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

Departing from Austin to Washington, D.C. will take you 5h 30m. The distance from Austin to Washington, D.C. is about 1339 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 Austin to Washington, D.C. round-trip?

Currently priced at $92, Allegiant Air will fly you from Austin to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Allegiant Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $118 and $118, respectively. Allegiant Air is priced at 77% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.

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

The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $60. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Austin to Washington, D.C. for a low price.

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).

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

While some choose either Austin Bergstrom - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Austin Bergstrom - Baltimore/Washington, Austin Bergstrom - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Austin to Washington, D.C..

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

On average you can expect to pay $1,038 for a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Austin Bergstrom - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $176.

What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

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 Austin to Washington, D.C. on time: ITA Airways (100%), Lufthansa (90%), United Airlines (89%).

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

When booking a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C., you may want to consider flying on United Airlines, Southwest or American Airlines as they are the most popular for this route.

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

For a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Austin Bergstrom. Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is just 7.5 mi from the center of the city. Austin Bergstrom is the only Austin airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 7 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Austin Bergstrom on a regular basis.

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

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

How can I find direct flights from Austin 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 Austin to Washington, D.C..

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

Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Austin 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.

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Cheapest flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Austin to Washington, D.C.. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 23, 2025.

Tue 12/304:46 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop5h 45mDelta

Mon 1/54:45 pmBWI - AUS

1 stop8h 35mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$337

Wed 12/315:51 pmAUS - IAD

1 stop16h 47mMultiple Airlines

Mon 1/57:06 pmIAD - AUS

2 stops30h 52mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$347

Wed 12/245:51 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop5h 38mFrontier

Fri 12/265:30 amBWI - AUS

1 stop12h 40mFrontier

Deal found 12/20

$363

Wed 12/319:50 amAUS - BWI

1 stop5h 28mUnited Airlines

Sat 1/36:00 amBWI - AUS

1 stop6h 15mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$366

Tue 12/3010:10 amAUS - BWI

1 stop5h 52mAmerican Airlines

Sat 1/36:42 amBWI - AUS

1 stop5h 40mAmerican Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$368

Fri 12/266:45 amAUS - DCA

1 stop29h 16mFrontier

Sun 1/46:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop20h 59mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$368

Fri 12/266:45 amAUS - DCA

1 stop9h 14mFrontier

Thu 1/16:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop7h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$383

Sun 12/216:45 amAUS - DCA

1 stop14h 14mFrontier

Sun 1/46:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop20h 59mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$388

Tue 12/234:18 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop6h 40mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/68:00 amBWI - AUS

1 stop8h 24mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$394

Mon 12/221:35 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop5h 36mDelta

Sat 1/37:05 amBWI - AUS

1 stop8h 19mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$402

Tue 12/236:45 amAUS - DCA

1 stop29h 16mFrontier

Wed 12/318:00 amDCA - AUS

1 stop17h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$404

Tue 12/236:45 amAUS - DCA

1 stop29h 16mFrontier

Tue 1/62:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop9h 56mFrontier

Deal found 12/21

$407

Best flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Austin to Washington, D.C. that have cost, travel time, and layovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Wed 1/75:30 amAUS - BWI

2 stops17h 59mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/91:00 pmBWI - AUS

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$198

Mon 1/56:10 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop5h 30mFrontier

Fri 1/95:45 amBWI - AUS

1 stop12h 15mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$218

Tue 1/205:50 amAUS - BWI

3 stops27h 37mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/278:08 pmBWI - AUS

3 stops28h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$226

Tue 3/102:40 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop6h 30mDelta

Fri 3/137:24 amBWI - AUS

1 stop5h 54mDelta

Deal found 12/22

$298

Tue 2/37:15 amAUS - IAD

1 stop32h 11mAlaska Airlines

Tue 3/37:05 amIAD - AUS

1 stop32h 30mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$306

Sun 1/255:10 amAUS - BWI

2 stops8h 01mUnited Airlines

Tue 1/2710:05 amBWI - AUS

2 stops10h 50mUnited Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$308

Thu 4/96:08 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop5h 16mFrontier

