation, hospitality, cruises and business.

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Expert on SEA

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Brandon Schultz is an award-winning food and travel writer based in New York City. His work has appeared in Forbes, AAA, Thrillist, Travel + Leisure, and The Daily Meal, among many others, and he is the author of 6 books, including 3 cookbooks.

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Best time to book a flight from Seattle to Dulles Intl

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Dulles Intl from Seattle with our price prediction graph.
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Everything you need to know about your flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

How far ahead should I book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Seattle to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on June 9, 2025.

Booking 52 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport. The general trend is that the closer you book to the departure date, the more expensive your flight will be.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 SEA to IAD?

Find hourly flight availability from Seattle to Dulles Intl. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated June 12, 2025.

A simple way to save on the total cost of your ticket is to fly from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in the afternoon. If you’re flexible enough to do this you can expect to save up to 44% on your trip compared to booking a flight at noon.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

Use this chart to determine the cheapest time to fly round-trip from Seattle to Dulles Intl. Price data was last updated on June 8, 2025.

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport flight should consider departing on Saturday afternoons 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 Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport

Explore weekly flight availability from Seattle to Dulles Intl. 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 June 12, 2025.

The most flights from SEA to IAD are scheduled on a Wednesday (31 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Saturday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

Rainfall in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average rainfall totals by month.

In terms of precipitation, rainfall in Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport 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. Dulles Intl Airport when rainfall is around 2.6 in.

Temperature in Dulles Intl by month

Plan your trip to Dulles Intl by taking into account the average temperature totals by month.

If weather is an important factor for your trip to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport, 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).

Reviews of airlines servicing Dulles Intl

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Dulles Intl. 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 Dulles Intl. Reviews last updated June 12, 2025.
Get a feel of what it's like to fly with Alaska Airlines, Southwest and Delta from Seattle to Washington, D.C. by reading reviews from past customers. You can also see how each airline stacks up in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥
8.0
Very good

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Entertainment

7.1

Crew

8.5

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Boarding

8.1

Food

7.1

Reviews

1 / 20
8.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Aug 2024

SEA - LAS

Seats were not that comfy especially for someone with big hips 😥

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly from for flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl?

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl from Seattle, you will be flying from Seattle/Tacoma Intl, which is the city’s only airport. Seattle/Tacoma Intl (SEA) is located 11.4 mi from the center of Seattle. There are 16 flights from Seattle/Tacoma Intl to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl per day from 6 different airlines.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport round-trip?

    American Airlines, at $267, was found to be the cheapest airline from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include Hawaiian Airlines and Alaska Airlines. American Airlines is 33% cheaper than the average price of flights available within the next 90 days to this destination.

  • What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport one-way?

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport are United Airlines ($139), Hawaiian Airlines ($141), and Sun Country Air ($145).

  • What are the most reliable airlines from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Looking for the most reliable airlines to get you to your destination on time? Our data shows these are most likely to get you from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport on time: Avianca (92%), Copa Airlines (87%), Lufthansa (85%).

  • What are the cheapest flights from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Looking at all options, your cheapest flight can be booked for $148. While the most popular route (Seattle/Tacoma Intl - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) can be booked for $271 on average our data indicates $902 when flying from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Seattle to Dulles Intl that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Seattle to Dulles Intl flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Seattle to Dulles Intl?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Seattle to Dulles Intl.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Seattle to Dulles Intl?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Seattle to Dulles Intl 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 Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport?

    Currently, August is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport (average of $309). Flying from Seattle to Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl Airport in July is currently the most expensive (average of $349). 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 6 airlines flying from Seattle to Dulles Intl

Discover the top 6 airlines that operate flights from Seattle to Dulles Intl. 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 June 12, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$143Average$337FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
Sun Country AirCheapest$208Average$534FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time83%
DeltaCheapest$222Average$370FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
United AirlinesCheapest$238Average$449FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$253Average$410FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
American AirlinesCheapest$336Average$488FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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