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$112+ Cheap flights from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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 4/18. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
ABQ — WAS
Apr 9 — Apr 161
Thu 4/9
Thu 4/16
1 adult, Economy
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Cheapest flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on March 10, 2026.

This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 4/116:00 am
ABQ
-
BWI
Nonstop3h 40m
Southwest
Sat 4/1811:40 am
BWI
-
ABQ
1 stop10h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/8$223
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 4/242:49 pm
ABQ
-
BWI
1 stop6h 35m
United Airlines
Wed 4/2911:08 am
BWI
-
ABQ
2 stops11h 48m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$240
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/7. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 4/126:35 pm
ABQ
-
BWI
1 stop8h 45m
Southwest
Sat 4/188:20 am
BWI
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/7$260
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/177:00 am
ABQ
-
IAD
1 stop8h 05m
Southwest
Mon 4/205:55 pm
IAD
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 20m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$269
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/10. 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.
Tue 4/71:01 pm
ABQ
-
DCA
1 stop8h 56m
American Airlines
Tue 4/146:00 am
DCA
-
ABQ
1 stop8h 07m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/10$269
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/173:35 pm
ABQ
-
DCA
1 stop5h 50m
Southwest
Mon 4/205:00 pm
DCA
-
ABQ
2 stops8h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$270
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/511:05 am
ABQ
-
IAD
2 stops10h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/95:05 pm
IAD
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 10m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$274
This Delta deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Fri 4/244:51 pm
ABQ
-
BWI
1 stop5h 47m
Delta
Tue 4/286:00 am
BWI
-
ABQ
1 stop6h 18m
Delta
Deal found 3/5$275
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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.
Thu 5/712:50 pm
ABQ
-
BWI
1 stop6h 12m
United Airlines
Tue 5/1211:00 am
BWI
-
ABQ
2 stops11h 31m
United Airlines
Deal found 3/5$278
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Fri 4/246:30 pm
ABQ
-
BWI
1 stop8h 50m
Southwest
Wed 4/292:25 pm
BWI
-
ABQ
2 stops9h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$280
This American Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/8. 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 3/251:24 pm
ABQ
-
DCA
1 stop7h 36m
American Airlines
Tue 3/316:00 am
DCA
-
ABQ
1 stop7h 47m
American Airlines
Deal found 3/8$284
This Southwest deal was found by Cheapflights users on 3/5. 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 Southwest is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 5/56:15 am
ABQ
-
BWI
2 stops7h 35m
Southwest
Sat 5/912:20 pm
BWI
-
ABQ
2 stops8h 15m
Southwest
Deal found 3/5$285

Find flight deals from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.

Discover tips and strategies to find the most affordable flight options for your journey from Albuquerque (ABQ) to Washington, D.C. (WAS). 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 March 10, 2026.

Most accurate provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Most trusted provider

FlightHub
3 stars

Round-trip from

$223
(Southwest)

One-way from

$112
(Southwest)

Popular in

November

Cheapest in

April

Average price

$369

Good round-trip deal

$335 or less

Good one-way deal

$213 or less
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Customize your flight search to find flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. 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 March 10, 2026.
Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. that are best for you.

Fly from

Fly to

Route

Depart

Return

Price

Cheapest round-trip

AlbuquerqueBaltimore

ABQ - BWI

ABQBWI

Albuquerque

Sun 4/12

6:35 pm-5:20 am

1 stop8h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Sat 4/18

2:25 pm-8:40 pm

2 stops8h 15m

$265

AlbuquerqueWashington, D.C.

ABQ - DCA

ABQDCA

Albuquerque

Fri 4/17

3:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 4/20

5:00 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$270

AlbuquerqueWashington, D.C.

ABQ - IAD

ABQIAD

Albuquerque

Tue 5/5

8:00 am-4:24 pm

1 stop6h 24m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Sat 5/9

5:35 pm-8:00 pm

Nonstop4h 25m

$299

AlbuquerqueWashington, D.C.

ABQ - DCA

ABQDCA

Albuquerque

Mon 4/13

3:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Sun 4/19

6:50 pm-12:05 am

1 stop7h 15m

$304

AlbuquerqueBaltimore

ABQ - BWI

ABQBWI

Albuquerque

Tue 6/30

3:15 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop6h 10m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 7/7

10:15 am-5:10 pm

1 stop8h 55m

$307

AlbuquerqueWashington, D.C.

ABQ - IAD

ABQIAD

Albuquerque

Thu 4/30

3:00 pm-12:20 am

1 stop7h 20m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 5/4

4:30 pm-9:45 pm

1 stop7h 15m

$309

AlbuquerqueWashington, D.C.