Sun 4/126:00 amBWI - AUS

1 stop12h 13mFrontier

Deal found 12/20

$218

Tue 3/38:30 amAUS - BWI

2 stops15h 01mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/912:13 pmBWI - AUS

1 stop9h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$228

Thu 2/127:15 amAUS - BWI

1 stop10h 46mSpirit Airlines

Sun 2/1512:13 pmBWI - AUS

1 stop9h 40mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$251

Wed 3/1810:45 pmAUS - DCA

1 stop13h 17mFrontier

Wed 4/16:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop7h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$252

Sat 4/1112:08 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop9h 49mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/136:00 amBWI - AUS

1 stop12h 13mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$255

Wed 3/186:18 pmAUS - IAD

1 stop12h 06mMultiple Airlines

Mon 3/302:58 pmIAD - AUS

2 stops27h 21mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$266

Wed 1/217:15 amAUS - DCA

1 stop13h 44mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/245:01 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop23h 53mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$326

Thu 1/156:45 amAUS - DCA

1 stop9h 14mFrontier

Sun 1/182:00 pmDCA - AUS

2 stops21h 12mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$283

Wed 2/47:15 amAUS - DCA

1 stop13h 44mAlaska Airlines

Mon 3/25:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop22h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$326

Tue 1/204:00 pmAUS - IAD

1 stop6h 06mDelta

Fri 1/237:30 amIAD - AUS

1 stop33h 30mDelta

Deal found 12/21

$362

Thu 4/911:14 amAUS - BWI

2 stops11h 45mMultiple Airlines

Mon 4/139:57 amBWI - AUS

1 stop9h 42mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$282

Mon 3/2310:45 pmAUS - DCA

1 stop13h 17mFrontier

Wed 4/16:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop7h 14mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$287

Thu 1/226:59 pmAUS - IAD

1 stop20h 27mAlaska Airlines

Mon 1/266:04 pmIAD - AUS

1 stop22h 50mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$332

Wed 3/1810:45 pmAUS - DCA

1 stop13h 17mFrontier

Mon 3/306:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop7h 16mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$287

Mon 4/1312:08 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop9h 49mMultiple Airlines

Thu 4/165:20 amBWI - AUS

1 stop6h 54mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$307

Wed 1/2112:30 pmAUS - IAD

1 stop26h 56mAlaska Airlines

Sat 1/246:04 pmIAD - AUS

1 stop24h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$340

Wed 3/44:59 pmAUS - IAD

1 stop15h 26mMultiple Airlines

Tue 3/316:20 amIAD - AUS

1 stop9h 59mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$309

Tue 1/207:15 amAUS - IAD

1 stop32h 11mAlaska Airlines

Sun 1/256:04 pmIAD - AUS

1 stop30h 55mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$345

Wed 3/1810:45 pmAUS - DCA

1 stop13h 17mFrontier

Fri 3/272:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop8h 50mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$317

Fri 2/137:00 pmAUS - DCA

1 stop25h 59mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/158:00 amDCA - AUS

1 stop16h 59mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$345

Sat 3/2111:01 amAUS - DCA

1 stop9h 58mFrontier

Tue 3/311:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop12h 16mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$317

Thu 3/198:36 pmAUS - IAD

1 stop9h 48mFrontier

Mon 3/306:20 amIAD - AUS

1 stop9h 59mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$321

Thu 1/296:59 pmAUS - IAD

1 stop20h 27mAlaska Airlines

Sun 2/16:04 pmIAD - AUS

2 stops23h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$355

Fri 1/306:59 pmAUS - IAD

1 stop20h 27mAlaska Airlines

Wed 2/46:04 pmIAD - AUS

2 stops23h 35mAlaska Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$365

Last-minute flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.
Discover last-minute flight deals from Austin to Washington, D.C.. Data last updated December 23, 2025 and is based on user searches.

Mon 1/55:30 amAUS - BWI

2 stops41h 59mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/91:00 pmBWI - AUS

1 stop22h 34mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$192

Mon 1/57:22 pmAUS - BWI

2 stops14h 16mMultiple Airlines

Thu 1/85:25 pmBWI - AUS

1 stop18h 09mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$194

Mon 1/52:44 pmAUS - DCA

1 stop21h 18mFrontier

Fri 1/96:00 pmDCA - AUS

1 stop29h 56mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$217

Tue 1/65:30 amAUS - BWI

2 stops17h 59mMultiple Airlines

Sat 1/101:00 pmBWI - AUS

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$183

Tue 1/65:30 amAUS - BWI

2 stops17h 59mMultiple Airlines

Wed 1/76:18 pmBWI - AUS

1 stop7h 40mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$200

Wed 1/75:30 amAUS - BWI

2 stops17h 59mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/91:00 pmBWI - AUS

1 stop9h 35mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$198

Thu 1/811:30 amAUS - BWI

1 stop11h 14mMultiple Airlines

Fri 1/98:08 pmBWI - AUS

2 stops39h 26mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$191

Wed 1/147:25 amAUS - BWI

3 stops15h 22mSpirit Airlines

Tue 1/208:08 pmBWI - AUS

2 stops26h 27mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$196

Wed 1/147:25 amAUS - BWI

3 stops15h 22mSpirit Airlines

Wed 1/216:20 amBWI - AUS

2 stops18h 04mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$197

Fri 1/1611:30 amAUS - BWI

1 stop6h 33mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/259:55 pmBWI - AUS

2 stops13h 39mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$190

Sun 1/184:59 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop5h 48mMultiple Airlines

Sun 1/255:47 pmBWI - AUS

1 stop17h 47mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$189

Fri 1/307:25 amAUS - BWI

2 stops26h 52mSpirit Airlines

Sun 2/14:44 pmBWI - AUS

2 stops18h 50mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$195

One-way flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.
Search for one-way flight options from Austin to Washington, D.C.. Find affordable one-way fares based on user searches. Data last updated December 23, 2025.

Sat 2/711:30 amAUS - BWI

1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$51

Tue 2/247:15 amAUS - BWI

1 stop9h 31mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$55

Thu 1/227:25 amAUS - BWI

1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$57

Thu 1/87:00 amAUS - BWI

1 stop15h 44mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$59

Sat 1/177:25 amAUS - BWI

1 stop10h 38mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$62

Wed 2/257:15 amAUS - BWI

1 stop15h 16mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/22

$66

Sun 2/87:26 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop15h 44mFrontier

Deal found 12/22

$67

Mon 2/237:41 pmAUS - BWI

1 stop22h 18mFrontier

Deal found 12/23

$68

Thu 1/1511:30 amAUS - BWI

1 stop6h 33mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$69

Sun 2/17:25 amAUS - BWI

1 stop24h 06mSpirit Airlines

Deal found 12/20

$70

Sat 2/217:15 amAUS - BWI

1 stop23h 56mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/23

$71

Fri 1/2311:30 amAUS - IAD

2 stops22h 14mMultiple Airlines

Deal found 12/21

$96

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Round-trip from	$183 (Kiwi.com)
One-way from	$51 (CheapOair)
Popular in	January
Cheapest in	August
Average price	$470
Good round-trip deal	$389 or less
Good one-way deal	$213 or less

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Price

AustinBaltimore

AUS - BWI

AUSBWI

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 1/7

5:30 am-12:29 am

2 stops17h 59m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/9

1:00 pm-9:35 pm

1 stop9h 35m

$198

AustinBaltimore

AUS - BWI

AUSBWI

Austin Bergstrom

Mon 1/5

6:10 pm-12:40 am

1 stop5h 30m

Baltimore/Washington

Fri 1/9

5:45 am-5:00 pm

1 stop12h 15m

$218

AustinBaltimore

AUS - BWI

AUSBWI

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/9

6:08 pm-12:24 am

1 stop5h 16m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 4/12

6:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$218

AustinBaltimore

AUS - BWI

AUSBWI

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 1/20

5:50 am-10:27 am

3 stops27h 37m

Baltimore/Washington

Tue 1/27

8:08 pm-11:24 pm

3 stops28h 16m

$226

AustinBaltimore

AUS - BWI

AUSBWI

Austin Bergstrom

Tue 3/3

8:30 am-12:31 am

2 stops15h 01m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 3/9

12:13 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$228

AustinBaltimore

AUS - BWI

AUSBWI

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 2/12

7:15 am-7:01 pm

1 stop10h 46m

Baltimore/Washington

Sun 2/15

12:13 pm-8:53 pm

1 stop9h 40m

$251

AustinWashington, D.C.