ABQ - DCA

ABQDCA

Albuquerque

Fri 5/1

3:35 pm-11:25 pm

1 stop5h 50m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/4

5:00 pm-11:10 pm

2 stops8h 10m

$310

AlbuquerqueBaltimore

ABQ - BWI

ABQBWI

Albuquerque

Tue 6/16

7:35 pm-9:15 am

2 stops11h 40m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 6/23

6:00 am-10:25 am

1 stop6h 25m

$322

AlbuquerqueBaltimore

ABQ - BWI

ABQBWI

Albuquerque

Wed 3/25

11:53 am-10:30 pm

1 stop8h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 3/31

6:00 am-11:42 am

1 stop7h 42m

$338

AlbuquerqueWashington, D.C.

ABQ - DCA

ABQDCA

Albuquerque

Tue 5/19

8:24 am-6:59 pm

2 stops8h 35m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Mon 5/25

6:00 am-10:19 am

1 stop6h 19m

$339

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Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. in March.
ProviderPrice AccuracyTrust Score*
ExpediaPrice Accuracy1 starTrust Score*3 stars
FlightHubPrice Accuracy3 starsTrust 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 Albuquerque-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of FlightHub to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub Users can find the same prices on Albuquerque-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. FlightHub >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Albuquerque-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
  • Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Albuquerque-Washington, D.C. 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 Albuquerque-Washington, D.C. flight deals. Provider user feedback score is based on Cheapflights searches over the past month and is updated monthly.

Best time to book a flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.

Have a flexible travel schedule? Discover the best time to fly to Washington, D.C. from Albuquerque with our price prediction graph.
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Cheapflights Insights

Everything you need to know about your flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.

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

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.. Price data was last updated on March 6, 2026.

Booking 65 days in advance of your planned departure date is, on average, the best time to get cheap flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.. 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 Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. (average of $134). Flying from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 ABQ to WAS?

Find hourly flight availability from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated March 10, 2026.

When flying from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C., the time of day you decide to fly out makes little to no difference towards the overall price you’ll pay on tickets.

What’s the top layover airport for flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.?

Share of 1-stop round-trip flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, using the same layover each way.

Houston (IAH) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

What’s the cheapest layover airport for flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.?

Average round-trip fare for 1-stop flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the past 12 months, with the same layover each way.

Dallas (DFW) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $366.

What’s the fastest layover option from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.?

Shortest average travel time for 1-stop one-way flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C., based on itineraries clicked by Cheapflights users over the past 12 months, grouped by layover airport.

Flights via Dallas (DFW) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 7h 35m.

Which airport typically offers the quickest layover for flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.?

Average layover duration for 1-stop one-way flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C., chosen by Cheapflights users in the last 12 months, grouped by stopover airport.

Flights via Houston (IAH) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 1h 37m.

Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Washington, D.C.. 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 Washington, D.C.. Reviews last updated March 10, 2026.
Read reviews from past customers who have flown Southwest,Delta, andUnited Airlines from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.. Users can see the overall rating for each airline as well as how each is rated in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
Delta
7.9
Good
8,276 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
United Airlines
7.4
Good
9,409 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..
American Airlines
7.1
Good
11,414 reviews
Southwest
8.0
Very good
4,317 reviews

Comfort

8.0

Crew

8.6

Food

7.0

Entertainment

7.5

Overall

8.0

Boarding

8.1

Reviews

1 / 20
10.0
Excellent

Anonymous,Mar 2026

KOA - HNL

pretty smooth and fast service ever, that flight is very helpful each and everyone for price and also fright for free..

Related info for your journey

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

    If you book a flight to Washington, D.C. from Albuquerque, you will be flying from Albuquerque, which is the city’s only airport. Albuquerque (ABQ) is located 3.9 mi from the center of Albuquerque. There is 1 flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. per day from 4 different airlines.

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

    For as low as $299, Southwest can have you in Washington, D.C. from Albuquerque in 6h 24m. Albuquerque and Washington, D.C. are separated by a distance of 1623 mi. Both multi-stop and nonstop flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • What are the cheapest airlines flying from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

    Southwest, at $217, was found to be the cheapest airline from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C..Alternate airlines to your destination round-trip include United Airlines and Delta. You may be able to fly from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. for 39% less than the average price by searching for these airlines.

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

    The cheapest airlines for a one-way flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. are American Airlines ($139), Delta ($139), and Southwest ($144).

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

    When deciding which route to take from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. consider Albuquerque - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl, Albuquerque - Baltimore/Washington or Albuquerque - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National as they are the most popular.

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

    While on average a flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. is generally $511, our data shows the cheapest flight currently is $166. When looking at the most popular route, (Albuquerque - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl), you can expect to pay $289 for that flight.

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

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

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

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C..

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

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

    Currently, June is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. (average of $134). Flying from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $288). 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 4 airlines flying from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.

Discover the top 4 airlines that operate flights from Albuquerque to Washington, D.C.. 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 March 10, 2026.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
DeltaCheapest$134Average$300FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
SouthwestCheapest$217Average$414FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time63%
United AirlinesCheapest$269Average$374FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time69%
American AirlinesCheapest$288Average$421FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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