AUS - DCA

AUSDCA

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/18

10:45 pm-1:02 pm

1 stop13h 17m

Washington, D.C. Reagan-National

Wed 4/1

6:00 pm-12:14 am

1 stop7h 14m

$252

AustinBaltimore

AUS - BWI

AUSBWI

Austin Bergstrom

Sat 4/11

12:08 pm-10:57 pm

1 stop9h 49m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/13

6:00 am-5:13 pm

1 stop12h 13m

$255

AustinWashington, D.C.

AUS - IAD

AUSIAD

Austin Bergstrom

Wed 3/18

6:18 pm-7:24 am

1 stop12h 06m

Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl

Mon 3/30

2:58 pm-5:19 pm

2 stops27h 21m

$266

AustinBaltimore

AUS - BWI

AUSBWI

Austin Bergstrom

Thu 4/9

11:14 am-11:59 pm

2 stops11h 45m

Baltimore/Washington

Mon 4/13

9:57 am-6:39 pm

1 stop9h 42m

$282

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Compare providers for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.

Use the table below to compare price accuracy, trust ratings, and cancellation policies for each provider offering flight deals from Austin to Washington, D.C. in December.

Provider	Price Accuracy	Trust Score*
Expedia	Price Accuracy2 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
FlightHub	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*1 star
eDreams	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*3 stars
Priceline	Price Accuracy1 star	Trust Score*3 stars
Cheapflightsfares	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust Score*2 stars
Kiwi.com	Price Accuracy3 stars	Trust 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 Austin-Washington, D.C. flights, users find the pricing of eDreams to be most consistent on Cheapflights vs. eDreams Users can find the same prices on Austin-Washington, D.C. flight deals on Cheapflights vs. eDreams >95% of the time. Price accuracy is based on data collected from Austin-Washington, D.C. flight searches over the past month and is updated monthly.
Most trusted provider: When it comes to deals on Austin-Washington, D.C. flights, Cheapflights users trust eDreams the most. eDreams 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 Austin-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 Austin to Washington, D.C.

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

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

The price you pay for your flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. may vary depending on when you book. For the best chance of a lower fare, look to book 69 days in advance of your trip. Fares are likely to increase a fortnight or so before your departure date.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. (average of $72). Flying from Austin to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $170). 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 AUS to WAS?

Unlike at noon, when flights are generally more expensive, you can save up to 41% on flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. by exploring options for tickets in the evening.

What is the cheapest day to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C.?

Travelers seeking maximum savings on their Austin to Washington, D.C. flight should consider departing on Monday evenings when fares are most often at their lowest. Monday mornings flights should be avoided if possible as fares are typically the most expensive at this time.

Weekly flight availability from Austin to Washington, D.C.

The most flights from AUS to WAS are scheduled on a Monday (8 on average). You will have fewer flight options on Tuesday, which is when the least amount of flights are scheduled (6 on average).

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

Atlanta (ATL) – chosen by Cheapflights users on 50% of 1-stop itineraries from Austin to Washington, D.C. on Cheapflights.

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

Atlanta (ATL) is the most affordable 1-stop option, with an average round-trip price of $228.

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) have the shortest average one-way travel time for 1-stop routes: 5h 41m.

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

Flights via Atlanta (ATL) offer the fastest connection on this route, with an average layover time of 4h 17m.

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

About 13% of weekly flights between Austin and Washington, D.C. have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 141 minutes.

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

Historically, flights departing at night 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?

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

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

Over the last year, United Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 9% of flights being delayed.

The best insider tips for Austin to Washington, D.C. flights

Cheapflights partnered with top experts to bring you the best recommendations for your Austin to Washington, D.C. trip

Airports

AUS

Expect long lines at AUS, especially during morning rush hours. Arrive early to navigate security and enjoy live music and art exhibits.

IAD

Use the Silver Line Metro for a cost-effective trip to Washington, D.C. It takes less than 40 minutes and is just five minutes from the main terminal.

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Reviews of airlines servicing Washington, D.C.

See what other customers who have flown with Southwest, Delta, and United Airlines from Austin to Washington, D.C. have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Delta

7.9

Good

8,014 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

United Airlines

7.4

Good

9,105 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

American Airlines

7.2

Good

11,054 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

Frontier

5.8

Fair

3,075 reviews

Southwest

8.0

Very good

4,253 reviews

Reviews

1 / 20

2.0

Mediocre

Thomas,Dec 2025

SEA - DEN

Plane two hours late in leaving 1:00 pm west coat time got home next day at 2:45am most car rental places are closed and don’t open till 5am

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What airport do you fly from for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.?
For a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C., you will be flying from Austin Bergstrom. Austin Bergstrom (AUS) is just 7.5 mi from the center of the city. Austin Bergstrom is the only Austin airport and it handles 7 outbound flights to Washington, D.C. per day. 7 airlines have flights to Washington, D.C. from Austin Bergstrom on a regular basis.
How long is the flight from Austin to Washington, D.C.?
Departing from Austin to Washington, D.C. will take you 5h 30m. The distance from Austin to Washington, D.C. is about 1339 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 Austin to Washington, D.C. round-trip?
Currently priced at $92, Allegiant Air will fly you from Austin to Washington, D.C. and back. In addition to Allegiant Air, many other airlines offer competitively priced options for your trip. Search Cheapflights for deals from Frontier and Delta - these airlines can fly you to your destination from $118 and $118, respectively. Allegiant Air is priced at 77% lower than the current average price of a flight leaving 3 months from now.
What are the cheapest airlines to fly from Austin to Washington, D.C. one-way?
The cheapest airline one-way is Allegiant Air, with whom users have recently found tickets for as low as $60. However, be on the lookout for offers from Frontier and American Airlines, as they are both options that can get you from Austin to Washington, D.C. for a low price.
What are the most popular routes from Austin to Washington, D.C.?
While some choose either Austin Bergstrom - Washington, D.C. Reagan-National or Austin Bergstrom - Baltimore/Washington, Austin Bergstrom - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl is the most popular route from Austin to Washington, D.C..
What are the most reliable airlines from Austin to Washington, D.C.?
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 Austin to Washington, D.C. on time: ITA Airways (100%), Lufthansa (90%), United Airlines (89%).
What are the cheapest flights from Austin to Washington, D.C.?
On average you can expect to pay $1,038 for a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C.. The cheapest flight overall is $118 while the most popular route, (Austin Bergstrom - Washington, D.C. Dulles Intl) is currently priced at $176.
Can I find deals for flights from Austin to Washington, D.C. that include hotel bookings?
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After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Austin to Washington, D.C..
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Currently, November is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Austin to Washington, D.C. (average of $72). Flying from Austin to Washington, D.C. in March is currently the most expensive (average of $170). 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 7 airlines flying from Austin to Washington, D.C.

Airline	Cheapest	Average	Flexibility	On-time
Allegiant Air	Cheapest$100	Average$173	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time88%
Frontier	Cheapest$117	Average$204	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time62%
Spirit Airlines	Cheapest$120	Average$207	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time65%
American Airlines	Cheapest$176	Average$403	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time71%
United Airlines	Cheapest$191	Average$445	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time69%
Delta	Cheapest$236	Average$380	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-timeN/A
Southwest	Cheapest$287	Average$485	FlexibilityNo cancel fee	On-time63%

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$51+ Cheap flights from Austin (AUS) to Washington, D.C. (WAS)

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